Admittedly, my title probably makes this family outing seem much more exciting than it actually was. BUT, it was indeed a very hot evening, and we did go to the Empire shopping mall to dine at a newly opened restaurant: Jibby & Co.
Getting into it
My mum has wanted to go there since it opened, but found that it was always too crowded and the wait too long – a good sign, I think. The restaurant itself is wonderful; it is airy with high ceilings and subtly eclectic decor, minimalist, but very different. The whole thing ended up feeling like we were eating in a very, very nice greenhouse.
There is a huge variety of food and drink, from local food with a twist to western fare that is filling and fantastic. It is also worth noting that this restaurant serves halal food only. The Western dishes were certainly much better than the local, but overall, everything was delicious. The dinner menu is more ambitious than many would assume (as is the breakfast), and I think it paid off. My main course was mouthwatering: a soft shell crab burger on brioche with Asian coleslaw, spicy mayonnaise, and perfectly crisp, sweet potato fries. Yum!
Soft Shell Crab Burger on Brioche, RM 28
Jibby’s Platter, RM 32
Panko Crumbed Soft Boiled Egg and Smoked Salmon Salad, RM 35
All the salads are quite large – try the Spiced Chickpeas or Roasted Aubergine salads, they were equally satisfying – and would act as light mains. Perfectly adequate with just a side of sweet potato fries perhaps…I’m in love with sweet potato fries and I’m probably just trying to coerce you into having just as much as I do!
Java Noodles Rojak, RM 23
Crispy Panko Chicken Schnitzel, RM 35
Service wasn’t brilliant, but for a busy Saturday night was understandable, even if a little disappointing. Just a note of warning: apparently if you don’t outline what dishes you’d like first, they arrive in a scattered manner with no order at all – our salads came after all our mains, and they seemed to be serving one dish at a time. Also, the air conditioning is a little on the chillier side, bring a cardigan if you get cold easily!
Cooling off even more with some ice-cold mocktails in charming jars (Passionade and Ice Crushed Lemonade with Mint/Mojito, both RM 15)
For reservations you can call Jibby & Co on 03-56137070 on Mondays to Thursdays, or visit them directly at the Empire Shopping Gallery in Subang.
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