Sunday, January 17, 2010

Bellygood @ Sunway Mentari, Bandar Sunway

Music: F.I.R- 荆棘里的花 Mood: Youtube addiction

If eating can be translated to the same language as fashion, pork must be the ‘in’ thing now, like everyone swarming into Coach Outlets during the year-end clearance sale, a phenomenon that is unseen 6, 7 years ago. If you are resisting pork like avoiding the long gone J.E., you must be living in a cave since the outbreak.


Situated at the bustling site of Sunway, Sunway Mentari is famous for its wide variety of Steamboat restaurants. I, for one will feel surprised, how the odd one out can survive among giants like Tasty Pot and Yuen Steamboat. Bellygood was once called Wendy’s Bistro, perhaps to avoid answering repetitive questions like ‘who’s this Wendy fella?’, they changed the name to the current one for good, with two porky heads inserted into the O’s, brilliantly clarifying all queries once and for all.

We were there for dinner twice. First time, it was quite empty when we arrived at about 6 something, but they have reserved and combined a few tables probably for some gathering. Second round, we were the third occupants. In this tiny but homey restaurant, the conversation which I overheard from the old couple seated behind us was reassuring –
“I love their baby back ribs,”
“yep, that’s enough to bring us back here.”


Grilled Bacon Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing - RM23.90
I’m relieved to find the grilled bacon was not very oily as I couldn’t stomach too much of the substance. In fact, not a hint of oil can be found when you reach the bottom. The honey mustard must be home-made, so original and complementing.


Smoked Salmon Salad - RM23.90
The only meat on the menu that’s not pork. I enjoyed it as much as I enjoy eating sashimi, the serving is also more than enough for two.


Baked Portobello Mushroom with Garlic Butter and Cheese - RM12.50
I will label it ‘meaty’ as it’s so thick and juicy! This doesn’t have that sour aftertaste that mushrooms normally had, while the garlic butter give the mushrooms a fragrant finish.


Mixed Platter - RM23.90
A combination of grilled pork belly and grilled pork ribs, satisfying your crave for both parts at once. Their pork belly successfully defends itself as the signature dish everyone raved about. It was well marinated in pekin sauce, sweet and succulent minus the heavy porky odour.


Pork Chop Pan Seared with Pork Juice - RM25.90
This was not gamey, credit goes to the savory sauce that made the pork addictive. I absolutely love their mashed potato too!

Service is friendly and prompt as the owner’s daughter will be around to recommend dishes while her mother is one of the chefs behind all sumptuous dishes. Not ready to pay big bucks at German food Outlets? This is a place recommended for those who want to enjoy good pork at a very decent price.

Address: Bellygood, 20, Jalan PJS 8/18, Sunway Mentari, 46150 Petaling Jaya
Contact no.: 03-5630 1699
Opening Hours: Tues – Sun, 11am – 11pm
Website: http://www.bellygood.com.my/Home.aspx
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