MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR! I HAVE FOUND YOU *THE* PLACE FOR A GASTRONOMIC DINING PLEASURE! (now don't complain "where to eat, what to eat" ah! hey, they close on Sundays though...)
*in my humble opinion okayyy. With brief yet intense period of time in the F&B line (hint: Taman Desa and Changkat respectively)...I would say my opinion matters lol cheh wah. No lah, basically as a typical young marketeer, foodie and kepohchi, my observations are fair and I would definitely root for Hoofed as Best Restaurant in KL 2014 given the hidden-sememangnya-underrated qualities, high potential and recent word-of-mouth marketing efforts (with results!) and other variables as well. Hoofed @TTDI is now my favourite underdog, if I could politically-correctly say so. Anyhoofed, allow my review to justify right here, right now:
WELKAM TO HOOFED @TTDI!
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| Arrived just in time for early dinner. Alright lah, let's do this!!! *Sleeves up* Before anything, for those who have not heard of Hoofed, you are confirmed a lot more familiar with its sister company, TDH (Tom, Dick & Harry's) right? Same here. BUT! I have been seated outside TDH over the years, sober and tipsy, sometimes holding a pork knuckle in my hand. And I have eyed on the chalkboard (right) for a long...time. I was curious. I've always wanted to visit on a personal note but doesn't help when I am a procrastinator, and Mr.Kevin Koh (Outlet Manager), I am eternally grateful to you for inviting me to review. I'm so lucky. People who frequent #moumantai place, please take note: Hoofed is just upstairs for proper casual dining experience if you are looking for a lil more privacy and less noise! Oh! and little did we know (besides bloggers of course lol), Hoofed and TDH are also from the producers of The Royal Flush (Chinese restaurant); Ali, Muthu & Ah Hock (Kopitiam concept) and Crazy Crabs (Seafood restaurant), all situated amidst the beautiful Oasis Square @Ara Damansara. But we're here in TTDI for Hoofed, so yeah. COME ON IN! |
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| Interior all the way, baby! Reached upstairs and mmm me likey! The impression was very cosy yet refreshing and alive! Only 7pm and it was already pretty crowded, often times with kaki lang and regulars. I was advised to come for a review before peak hours so that Kevin has time to entertain me. Hmm looks like I had to be quite independent with this one. |
I was also told that the idea behind this is dining in an underground wine cellar, interesting!
Kevin was beeing around to see to his customers (man, he's really good with people) while I was busy photographing. So much so, the food was already served, and cold! Lol nvm lah. We finally managed to have a quick chat about what's new and what's good ol' tradition around here. I have to admit, I was still checking the place out cos the ID of this restaurant is the shiznit! I still think photographs can't do much justice. You HAVE to physically be here to be part of the ambience with soothing mainstream 90s music playing in the back (my jam). So Kevin told me that the whole idea behind this is dining in an underground wine cellar. I couldn't help but immediately ask, "but we're upstairs". Sometimes, I do ask stupid questions. Concept, Cherry....concept!!! Lol I have also heard that the owner had put the tile pieces together with his own bare hands, tirelessly. Wow, no wonder this place looks so precious!
Menu tonight, prepared by low-profile yet meticulous and experienced chef who had been a cook since age 15, can you feel the passion already???:
Kevin was beeing around to see to his customers (man, he's really good with people) while I was busy photographing. So much so, the food was already served, and cold! Lol nvm lah. We finally managed to have a quick chat about what's new and what's good ol' tradition around here. I have to admit, I was still checking the place out cos the ID of this restaurant is the shiznit! I still think photographs can't do much justice. You HAVE to physically be here to be part of the ambience with soothing mainstream 90s music playing in the back (my jam). So Kevin told me that the whole idea behind this is dining in an underground wine cellar. I couldn't help but immediately ask, "but we're upstairs". Sometimes, I do ask stupid questions. Concept, Cherry....concept!!! Lol I have also heard that the owner had put the tile pieces together with his own bare hands, tirelessly. Wow, no wonder this place looks so precious!
THE FOOD & DRINKS!
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| Braised Lamb Shank - decently prepared. |
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| The signature Bacon Fried Rice - RECOMMENDED!RM20 only. BIG portion. Must-try! Aromatic, tasty, what a great idea, it doesn't always have to be with Lap Cheong right? And goes well with ANY alcohol! And I mean ANY - then voila! Orgasmic combo! :P |
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| The ultimate signature Roast Pork Belly. Very German when mixed with Mustard. Crackling sound guaranteed! |
Edward Quah, GM of Dionysus Asia (distributor) enlightening guests with The Innocent.
I felt kinda bad lah, during the event, many walk-in customers had to reroute as the dining area was closed due to this private event. Thank God to make up to it, got a bit of upselling lah hehe. You know the place, food, drinks and company is so damn good that nobody wants to leave right after the event! Quite surprised not many wanna cabut, haha you know right, Malaysians after sponsored dinner. I was happy to know that the clients (from the talk) stayed back, ordered more food and even bought additional wine bottles for personal consumption/collection. I think the White Wine especially was sold out! I was told business was exceptionally good that night.
YES I'VE BEEN HOOFED! AND I AM GLAD I HAVE.
HOOFED RESTAURANT, TTDI
18A, Lorong Rahim Kajai 14,
Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI)
60000, Kuala Lumpur
Opens from 4pm until late night.
Reservation/Events : 603-7728 8567 / 6017-658 1837 [Kevin Koh, Outlet Manager]
Email: kevinkohhoofed@hotmail.com
And...click here for >> Hoofed's Facebook Page! NOW! NOW!! NOW!!! :P 
