S'Mores @ Tropicana Shopping Mall

Bustling even on a Monday night, S'Mores serves more than a few intriguing temptations, including its interpretation of aligot (RM26), the Auvergne speciality of cheese blended with potatoes (not as stretchy as France's, but S'Mores still merits praise for putting this on a menu in Malaysia), paired with rustically textured sausages. The kitchen also takes pride in a British-built Bertha charcoal oven to offer the likes of ginger-glazed salmon on an oak plank (RM45). Note that several more enticing choices may not consistently be in stock: We sought to order the platter of pork tongue, cheeks, intestines, kidney, crispy ears & liver pate, as well as the limited-availability pork Wellington, & a dessert of caramel s'mores, but fortune was not on our side. If that happens to you too, drown your sorrows with a Granny Smith Mojito (RM28) & Capsicum-Mango Caipiroska (RM26).

S'Mores Malaysia

GS-13A, Tropicana City Mall, No.3, Jalan SS 20/27, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Daily, 10am-1am. Tel: 019-356-8936

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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Restaurant @ Tropicana City Mall

Wagyu beef brisket, tenderloin & oyster blade steaks, marinated with Himalayan rock salt, tare sauce, shio or spicy miso, plus lamb chops, chicken fillets, sausages, squid & salmon, barbecued over a charcoal grill - Gyu-Kaku hits the protein-loving spot for those occasions when all you want is to sink your teeth into a succulent meal of meat & seafood.

Select a platter set, starting at RM135.90 for two persons, breaching RM474.90 for the most premium set for four persons, complete with well-prepared sides such as a fresh bowl of spinach salad with crispy garlic & sesame dressing, plus a hearty chicken-tofu hot stone kimchi soup, then commence the cooking at the table. Smokeless roasters ensure complete comfort for customers. You can also order smaller plates of specific cuts - a basic serving of beef tongue, for example, costs RM27.90. Quality & attention to detail are satisfying; the produce measures up to expectations, & even the sauces are capably balanced.

In the afternoon, 12pm through 4pm, convenient lunch boxes are available for fast but fulfilling sustenance, with ensembles that comprise, say, chicken teriyaki & yakitori with steamed rice, fried vegetables & konnyaku jelly for RM19.90 before taxes (other boxes include beef croquettes, shrimp gyoza, salmon teriyaki & more). Add on one ringgit for a milk pudding topped with roasted soybean powder & brown sugar syrup (regular price RM10.90). If you have time to linger, the restaurant also offers all the essential sake, shochu, umeshu, whiskey & wine. Many thanks to Gyu-Kaku for having us here.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Restaurant

Ground Floor, Tropicana City Mall, Petaling Jaya. Tel: 603-7725-6796

Block D3-G3-Unit 3, Solaris Dutamas, Outside Publika, Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 603-6211-5446 

Shinjiro @ Tropicana City Mall

Shinjiro is an interesting new addition to Tropicana City Mall, serving izakaya-inspired fare with several adventurous twists. The setting is pretty cool, featuring floor-to-ceiling artistic flourishes that make this entire space fun to explore & photograph.

Complimentary edamame paves the path for potential pleasures that range from small plates for sharing & sampling, such as a salad of baby shrimp with mixed seaweed (RM15.90), to single-bowl meals like fried rice topped with a runny egg & crispy toppings (RM16.90), or with options including salmon sashimi, unagi, beef, fried chicken or tofu & vegetables.

Shinjiro dishes out recipes of diverse textures - from the crunch of battered prawns (RM18.90) & cheese-stuffed gyoza with berry compote (RM16.90) to the creaminess of a shrimp bisque (RM13.90) & oven-roasted papaya with cheese (RM14.90).

The skewer selection is extensive too, showcasing poultry (chicken thigh teriyaki, wings, skin, gizzard, liver, heart, back end & more, costing RM4.90-RM6.90 per plate), beef (sirloin, fillet with enoki or asparagus, tripe, liver & lungs, RM5.90-RM8.90) & seafood (salmon, mackerel fillet, Pacific saury, tuna, shrimp, scallops & squid tentacles, RM7.90-RM14.90). The skewers come with creative, chef-recommended sauces, such as sweet-&-sour, garlic chilli, salsa, shio, teriyaki & sesame pistachio.

Customers can also expect savoury, gravy-soaked pastas, like one topped with seared salmon (RM27.90), a reverse seafood sushi roll served piping-hot with miso sauce (RM21.90) & a nutritiously complete hambagu burger steak with veggies & matcha mashed potatoes (RM18.90), plus everything from salmon sashimi & tuna tataki to marinated octopus & baked oysters.

The dessert list is compact but fairly inventive for a mall-based Japanese joint, with a nutty chocolate finger & green tea tiramisu (RM13.90). Mochi is also available, as is artisanal ice cream in flavours like black sesame & white chocolate wasabi.

Shinjiro's name seems to be a nod to Suntory founder Shinjiro Torii, so it's not a surprise that Japanese whisky is a highlight here - try the Suntory Kakubin (RM24.90), Nikka By The Barrel (RM29.90) & Nikka Taketsuru (RM30.90). Japanese-inflected cocktails are offered too, including a Mojito sake mix with mint syrup (RM23.90) & Caffeinated Whisky with coffee & caramel (RM23.90). Many thanks to Shinjiro for having us here.

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Shinjiro

G-06, Ground Floor, Tropicana City Mall, Petaling Jaya. Daily, 11am-10pm. Tel: 603-7732-2986

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Every restaurant on this app rewards users with a 6 percent discount, instantly & conveniently, everyday, all day long. 

In return, users share photos of their experiences at these eateries, creating a new community of restaurant lovers.

For every transaction, at least RM0.20 will be channelled to a charity of the month.

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If you haven't used Uber yet, it's time to begin! For new users, just follow the steps below to redeem free rides:

1. Download the Uber app from the App Store, Play Store or Windows Store - and register your Uber account.

2. Apply the code EATDRINKKL as your first promotional code & you'll receive 2 Free Rides worth RM30 each.

3. Request a ride through the app and ride for free to any destination (with two ride values of up to RM30 each).