In Malaysia we are spoilt with choice when it comes to restaurants, but let’s face it sometimes you don’t want to go out and you don’t want to cook! Well gone are the days when getting takeaway delivered meant just pizza. In Malaysia there are many food delivery services that deliver foods from all your favourite restaurants. The only real problem with these services is choosing what to order as the selection is quite large!
www.roomservicedeliveries.com/
I’m sure I am not alone in struggling at the weekend to find a relaxing family day out in KL which meets everyone’s requirements and won’t cost a small fortune. We seem to have endless debates of where’s best and of course an agreement can never be reached!
So, I was recently delighted to rediscover PJ Palms Sports Centre, in Petaling Jaya, which has so many options under one roof, I think it makes for a perfect family outing. For those of you who have been in KL a while, you will probably know it or heard it referred to as ‘Out Of Africa’, which is the name of the restaurant within the complex which has been there for some time. When I went a while back the whole complex was a very sad, unappealing and neglected place with just the restaurant (which was great) surrounded by an empty swimming pool and unused shop fronts. However, time and money has been invested and it’s been transformed to a high standard. Judging by the very small amount of people there when i visited, it’s still a bit of a hidden gem!
For those that are looking for some sports activities, there’s something here for everyone. The clean and well kept complex boasts a beautiful 50m pool, kids pool with slide, cricket lanes, futsal court, squash courts, gym and diving centre called Seamonkey Scuba, which offers diving lessons in the 50m pool. Each of these has its own costs which you can find through the website but even if you just fancy making use of the pool its only Rm6 for adults and Rm4 for kids.
The company that runs the gym is called Fitworx. It’s well equipped and they offer everything you’d expect from a larger commercial gym, including classes, use of the pool and personal training but at a fraction of the cost.You can contact them at http://www.fitworx.com.my/
Once you’ve worked up an appetite or are tired of lounging around the pool area, you have to do no more than stroll over to the restaurant and bar ‘Out Of Africa’. It serves a wide range of authentic African foods such as boerewers and bobotie, steaks and seafood and caters well For kids. All our meals were delicious and I can personally recommend the steak pie which was superb. You can choose to eat on the terrace, in the air-conditioned dining room or outside in the beer garden right next to the pool. The plus side to eating outside is you can easily watch the kids in the pool or while they play in the small playground. If you are looking for a child friendly restaurant in KL I think you’ll be hard pushed to beat this. Visit their website http://www.outofafrica.com.my/
For more information, costs, location and websites for all the activities visit http://www.pjpalms.com/index.php
Urbano E Fresco in Publika is fast becoming one of my new favorite eateries, they offer a simple menu of pizza, pastas, pannis and salads all made with fresh ingredients and cooked to perfection.
I rarely venture from my favorite “harvest pizza” which is thin crisp crust, a delicate tomato sauce topped with broccoli, red onion, green peppers, cherry tomatoes. olives and rocket – practically a salad in my book, but I sample enough of dining companions dishes to know that the Bruschetta, Aglio olio mushroom & arugula pasta, and the penang panni are also worth ordering.
Located directly across the street from the children’s playground in publika, if your kids are old enough to be across the street from you like mine are, it offers the perfect way for your kids to been see but not heard while you finish your meal and have uninterrupted conversation with any adults at the table.
Good News for local residents in Mount Kiara and Sri Hartamas Urbano E Fresco will deliver to your door and for me that is becoming most Friday nights. Leauges above greasy chains like “Domonino’s” and “Pizza hut” Urbano E Fresco is delivering pizza you can feel good about giving your kids (and yourself)!
Contact details:
D2-G3-3A SOLARIS DUTAMAS (PUBLIKA),
NO 1, JALAN DUTAMAS 1,
50480 KUALA LUMPUR
I had the pleasurable experience of eating at The Willow Tree a lovely new restaurant in Desa Sri Hartamas. Tucked away but well worth finding.
At Willow Tree, chef El Hadi sources the finest local and international produce in order to create his culinary delights. Growing up in Morocco and working in London, Hadi brings a wonderful Mediterranean feel to his British influenced menu.
The staff are friendly and efficient and the decor is simple and soothing, nice high back booths for relaxing, out door tables for the true cafe experience and a traditional long bar for those wanting a drink and a nibble on the way home.
During December and January The Willow tree is offering a 10% discount on all food to KL KIDS readers so mention us for your discount!
make your Christmas and New years booking now!
Contact The Willow Tree at: 03 6201 2330
Lot 22 Wisma Rapid, Jalan 30/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480
