tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834220008218845143.post4889778952041879950..comments2024-03-23T10:51:16.368+08:00Comments on Eat what, Eat where?: Tonkatsu by Wa Kitchen @ Pavilioncontact.ewewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01142689964601201058noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834220008218845143.post-61758369106198356292016-01-24T18:21:20.589+08:002016-01-24T18:21:20.589+08:00But this one is a fried meal which probably wouldn...But this one is a fried meal which probably wouldn't be your 'cup of tea' I think.contact.ewewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142689964601201058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834220008218845143.post-76031478816467315142016-01-24T09:54:24.469+08:002016-01-24T09:54:24.469+08:00Thanks for the look inside. I too have walked past...Thanks for the look inside. I too have walked past many times but never entered.The Yum Listhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401523207811915718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834220008218845143.post-83238257829782264712016-01-23T14:04:29.233+08:002016-01-23T14:04:29.233+08:00Yeah, I hope so too.Yeah, I hope so too.contact.ewewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142689964601201058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834220008218845143.post-24109637487076146212016-01-23T14:03:27.046+08:002016-01-23T14:03:27.046+08:00Yeah, I'm more used to the types of miso soup ...Yeah, I'm more used to the types of miso soup that only have a few cubes of tofu in them, so I was pleasantly surprised with this one that came with abundant ingredients :)contact.ewewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142689964601201058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834220008218845143.post-81691087495420683452016-01-23T14:01:56.296+08:002016-01-23T14:01:56.296+08:00I'm sure you and your brother will be full to ...I'm sure you and your brother will be full to the brim with the meals here with all the unlimited refills! ;)contact.ewewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142689964601201058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834220008218845143.post-39639850114170878122016-01-23T14:00:24.442+08:002016-01-23T14:00:24.442+08:00This is a different tonkatsu from the one by Ma Ma...This is a different tonkatsu from the one by Ma Maison, so the dressing would probably be not the same ones. Yeah, the thinly shredded cabbage is quite a sight to behold. contact.ewewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142689964601201058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834220008218845143.post-70190851292160309202016-01-23T12:38:15.190+08:002016-01-23T12:38:15.190+08:00Oh, I heard the ones by Ma Maison is more juicy bu...Oh, I heard the ones by Ma Maison is more juicy but I've not had the chance to try those yet ;)contact.ewewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142689964601201058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834220008218845143.post-22134381023643368312016-01-23T12:36:08.864+08:002016-01-23T12:36:08.864+08:00Yes, RG, I know what you mean. I used to wonder w...Yes, RG, I know what you mean. I used to wonder why people would pile food onto their plates like a mountain when they can go as many rounds as they want in buffets. After all, a buffet's definition means you are allowed to eat until you're full (and everyone has a different stomach size) :D I do agree with you on common courtesy which is lacking though....I guess it's the way some of us are brought up. I don't judge anyone coz I don't know his or her background...it could be a meal he couldn't afford and saved up for a long time to have, so he would want to take full advantage and go as many rounds as his stomach can withstand...haha!<br /><br />Who are we to judge anyway...whether someone is a freeloader or practises common courtesy.....only God judges!contact.ewewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142689964601201058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834220008218845143.post-33448397723123916872016-01-23T12:22:10.718+08:002016-01-23T12:22:10.718+08:00a great tonkatsu, juicy and flavoursome, would be ...a great tonkatsu, juicy and flavoursome, would be really enjoyable for sinking our teeth into! :)Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11233963104976190769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834220008218845143.post-52502047354537538802016-01-23T12:21:10.949+08:002016-01-23T12:21:10.949+08:00I've not eaten tonkatsu in Japan nor tried the...I've not eaten tonkatsu in Japan nor tried the ones in Ma Maison, so I can't compare what is meant as the original juicy taste of pork.<br /><br />Well, if Ma Maison set their ground rules upfront, then it's fine as their customers know ahead what they have to adhere to. But since Wa Kitchen has no such rules, I wouldn't want to categorise parents with children (or anyone) as freeloaders either if the restaurant exercised discretion and allowed (and brought them) the refills. I don't think it's a question of Wa Kitchen making enough money and closing their eyes to these so-called freeloaders but a question of the restaurant's eye for flexibility. In fact, when I dined at Steaks & Lobsters, the servers kept coming back to heap refills for you even without you asking, so I guess that makes me a freeloader too. I think these restaurants are "smart" enough to not put too much emphasis on these sides as, after all, they don't cost much and they'd rather look at the "bigger" picture.<br /><br />As for the Japanese being not freeloaders, I wouldn't know about that (nor want to generalise) as I wasn't there long enough (only as a tourist) or ate tonkatsu while there.contact.ewewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142689964601201058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834220008218845143.post-29610244853359998992016-01-23T08:27:49.183+08:002016-01-23T08:27:49.183+08:00This is mainly because majority of the people in d...This is mainly because majority of the people in developed countries like Japan (and Westerners) practice common courtesy, where they understand "free refill" does not mean "kiasu and take advantage". <i>When I say developed, I mean the people's attitude rather than infrastructure</i>. I've had buffets in Tokyo and US, they rarely go more than 2 rounds: 1 for mains and 1 for desserts.<br /><br />Here, got a lot of kiasu people, you mention the word "free" and it would be chaos. Of course, not all are like that. I'm sure you are not like that too. But I'm sure you know what I mean. That's why need some ground rules to control the "mob"...RealGunnershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10825458587938489052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834220008218845143.post-43011116547123646402016-01-22T18:22:58.479+08:002016-01-22T18:22:58.479+08:00I have eaten here once back in 2011. The pork with...I have eaten here once back in 2011. The pork without any marinate is supposed to be full of juicy original pork goodness - that's what I tasted when I ate Tonkatsu in Tokyo. Here I don't know what pork they use but the pork original juicy taste is not as good as those pork meat used in Tokyo so I never went back to this eatery for more though I have been back in Tokyo for more Tonkatsu. But I do eat Tonkatsu in Ma Maison at One Utama because I find the pork meat there to be more tasty without any sauce and without any marinate. Ma Maison does have verbal rule that the waiters/waitress will convey to any table when not all the people there order a set each to let you know that if not everyone orders a set each they cannot ask for refills. I am not sure how they handle this for tables with children. I guess it depends on the age of the children. I guess maybe Wa Kitchen make enough money to close an eye to free loaders. I don't think Japanese does this in Japan, freeloading I mean but then their currency is also not as weak as ours. Well enough said.munhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11449093706822850017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834220008218845143.post-73018710851189418962016-01-22T16:45:01.694+08:002016-01-22T16:45:01.694+08:00haha. thank you for the plug! and yes I agree some...haha. thank you for the plug! and yes I agree some of the dishes were too dry... sigh. Kinda hope they improve that! :D Cikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11476827652911271375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834220008218845143.post-16614441469676764032016-01-22T15:34:27.915+08:002016-01-22T15:34:27.915+08:00I'm sorry, but I'm more drawn to the miso ...I'm sorry, but I'm more drawn to the miso soup. I don't think I have ever seen such a loaded miso soup served in any Japanese restaurant in Malaysia!RealGunnershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10825458587938489052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834220008218845143.post-65836302310989889492016-01-22T12:33:27.843+08:002016-01-22T12:33:27.843+08:00Oh the rice, soup and vegetables are refillable! T...Oh the rice, soup and vegetables are refillable! The prawns do look very big and prawn lovers would be very happy with this meal. I love fried food, so I will add this Tonkatsu to my list :)PHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010771600736676432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834220008218845143.post-40172120680365428912016-01-22T11:14:40.803+08:002016-01-22T11:14:40.803+08:00I've been to Tonkatsu by Ma Maison at Publika,...I've been to Tonkatsu by Ma Maison at Publika, super love the pork chop there! I saw a special machine to shred the cabbage, very impressive when I watched the process. I didn't see any sesame dressing for the salad on the table, did they provide it?Choi Yenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17090063807934190089noreply@blogger.com