Hello, hello, and this is coming from a very cozy and posh place, called the Secret Garden Chinese Restaurant PJ (家園私房菜). A group of us FoodInkers are called in to review their new and upcoming steamboat menu. They've been known for their Chinese cuisines with home-like environment, so it's a surprise to many that they'd infused steamboat into the upcoming menu.
I'll be honest and say here that I've not heard been here, let alone tried their food yet. So, I'm pretty excited to see what will be served! I like the name of their restaurant, and when I got to know the reason behind their concept, I was more thrilled to get a taste of their food!
Secret Garden is located in Sea Park, PJ, but it's not exactly very visible (hence like a secret garden) if you're just driving around the area. Also, Secret Garden is themed in such a way, that when you walk into the place, it feels like coming home ("HOME SWEET HOME!") and it gives you a soft sense of security when you're in the place. The interior of the place is by far one of the most amazing I've seen to date - there's live plants, wow-ing wall paintings, feng shui, lots of space (something you don't see often today), and it's not just the traditional round tables, but also the long ones (which are for large groups of 10 or so).
The panoramic interior view of the restaurant
The unique long table
The live plants and charcoal walls
The Secret Garden mural
Isn't it gorgeous?!
A feng shui setup with lots of woods and water running around
The display of the seafood that you can have!
Their signature dish - Signature Taiwanese Style Braised "Dong Po" Pork Belly
RM38 small, RM66 large
I was immediately in love with this at first bite!
They melt in your mouth! (Yes, read it twice please!)
Close up shot
Provided were some sauces and condiments to make our own style of sauces
We were shown some varieties, but I'm just sticking to soy sauce, lime and some chopped garlics
Then, we had the Steamed Free Range Duckweed Fed Chicken with Homemade Sauce
Have you tasted chicken which was raised for more than 120 days?
The meat is more tender and taste better than the normal ones.
Most importantly it's huge! =D
Note: This must be eaten when served warm, and if it is cooled down (no, it can't be reheated), the skin and meat will be chewy. For those that always "feed the camera" first, please pay attention to this, and don't say I didn't warn ya.
Have you tasted chicken which was raised for more than 120 days?
The meat is more tender and taste better than the normal ones.
Most importantly it's huge! =D
Note: This must be eaten when served warm, and if it is cooled down (no, it can't be reheated), the skin and meat will be chewy. For those that always "feed the camera" first, please pay attention to this, and don't say I didn't warn ya.
Pork slice! with some food decor
(not the Santa and Snowman will not be part of your menu, LOL)
Some ingredients for the steamboat, brought to you by the fabulous mermaid
But the pork-slice-wrapped doll and this mermaid capture many people's attention!
Secret Garden Imperial Chicken Broth
(I'll put below the price and packages available for CNY menu)
Premium Wild Forest Truffle and Mushrooms Broth
(I'll put below the price and packages available for CNY menu)
We have tobiko squid balls, truffle balls, pork balls with mushrooms, fish slice, handmade fish paste, handmade prawn paste, seafood dumplings, chives pork dumplings
We were also enlightened by the Chef whom demonstrated to us how the handmade pork balls are made.
He made it look so easy, and everyone was like "I think I can do this too"
Video of Chef making the pork balls
And we were given a try to make our own pork balls!
Behold, my very own pork balls!!
(Don't cheekily smile there, I know what you're thinking!)
They also serve Yee Sang but of course, it's only available for the CNY package.
CNY STEAMBOAT Package 1
Price:
- 6 pax = RM388
- 10 pax = RM688
Appetizers:
Broth:
- Yee Sang with Salmon
- Taiwanese Deep-Fried Crispy Salted Chicken
Hot Pot Ingredients:
- Secret Garden Imperial Chicken Broth
Dessert:
- Seafood Platter: Tiger Prawn, White Clam, Fish Maw, Scallop
- Sliced Pork Neck
- Sliced Beef / Sliced Lamb
- Handmade Pork Balls with Mushroom
- Handmade Tobiko Squid Balls
- SG Seafood Dumpling “Kao Zi” and Chives Pork Dumpling “Kao Zi”
- Handmade Fish Paste
- Mix Vegetables and Mushrooms Platter
- White Bean Curd
- Fu Chuk Skin (Bean Curd Skin)
- Udon Noodle
- Herbal Jelly with Wild Honey
CNY STEAMBOAT Package 2
Price:
Appetizers:
- 6 pax = RM888
- 10 pax = RM1688
Broth:
- Yee Sang with Jelly Fish and Salmon
- Taiwanese Deep-Fried Cripsy Salted Chicken and Fried Sotong
Hot Pot Ingredients:
- Premium Wild Forest Truffle and Mushrooms Broth
Dessert:
- Seafood Platter: Abalone Clam, Tiger Prawn, Geoduck, Sliced Snapper, White Clam, Fish Maw, Sea Cucumber
- Sliced Japan Sendai Beef
- Sliced Iberico
- Handmade Black Truffle Balls
- Handmade Squid Balls
- Handmade Pork Balls with Mushroom
- SG Seafood Dumpling “Kao Zi” and Chives Pork Dumpling “Kao Zi”
- Handmade Fish Paste
- Handmade Prawn Paste
- Mix Vegetables and Mushrooms Platter
- Homemade Organic Black Bean Curd
- Fu Chuk Skin (Bean Curd Skin)
- Taiwanese Bamboo Charcoal Ramen and Taiwanese Spinach Ramen
- Chinese New Year Special Dessert
Location:
7 & 9 Jalan SS 23/15,
47400, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operation Hours:
Mon - Sun :
11.30am-3.00pm
6.00pm-11.00pm
Contact:
03-7887 6999
Note: This place is mostly packed on normal days, so I'd reckon you quick reserve a table with them if you're thinking of having a CNY meal there.
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