I've been here a few times this month, and I must say the NY Strip is by far the best in Miri. Every food portion is so generous; it can be shared by two people. The cranberry pizza on the Christmas menu is fantastic! It offers a mix of sweet and savory flavors, a perfect match! On the pasta side, some dishes are a bit on the salty side. As for desserts, the burnt cheesecake is very smooth, mixing well with the cheese and nuts. However, the best dessert goes to the tiramisu!
Overall, the dining experience is good; the staff is friendly and well-trained, and the environment is pleasant. Definitely worth a try.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
RM 40–60
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Beef Ragout
Taste is alright. No surprise. Good portion size.
Just some suggestion, perhaps the commercial fries which comes with the steak frites can be swapped for mashed potato (at least a healthier option) or maybe some homemade sweet potato fries instead?
Buffalo wing is supposed to be fried without flour coating? Again, would like it if the dipping sauce isn't taste just like commercial mayo + mustard. Probably some homemade ranch dressing could complement it.
Steak frites taste nice, but so much tendons! I didn't expect such cutting is given at this price.
Cheesecake is rather sweet and the taste doesn't really blend well. Can taste the grainy texture from flour. Wondering what's it made from? Mascarpone only?
I would probably come back to try pasta or rice dish.
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Taste is above average. But not the bomb. - little sister.
Came here twice. Food was actually really good. The portions are very generous, which made the price worth it (by the time of this writing 1/2024).
Anyway, what do i think of the food?
Neapolitan Pizza - Literally the definition of "Keep it Short, Simple and Effective" It was damn good, btw. Kudos chef.
Cheese, cheese Onion Pizza - One of the pizzas that will smack you in the face and let you think of your life choices. Chef was generous on the blue cheese. Thanks X^.
Slow cooked beef Pizza - Suitable for them meat lovers without teeth. A garlic white sauce based with generous tender soft shredded beef.
The salads can easily feed 1 - 3 people.
Honey Lavender - A light and refreshing salad. Mixed with a sweet and tangy sauce. The pouched apple gives it a unique tarty taste.
Akar's Caesar - A cliché salad but delicious.
Chicken & Garlic - One of the menu items which will take longer to cook. Chicken was well seasoned but little on the dry side. You can solve it by drowning it in the gravy.
Steak - It was really satisfying. I like it when the chef cuts the meat for you (yes, I act like a 10 year old). If you're new to steak. I recommend taking the medium doneness.
Akar's burnt cheesecake - Its smooth, thick, and delicious. Araa Araa..
Staff were all friendly and well trained.
The toilet was clean but a bit hot from A/C compressor.
Atmosphere is very inviting. Just I recommend putting a curtain or something for the restroom. Its currently well covered. However, at certain table it's a bit of a sore eye.
I recommend you guys check this place out if you're into something gastronomic and rustic.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
RM 40–60
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
The taste of the food did not match the price, presentation and service.
Believe using a higher quality cut could enhance the taste and texture of the beef as the taste and texture was not as expected for a medium rare steak frites.
Service was good overall.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
RM 40–60
Food: 2
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Went for lunch to try out their food and was quite surprised with the food quality. We ordered the truffle mushroom pasta and steak fritters together with a side of mashed potatoes. The pasta portion is huge, the truffle taste was not overpowering so it was nicely balanced. The steak was cooked well, fries were great and salad was nice. Mashed potatoes was under seasoned, could use a bit more salt and pepper. Matcha latte was so so as well, couldnt taste much of the matcha.
Ambience is simple and clean, a nice place to chill with friends.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
RM 40–60
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Cheesecake - smooth n creamy
Tiramisu - no rum taste, no coffee taste, a bit upset on the taste with the price point of 22rm. For halal, may replace with non alcoholic rum. The only taste is the top cocoa powder, overall, it's not rich in taste. Pretty bland.
Price per person
RM 20–40
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Probably the best place for steak! Nice ambience & fast service. Staff are friendly and able to explain the menu.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
RM 40–60
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Blackened fish RM32
-Tasty but the platting mix up everything which cause every bite taste complicated
-Big portion
Score: 7.5/10~
Buffalo wings RM20
-Yummy but a little bit spicy~
Score: 7/10
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
RM 20–40
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Abigail was a gentle, thoughtful and memorable host. 💖
The food is interesting. All dishes tasted light and clean. It's a delightful difference from other local eateries.
There are hints that the chef is still figuring out their menu... it would really stand out if the food focused on refreshing flavours, showcase more 'root' themed vegetables, or go a step further with smoked accents. I'm excited just thinking of the possibilities 😋
The atmosphere is nice though it is hidden from plain sight and feels too sophisticated to belong in this building. I hope they continue to elevate themselves and be able to move to a more premium location soon.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
RM 40–60
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Food - (9/10), Drinks - (6/10), Atmosphere - (6/10), Food Waiting Time - (8/10), Hospitality (5/10)
Overall, we had an okay experience. I personally think one of the very few places that serves good western food in Miri. I really like the cheese pizza. Good portion for the prices too. Coffee selection is a bit confusing with white/black/mocha? And 54.9% choc?
Heard from two friends about their unpleasant experience with the waitresses. And can confirm this is something very true/noticeable; a little smug.
Other than that, very good place for dine-in and hangout.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
RM 20–40
Food: 4
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 3
