Fabulous Superfood
It’s
been 8 months since Two Hands came
to our dining scene in Damansara Perdana and yet, many have yet to discover
this amazing restaurant serving wholesome superfood dishes. Headed by Chef Vicneswara
Thenamirtham (better known as Chef Vic to his regulars), Two Hands denotes the
partnership of producers and consumers.
Located
in Qliq Hotel in Empire Damansara, Two
Hands serves Chef Vic’s signatures of comfort food set in a beautiful and
minimalist restaurant. The restaurant caters to Qliq Hotel guests hence its
open as early as 7am till 12 midnight daily.
We
adored the simple but beautiful ambiance of the industrial vibe décor from its
shades of dark blue walls contrasting to the off-white brick wall as well as
the open red pipes and various modern lightings. Everything is in sight from
its open bar to the open kitchen, what you see is what you get. A corner filled
with old knick-knacks add charm to this comfortable ambiance.
The
menu is filled with assorted dishes from all over the world. Not limited to
anything, Chef Vic focuses on dishes that warms the tummy and soul, food that
is comforting yet healthy and nutritious. He assures diners that no MSG is used
and uses locally source ingredients from local producers as much as possible to
ensure freshness. He also includes gluten-free and vegan-friendly dishes to
cater to health-conscious eaters.
Anytime
is a good time for cocktails! That said, one must try Two Hands’s list of unique and delicious cocktails. From Jack Jean Paul (RM44), Coffee Chanel (RM31) to Coconut Coach (RM32) and Cucumber Chloe (RM37), we enjoyed them
all. Each one with their own refreshing flavours, these will guarantee a good
evening of relaxation along with a yummy meal. My personal favorite was the
Cucumber Chloe and Jack Jean Paul!
Our
first starter was a pretty and colourful plate of Hummus 3 Ways (RM28). Nutty and garlicky Tahini, tangy Beetroot and
creamy sweet Pumpkin, the trio of hummus are sublime. Served with bread of the day,
the hummus are great starters with bold punchy flavours to whet the appetite
for more to come.
The
dish to rave at Two Hands is the Crispy
Parmesan Cauliflower (RM22). Piled high on a bed of dill yoghurt sauce,
local organic cauliflower florets is lightly battered in a mixture of chickpea,
tapioca and rice flour.
Gluten
free and vegan-friendly, the golden crispy florets is amazingly light with a
creamy soft center. The flavours are moreish and tasty, enhanced by the blanket
of Parmesan cheese and smoked paprika. Best savored hot, the cauliflower is
still really yum when its cool down to room temperate. This dish is so simple
but is superb in every bite!
We
also tried the Apple & Walnut Salad
(RM21), a light and crisp gluten free and vegan green salad tossed with Greek
Yoghurt and organic honey. Easy on the palate, a healthy plate of greens to
enjoy.
More
sharing starters as we shared the Salted
Egg Custard Prawns (RM28) and Smoked
Albondigas & Cinnamon Rolls (RM31).
The
Salted Egg Custard Prawns is
unctuously creamy, a luscious concoction with prawns. Chef Vic serves his dish
with homemade croissant. Unusual but the buttery French croissant added a
lovely aroma to our local favorite dish.
The
Smoked Albondigas & Cinnamon Rolls
turned out even better in terms of pairing. It was odd at sight to see the
delicious lamb meatballs served with cinnamon rolls. However, after savoring
them together, the pair turned to be a match made in heaven in terms of
flavours. The tender and juicy lamb meatballs in tangy tomato sauce was already
very tasty on its own but when savored with the flaky cinnamon pastry, the
combo was really scrumptious in flavours. The cinnamon really worked well in
enhancing the flavours of the tomato sauce along with the other spices in the smoky
meatball.
One
can’t go wrong with rice and chicken, especially a flavourful one as the Grilled Portuguese Chicken & Dirty Rice
(RM58). A whole Maryland seasoned with spices, is beautifully grilled and
served on dirty rice. A hodgepodge concoction of liver and other spices, the
dirty rice was fluffy and tasty, Served on a hot plate, the charred bits of the
rice was sublime while the chicken was moist, tender and deliciously flavoured.
A
sharing plate of 4-Hours Beef Short Ribs
(RM112) proved that good food should be shared. Salt baked slowly for 4 hours,
the beef rib has that beautiful melt-in-the-mouth texture plus delicious tasty
notes. Served on a generous bed of creamy garlic and veggie mashed potatoes
with a finishing of chicken floss, the beef is one dish that not only taste
yummy but is packed with all the goodness of well-balanced meal. Portion is
generous enough to share with at least two hearty eaters.
The
Pulled Beef Pasta (RM57) faired
decent with good notes of pasta cooked al dente in hearty savory and moreish
sauce. Generously studded with pulled tender beef, brined carrots, asparagus
and cheese, the pasta has that familiar comfort flavours that one can enjoy
often…
Two Hands also has a special lunch menu. Slashes
for Lunch offer diners a choice of main dish that comes with a choice of
Americano or Fruit Juice. Available from 11am to 3pm on Mondays to Fridays, we
tried their Thai Green Curry (RM18)
served in tiffin for that extra touch. Chef Vic puts his own spin on his Thai
Green Curry. Its milder than the classic version but has a delicate richness of
herbs and spices that one can enjoy with rice and fried egg without feeling
heavy.
We
finished our meal with their house made Strawberry
Jelly Cheese Cake (RM14) and Vegan
Chocolate Ice Cream. Both desserts are gluten free and vegan friendly too.
The
Strawberry Jelly Cheese Cake is a
very moist and dense cake made from cream cheese and toasted desiccated
coconut, topped with strawberry jelly and chocolate shavings. Its superb and
not overly sweet, perfect to enjoy without the guilt!
Two Hands certainly won brownie
points for showcasing a lovely superfood menu that is great for those who are
health-conscious and yet enjoy the delicious flavours of Chef Vic’s creations.
It also is a great place to enjoy a beautiful meal in its lovely ambiance. This
place warrants a few returns…
TWO
HANDS
Jalan PJU 8/8,
Damansara Perdana,
47820 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor
Tel: 012-424 1194
