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August 29, 2012 at 11:49 am

What truly makes a place special? Some might believe that distance actually improves the appeal of a destination – the harder it is to reach it, the more special it becomes. Others might stress on comparison, how different it is to their idea of normalcy – the more bizarre the culture, the more exotic the experience.


For me, it’s not the destination that matters – it’s the journey, and more importantly, the people. So when someone asks me what is so SPECIAL about Malaysia, my answer is simple and clear – its people.

And so, it is my pleasure to introduce a brand new initiative, courtesy of Moola, the first ever cash-back lifestyle programme, where we will feature a special breed of very interesting and engaging people – Malaysian bloggers. Through this series of articles, we will get to know them, their habits and their thoughts, and more importantly, to see the world through their eyes, to share in their experiences as they explore the gastronomic paradise that is Malaysia.

Who They Are

Wilson Ng of Places and Foods

URL: www.placesandfoods.com
PlacesAndFoods.com is a travel and food blog lovingly run by a Malaysian couple, Wilson Ng and Rachel Ting. The blog allows them to share their experiences and thoughts with people who share their passion for travel. They enjoy exploring new places and also seeing new things as they travel.

Wilson Ng and Rachel Ting enjoying a lovely dinner at Outback Steakhouse KL, with their host, Rajiv Bharatiya, Managing Partner of Outback Steakhouse Sout East Asia

Kelly Chin of Miss Sunshine
URL: sunshine365days.blogspot.com/
There’s nothing like a ray of sunshine to brighten up your day. With Miss Sunshine, it’s all smiles and laughs all around. She’s a cheerful, outgoing and happy go lucky blogger who always tries to be positive and optimistic about life!

Kelly always has a smile for any occasion and for anyone who she meets

Isaac Tan of IsaacTan.net
URL: www.isaactan.net
A Lifestyle Website with emphasis on Events and Happenings, Food Reviews, Travel, Movie, Tech, Gadgets and more. Discover more about Isaac as he discovers more about well, everything!

Isaac Tan and his wife at the Outback Steakhouse KL, with Rajiv Bharatiya, Managing Partner of Outback Steakhouse South East Asia

Dining With Moola

The bloggers were invited to some of Kuala Lumpur’s trendiest restaurants and FB outlets as part of an introduction to a new and exciting lifestyle by Moola. Check back here for all the places they went!

The Malaysian Bloggers series is courtesy of Moola, currently the best-kept secret in town. Be elevated to a totally new and exciting lifestyle when you discover Moola!

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Outback Steakhouse @ BB Park

August 30, 2012 at 6:15 pm

Hanging out at Outback Steakhouse reminds me of everything good about a best friend. It isn’t pretentious, doesn’t scream for your attention and doesn’t cheat you of your money. Like any other ‘real’ best friend, I’m comfortable and at ease and every meeting is a joyous occasion.

Outback Steakhouse at BB Park, a cozy restaurant that serves great food!

The lovely interior of Outback Steakhouse. The ambience and atmosphere really come together to make it such a delightful place

Perhaps I’m being too whimsical about Outback, but I’m sure Wilson Ng of Places and Foods would agree with me when I say that Outback certainly is a great place to unwind after a long day of work, or in our case, to enjoy ourselves during the weekend. We were lucky enough to be invited to a weekend dinner hosted by Outback Steakhouse South East Asia’s Managing Partner, Mr. Rajiv Bharatiya at Outback Steakhouse, BB Park, as part of the Dining with Moola experience. You can check out what Wilson has to say about his experience at Outback Steakhouse right here.

Mr Rajiv Bharatiya, Managing Partner of Outback Steakhouse South East Asia along with the bloggers of Dining with Moola experience

Now, about Outback Steakhouse. It is located at BB Park, right in the middle of Kuala Lumpur’s retail district, Bukit Bintang. The soothing ambience, especially within the cozy restaurant, helps to invoke a friendly and calm atmosphere, when combined with great food, makes for an outstanding evening. Throw in great company in the form of two bloggers with their wives and a warm host, you’ve got yourself an unforgettable occasion.

Alice Springs Chicken Quesadilla – amazingly tasty

Our evening started with an introduction to some of Outback Steakhouse’s lovely appetisers – Alice Springs Chicken Quesadilla, Crispy Chicken Salad and Crispy Fried Mushrooms. The Alice Springs Chicken Quesadilla is a succulent combination of chicken breast, sautéed mushrooms, beef bacon, melted cheeses stuffed in a grilled flour tortilla. This delightful treat is served with honey mustard sauce. It really does its job as an appetiser as it’s simply so good. The Crispy Chicken Salad’s generous portioning makes it a main course for those who love watching their weight. Fried chicken fingers served over mixed lettuce, with tomatoes, cheese, beef bacon, diced egg, and croutons make this salad a dish that can actually be shared. Best of all, you get to select your own sauce to go with the salad.

Crispy Chicken Salad comes with Outback’s homemade dressing of your choice

We were pampered for choice that evening, having three lovely sauces to choose from – Ranch, Blue Cheese and Thousand Island. Every dressing is custom made by Outback Steakhouse and checked daily for consistency and quality. Each dressing was fantastic, offering pleasant surprises to my sauce weary tastebuds. I loved the blue cheese best, but later developed a liking for the thousand island, which has a slightly spicy tinge to it.

Which suits your tastes? Blue Cheese, Ranch and Thousand Island are just some of the dressings you can choose from

The simplest, yet most elegant appetiser that evening for me was the Crispy Fried Mushrooms. Lightly breaded and then fried till golden brown, these mushrooms taste heavenly with the special spicy ranch dressing that comes with it. It’s no wonder why it’s a favourite among Outback’s regulars.

Simple things done best – Crispy Fried Mushrooms with special spicy ranch dressing

But of course, what’s a restaurant without its main courses? And for a steakhouse, that means steak. Outback Steakhouse does not disappoint in that category, serving up four cuts of steak – the Outback Special, New York Strip, Victoria’s Filet, and Ribeye. All steaks come with two freshly made sides, and yes, you decide how well you want your steaks done. Outback also offers combination dishes that incorporate its great meats in them, such as the Toowomba Topped Filet, which we had the chance to sample. Sauteed shrimp and button mushrooms are tossed in a tomato cream sauce and served over a seasoned and seared filet. The result? Very happy diners!

The Toowomba Topped Filet – a unique combination dish offering some of the best of Outback

For those who aren’t that into steaks, worry not, as Outback also has an extensive range of chicken, fish and lamb dishes. Not only that, the restaurant offers pasta as well. Before you wonder what’s pasta doing in a steakhouse, let me assure you that the Seafood Pasta we tried is not there just to round up the menu, it is a dish worth noting. Shrimp, calamari and fish fillet with fettuccine tossed in Outback’s homemade marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese make it a satisfying meal.

Burger? Nope, it’s a Bloomin’ Steak Sandwich. and yes, it is *technically* a burger

And like any self-respecting steakhouse, Outback Steakhouse serves a mean burger! It’s got a mouthful of a name, but then again, it’s a heck of a mouthful of burger too. Meet the Bloomin’ Steak Sandwich – tender strips of sirloin, sautéed with balsamic glazed onions, melted cheese, tomato and finished off with Outback’s signature Typhoon Bloom petals. And it’s served with tomato mayonnaise and Aussie fries.

Look out! It’s the Chocolate Thunder from Down Under!

After a delightful and filling meal, we ended our evening with smiles and dessert. Deciding to share, we tucked into Outback’s popular Chocolate Thunder from Down Under. Built solidly with a fresh-baked pecan brownie as a base, it is topped with an amazingly generous scoop of rich vanilla ice cream, which is then covered with classic warm chocolate sauce AND another scoop of fresh whipped cream. This dessert is topped with chocolate shavings, ours came topped off with a decadently rich chocolate spire!

Great food, Good atmosphere – Outback Steakhouse

So if you are EVER in Bukit Bintang and just feel in need for some great food in a great place, head on to Outback Steakhouse for an unforgettable evening! And yes, they do serve some of the coolest cocktails in town!

This Dining With Moola experience is courtesy of Moola, currently the best-kept secret in town. Be elevated to a totally new and exciting lifestyle when you discover Moola!

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Malaysian Bloggers

August 29, 2012 at 11:49 am

What truly makes a place special? Some might believe that distance actually improves the appeal of a destination – the harder it is to reach it, the more special it becomes. Others might stress on comparison, how different it is to their idea of normalcy – the more bizarre the culture, the more exotic the experience.


For me, it’s not the destination that matters – it’s the journey, and more importantly, the people. So when someone asks me what is so SPECIAL about Malaysia, my answer is simple and clear – its people.

And so, it is my pleasure to introduce a brand new initiative, courtesy of Moola, where we will feature a special breed of very interesting and engaging people – Malaysian bloggers. Through this series of articles, we will get to know them, their habits and their thoughts, and more importantly, to see the world through their eyes, to share in their experiences as they explore the gastronomic paradise that is Malaysia.

Who They Are

Wilson Ng of Places and Foods

URL: www.placesandfoods.com
PlacesAndFoods.com is a travel and food blog lovingly run by a Malaysian couple, Wilson Ng and Rachel Ting. The blog allows them to share their experiences and thoughts with people who share their passion for travel. They enjoy exploring new places and also seeing new things as they travel.

Wilson Ng and Rachel Ting enjoying a lovely dinner at Outback Steakhouse KL, with their host, Rajiv Bharatiya, Managing Partner of Outback Steakhouse Sout East Asia

Kelly Chin of Miss Sunshine
URL: sunshine365days.blogspot.com/
There’s nothing like a ray of sunshine to brighten up your day. With Miss Sunshine, it’s all smiles and laughs all around. She’s a cheerful, outgoing and happy go lucky blogger who always tries to be positive and optimistic about life!

Kelly always has a smile for any occasion and for anyone who she meets

Isaac Tan of IsaacTan.net
URL: www.isaactan.net
A Lifestyle Website with emphasis on Events and Happenings, Food Reviews, Travel, Movie, Tech, Gadgets and more. Discover more about Isaac as he discovers more about well, everything!

Isaac Tan and his wife at the Outback Steakhouse KL, with Rajiv Bharatiya, Managing Partner of Outback Steakhouse South East Asia

Dining With Moola

The bloggers were invited to some of Kuala Lumpur’s trendiest restaurants and FB outlets as part of an introduction to a new and exciting lifestyle by Moola. Check back here for all the places they went!

The Malaysian Bloggers series is courtesy of Moola, currently the best-kept secret in town. Be elevated to a totally new and exciting lifestyle when you discover Moola!

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