Malaysia and Singapore Dining Guide

Kuala Lumpur

Al Amar: Excellent Lebanese on 5th floor of Pavillion Mall. Attracts large Middle Eastern crowd, with lots of burqa-clad women enjoying meals with their families. Also, has a small band playing Arabic tunes on the synthesizer and a shipshape menu. Can eat inside in air conditioning or outside in the warmth overlooking the crowded pedestrian scene. Quick service. Well-spiced and tasty. Mhammara nicely balanced richness with a little zing. Lamb was tangy and potatoes had a kick. Shawarma was a little dry. (01/14)

Mhammara (tomato, chili and walnut spread)
Pita with olive oil, sumac and za'atar (complimentary)
Batata harra (spiced, fried potatoes)
Spicy lamb cutlets
Mixed shawarma platter

Antipodean:  Started in Sydney, with another restaurant in Jakarta.  Close to embassy but on other side of Tun Razak.  Focus on breakfast/brunch and lunch, though also open for dinner.  Very popular on weekend mornings.  A bit loud for a work lunch.  Popular with expats and the Chinese Malay community.  (10/13)

Oatmeal

Lamb burger

Shredded Burmese chicken salad

Open faced smoked chicken sandwich

The Apartment: Cafe attached to KLCC. Outdoor seating with view of fountains and passers by in park. Mixed menu. Food pricey and only so-so at lunch, but seemed like a good place for an after work drink and people-watching. (10/13)

Seared tuna salad - bland capers
Duck and mango - not very spicy, duck a bit fatty
Pan-fried shrimp with pineapple salsa

Beast:  In Intermark complex.  Upscale steakhouse, with burgers and seafood.  Cool, dark bar.  Expensive, but with decent happy hour drink prices.  Burger was good, but they are serial under-cookers.  Had Christmas Eve set menu.  Pricey, but good. (01/14)

Cheeseburger with mushrooms

Beef carpaccio

Steak

Berry pavlova

Ben's: part of the Ben's food empire in KL. same owner as Beast, B.I.G., the Tate etc. one of 5 branches, in KLCC. Stylish decor. Western cuisine with a UK base and a few Asian twists. Focus on fresh ingredients for upscale comfort food. Well-presented and put together. Mixed crowd. Not cheap, but not too pricey.   Had one bad dish – mushroom lasagna, but other than that, solid.  Go to place for dinner before or after movies at KLCC.  (01/14)

Portobello burger w/fries (nice and crispy)

Roasted tomato soup

Softshell crab w/spicy papaya salad

Softshell crab with curry leaf pasta

Belgian fries

Spicy Chicken wings

Strawberry mint julep

Mushroom lasagna

Bijan:  On Jalan Ceylon, just past blocks of western bars and restaurants.  Perhaps the most expensive place for Malay food, but most Malay restaurants are hawker stalls or down market.  Pleasant dining room and the restaurant serves alcohol, which many Malay places do not.  All in all, not too pricey by U.S. standards.  Broad menu and we’ve liked most dishes – we ate there on vacation in 2009 and again after moving to KL in 2013.  Great place to take guests.  Serves a buffet during Ramadan.  (12/13)

Spicy mango salad
Fern salad with prawns

Fern salad with beef
Barbecued snapper -overcooked
Prawns in curry
Stewed beef short ribs
Fried vegetables and chili sauce
Satay
Seafood mousse- a bit spicy, similar to Thai version (not quite as good second time)

Prawn croquettes

Pancakes stuffed with spiced beef

Slow cooked lamb shoulder in spices

Chicken curry

Palm sugar cake with ice cream

Banana fritters

Durian cheesecake – abandon hope, all ye who enter here. 

Bombay Palace: Across street from embassy.  However, need to drive or walk 15 minutes do to high-speed traffic on Tun Razak.  Stand-alone restaurant, a bit of a rarity now in KL.  Traditional Indian cuisine.  Mid-scale pricing.  (09/13)

Variety of curries

Chynna: upscale Chinese on second floor in KL Central Hilton. Acrobatic tea pouring to start meal. Pricey for KL, but good for expense account lunch. Colleague who served in China agreed food was quite good. (01/14)

Dim sum platter
Black pepper beef
Tofu with crab

Chicken and eggplant
Stir fried bean sprouts
Fried rice with shrimp and anchovies

Danielle:  Bakery and lunch place close to the embassy.  Run by a expat French woman.  Pastries are quite good.  Sandwiches are small but cheap.  One hot dish I tried – chicken moussaka – had lots of green peppers, not what I associate with moussaka.  (01/14)

Chicken sandwich

Chicken moussaka

Ratatouille

Pastries

Da On:  Korean on the sixth floor of pavilion.  Large, open.  Full menu, but focus on barbeque.  Staff grills meet over charcoal in front of you.  Tasty and garlicy, with traditional sides, including kimchi.  (01/14)

Grilled beef

Squid pancake

Seafood soup

Delicious:  Several branches, plus catering.  I went to restaurant on Tun Razak across from US embassy.  A bit better than I expected.  Like many places, mixed menu – western, Malaysian, fusion.  Reasonably priced.   Gets a decent lunch crowd. (12/13)

Chili crab pasta

Din Tai Fung: On top floor of Pavilion mall.  Part of growing chain and incredibly popular with ethnic Chinese community, many of whom call this Taiwanese import the best Chinese in KL.  Always a crowd waiting, but they move the line fast.  Specializes in dumplings, particularly soup dumplings.  You can watch staff roll out and fill dumplings in glass encased area in front of store.  All options good.  Great for weekend lunch.  (01/14)

Soup dumplings with crab

Shrimp and pork dumplings

Mushroom dumplings in spicy sauce

Hot and sour soup

Stir fried vegetables

Dome: Mid-scale chain throughout the city and region.  Closest one to us is in Suria mall at KLCC.  We’ve done take-away.  Manager was very accommodating to Liz.  (09/13)

Meat lasagna

Pasta Aglio Oglio

El Cerdo: in Bukit Bintang, in a strip of bars and restaurants aimed at expats. Spanish restaurant focused on pork. Seemed popular with Chinese residents of KL. almost all dishes have pork - not a place for dieters. Large portions. Enjoyed the food, but no absolute can't misses. (07/13)

Chorizo in red wine sauce
Bacon-wrapped anchovies
Japanese pork steam
Baby back ribs
Roasted banana

Fahrenheit 600: Pizza place in Publika mall.  You can watch them stretch out the dough and make the pies as you walk in.  Also, an Italian menu.  Crust didn’t seem to turn out completely authentic, but the topping was fine.  Cheese appeared mixed in with the tomato sauce.  (09/13)

Margarita pizza

Green salad

Chocolate and mint drink

Hakka: Large open air Chinese restaurant around corner from Pavilion shopping mall. Covered, but with fans it remains pretty cool.  It's been around for decades, serving ethnic Hakka food from southern China. Mix of the local Chinese community and tourists.  Has beer girls in relatively short skirts.  Pork seems to find its way into most dishes. All good, nothing great. (09/13)

Noodles with pork, dried squid and chives
Mashed tofu with pork
Pork pancake

Sweet and sour pork

Beef with ginger

Hakka noodles

Butter prawns

Hokkaido Ramen: located on "Tokyo Street" on top flor of Pavilion Mall. Advertises several international awards for Ramen. Based on my initial taste, they are deserved. Deeply flavored broth and tender meat. (08/13)

Pork ramen

Jones The Grocer: High end Australian grocer and restaurant in Dempsey Hill. Next door to Red Sea art gallery, which has great but very expensive art. Popular for weekend brunch. Can sit inside or out. Surprisingly cool January evening allowed us to sit outside. Western menu with mains and bar snacks. Pricey, but very good, especially desserts. (01/14)

Cheeseburger
Sticky date pudding
Rice pudding with mango and almonds

Kelantan Delights:  On second floor of food court across from central train station.  Was fairly empty on a weekday night, but seems like a place that does a good lunch business with the office crowd.  One of my Malaysian co-workers recommended it and the food really was good.  Specializes in dishes from the northern peninsula state of Kelantan, so some influences from Thailand across the border.  Halal, so no pork.  Malay dishes.  Moderate price.  (01/14)

Nasi kerabu daging
Mien kam
Squid with chili
Mango chicken salad

La Mexicana: Authentic Mexican food. -- not US Tex-mex, but the real deal. Chef is the chef for the Mexican embassy. Many dishes with hard to find components. As comparison, this is better than upscale Mexican restaurants in US like Rosa Mexicana. Drinks also are good. Service can be a bit relaxed, so be careful if a work lunch.  (12/13)

Guacamole
Fish tacos
Huitlacoche crepes

Snapper ala Veracruzana

Chicken enchiladas

Pork tenderloin in pumpkin seed/habanero sauce
Chicken tamale

Mackeral – the first thing I have had that I did not really like
Tamarind margarita - nicely tart, with spiced salt rim

Little Penang Cafe: in upstairs dining court at KLCC Mall. Casual Malay dining. Seems cheap compared to US prices, but expensive for Malay food due to location. (11/13)

Nasi lemak Penang
Mee Penang with crab and chicken
Nutmeg juice - tasted like a flat Coke

Little Thai: In complex of hawker stalls just off Jalan Ampang near Ampang Grocer. Despite being open air, stalls are well ventilated and fans keep patrons comfortably cool, even during mid-day. Food prepared In front of you by skillful team. All ingredients very fresh. Thai staff. If you ask for spicy, be prepared for the real deal. (10/13)

Steamed fish with chili, garlic, lime and cilantro
Fried tofu with long beans and ground pork

Living Food: on Tun Razak next to Antipodean. Small, healthy eating place. Lots of vegan and raw food items, but also some meat alternatives. Many smoothies and energy drinks. Avocado smoothie was intriguing as it mixed basil, olive oil and honey. Very creamy. (11/13)

Banana and blueberry pancakes

Fruit and granola parfait

Turkey burger

Duck sandwich – a little dry
Avocado smoothly

Mei Keng Fatt: On Lorong Awan 6.  Past Ampang Point.  On a street with several Chinese restaurants.  Title says it all, this is a place to eat a lot.  Can eat outside under fans or indoors in air conditioning.  Fish tanks in front display all manner of fish, crabs and lobsters.  Excellent place to bring a group, particularly if looking to drink a few beers (and if you have a designated driver, it’s too far to walk from most housing and taxis might be tough).  Popular for crabs and shrimp.  (10/13)

Butter crab
Chili crab
Mapo tofu
Green beans with pork
Fried pork
Pork fried rice
Pepper shrimp
Bok choy
Sweet and sour chicken

Meleur and Thyme:   On ground floor at KLCC.  Inside or outside dining.  Western and Malaysian menu.  Food wasn’t that great.  (12/13)

1919: Chinese restaurant near Australian embassy. Stand alone building, which is nice. Wooden decor. Food was fine. (09/13)

Sizzling tofu

Pak Loh: Tried again after 3 years.  Recommended dishes still excellent.

Wok roasted pork
Fried chinju chicken
Stir fried long beans with pork
Kai lan with dried halibut
Threadfin fish
Big eye fish

Passage Thru India: 235 Jalan Tun Razak. Broad menu, with a focus on southern Indian cuisine. Music in the evenings. Large. Has won several awards. Best known for its "juicy lamb ribs," which were good. Solid all around, but few real standouts on first try. Lamb vindaloo was exception, spicier than it first appeared, with lots of garlic and chilis. Moderate price. (10/13)

Juicy lamb ribs
Lamb vindaloo
Butter chicken
Palak masala
Chicken lollipops - sauce was very good, chicken a little fatty
Lamb rogan josh
South Indian chicken
Palak pakora
Various naan
Vegetable samosa

Prego: Bukit Bintang, attached to Westin Hotel.  Higher-end Italian.   Went for a group business lunch.  Bread comes with chilled tomato sauce to dip.  Food generally enjoyable.  Strangely, to bring leftovers home, you have to sign a waiver indemnifying the restaurant if you get ill.  Not very confidence inspiring.  (09/13)

Antipasto plate

Chicken with truffles (very fragrant)

Rakuzen: In basement food court of G Tower on Tun Razak.   However, it’s a real restaurant.  Wide variety of Japanese dishes.  Popular with office crowd for lunch.  Set lunches are a good deal.  Mid-level sushi and tempura at attractive prices. (10/13)

Restoran Oversea: the original, on Jalan Imbi. Old time Chinese restaurant. Popular with local Chinese population since at least the 1970's. Still fills up. Famous char siew pork does not disappoint. Western guests not unheard of, but not many. (09/13)

Char siew pork
Barbecue pork belly
Roast duck
Pomfret with bitter gourd
Steamed fish in soy sauce
Coconut 

Rama V:  One of the very food restaurants close to the embassy on the same side of Tun Razak.  Therefore, a prime lunch option when you can’t bear the cafeteria anymore.  Serves a lunch buffet, with several salads and one main from a choice of three.  Salads are good – particularly the chicken larb.  Mains are mixed.  Good curry.  Not a great lamb dish.  (09/13)

Chicken Larb

Mango salad

Som Tam (papaya salad)

Glass noodle salad

Green curry with beef

Stir fried lamb

Shook!: In bottom of Starhill Gallery. 4 kitchens in 1 restaurant - Chinese, Japanese, Italian and Steak. Big wine list. Quite pricey. Food was good, but better values for money available. Jazz band plays on stage abutting seating - can be good or bad depending on band. A bit ostentatious. (09/13)

Sashimi platter
Pasta with tomato and smoked duck

Spices of India: in KLCC mall, but other branches, as well. A little hard to judge since we were seated during the Ramadan break fast rush. All was ok. Nothing stood out (07/13)

Shrimp with curry leaves
Kheema, garlic and butter Naans
Tandoori chicken
Chicke tikka
Lamb Vindaloo - rather mild

Sri Nirwana Maju: Banana leaf curry restaurant in Bangsar.  On main drag on Talawi 3, a door or two from Tous le Jours. Extremely popular, cheap Indian food served family-style on banana leaves.  Tables spread out in front of the restaurant and down the block as the crowds grow in the evening.  If you get there late, you may sit too far away from a fan.  All food was good, though nothing particularly stood out.  You can pick and choose whatever dishes you want.  Also, a good mango lassi.  (12/13)

Daal

Fish curry

Chicken biryani

Lamb curry

Fried okra

Spicy calamari

Grilled fish

Chicken

Taj Garden: in brick fields. Upstairs. Indoor and outdoor dining. Indian, but some other dishes on the menu. Perfectly acceptable and quite affordable. (10/13)

Goan fish curry
Chicken 65
Vegetable jalfrezi
Kofteh malai
Lamb curry with spinach
Okra curry

Tous le Jours: Korean chain of French style bakeries. In heart of Bangsar on Talawi 3. Sweet and savory Pastries, breads, and sandwiches. Many with Asian twist. Sit down or take away.

Strawberry bread
Four grain bread with walnut cream

Yut Kee: 35 Jalan Wang Dangi. Hainanese coffee house that has been around for years. Overhead fans, a bit loud with chatter from tables of multigenerational Chinese families who have waited patiently in line. Friendly family owns and runs. Jack, the owner, likes to stop by tables and chat. Reflecting Malaysia's colonial history, cuisine is a mix of Hainanese takes on British staples and other Hainanese or Nyonya cuisine. We tried the British/Hainanese dishes.  While all pretty good, nothing (except pork roll) really stood out, though marble cake fresh out of the oven was a homey touch.  Still, the experience was nice.  Maybe noodles next time. Soon to move to new facilities nearby. (12/13)

Fried pork chop in gravy
Roasted pork roll - crispy exterior and moist fatty interior
Roti Babi - pork, sausage and onions stuffed in fried roll. Served with worstcheshire sauce
Marble cake - warm out of the oven
Swiss roll

Food Stalls:

Hari Hari Datang:  Collection of covered hawker stalls near Ampang point and around corner from Ampang Grocer.  Little Thai reviewed above.  Well-ventilated, with lots of fans.  All stalls seem quite clean.  Mostly Chinese, but also some Malay and Thai.  (10/13)

Jalan Alor:  Off of Bukit Bintang.  Packed on weekend evenings with locals and tourists.  Touts for each of the restaurants try to lure you in.  Tables spill on to the street, where pedestrians vie with slow moving cars for room.  Every kind of food, primarily Chinese, but also Malay and seafood specialties.  Lots of fruit, juice and grilled meat carts.  Hard to tell one place from the next, but they all seem pretty good, especially with some cold beers. (12/13)

Jalan Padang:  A few blocks from Jalan Alor, but a world apart in style.  About 20-30 stalls packed under a corrugated tin roof.  Almost all locals.  Food primarily Malay, but some Chinese, Indian, Thai and Middle Eastern.  Very cheap – a nice sized plate of char kway teow (noodles) with cockles for under $2.  Lots of families, sitting underneath the fans.  Order at a stall and they bring it to your table. (09/13)

Lot 10:  Not exactly the “authentic” food stall experience as it is indoors in the bottom of a mall in Bukit Bintang.  However, it is a collection of hawker stalls from around KL, gathered together to provide a wide variety of cuisines, from Penang noodles, to dim sum, to Korean barbecue.  Stall serving beef noodles (ground, spiced beef over egg noodles) and beef meatball soup is excellent – on left, towards the back.  Excellent roasted duck stall.  Pork barbecue was good, though I’ve had better.  Penang curry was spicy (watch out of chunks of congealed pig’s blood).  Lots of options in air conditioning and still quite cheap.  In the middle of central shopping district and a block or two from Jalan Alor. (1/14)

Not yet tasted: From Jeya from AmBank: Sangeetha’s – Indian veg and Marco Polo – dim sum

Bars:

The Tate:  Hidden entrance along a wall behind Beast in the Intermark.  Speakeasy style with excellent made to order drinks.  Classics and some inventive selections.  A lot of effort goes in to each drink.  Pricey for KL, but not as expensive as in the US.  Can reserve couches/tables with minimum drink order or if the manager likes you.  (1/14)

Grand Hyatt:  Cocktail bar/restaurant on 37^th floor with 2 story windows overlooking the Petronas Towers.  A Filipino group can sing just about any song you can name.  Drinks weren’t cheap, but not bad compared to US prices. 

Skyabar:  At Traders Hotel, next to our apartment.  Semi-open air on 30-something floor.  Can get seats next to pool looking out over KLCC park and the Petronas Towers or sit at tables in the middle or looking out the other side.  Attracts a younger crowd with some loud music.  Drinks possibly more expensive than at the Hyatt.

Melaka

Medan Selera Tengkera:  Food court on way out of town.  Chinese dishes.  Local crowd.  Under giant tree.  Order from each stall and have it served at your table – pay as you receive food.  Order drinks separately – no sodas, only teas and juices.  Very tasty. (01/14)

Char kway teiou

Long bean pancake

Carrot (turnip) cake

Sin Yin Hoe:  Read about it in Bangsar Babe blog.  Across the bridge from main square.  Serves specialties after 5 for dinner.  Regular buffet before then.  Local crowd.  Cold beer.  Food cooked in front of restaurant.   (01/14)

Oyster omelette

Soft shelled crab

Penang

Jawi House: Beautifully restored shophouse in heart of historic Georgetown by mother and son team eager to show off peranakan cuisine - mixed Malay, South Asian and Arab. Open until 6 or available for private dining after that. Photos of prominent family members dating back to the 19th century dot the walls and the proprietress knows the history of Georgetown well. Food was well prepared, properly spiced and tasty. (11/13)

Roti Jala
Beef Rojak
Chicken biryani
Lamb and okra stew
Pineapple coconut tart
Nutmeg juice

Ocean Green: As name says, on the water, though in urban Georgetown, not in a resort. Chinese with an emphasis on seafood. Fine. Nothing special. (11/13)

Shrimp with garlic
Hot and sour soup with crab
Fried spring rolls
Mixed vegetables
Steamed fish
Maps tofu

D'Dapor: Malay cuisine inn Georgetown. Pretty good. We ordered for a group, so did not have chance to try a la carte. (11/13)

Sweet and sour crab
Butter shrimp
Spicy soup
Mango salad
Potato salad (with mayo - a bit incongruous)

Singapore

Breadtalk -- on Orchard street, near the malls A take away pastry shop, part of a growing SEAsian chain, with western and Asian dinner and dessert pastries. Smells great walking by. (2002)

Coconut custard pastry 

Apple pastry 

Pumpkin pastry 

Spicy shrimp pastry

Shrimp pastry

DB: Daniel Bouloud bistro offshoot in Marina Bay Sands Mall: no bargain, as you pay US prices +, but food very good.  Had lunch.  A wait, even at 2:30.  Imagine must be a long line for dinner. (01/14)

French onion soup
Duck hash
Frenchy burger

Jumbo: Located in the midst of high-end shops in former barracks on Dempsey Hill. Specializes in Chili or Pepper crab. Inside or outside under a tent. Can get a little warm. Many Chinese seafood dishes. (08/13)

Chili crab
Noodles
Kai Lan (similar to bok choy)
Scallops in XO sauce

Hali: in botanical gardens.  Pretty, outdoor seating, next to the Orchid gardens (2002)

Nasi Goreng

Indochine

Outdoor seating along the Singapore River next to the Asian Civilizations museum. Views of the Fullerton Hotel and modern skyline. Pricey, but better than expected. Thought we were only paying for location, but tasty food. Mix of Southeast Asian cuisine, but all fairly authentic. (08/13)

Seafood curry mousse
Mango and duck salad
Ground shrimp on sugar cane
Shrimp and pomelo salad
Roast duck

Indochine: Second branch – I think there are more.  -Club Street, near the business center On a street of restored shophouses, now bars and restaurants. Sleek, mixture of Lao, Cambodian and Vietnamese food. (2002)

Fresh spring rolls 

Beef in betel leaves 

Squid in spicy sauce

Duck curry 

Beef in butter and pepper 

Chicken laab

Lamb Pumpkin custard

Jones The Grocer: High end Australian grocer and restaurant in Dempsey Hill. Next door to Red Sea art gallery, which has great but very expensive art. Popular for weekend brunch. Can sit inside or out. Surprisingly cool January evening allowed us to sit outside. Western menu with mains and bar snacks. Pricey, but very good, especially desserts. (01/14)

Cheeseburger
Sticky date pudding
Rice pudding with mango and almonds

Marche: At movenpick. Across street from Raffles. Outside dining with nice view of Raffles during nice weather.  Fairly affordable.  German and northern European.  (01/14)



Bircher muesli

Smoked salmon and sundried tomato tarting



Jaan: On top of Swissotel (level 70) with breathtaking view of Singapore from picture windows.  Very fancy, modern French cuisine.  Exquisite plating – the best I have seen, every dish a work of art.  Very creative and, at times, playful.  Only degustation menus.  We had the 7 course, but they also have 5 and 10 or a veggie option.  Delicious.  You pay for it – one of the most expensive meals you will ever have unless you are rich.  But a great option for a special occasion.  Menu changes all the times, but lots of seafood, foie gras etc.(01/14)





Maxwell Center Hawker Stalls: Near China town. Very clean. Mix of cuisines. Locals line up for their favorites.  Singapore is very expensive.  This is not.  A fun change of pace and a real representation of Singapore.  (01/14)



Oyster omelette (delicious food stall across from famous chicken rice stall)

Fried carrot (turnip) cake

Chicken rice from Tian Tian Fan (made famous by Anthony Bourdain.  It really is good.  I think the chili sauce makes it.  Chicken is moist – though note that it is served at room temperature.  Also, very moist and tasty rice)

Plum juice

Mango and soy shake

Sugar cane juice with lime

No Signboard:  414 Gaylang.  The original, not one of the tourist branches.  Lots of locals, plus expats.  Seems to have grown organically with lots of seats on the side in converted garage area.  Sit on plastic stools.  Very casual.  Best with a group.  Specialty is crab and it is great – very spicy.  Best served with lots of cold beer. (01/14)



Chili crab

Black pepper crab

Khaki Lan with garlic

Hokkien mee

Ocho: in Chijmes, near Raffles Spanish, tapas in a beautiful restored monastery, now a collection of shops, restaurants and bars. Very good food for lunch. (2002)

Gazpacho 

Stuffed mushrooms

Spicy shrimp 

Spicy beef tostada 

Salt:  Tapas restaurant from Australian chef.  In front of Fairmont Hotel.  Lunch special is a good deal, with lots of food.  Variety of Spanish dishes.  Quality was better than expected.  Not sure about dinner crowd, but popular for lunch.  Can sit overlooking the street with Raffles across the way.  (01/14)

Pork and veal meatballs over fontina mash

Shrimp tacos

Patatas bravas

Zucchini salad

Northern Indian restaurant (name?)-- off of Orchard, near California Gym Outdoor dining, among several other restaurants in food court. (2002)

Mango lassi 

Chicken masala 

Chicken curry 

Garlic naan 

Kashmiri rice 

Rogan josh 

Cauliflower curry 

Bars:

Anti:Dote:  In lobby of the Fairmont.  Excellent drinks.  They make their own tonics.  Creative mixtures – some quite potent.  Stylish.  I went early, so not sure if it draws a crowd or not.