Kuala Lumpur 2011 - Lunch at Ben's Cafe
Ben’s is a new chain of cafes operated by the people behind the BIG Group who also operates T Forty Two, Plan B, Canoodling and Ricetaurant. All their outlets have a concept that is a bit different from the run-of-the-mill cafes in the city. However Ben’s seems to take it’s cue very literally from Delicious - one of the most successful chain of casual restaurants in KL. The menu at Ben’s will give you a sense of de ja vu if you have frequented Delicious often. There are the salads, sandwiches, burgers, pasta. And then there are the cakes.
We ordered a few items from the menu to share - frankly speaking a bit too much for 2 persons. Duck confit salad with pomelo, Fisherman’s Catch - which is a fish burger with fries, Shepard’s Pie, and Grilled Cheese Sandwich.
The fish burger was especially good - very fresh and tasty fish fillet - still tender and juicy with a crispy breaded crust.
The duck confit salad was very good - tasty strips of duck meat with pomelo, lychees, pineapple and peanuts. Nice balance of tastes.
The Shepard’s Pie had good flavours but was a bit filling.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich - good but we were a bit too full to enjoy it.
Despite having ordered too much for lunch, we couldn’t resist trying the cakes. We ordered a Red Velvet Cake and a Chocolate Tart. Both were really good - and the chocolate tart is a must-have for chocolate lovers. It came with a glass of cold milk. You will need it, as the cake is so rich !
Ben's now has two outlets in KL. We visited the one at Suria KLCC. The other outlet is at The Pavilion. Judging from the crowd, both outlets are doing very well.
We ordered a few items from the menu to share - frankly speaking a bit too much for 2 persons. Duck confit salad with pomelo, Fisherman’s Catch - which is a fish burger with fries, Shepard’s Pie, and Grilled Cheese Sandwich.
The fish burger was especially good - very fresh and tasty fish fillet - still tender and juicy with a crispy breaded crust.
The duck confit salad was very good - tasty strips of duck meat with pomelo, lychees, pineapple and peanuts. Nice balance of tastes.
The Shepard’s Pie had good flavours but was a bit filling.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich - good but we were a bit too full to enjoy it.
Despite having ordered too much for lunch, we couldn’t resist trying the cakes. We ordered a Red Velvet Cake and a Chocolate Tart. Both were really good - and the chocolate tart is a must-have for chocolate lovers. It came with a glass of cold milk. You will need it, as the cake is so rich !
Ben's now has two outlets in KL. We visited the one at Suria KLCC. The other outlet is at The Pavilion. Judging from the crowd, both outlets are doing very well.
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