Fravashi at 3rd Mile Square: Restaurant Review

Afiyet olsun! A taste of Turkish street food has come to Old Klang Road, courtesy of young newlyweds and F&B entrepreneurs Desmond, a native of Istanbul, and his Malaysian wife, Evonne.

Breads

The hardworking couple currently keep their restaurant open 10am-10pm, seven days a week, whipping up hot and fresh fare like ‘tantuni’ (RM15.90 nett), moreish rolls of thinly sliced lamb …

… ‘lahmacun’ (RM15.90), crisp flatbread crowned with lamb, minced veggies and spices …

… ‘pide’ (RM15.90), the Turkish equivalent of pizza, topped with the customer’s choice of meat (chicken, beef or lamb) and herbs

… and ‘fatayer,’ a cheesy meat pie pastry that comes out piping-hot from the oven of Fravashi, named for the Zoroastrian guardian spirit.

Part of the secret to Fravashi’s delicious dishes: Bread baked from scratch right here.

Meat

Fravashi’s meat recipes prove expertly executed: The lamb kebabs turn out succulent and savory (RM17.90 with seasoned basmati rice).

Even chicken wings (RM15.90) taste more flavorsome than usual, finger-lickin’ fabulous.

Sauces

Fravashi’s menu remains limited at this early stage; Desmond and Evonne hope to eventually offer adventurous concoctions like ‘cig kofte,’ raw meat evocative of steak tartare, but for now, they’re sticking to safer options like ‘cacik’ (RM7.90), a chilled mix of diluted yogurt, olive oil and mint …

Salad

… and ‘coban salatasi’ (RM7.90), a salad of tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, peppers, onions and feta dressed in olive oil, lemon juice and pomegranate juice.

Italian food

Fravashi also serves basic Italian pasta and pizzas, though these might not be its forte; the spaghetti aglio olio borders a bit too much on blandness …

… while the pizzas (RM22-RM25) might prove too thickly crusted for some patrons.

Desserts

For a sweet finish, there’s the ever-popular, nutty-sugary baklava of course …

… though we prefer the honeyed fig with vanilla ice cream (with the figs brought to Malaysia by Desmond’s mom on her most recent visit to KL).

Tea

Beautiful-looking Turkish tea sets (RM10) are available too …

… featuring imported Arabic leaves partnered with ‘nabat’ saffron candy …

… and a medley of mulberries and raisins.

All in all, Fravashi’s a pleasant stop, pretty casual and welcoming, run by friendly owners striving to serve satisfying fare. A nice, no-fuss little entry to Old Klang Road.