Interlude, TTDI

Interlude, Porky Perfection & Happy Hours, TTDI

Hannah Staley & Monica Tindall

On a thundery Sunday afternoon I meet Monica at Interlude: an international tapas bar situated within a lively street in TTDI.

Interlude, TTDI
Interlude TTDI

Being a Sunday the atmosphere is relaxed and chilled house music plays in the background. Fitting to its location, the remains of a party from the night before, celebrating the bar’s second birthday are evident. Rabin, the director and chef, appears from the kitchen greeting us like old friends, adding to the welcoming atmosphere. He introduces us to an extensive drinks menu that parades both classic and innovative options across its pages.

With a cheeky grin I choose the Chocolate Orange Martini (RM 25). It arrives and I’m impressed with the presentation. I take a sip and it’s clear that a skilled barman is behind its creation. There are many times I’ve ordered a drink and the artificial flavors and syrup mask the alcohol completely, but with this drink the balance of vodka, crème de cacao & Cointreau are perfectly achieved.

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Choc Orange Martini
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Mojito

As Interlude hosts a daily ‘Happy Hour’ we feel it would be rude not to follow this drink up with one more and opt for a classic: the Mojito (RM 26). Plenty of crushed ice, fresh lime and mint are added to the rum. My taste buds are transported directly to Cuba and I’m excited to tuck into our first dish from the international menu, the Crispy Pork Salad (RM16). Fitting its name the pork is crunchy, the salad looks fresh and the sauce made in house offers a wonderful combination of both sweet and spicy providing a welcomed kick.

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Crispy Pork Salad

Taking in the bar atmosphere we can’t resist trying the nachos, topped with pork (RM 28) and they don’t disappoint. Nice crispy chips topped with cheese, guacamole, jalapeños, salsa and sour cream. Rabin stresses to us that where possible, fresh local produce make up the ingredients in the dishes. This is most evident in the freshness of each dish we try.

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Pork Nachos

As the menu at Interlude is constantly evolving it has more than tapas on offer. If you were looking for something a little more substantial than small plates, pizza would be a fine choice and we try the Quattro Pork Pizza (RM28). A thin crispy base topped with lap cheong sausage, pork bacon, crispy pork belly, chorizo and a generous sprinkling of cheese make it ideal for sharing.

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Four Pork PIzza

Continuing our pork journey we try the Famous Pork Burger (RM26) a mouthwatering thick juicy burger topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato, Guinness barbecue sauce and a hint of paprika adding a little spice. It’s so delicious I find myself asking if I the remainder of our sample could be wrapped up for me to take home.

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Up Close with the Pork Burger

With a belly full of pork we move onto seafood and sample the Prawns in Garlic Sauce (RM30). The prawns are plump and fresh and thankfully not over garlicky or spicy meaning our taste buds can continue to sample, not overwhelmed by what can sometimes be a powerful pungency in this dish in other places.

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Prawns in Garlic Salsa

Seafood Spaghetti (RM30) is served with locally sourced mussels, calamari and prawns. Rabin informs us the sauce takes six hours to make and it’s clear this time is not wasted as the end result is a magnificently tasty bisque.

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Seafood Spaghetti

For those not so keen on meat or seafood the menu at Interlude also offers some vegan and vegetarian friendly options and we try Monica’s favorite, the Carrot Pappardelle (RM17). Shaved carrots served with an orange and carrot puree and fresh mint leaves makes for a colorful dish. It’s light and flavorsome and could easily be enjoyed on its own or as a tasty accompaniment to the other dishes on the menu.

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Carrot Parpadellee

As the evening draws to a close we finish off with dessert in the form of a Caramel Trifle (RM22). Broken chocolate biscuits are sprinkled with a date and pomegranate molasses, topped with custard, ice cream and a drizzle of caramel. The overall taste is familiar, but the fruit syrup adds a layer of complexity.

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Caramel Trifle

Welcoming atmosphere, a good variety of high quality dishes, and some excellent happy hour deals, make Interlude a prime choice for an evening of happiness in TTDI.

Reasons to visit: locally sourced fresh quality ingredients, welcoming friendly atmosphere, daily happy hour, extensive international menu, the Famous Pork Burger and the Chocolate Orange Martini.

Interlude
50 Lorong Rahim Kajai
14, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail
Kuala Lumpur
www.interlude.my

9 Comments

  1. Very interesting Tapas Bar – the prices are pretty good, certainly
    not over the top.
    However why doesn’t the bar consider a “three dish” set menu with maybe
    a cocktail of choice and a beer or a wine – say RM60 = A$20+, or maybe
    a bit more say if the bar is really stylish RM80 = A$27+.

    The food as shown does look expertly prepared and very appetising.
    Cheers
    El Colin Cordobes

  2. Pork salad reminds me of one Elvis Presley song and somebody called Annie. 😀

  3. Great variety of tapas and love the creative dessert Caramel Trifle…amazing photos, Monica ; -)

  4. This tapas bar’s servings are sizeable. I’m eager to see how the Quattro Pork Pizza tastes like….with a bit of local infusion of lap cheong! ;D

  5. The prawns are looking very favourable. We here at home have been having lots of prawns lately as an entree.
    All the dishes look appetising.

  6. Hello, wonderful food images. The nachos and pizza would be favorites of mine. Thanks for sharing.

    Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

    Merry Christmas to you and your family.

  7. Your post makes me salivate. Its 11 pm and I am feeling hungry.

  8. The carrot dish looks light and the presentation is absolutely gorgeous! A real work of art! The four pork pizza and crispy pork salad look like something I would love to try, along with a sneak piece of the carrot! LOL! Seriously, this looks like a great place, Monica! 🙂 I would probably just have one slice of the pizza, a piece of the carrot and the crispy pork salad. I think it is great to sample dishes as opposed to ordering one for one person, because if you don’t like it…..at least if there are a few people you can order a few dishes and everyone gets to try all of them.

  9. I am going to love everything!
    Now which one should I begin with…

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