[Food Review] Chequers @ Taman Tun Dr Ismail

[Food Review] Chequers @ Taman Tun Dr Ismail

Kuala Lumpur, October 2015 – Just two weeks ago, I have attended a food review session at CHEQUERS located at Taman Tun Dr Ismail. (Special Thanks To Food Ink for the invitation). It’s “WAFFLE” (was a) great day!

Waffles At Its Best! CHEQUERS, a specialist in waffles making!

Have you guys heard of “Waffle Day” before? It was a day that the Swedish celebrate every year on 25^th March while the United States celebrate it on 24^th August. Waffle has been a popular snack, tea pastry, dessert and even main course around the world. There are many types of waffles like American waffle, Belgian waffle and etc in the market.

Here in CHEQUERS, waffle dishes are their specialty. This is an American diner restaurant that served great options of waffles as well as other American influenced dishes.

CHEQUERS has the same pronunciation as the word “checkers” representing boxes concept that looks similar to a waffle. The owners Michelle and Terrence named the restaurant “Chequers” to resemble their specialization of waffle dishes.

Backstory About The Restaurant!

During their vacation in United States, Michelle and Terrence thought that the American diner restaurant concept was rather unique and attractive. It is something very rare in Malaysia. In order to share their experience to the locals here, they have decided to bring back the diner concept from America to Malaysia.

To ensure the dining environment and atmosphere are as close to what they have experienced in America, they worked closely with their designer and contractors to match the interior design with the American diner feel. Fun and cozy atmosphere is what they hope that the customers can feel.

About The Food:

Here’s the most important part, the food! Me and my fellow food sampling buddy John Chen have been given a golden opportunity to taste the different varieties of waffles available in Chequers!

Moo Moo

Love burgers but bored with usual sesame buns? Try this! Juicy homemade sirloin beef patty, cheddar cheese, slaw, relish and beef bacon topped with barbecue sauce, sandwiched in savory waffles, served with salads and waffle fries. Yummy!

Double Deck Croque Monsieur

For cheese lovers, here’s something you can indulge! Grilled turkey ham and tomato slices sandwiched in savory waffles, topped with sunny side up and served on top of gooey cheese. Sinful but addictive!

Melting Moments

Love the waffles in dessert way?? Try this Melting Moments consisting of banana fritters topped with caramel sauce and almond nibs, bedded on choc chip waffle, served with vanilla ice cream. A pleasant treat for the sweet tooth.

Deconstructed Tiramisu

This is one of the signature dish in Chequers. Tiramisu with waffle stick and mascarpone mousse. Mix the mascarpone mousse with espresso and dip the waffle stick into the mixed mousse for the most perfect enjoyment.

Details on the CHEQUERS menu:

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Menu Details:

Down Home Benny – RM19.00

Savory waffle, beef bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, guacamole, watercress salad

Double Deck Croque Monsiuer – RM18.00

Savory waffle, turkey ham and tomato wrapped with egg, served with cheese sauce, topped with a sunny side egg

Chicken Cobb Sandwich – RM25.00

Savory waffle, marinated grilled chicken beef bacon, sliced tomato, boiled egg, guacamole, curry mayo, waffle fries

Moo Moo – RM28.00

Their signature waffle burger made with seasoned striploin beef patty seared to perfection. Served with homemade berry barbeque sauce, beef bacon, cheddar cheese, raisin slaw, and pickled relish. Comes with waffle fries.

Grilled Chicken Steak - RM 28 - juicy marinated grilled boneless chicken with your choice of sauce. Served with fettuccine, oyster mushroom, and rolled turkey ham asparagus in tomato base. Choices of sauce: - Mustard - Mushroom - Black Pepper

Mango Shrimp Wrap – RM23.00

Sautéed tiger prawns wrapped with marie rose sauce, tomato salsa, fresh mago and lettuce, comes with waffle fries.

Pesto Seabass – RM34.00

Pan seared seabass cooked to perfection on a bed of pesto sauce. Served with seasoned roasted potatoes and stir fry asparagus topped with crispy ginger.

Melting Moments – RM17.00

Chocolate chip waffle hand battered banana fritters, almond nibs, vanilla ice cream drizzled caramel and chocolate sauce.

Tropic Coconut – RM17.00

Coconut waffle, fresh coconut meat, roasted almonds, coconut ice cream, fragrant pandan sauce.

Deconstructed Tiramisu – RM14.00

Disassembled into waffle sticks, mascarpone cheese with chocolate shavings and a side of espresso shot.

Unique And Creative Dishes!

Both me and my buddy John Chen have enjoyed the food sampling session very much. We both love the ways waffles have been served creatively in Chequers! If you are someone who loves waffle, why not drop by this American diner restaurant in Taman Tun Dr Ismail sometimes? It will be worth it!

Before we left, we took a wefie together at the wonderful dining place!

More details of Chequers:

Address: 153, Jalan Aminuddin Baki, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala lumpur

Business hours:  Mon - Sun : 8 am - 11pm (Wednesday Closed)

Food Ink: https://www.foodink.com.my/listing/chequerskl/

Published by WLJack.