IT IS never easy being the new kid on the block but Tempt a Tempt BBQ restaurant is already planning to cement its place in the hearts of foodies living in Cheras with its unique array of Chinese food.
“In the same way that particular brand names are used by the public to refer to certain products, we want ours to be synonymous with the kind of food we serve,” said the restaurant’s operations manager, Lee Chai Eng.
Lee said the three-month-old outlet in Cheras was the company’s first, and they had chosen to focus on value-for-money barbecue favourites.
All-in-one: Three Treasures BBQ Combo Rice comes with a small portion each of Roast Pork, Roast Duck and Honey Glazed Roast Pork
According to Lee, the barbecue dishes are all prepared to traditional recipes, but she declined to share anything on them despite my best cajoling efforts.
Lee lamented that many modern chefs often modified the taste of the food according to their personal preferences, so not many people really knew how the original dishes tasted, and thus, the restaurant kept strictly to recipes and ingredients that were said to be authentic.
“These days, chefs sometimes substitute some ingredients in a recipe, and then perhaps change them again. But, if we keep changing things, after a while the young would not know how original dishes taste, and in future, no one would know,” Lee said.
Lee said one of the authentic dishes served at the outlet was the specially prepared Roasted Suckling Pig, which was available in three sizes — small, medium and large — at RM128, RM148 and RM178 respectively. It is said to be a hit among the youngsters.
Chef’s recommendation: Crispy Boneless Chicken with Roast Almond Flakes.
“There are a number of Chinese festivals for which this dish is used for prayers or as gifts to a family.
“However, it would be a nightmare for the younger set to purchase it, as many simply do not know where to find it. But now they do,” said Lee.
Those who buy the suckling pig would be bringing the delicacy home in a specially designed red box to suit every occasion.
Gauging from the dishes chef Chan Weng San dished out during the review, patrons of the outlet will be in for a surprise. For a start, there is the array of dishes on the menu.
Cool treat: Vanilla with Longan Sea Coconut Smoothie.
Chan recommended the Deep Fried Lotus Slices and Crispy Boneless Chicken with Roast Almond Flakes.
The lotus root slices were crispy like potato chips, but Chan gave a twist to the vegetable by tossing it in mashed salted egg yolk, making it an instant favourite of mine.
The restaurant serves several varieties of porridge, such as Paddy Frog, Sliced Venison, Fish and Pork Liver, Abalone, Pork and Chicken.
Noodles like vermicelli, hor fun, yee mee, prepared in a variety of ways, as well as the traditional wanton noodles, are also available.
For dessert, you can choose from Mango Pudding, Peanut Paste, Glutinous Dumpling in Ginger Soup or Herbal Guiling Jelly.
> TEMPT A TEMPT BBQ, 24 Ground Floor, Jalan Manis 3, Taman Segar, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur (Tel: 03-9132 0229). Business Hours: 10.30am to 10.30pm, daily. Non-halal.
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