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post Jul 10 2015, 10:59 AM, updated 11y ago

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Having been to Johnny Rockets, Bubba Gump Shrimp n other Halal or pork free Western restaurants I kinda lost hope in ever finding good food in these kind of establishments. The food is mediocre at best best and when the bill comes u start questioning the decision to spend RM50 on an average tasting meal.

imma sorry to say this but im starting judge a western restaurant by the majority ethnicity of the patrons. as much as i dun like doing it, this method seems to work.

Any suggestions for good Halal/pork free western restaurants ?

friend's bday coming up n we don't want to end up at TGIF or Chillis ever again.

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you call them western restaurants i call them fast food restaurants.

try Cozy House if you want a taste of traditional Malaysian Western Restaurant, or Victoria station. NY Steak Shack also not bad when comes to price point vs taste.


QUOTE(jonny4 @ Jul 10 2015, 10:59 AM)
Having been to Johnny Rockets, Bubba Gump Shrimp n other Halal or pork free Western restaurants I kinda lost hope in ever finding good food in these kind of establishments. The food is mediocre at best best and when the bill comes u start questioning the decision to spend RM50 on an average tasting meal.

imma sorry to say this but im gonna judge a western restaurant by the majority ethnicity of the patrons. as much as i dun like doing it, this method seems to work.

Any suggestions for good Halal/pork free western restaurants ?

friend's bday coming up n we don't want to end up at TGIF or Chillis ever again.
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QUOTE(jonny4 @ Jul 10 2015, 10:59 AM)
Having been to Johnny Rockets, Bubba Gump Shrimp n other Halal or pork free Western restaurants I kinda lost hope in ever finding good food in these kind of establishments. The food is mediocre at best best and when the bill comes u start questioning the decision to spend RM50 on an average tasting meal.

imma sorry to say this but im starting judge a western restaurant by the majority ethnicity of the patrons. as much as i dun like doing it, this method seems to work.

Any suggestions for good Halal/pork free western restaurants ?

friend's bday coming up n we don't want to end up at TGIF or Chillis ever again.
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post Jul 10 2015, 11:04 AM

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I don't know but I fancy Tony Roma's.
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QUOTE(advocado @ Jul 10 2015, 11:03 AM)
you call them western restaurants i call them fast food restaurants.

try Cozy House if you want a taste of traditional Malaysian Western Restaurant, or Victoria station.
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i call them western restaurants so lets keep em that way
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QUOTE(jonny4 @ Jul 10 2015, 11:04 AM)
i call them western restaurants so lets keep em that way
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fast food restaurants.
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post Jul 10 2015, 11:05 AM

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fast food restaurants.
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whatever dude. ur opinions means nothing to me.
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Jakes?

not the best but ya.

would La Risata consider as western to you?
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post Jul 10 2015, 11:06 AM

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post Jul 10 2015, 11:06 AM

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post Jul 10 2015, 11:06 AM

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Tony Roma's / Chili's / TGIF?

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post Jul 10 2015, 11:07 AM

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It depends on what kind of food you're planning to eat. Steak? Pasta?
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post Jul 10 2015, 11:10 AM

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QUOTE(+3kk! @ Jul 10 2015, 11:06 AM)
Jakes?

not the best but ya.

would La Risata consider as western to you?
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i would put Italian in its own category.

La Risata is good,
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post Jul 10 2015, 11:11 AM

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QUOTE(neoexcaliber @ Jul 10 2015, 11:07 AM)
It depends on what kind of food you're planning to eat. Steak? Pasta?
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probably tex mex TGIF/Chillis type of food. no italian.

prices around Chillis/TGIF too if possible
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post Jul 10 2015, 11:13 AM

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western food or western restaurant?
manate is melei restaurant with western food
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post Jul 10 2015, 11:14 AM

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Chillis tastes alright, but the prices seem expensive for what it is.

Only been to Tony Roma's and TGIF less than a handful of times. Chillis seem to be more attractive somehow.

Not sure how to compare others though. These 3 seem like western/southern diner chains.
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post Jul 10 2015, 11:16 AM

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QUOTE(swks26 @ Jul 10 2015, 11:14 AM)
Chillis tastes alright, but the prices seem expensive for what it is.

Only been to Tony Roma's and TGIF less than a handful of times. Chillis seem to be more attractive somehow.

Not sure how to compare others though. These 3 seem like western/southern diner chains.
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when i think of those places, dry tasteless grilled chicken fillets will come to mind.
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post Jul 10 2015, 11:17 AM

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QUOTE(jonny4 @ Jul 10 2015, 10:59 AM)
Having been to Johnny Rockets, Bubba Gump Shrimp n other Halal or pork free Western restaurants I kinda lost hope in ever finding good food in these kind of establishments. The food is mediocre at best best and when the bill comes u start questioning the decision to spend RM50 on an average tasting meal.

imma sorry to say this but im starting judge a western restaurant by the majority ethnicity of the patrons. as much as i dun like doing it, this method seems to work.

Any suggestions for good Halal/pork free western restaurants ?

friend's bday coming up n we don't want to end up at TGIF or Chillis ever again.
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try Me'nate
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Menate

Must try.

Not sure about the food, but at least must go there once to check out what's the hoo haa about...LOL.
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post Jul 10 2015, 11:20 AM

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pls stop the Menate suggestions.

its too far

tq
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post Jul 10 2015, 11:20 AM

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Plan B
Delicious

Errrr......need to be strictly pork free?
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QUOTE(jonny4 @ Jul 10 2015, 11:11 AM)
probably tex mex TGIF/Chillis type of food. no italian.

prices around Chillis/TGIF too if possible
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There's a mexican outlet in midvalley called Panchos. Never been there before but the reviews look good and the prices are reasonable. It's not halal certified but they don't serve alcohol or pork.

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post Jul 10 2015, 11:22 AM

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QUOTE(joe_mamak @ Jul 10 2015, 11:20 AM)
Plan B
Delicious

Errrr......need to be strictly pork free?
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better if pork free. at d same time im looking for pork free suggestions for future reference
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moon's kitchen in putra heights.
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QUOTE(jonny4 @ Jul 10 2015, 11:16 AM)
when i think of those places, dry tasteless grilled chicken fillets will come to mind.
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I think Acme South can fall into the same category as Chillis/Tony/TGIF. Though the portion is less and the prices are about on par.

But doesn't give the diner feel.

As for Johnny Rockets burger diner kind of food, I think Carls Jr tops them. There's Cali burger in Avenue K, but yet to try.
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QUOTE(jonny4 @ Jul 10 2015, 10:59 AM)
Having been to Johnny Rockets, Bubba Gump Shrimp n other Halal or pork free Western restaurants I kinda lost hope in ever finding good food in these kind of establishments. The food is mediocre at best best and when the bill comes u start questioning the decision to spend RM50 on an average tasting meal.

imma sorry to say this but im starting judge a western restaurant by the majority ethnicity of the patrons. as much as i dun like doing it, this method seems to work.

Any suggestions for good Halal/pork free western restaurants ?

friend's bday coming up n we don't want to end up at TGIF or Chillis ever again.
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QUOTE(jonny4 @ Jul 10 2015, 10:59 AM)
Having been to Johnny Rockets, Bubba Gump Shrimp n other Halal or pork free Western restaurants I kinda lost hope in ever finding good food in these kind of establishments. The food is mediocre at best best and when the bill comes u start questioning the decision to spend RM50 on an average tasting meal.

imma sorry to say this but im starting judge a western restaurant by the majority ethnicity of the patrons. as much as i dun like doing it, this method seems to work.

Any suggestions for good Halal/pork free western restaurants ?

friend's bday coming up n we don't want to end up at TGIF or Chillis ever again.
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Hotel sure got halal

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QUOTE(AxeFire @ Jul 10 2015, 11:25 AM)
Hotel sure got halal
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Not all hotel got good taste even halal tho..
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QUOTE(swks26 @ Jul 10 2015, 11:24 AM)
I think Acme South can fall into the same category as Chillis/Tony/TGIF. Though the portion is less and the prices are about on par.

But doesn't give the diner feel.

As for Johnny Rockets burger diner kind of food, I think Carls Jr tops them. There's Cali burger in Avenue K, but yet to try.
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Acme South was a bad experience for me. went to the Bangsar one.

ordered some southern breakfast platter dish. one of the worst western breakfasts i ever had. d cook damm noob. RM30 summore.
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QUOTE(jonny4 @ Jul 10 2015, 10:59 AM)
Having been to Johnny Rockets, Bubba Gump Shrimp n other Halal or pork free Western restaurants I kinda lost hope in ever finding good food in these kind of establishments. The food is mediocre at best best and when the bill comes u start questioning the decision to spend RM50 on an average tasting meal.

imma sorry to say this but im starting judge a western restaurant by the majority ethnicity of the patrons. as much as i dun like doing it, this method seems to work.

Any suggestions for good Halal/pork free western restaurants ?

friend's bday coming up n we don't want to end up at TGIF or Chillis ever again.
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Honestly, Western genuinely. pork must present and also alcohol.

Example, last time TGIF Bourbon JD sauce rib is awesome . Now because of sensitivity.... they removed from menu..
It become sweet caramel onion sauce WAFFAK?

So conclusion save your $$ go singapore eat better
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QUOTE(jonny4 @ Jul 10 2015, 11:30 AM)
Acme South was a bad experience for me. went to the Bangsar one.

ordered some southern breakfast platter dish. one of the worst western breakfasts i ever had. d cook damm noob. RM30 summore.
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I gotta agree that the food isn't fantastic for what you pay. I feel that it tries to make southern food look slightly more classy but kinda failed.
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dude all the restaurants you've mentioned are western chain restaurant (mostly originated from the states)
next time please try those western restaurant in hotels or local establish restaurant.

the main different between chain restaurant and restaurant is, chain restaurant tend to use frozen food and pre-cook material to serve your meal whereas normal restaurant use fresh ingredients and cook from scratch your meal.

for best western specially steak, for a start, try Jake's at Medan Damansara (next to Victoria Station).

happy tasting bro
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QUOTE(akai-x @ Jul 10 2015, 11:33 AM)
dude all the restaurants you've mentioned are western chain restaurant (mostly originated from the states)
next time please try those western restaurant in hotels or local establish restaurant.

the main different between chain restaurant and restaurant is, chain restaurant tend to use frozen food and pre-cook material to serve your meal whereas normal restaurant use fresh ingredients and cook from scratch your meal.

for best western specially steak, for a start, try Jake's at Medan Damansara (next to Victoria Station).

happy tasting bro
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This dude got a good point..
btw i eat western food at mamak once..
seriously.. chiken chop simple..
but gooding.. ahhaha
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chillis still have a bit quality.
others can go die.
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Why the fucuk are you going to chains and than complain the food sucks? doh.gif

Plenty of 'Western' restaurants in this country are halal and some of them are pretty good. Its not hard to find the reviews for them.

Just don't eat in chains unless you're that much of a poorfag. doh.gif
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QUOTE(swks26 @ Jul 10 2015, 11:32 AM)
I gotta agree that the food isn't fantastic for what you pay. I feel that it tries to make southern food look slightly more classy but kinda failed.
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the description in d menu said hash browns n beef brisket. so i imagined 2-3 big pieces of hash browns with beef. d actual dish was fried potato cubes (almost mashed up) with tiny chunks of beef sweat.gif

d waiters hardly speak english.

but i did like the interior tho n d nice windows that open up at the smoking section. shud be cool lepaking there at night.
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QUOTE(jonny4 @ Jul 10 2015, 11:05 AM)
whatever dude. ur opinions means nothing to me.
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why so buthutt? ask ppl opinion but so lanc
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QUOTE(faisal_ally_omg @ Jul 10 2015, 11:40 AM)
why so buthutt? ask ppl opinion but so lanc
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QUOTE(jonny4 @ Jul 10 2015, 11:38 AM)
the description in d menu said hash browns n beef brisket. so i imagined 2-3 big pieces of hash browns with beef. d actual dish was fried potato cubes (almost mashed up) with tiny chunks of beef  sweat.gif

d waiters hardly speak english.

but i did like the interior tho n d nice windows that open up at the smoking section. shud be cool lepaking there at night.
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Yeah, the automatic open up windows at smoking section is cool.

Agree on the waiters communication. Overall, I think Acme South is worth the try once or twice - nothing to shout about. I rather eat some greasy, oily, deep fried food from Chillis.
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QUOTE(pokchik @ Jul 10 2015, 11:35 AM)
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yes. at KJ but not a fancy restaurant
or try Victoria Station
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At the food court on top of parking lot behind Bangsar Village.
Relatively cheap, the black pepper sauce is very delicious, but the environment is quite hot since it is open air food court.
Sizzling style, no rare/medium/well done choice, but the taste is very good. And the cook wear proper hotel-style attire.
Worth a try.
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QUOTE(swks26 @ Jul 10 2015, 11:41 AM)
Yeah, the automatic open up windows at smoking section is cool.

Agree on the waiters communication. Overall, I think Acme South is worth the try once or twice - nothing to shout about. I rather eat some greasy, oily, deep fried food from Chillis.
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i had no idea about Acme South. but i always had d impression that d original Acme was good. so my expectations were high. when i tasted d food i facepalm.
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QUOTE(jonny4 @ Jul 10 2015, 10:59 AM)
Having been to Johnny Rockets, Bubba Gump Shrimp n other Halal or pork free Western restaurants I kinda lost hope in ever finding good food in these kind of establishments. The food is mediocre at best best and when the bill comes u start questioning the decision to spend RM50 on an average tasting meal.

imma sorry to say this but im starting judge a western restaurant by the majority ethnicity of the patrons. as much as i dun like doing it, this method seems to work.

Any suggestions for good Halal/pork free western restaurants ?

friend's bday coming up n we don't want to end up at TGIF or Chillis ever again.
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Coliseum Restaurant, their oldest restaurant at Jalan TAR, now they have branches at Mid Valley, Jaya33, Sunway Pyramid. http://www.coliseum1921.com/
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QUOTE(apika @ Jul 10 2015, 11:22 AM)
moon's kitchen in putra heights.
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no thanks, either below rm15-18 or above rm60+++
anything withint 20-50 range are basically fast food with mark up price.
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QUOTE(apika @ Jul 10 2015, 11:22 AM)
moon's kitchen in putra heights.
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moons kitchen at their peak when they had only 1 branch at setapak, was better than victoria station and others , but now lousy shit.

Just went 2 months ago at putra heights not good at all. Style of cooking different , most of the food different already.

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