Welcome to 'Ombak Kitchen', it gives you the pleasure of having South-East Asian seafood cuisine in its own Asia way of eating-style


To catch everyone’s attention, this restaurant tagline reads: “Pakai tangan jer -- Just use your hands)". Interestingly, enough, it seems to be the perfect motto for foodies when they visit the Ombak Kitchen restaurant.

The well-liked and well-known restaurant first started in Bangsar and then opened up in Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam and then Putrajaya. 

It has now moved nearer to the heart of Kuala Lumpur and aim to serenade the city folks with their seafood fare in Setapak (The Palette @ The Ark).

Just sail through the restaurants premium cajun seafood galore for lunch or dinner, fit for any occasion and celebrations with your loved ones. And just like their motto just go through their food the South-East Asian way -- with your hands.

In a previous interview with The Star -- Ombak Kitchen chief executive officer Sharita Loo said that the restaurant’s concept aimed at offering families a place to get-together and eating without worrying about the mess they made.

“We want to make each visit fun, relaxing, enjoyable and satisfying for our customers,” said the 41-year-old entrepreneur.

Indeed, just have fun and forget all else as you go through their interesting menus that offer different kinds of crabs, prawns, octopus, calamari, mussels and many kinds of sea food fare that are found in our region.

"Explore a variety of our seafood offerings, from succulent crabs and luxurious Alaskan king crab to flavourful lobsters and more.

"Whether it's lunch, dinner, or a special occasion like an anniversary or birthday, we can help create unforgettable memories for you family and friends in our cozy, rustic setting— without burning a hole in your pocket," said Setapak branch manager Muzamal Bakri.

"For the perfect finale, treat yourself to Ombak Kitchen’s Sweet Temptation — an irresistible ending to your seafood feast. We promise it will be a wholesome meal that you will not forget."

By far, the aromatic Cajun-style dishes with a touch of Malay and Indian style setting with fresh seafood in a homely setting is wooing people to Ombak Kitchen in Setapak.

It seems to be a favourite for foodie fans in a very cosy setting in the heart of the city.

Their speciality sauces including - Ombak Hot Cajun Sauce, Dark Chilli Chocolate Sauce and Creamy Lemon Butter Sauce - are available to go with the seafood offering that comes in three types -- mild, medium and very spicy.

"I would like to add our sauces are our greatest speciality. It has been prepared by our very own chefs and the tastes are very unique. All our sauces are done by our chefs and this is what makes a very special offering for our diners," sais Muzamal.

The restaurant's special seafood combo also offers very special treat for 2-3, 3-4 and also family fare groups.

It delivers a superb mixture of all kinds of seafood delicacies mixed with many types of vegetable fares with their own special choice of sauces. Just the perfect for a group outing. An irresistible seafood feast that foodies will surely savour.

"At the end of the day, we just want our customers to enjoy and forget their troubles, don't worry about their daily fares and go home happy and contended. It is a believe that has helped this chain to grow in our other outlets.

"This restaurant here (in Setapak) opened up in September last year. Our chef and our workers are committed to this belief and we hope KL-ites in the centre of town will now enjoy our happy offerings and return to enjoy our hospitality time and again," added Muzamal.

"We promise our customer it will be one-of-a kind eating experience and wholesome fare."

Well in short this food chain is very committed in 'sharing happiness' with their food fare and it is now for the foodies to go and try their offerings that comes with reasonable pricing for all kind of occasions.

 

 

 

 

 

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