5 ON 25 Dim Sum
Cantonese, Fine Dining
Chiefeater Luke Soon had dim sum at 5 ON 25, an unusual sounding name for a fine Cantonese cuisine restaurant


Sarawak Laksa, Pork-Free
Lunch at Alexis Bistro The Gardens. Alexis is to KL, what Loewys is to Jakarta. IYKYK. Alexis is certainly an establishment , started at least 2 decades ago at Telawi Bangsar. A few of us old ones were regaling the maelstrom that was Bangsar back in the heydays – think Finnegaans, Ronnie Q, Devi’s Corber etc . Again IYKYK. Over the years – it’s becoming a bit of a Central Perk (of Friends’ fame) for us.

Serving dependable good bites and a not so bad wine list. Back again today at their Gardens outlet – I had ye old faithful, Sarawak Laksa. Now I’ve had countless bowls of such laksa over the years – but maybe the ambience here, not sure – makes Alexis’ offering a cut above the rest. It’s not a 8/10 slam dunk, but a consistent 7-7.5/10 over the decades, every single time.

The rich broth, “coconutty”, tangy packs full scale umaminess/richness only to be found here. Pound for pound, bowl for bowl, Lao Mao@ Megah Rise comes closest- but threw in the overall ambience/experience/nostalgia and Alexis is untouchable.

As I’m alone without family and friends this time around – I opted for the laksa and a tapas (gambas) And wine of course. White wine. That’s just the way it is.

Total damage RM290 including a bottle of wine. Irrepressibly Alexis Bistro The Gardens. Total experience 7/10 over 3 decades and that’s saying something. Consistency over Intensity, always.
Business Hours
Opens Daily
11:00 am to 10:00 pm
Hi there, I'm the Chiefeater AI at your service 🤗
Try the preset questions below or type in your own question. Ask me a detailed question and you'll get a more detailed answer!
Thinking...
By using this chatbot, you agree to our terms of service and privacy policy. Check with the outlet for correct pricing and information.
There are no reviews yet.
Cantonese, Fine Dining
Chiefeater Luke Soon had dim sum at 5 ON 25, an unusual sounding name for a fine Cantonese cuisine restaurant
Thai
$$$$Chiefeater Jaimy Yee had dinner at Anna Thai Laksa & Dessert
Italian
$$$$Chiefeater Luke Soon rates Locanda as one of his favourite Italian restaurants in Singapore
Spanish
$$$$Chiefeater Leyriesa Ann Tan had a late dinner at El Cero Tapas Y Vinos
Cocktails
$$$$Chiefeater Luke Soon was back at Prada Caffè and share some little known facts about the head mixologist there
Pizza
$$$$Chiefeater Yong Choy Peng says if you’re craving for sourdough pizza in PJ, Wake & Bake is a spot worth checking out
Big Breakfast
$$$$Chiefeater VK had the big breakfast at The Bread Bar Publika which excelled in texture and portion but missed out in the flavor department
Fusion
$$$$Chiefeater Yong Choy Peng had heard much about Cove and decided to give it a try and was left completely satisfied
French Toast
$$$$Chiefeater VK ordered a food delivery from The Toast Puchong, enjoying a well-executed take on their French Toast
Ask our foodie AI about food in KL, PJ, Penang and beyond!
Like “where got buffet in PJ”, “I want halal chicken rice in Puchong”, “mana boleh cari pizza di KL” or “最好的鸡排”