KGB: Killer Gourmet Burger

Overview:

"KGB or Killer Gourmet Burger is a pork-free fast casual burger joint situated in the heart of Bangsar serving fresh ground beef burgers and a variety of flavorsome fries to complete your meal. KGB burgers will keep you coming back for more."

From doughnuts, to bubble teas, and now burgers. Burger trends have been the latest craze lately in the Klang Valley, so much so that burger joints are popping up like mushrooms after the rain and there seems to be a never-ending bee line in almost all the popular burger joints, including KGB.

Some of the initial burger offered on their menu

To cater for growing demand, KGB has recently added on new items to their menu and extended their opening hours to include lunch time during Fridays and weekends.

KGB employees busy prepping up burgers in the kitchen

Packed to the brim during lunch hour

All the burgers are priced at a range from RM12.90 to RM21.90 ala carte. If you told me a year back that I have to pay more than RM10 for a burger, I'd say you're mad. But now, all popular burger joints are priced about the same range. 

You can also choose to order a set for an additional RM5.50 which includes fries and a drink. A stand-out factor for KGB is that they have a selection of fries ranging from Salt and Pepper, Herbed, Spicy Cajun, and Malt Vinegar depending on your preference. My personal favorite would have to the Spicy Cajun. Nevertheless, the choice of fries does not include the specialty fries. 

One more factor worth mentioning, especially for you butter lovers is that the bun of the burgers are brimming and oozing with butter! So much so that the white parts of the bun are yellow in color and from the first bite into the burger, you would not miss the distinctive fragrance of the butter.

Below are some of the burgers we tried.

Bella Bomb Tower (Grilled grassfed beef, 2x Portobello with triple stuffed cheese and shack sauce) + Herbed Fries
[RM21.90 (Ala carte) + RM5.50 (Drinks + Fries)]

Bash Burger (Grilled grassfed beef, beef bacon relish, provolone cheese, caramelized onions, maple baked cornflakes) + Herbed Fries
 [RM18.90 (Ala carte) + RM5.50 (Drinks + Fries)]

Bella Bomb (Vegetarian) (2x Portobello with triple stuffed cheese and shack sauce) + Herbed Fries
[RM15.90 (Ala carte) + RM5.50 (Fries + Drink)]

Truffled Swiss Mushroom (Grilled grassfed beef, sauteed swiss brown mushrooms, swiss cheese, truffle infused, herbed ranch dressing) + Spicy Cajun Fries
[RM20.90 (Ala Carte) + RM5.50 (Fries + Drink)]

Tornado Burger (Grilled grassfed beef, onion rings, sunny side egg, buffalo hotsauce Aoili)
RM15.90 (Ala Carte)

Branded KGB bun

Burgers reminded me of a line from one of the episodes of 'How I Met Your Mother' series on Marshall's love for burgers which I think justifies every burger-lovers thoughts.

"Marshall: Just a Burger? Just a burger. Robin, it's so much more than "just a burger." I mean...that first bite—oh, what heaven that first bite is. The bun, like a sesame freckled breast of an angel, resting gently on the ketchup and mustard below, flavors mingling in a seductive pas de deux. And then...a pickle! The most playful little pickle! Then a slice of tomato, a leaf of lettuce and a...a patty of ground beef so exquisite, swirling in your mouth, breaking apart, and combining again in a fugue of sweets and savor so delightful. This is no mere sandwich of grilled meat and toasted bread, Robin. This is God, speaking to us in food.
Lily: And you got our wedding vows off the Internet!?"

Nitty-gritty details:
Place: 23, Jalan Telawi 2, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Opening hours: 

Mon, Wed, Thurs : 5pm to 10.30pm

Fri - Sun : 12pm to 3pm; 6pm to 10.30pm

*Closed on Tuesdays

Contact: 03-220-11-220

Map (from official KGB FB webpage):

Menu (from official KGB FB webpage):

Le Midi

Overview:

Le Midi is a posh fine-dining restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisines. It is situated right at the heart of Bangsar Shopping Centre and is easily one of the most romantic restaurants to bring your first date or to celebrate anniversaries. I had the privilege to dine in this restaurant thanks to my dearest boyfriend who brought me there for my 24th birthday. Be prepared to be swept off your feet into a gastronomic adventure of mouth-watering cuisines accompanied by a wide selection of wine. 

Aquarium with baby jellyfishes for the restaurant patrons viewing pleasure which has been a highlight and differentiating factor of Le Midi

Classic Escargots A la bourguignon with garlic butter

For appetizers we had classic escargots. We have had a craving for these cooked land snails for quite awhile and was really looking forward to this dish. The escargots were draped with flavourful garlic, butter and possibly thyme/parsley. Although the escargots were juicy and had a nice buttery taste, we felt that the this dish could use a little bit more salt. 

Baked cod fish with spinach 

I'm a big fan of baked cod fish and the best one I had ever tasted was in a fine-dining restaurant which used to be at TTDI Plaza. Sadly, the restaurant closed down subsequently and since then I was always on the lookout for a restaurant serving baked cod fish which could beat or at least match the one I had. 

Hence, when I saw baked cod fish on the menu at Le Midi, I knew I had to put that to the test. Must say the cod fish was above average and slightly overcooked. Was a tad bit disappointed considering the price we were paying for this dish. "Restaurant at TTDI Plaza", you have yet to meet your match. 

Rib-eye steak with asparagus, potatoes and mushrooms

Le boyfriend had the rib-eye steak for his main that night. The rib-eye steak was slightly overdone on one end. As you can see the potatoes have a very strong resemblance to scallops and when it first came we were almost deceived by it.

Although the food was not matched to our expectations, judging by the price we paid, it was compensated by excellent service, a romantic ambiance and great wine.

Mini jellyfishes! : )

After we were done with our meal, I had to take a closer look at the bobbing baby jellyfishes placed in a round aquarium illuminated with UV light making them look so beautiful. I had my eyes fixated at the aquarium for a good 5 minutes just attempting to analyze the movements of these amazing creatures. Wouldn't mind having some in my room next time #justsaying. Definitely a differentiating factor of Le Midi.

Nitty-gritty details:
Place: Bangsar Shopping Centre, Lot T3, 3rd Floor, East Wing, 285 Jalan Maarof, 59900 Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur

Opening hours: 

Sunday - Wednesdays : 12pm to 1am

Thursdays to Saturdays : 12pm to 2am

Contact: 03-2094 1318