This review is brought to you in part by M1Star Cafe.

M1Star has a bit of an intriguing background, tracing its lineage to both Malacca and Manhattan. It’s run by a family member of Malaccan-raised chef Kathy Wong, the original founder of Laut, a Malaysian restaurant in NYC that earned a Michelin star several years ago.

1. M1Star

Kathy reputedly supplied not only the inspiration and skills training for M1Star but advised on its recipes: familiar favourites from the Western and Japanese oeuvre, with some extra touches like flavoursome house-made sauces – butter garlic cream and lemon sauce – to complement its chicken and fish chop platters, complete with butter rice sprinkled with crispy-fried garlic, plus potato wedges and a fruit coleslaw for a balanced and filling meal (RM15.90 each, including a beverage).

2. Lemon sauce chicken with rice 3. Butter garlic cream chicken with rice 4. Fish chop platter

Japanese-inspired dishes

The menu is extensive – from the Japanese cookbook, you’ll find preparations that range from teriyaki salmon (RM20.90 for a set with a choice of beverage, such as lemon tea, passion fruit juice, honey lemon or green tea) to seafood donburi (RM20.90 for this comfort-food set).

5. Teriyaki salmon 6. M1Star 9. Side salad & lemon tea, fruit juice, and green tea

Western-style dishes

But M1Star’s influences are nonetheless far-reaching enough to include its version of Chicken Kiev (RM16.90 for a set; boneless chicken breast, coated with breadcrumbs and rolled around a stuffing of butter and finely chopped coriander) and fuss-free side dishes like salads with ginger, goma or onion dressings (RM6.90). Thanks to M1Star for having us.

7. Chicken Kiev 8. Chicken Kiev 10. M1Star 11. M1Star

Location & Details

M1Star Cafe

111G Jalan SS21/37, Damansara Uptown, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Mon-Sat, 1130am-3pm, 530pm-9pm.

Tel: 03-7497-7168

Find: View M1Star’s directory here