Tasty Route to RasaMas - New Outlet at Larkin Terminal

RasaMas - which means Golden Taste in Malay, the language of Malaysia is conceptualised by QSR/KFC Group. The new outlet at Larkin Bus Terminal serves authentic Malaysian cuisine in such elegant settings. I made my stopover during my daily trip back home to Kluang on my way back from work in Johor Bahru. When you dine here, not only are your tastebuds tickled by the myriad of specialties, you also experience a liberal dose of intrinsic tapestry of busy life at Larkin Central where people are on the run to catch their buses and cabs apart from shopping at the available shoplots. I was informed that their authentic specialties and elaborate decor have garnered compliments from patrons.

You could savour a cuppa or have a formal dining in an enclosed area or an open-air area designated for smokers and casual patrons. It also draws office executives after work. With its tagline of "Once is not Enough", RasaMas is a dining experience to be savoured which is facilitated by 16 restaurants chains all over Malaysia that offer full table service with halal (food that is permissible according to Islamic law) menu.

The tasteful decor was designed with more than just food in mind. The catchy lightings and delicious posters are an attraction. In fact that was the reasons that entice me to join the crowd.

RasaMas specialties are Honey Prime Roast, Pepper Prime Roast, Pepper Roasted Chicken, Traditional Chicken Rice, Ayam Percik Chicken Rice (Spicy Barbecued Chicken from East Coast of Malaysia) and Drummet Set. The roasted spice marinade gave it a distinguishable taste. Each mouthful of the delicacy reveals an intermingling of spicy and meaty nuances. One can hardly miss the sharp peppery overtones and aromatic spice flavour. The menu is ideal for reviving jaded palates. Grilled chicken is available as an alternative for non-beef eaters. The meal could be complemented with memorable assortment of dessert. Sipping freshly brewed black coffee could succinctly captures the vibrant environment of the place.

My pickings for the day was the Chicken Rice which stimulates the palate with spicy grilled chicken, crunchy strips of cucumber with a refreshing sweet and hot sauce and tasty piquant chicken soup. The rich and buttery taste rice will have ardent rice lovers clamouring for repeat helpings. Complemented by other menu, the combination proves irresistable. Some menus are the interpretation of Malaysian delight.

An opinion coined by a manager of the QSR Group during one of my casual meetings with him, RasaMas need to focus on something different such as catering service niche market for corporate events and private parties since its dishes are popular among customers. As for me I would want to see a Made-to-Order Fusion creations as an alternative. Well, guys I am soooo hungry now that I could even eat a hippo. Writing this jalan-jalan cari makan experince made my tastebud working overtime. Ciao!