Traditional Malay cuisine at Songket Restaurant @ Jalan Yap Kwan Seng

Usually to hunt for nice food, their location is always hidden some where which usually do not appear in google map. Another restaurant that turn out to be a hit among office worker in the area is this new Songket Restaurant which just started operation few months back. They are situated in a busy road of Jalan Yap Kwan Seng that is directly located behind Tony Romas.

One good thing about this restaurant is that they have alot of free parking around the area and once park its just few steps away.

By the term Songket is a fabric that belongs to the brocade family of textiles of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. It is hand-woven in silk or cotton, and intricately patterned with gold or silver threads. The metallic threads stand out against the background cloth to create a shimmering effect. In the weaving process the metallic threads are inserted in between the silk or cotton weft (latitudinal) threads. (source from wikipedia)

As this restaurant aim to assemble all the best traditional Malay food in most of the states available to be served under one roof.

 The whole area is well design with malay modern style dining. . .

with a guy dress in traditional Malay outfit to greet and bring us to our table. .

They have a private room to cater for all of us who want to do celebration or get together with friends.

 Songket is certainly a pork free restaurant as they serve alcohol too.

huge and spacious dining that is indoor and outdoor. . .

Besides offering traditional food, the restaurant also offer us a traditional cultural performances that feature all races around Malaysia, from Chinese, Malay, Indian, Kadazan and a few more, that is certainly will be a good place for locals and tourist to dine in  and enjoy . .