Better late than never. Grateful to have this opportunity to dine at a newly opened modern Italian inspired restaurant that they named themselves - GOODDAM. Decided to check out the recent advertised 3 Course Dinner Set Menu.
The layout of the restaurant is pretty straightforward coupled with its modern and minimalist design to provide the sense of comfort and Italian inspiration. Also, customers get to see young talents in action due to the open-kitchen concept, which keep everyone ponder what lies within the creation.
3 Course Meal (RM 99+/pax)
Complimentary
Before the starter begins, this is the Complimentary House Bread with Cultured Butter, and the far right with edible flower is the - Liver Mousse Tartlets with Tomato Jam. My best compliment goes to the liver mousse tartlets that has sweet tomato jam, incredible, an eye opening experience and in fact this taste better than the usual foie gras. Perfect flavor pairing.
The Starter
Warm Creamy Soup of Mussel & White Wine, Pea & Garlic Croutons
Ah! No doubt that the combination of the profile creates good flavor profile, predominantly from its creamy mussel soup and pea. My only wish to the chef is that the soup texture can be a little more thicker and flavor to it.. The soup that I had is light, there's no weight to my tongue, or in short, water-like texture. Contradicting to the name of the dish "creamy".
Cold Scallop Crudo, Citrus, Bottarga, Rice Crackers (+RM19)
It is the GOODDAM's version of scallop crudo. Quite nice, a way of opening one's appetite before the main. Well, having rice cracker at the side is another effort to give you some crunch but otherwise just purely on scallop crudo is fine.
The Main
Seared Seabass, Charred Kailan, Scallion Gremolata, Citrus Cream
I love it when seabass like the above, combine with acidity element like the citrus cream to elevate the taste of the ocean. The scallion boost its fragrant of the white meat. Simple yet giving a taste of ocean adventure.
Grilled Pork Belly, Spinach, Roasted Palermo Pepper & Carrot Puree
Grilled Pork Belly was fantastic, well balance of meat and fat, perfectly seasoned and smoked. The palermo pepper and the carrot puree elevate the grilled pork belly by adding different sensation and flavor to the meat. Awesome.
The Dessert
Salted Coconut Panna Cotta, Roselle Jam, Pandan Oil
Certainly not your typical panna cotta. GOODDAM revamped it into local context with dash of local ingredients such as pandan oil and roselle jam. Brilliant idea.
GOODDAM Tiramisu
Frankly speaking, I can't feel the difference of every tiramisu created. Here in GOODDAM, just to show you how the tiramisu is plated. Yes, the tiramisu contains rum.
Beverage
House Pour Red (RM 33)
The house pour by the glass of 125ml would be Uggiano Chianti Colli Fiorentini, 2016, Tuscany gives the flavor profile of cherry and red berries with hint of spices. Medium bodied, I personally chose to pair against my Roasted Pork Belly, as the fat content of the pork belly is quite obvious.
Verdict
Another affordable course meal that you can enjoy around Petaling Jaya area. Young talents with great aspiration of creating fine food, inspired by modern Italian. Summary favorites will be the Mousse Tartlets (mouth orgasm), Grilled Pork Belly and follow by the Cold Scallop Crudo.
Score
Price & Service: 4/5
Ambience: 3/5
Food & Beverages: 3.5/5
GOODDAM @ The Hub SS2
Lot B-G-07, The Hub SS2,
19 Sentral, Jalan Harapan,
Seksyen 19, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Operating Hours: 6.30 pm-10 pm (closed Tuesdays).
Tel: 010-7669708
