Organic delights to tempt all palates

By CHRISTINA LOW

christinalow@thestar.com.my

MEDIFOODS
59, Jalan SS18/6,
47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Tel: 03-5632 5714/ 03-5636 5338
Business Hours: (Mon-Sat) 7.30am - 7.30pm
Closed on Sundays.

IF I was given a choice to choose a lunch spot, it would definitely not be an organic restaurant.

Often labelled as being tasteless and less flavourful with little or no meat at all has deterred me from patronising any after several experiences.

Free starters: A bowl of soup, salad and fruits are offered at no charge at the eatery.

When I was asked to review Medifoods recently, like many, I was sceptical and even thought of swapping my lunch deal with another colleague as I feared my lunch hour would be put to waste again.

However, when I arrived at Medifoods in Subang Jaya, I was surprised that its managing director, Looi Tyck Lam, was quick to assure me that I was not alone in thinking like that.

“Many people think that organic food is meant for vegetarians or for sick people who cannot take rich ingredients,

“Young children hate to enter organic shops because they fear the taste and the choice of food. This leaves only the older ones enjoying it,” said Looi who started the restaurant after his customers approached him on ways to prepare organic food.

For prosperity: Medifoods master chef Mervin Say (left) and Looi tossing the Yee Sang dish.

He said he did not blame them for such comments and had tried to work out a menu with dishes that would suit the youngest and fussiest in the family.

To start the meal, Looi offers a bowl of vegetable soup each, a salad and a plate of fruits which he said was served at his outlets at no charge.

Guests can then take their time to order.

We had the Japanese Charcoal Soba served with a large bowl of Miso Soup which was filled with Tofu, Mushrooms and Wood Fungus while the Black Pepper Udon had a strong black peppercorn smell and aftertaste. It is ideal for those who love a hint of spiciness in their noodles.

Also on our table was the Aglio Olio Spaghetti, Cantonese Rice-Pancake Soup and my favourite Nasi Lemak which came with steamed naturally coloured green rice.

Healthy fare: Japanese Charcoal Soba served with Miso Soup.

The outlet which opens at 7am also serves breakfast sets of Spanish Omelette, American Breakfast, Nasi Lemak, Herbal Congee, Vegetable Congee, Noodles with Mushrooms and Seaweed Congee priced at RM6 each.

For Chinese New Year, Medifoods is also bringing back its Organic Yee Sang which comprises of carrot, yam, red cabbage, lotus root, unripe papaya, sweet potato, radish, pomelo, roasted seaweed, seaweed birdnest, Tibetan ice lime, red chillies, pickled ginger, kaffir lime leaves, roasted peanuts and sesame topped with a special sauce made out of Mirin sauce, Cider Plum sauce, vinegar, ginger juice, carrot juice and lemon juice.

The Organic Yee Sang is priced at RM23, RM33 and RM43 according to the size and is available till Feb 28.