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A lovely little
restaurant tucked away in a corner of KL Plaza, Rahsia is
easy to miss but hard to resist. There are two entrances
- one from KL Plaza and another from the street, the latter
being more commonly used and easier to locate. With a view
from the balcony that overlooks the entire stretch of Bintang
Steps (the street between Starhill Shopping Centre and KL
Plaza), Rahsia is presently the place to chill out. Apart
from being a restaurant, it is also a wine bistro - although,
being only a few months old, their wine list isn't extensive
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The restaurant exudes
a simple elegance, which looks effortlessly put together. "Effortless"
is, however, far from the truth, as the dark and sleek wooden
tables were custom-made for Rahsia. Another interesting part
of the decor are the lampshades, which are actually wastebaskets
turned upside down - the ingenuity and creativity of U-Chen,
the owner. The lighting is always kept to a minimum to create
a chic and sexy ambience, in line with the tasteful and bare-minimum
decor. If you're looking for a pleasant and inconspicuous place
to sip your coffee or wine, Rahsia's balcony is the ideal place.
Cosy and hidden from the hustle and bustle of KL traffic, you'd
feel as though you were sitting in the backyard of an old colonial
house on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Serving predominantly
Asian dishes (which are concocted by U-Chen's mother), Rahsia
offers some good appetisers. The top hats (RM9), named after
its shape, maintains its crispness, and it is deliciously tasty
with the vegetables, chicken filling and Rahsia's own tangy
chilli sauce. Another luscious appetiser is the salade nicoise
(RM11), a combination of vegetables (watercress, lettuce, capsicum,
cherry tomatoes and black olives) served with avocado, quail
eggs, red wine and mustard dressing. Fresh, tasty and smooth,
the salade nicoite would convert even the heartiest of meat
lovers.
| Requisite European fare like pasta
is available, although it is the rack of lamb that is one
of their better dishes. Tender and tasty, it is cooked to
perfection and reasonably priced at RM29. The chicken and
mango delight (RM19) lives up to its name - although the
chicken is a tad over-cooked, the slightly peppery and sweet
flavours makes a delicious combination on the taste buds.
The Balinese set (RM18), on the other hand, has a pungent
aroma, due to its Sumatran chicken curry. If you can't stand
goat's milk, blue cheese, or anything that smells cheesy,
then skip this exotic dish. |
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The desserts are a
hit-and-miss affair, as well. The apple crumble (RM8.90) has
just the right texture of smoothness and taste, and combined
with vanilla ice cream and cinnamon sauce, it is lusciously
sweet. The sago gula melaka (RM5.90), unfortunately, is bland
and boring, so save your money for a hot tea, coffee, or maybe
even a glass of dessert wine.
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