Just Seafood @ Sunway Giza

It is time to get messy! It is obvious that seafood and mess come hand-in-hand in order to enjoy its scrumptiousness. In Sunway Giza, there is a restaurant that approves of the chaos. Just Seafood is a specialist in western style seafood, serving meals in the most unusual way!

Ready for the much awaited seafood adventure!

Just Seafood, like its name suggests, has been serving fresh ocean harvest from crabs to prawns to oysters and mussels since 2014. Other than its interesting menu, it has also pioneered the on-table style. If you have passed by restaurants that pours the food on the table without any plates, I am proud to inform that it is the brainchild of Terrence Ham, owner of Just Seafood.

Just Seafood at Sunway Giza

The two storey outlet offers its patrons various seating options indoors and alfresco for patrons to enjoy their meal.

Fisherman themed interior

Photos of happy customers

I would say, my sister and I not only went for good food, we embarked on a seafood adventure that evening.

Irresistibly scrumptious fresh raw USA oysters
USA Natural 1 piece RM18.00
USA Natural 4 pieces free 1 RM72.00
USA Natural 7 pieces free 2 RM126.00
USA Natural 12 pieces free 4 RM216.00

The oyster got me literally eating out of its palm. I was in heaven!

The world became our oyster the moment the first dish was out. Incredibly fresh raw oysters flown in from the United States in the size of my palm definitely stimulated our appetite. The oyster was so huge that it took several bites to finish which definitely gave me a generous amount of satisfaction. I had mine untainted (without sauce) and in its most raw and original form. I died of happiness and went to heaven! Every bite was succulent and sweet with its divine texture. If you want to taste oceanic sublimity, this is the place.

Terrence Ham, owner of Just Seafood pouring out Cajun Style Seafood

Cannot wait to get my hands on the pile

 Cajun Style Seafood

1-2 pax RM109++

3-4 pax RM199++

5-7 pax RM399++

The signature dish was spread on the table after the impressive prelude. The seafood combi that includes mud crabs, prawns, clams, mussels and squid are cooked in Louisiana Cajun Style. This style is popularized by the Vietnamese in Louisiana. Terrence and his Vietnamese chef, perfected their version of Louisiana Cajun sauce which has just the right thickness. Every piece is smothered by tangy and flavoursome Cajun sauce that has a tinge of spiciness. The spiciness level can be adjusted according to customer's taste. I find its taste goes very well with seafood. Comes with choice of rice or bread.

Creamy Peanut Special Seafood
1-2 pax RM109++
3-4 pax RM199++
5-7 pax RM399++

Beware of the Creamy Peanut sauce! There is no way to debate about its spell-binding fragrance.  I must say that this is my favourite although the Cajun is their best-seller. Another authentic concoction by Terrence and his chef, is inspired by Malaysian's favourite satay peanut sauce. It is reinvented to blend with seafood with a nutty taste and a creamy note. Remember to mop the table with bread to savour the gravy. 

Butter Milk Seafood
1-2 pax RM99++
3-4 pax RM189++
5-7 pax RM369++

Non-spicy and sufficiently creamy, the Butter Milk is the western version of the Chinese lai yau. The package is sans squid and clams because butter milk sauce would match them less. Its aroma is beholden to the adequate spices thrown into the equation. Whole bottles of buttermilk are whisked into the special blen and enhanced by freshly plucked curry leaves. 

You can tell that food was cooked with the right amount of time as squid was tender and succulent and non of the crustaceans' meat shrank. Just Seafood does not skimp on ingredients and makes sure that quality is priority. The restaurant is completely pork-free and has an open kitchen concept so that nothing is concealed.

Lemongrass pandan RM9.00

My drink of choice that evening was lemongrass pandan that invigorates the palate with every sip.

Uncle Vincent's original recipe chilli mussels from Perth on Today's Special Menu
Chilli Mussels RM49.00

Those who have been to Perth would have heard of Uncle Vincent's Chili Mussels. Now you can get the dish cooked using the exact recipe right here. This item however is not a regular on the menu. It appears on the specials list occasionally. I find it quite a pity as this tasty bowl of mussels is definitely a delight to have. Seasoned with mixed herbs, it exudes piquancy amid the tangy tomato and chili sauce. 

Cannot be distracted from my seafood

I heart prawns

My sister Evy and I bonding over great food

Just Seafood gave my sister and I a memorable meal that evening. The fun of primitively grabbing food  from the surface of the table was simply awesome! You should have been there when my sister told me to "pass" her the squid- I grabbed them with my hands and put it anywhere within her reach! Thumbs up to this concept! I recommend this place for an oyster fix or a unique seafood meal.

Take note of the before

Check out the aftermath

Has the idea of wiping the table with bread appeared tasty to you?
This was what was left of the Creamy Peanut pile

Just Seafood

A-9-G, Sunway Giza

No. 2, Jalan PJU5/14

47810 Petaling Jaya 

Selangor

012-229 0855

info@justseafood.com.my 

www.facebook.com/JustSeafoodMY

Kayra Authentic Kerala Cuisine @ TTDI

Indian food does not always have to come in the form of roti canai or banana leaf. Try a Thali meal next time! A Thali meal is an Indian and Nepalese meal made up of a selection of various dishes. According to Indian customs, a proper meal should be a perfect balance of all 6 flavours- sweet, salty, bitter, sour, astringent and spicy [1]

My Indian balanced meal today

There is a place in the Taman Tun neighbourhood where you can get your Thali fix. Kayra serves authentic Kerala cuisines that enriche your palate with the culture that comes with it. The first thing that I noticed about the restaurant is its cleanliness and simplicity in style.

Kayra Authentic Kerala Cuisine at TTDI

Modern and minimalist set up of restaurant

Cleanliness of restaurant is apparent

Ginger Chiller (Ginger, lime and apple juice) RM11.90

The Ginger Chiller was the drink of choice that day. A refreshing concoction of ginger, lime and apple juice quenches perfectly bringing temperature down from the sweltering afternoon and a standby extinguisher for the spicy dishes later.

Vegetarian Thali set meal RM13.90 (excluding drink) 

The Vegetarian Thali is the basic set meal which comes with five dishes in ramekin bowls which consist of (from bottom left):

1. Avial- classic kerala mixed vegetable that has been cooked to a soft texture in coconut milk

2. Sambar- variation of dhal with spices

3. Thoran- this portion is the vege of the day. Crispy cabbage with a little spiciness

4. Pachadi- a beetroot dish cooked with mustard

5. Erissery- a mix of pumpkin and lentil with spices

The last 2 are raita (yogurt) which mellows the spiciness when it gets too hot and Payasam (dessert) to wash the palate.

Every set meal has the dish of your choice accompanying the Vegetarian Thali.

Ginger pickle is appetizing

On the sides make sure you find the brown blob which is the Kerala's Ginger Pickle which I find pretty awesome. It is appetizing enough to have rice eaten only with it. Ginger is cooked into a mash and sweetened. It does not have stark ginger taste, only comforting sweetness.

Seafood Molee as Thali set meal RM19.90
Ala carte RM14.00

Seafood Molee turns out to be one of my favourite. The golden yellow dish is non-spicy and infused with flavours of prawn and squid. Cooked in coconut milk and tumeric, its rich taste is not too cloying. I can go for a second plate of rice with its gravy.

Prawn Mango Curry as Thali set meal RM18.90
Ala carte RM12.90

The Prawn Mango Curry has a very engaging flavour that keeps you going for scoops. Prawns are juicy and fresh. 

Chicken as Thali set meal RM15.90
Ala carte RM8.00

The Roasted Chicken is rolled over fire and coated with curry. If you are a fan of spiciness, this flavourful dish could satisfy you.

Fried chicken as Thali set meal RM15.90
Ala carte RM8.00

The Fried Chicken is a joy to have for non-spicy eaters. Well seasoned and evenly fried, its crisp is light on the outside and juiciness sealed inside. 

Fried fish Thali set meal RM17.90

Tenggiri fish is a loyal item in Indian restaurants. The Fried Fish is lightly fried and its natural flavours did the talking. 

Mutton Thali set meal RM17.90
Ala carte RM9.90

The Mutton dish is infused with sufficient spices and not too overwhelming sans the gamy odour. The meat however could be more tender. 

Chicken Biryani served with onion raita RM17.00

Chicken Biryani is a safe option with fragrant rice accompanied by onion raita (yogurt)

Spicy Kerala Chicken Wrap served with raita RM13.90

For those who wants a lighter meal, the Spicy Kerala Chicken Wrap is a good choice. As its name suggests, Spicy Kerala Chicken Wrap will make your tongue a little hot. Shredded chicken meat is well mixed with the sauce. Dip it into the raita (yogurt) to balance up the spiciness.

Ending on a sweet note with Payasam of the day as dessert
Comes in a ramekin bowl with set Thali
Ala carte RM10.00

I ended my Keralite adventure with Payasam which is a blend of banana, grape and brown sugar. It tastes comforting with a good bodied texture. It is not too cloying and tastes better than it looks. Desserts differ from day to day.

KAYRA also delivers to surrounding offices available.

46, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 1,

Taman Tun Dr Ismail,

60000 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 03-77322009

www.facebook.com/kayrakeralacuisine

www.kayra.com.my

[1]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thali

PINK Party by Pure Beauty Korea

Pink is a shade that is sweet and endearing when soft but strikingly bold and sharp when bright making it a wonderful theme for a party! My sister and I painted the town 'pink' at the exclusive Pure Beauty party hosted by Watsons Malaysia. The event was simply beautiful with pretty backdrops and interesting activities that made our smile incessant that evening.

The Pink Party featured Pure Beauty's latest skincare range PINK available only in Watsons. Its products consist of:
1. so fresh Essence Water which moisturizes and clarifies the skin (150ml RM39.90)
2. so glow Essence to correct and improve the skin (30ml RM49.90)
3. so smooth Pudding Cream to protect and enhance the skin (50ml RM39.90)
4. so Blur Cream to minimize and tighten pores and smoothen the skin (50ml RM42.90)

Other products available are so light Dewy Lotion for dehydration and CC Cream for complexion correction. Pink by Pure Beauty is available at all leading Watsons store nationwide.

The so Blur Cream that blurs my complexion, reducing pore size and evens out skin tone

Pink by Pure Beauty from Korea is formulated using the unique combination of PhytoCellTec, Alps Rose, Pink Flower Capsule and active natural whitening ingredients which helps to brighten the skin and creas a perfect hydration balance to reveal a naturally bright and pinkish fair skin that we yearn for.

Assimilating the theme 'Pink'

Interesting pink party accessory

The party was an opportunity for us to enjoy iftar together during the holy month of Ramadan. Zalora and Elite hair accessories also was invited to join the merriment of the gathering.

Sweet adornment in pink

Gathering to berbuka puasa together

My sister, Evy, and I getting ready for dinner 

There was no stopping to photo shooting when we saw such lovely setting. Throughout the evening, my sister and I were clicking away. There were interesting props that inspired our activity even more! A visit to the Elite booth that offered hair styling using Elite hair accessories from Watsons made us feel like princesses. With pretty tresses and pink outfit, there went our phone memory!

Colour coded to the theme. Twins they said

Chilling with Evy

Having fun with props

Outfit of the evening

What about a little top hat 

Sister's hair being styled using Elite hair accessories

After we broke fast with our muslim friends, Zalora enlightened us with some creative scarf styling that seem to wrap any women with femininity and elegance. Honestly, the demonstration did make me want to wear a hijab too!

Scarf by Aloura

Scarf by Mermaid Luxe

Scarf by Rizalman

Scarf by Owlbynd

Scarf by Sugar Scarf

Thank you Watsons for the charming party that gave my sister and I sweet memories in pink! *muaks*

Had a fun time at the Pink Party!

Check out Pure Beauty skincare products from Korea at 

http://www.watsons.com.my/pure_beauty

www.facebook.com/purebeautymalaysia

About A.S. Watson Group

A.S. Watson Group is the largest international health and beauty retailer in Asia and Europe with the purpose to bring more to lives of customers around the world. Watsons Malaysia currently operates in more than 370 Watsons stores in the country serving more than 3 million customers per month. 

www.watsons.com.my

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