alexis bistro, bangsar

i was in the mood for hummus for some reason and i wanted to be sure to cross out baba ghanoush off the list. the pita bread was a tad try like it was on the verge of being stale. that was a bummer.

the humus could have used a splash of lemon juice for a burst of freshness and a sprinkle of salt. baba ghanoush was seasoned well but could have been a little less heavy handed on the garlic since the garlic-y flavor dominated the flavor profile. a huge put off was the olives were unpitted. i was quite excited to see black olives on the plate but when i noticed that the seeds were still intact, i quickly passed on them. overall, an okay dish but many aspects to improve on.

pizza :: gamberetto pizza | garlic prawn . oven dried tomatoes and rocket (RM34)


when the think crust pizza first arrived, i was a bit skeptical about its deliciousness. mainly because the crust looked a bit under baked and needed to be browned more on the sides. so if you are expecting a crispy thin crust pizza, you will be disappointed -- it was foldable just like a new york style pizza. however, the other aspects of the pizza made up for that flaw.


the shrimp were fresh, succulent and slightly sweet, wearing a subtle garlic flavor. they ran out of rockets (or better known as arugula), which our server was nice to check with us before they served us if we were alright with it. they replaced it with another green that had a surprisingly refreshing flavor since it was tossed in a light vinaigrette of lemon and olive oil. the sauce itself was alright - tomato-y with a tartness and a sight sweetness. i'd have preferred the addition of a few fresh herbs to give another flavor point to the sauce.my favorite part were the oven dried tomatoes which had a punch of roasted but sweet tomato flavor.

each bite were greeted with a balanced flavor profile which was yummy but i would have loved the arugula to give it a peppery balance to the tartness. loved it even with minor points to improve on.

desserts :: mixed berry meringue (RM15)


i remember reading somewhere that this was one of the top desserts to try at alexis. first bite and i thought, it's kinda a cross between a pavlova and a meringue - however it's not quite marshmallow-y or neither does it melt in the mouth or is it crispy.

if you are wondering the difference between meringue and pavlova ::

meringue consists of egg whites and sugar and should be solid throughout - dried out and without moisture, crispy and light. pavlova, on the other hand, has vinegar/cornflour or cream of tartar added -- giving it a marshmallow interior with a crunchy outer shell.

the sweetness was just enough but it lacked textural difference between the meringue and the whipped cream so it's mostly creamy. the fruits itself were alternatively sweet and tart. overall, it was an okay dessert -- not as great as i expected it to be. if i returned, it will be another dessert on my order list.

one pet peeve was that the noise level in the restaurant grew as the evening progressed, making it quite a pain to try to hold a normal conversation without having to raise my voice. however, the cozy atmosphere and the finesse the chefs at alexis showcased in the making of the gamberetto pizza might be enough to convince me for a second visit.

{yummy-ness | 3 forks out of 5 }

{worth trying | gamberetto pizza}