Channelling
retro American diner vibes in blue and white, the KGB Diner at Tropicana
Gardens serves more than run-of-the-mill burgers. Once
we stepped into the cheery, brightly lit outpost, the menu reveals a wide array
of burgers with either flame-grilled beef or chicken patties, fried chicken fillets and even breakfast options for early
birds.
Topping
our list of ‘must try’ eats here is Cluck Cluck Baby (RM23.80), an offering
sure to have diners seeking a novel spin clucking with approval. Dusted with Korean
red pepper flakes, the two crispy fried chicken thigh patties sandwiched
between spicy Jjapaguri (mixture of two South Korean instant noodles), tomato slices, fresh
lettuce, melted mozzarella cheese and KGB’s secret sauce slaps; delivering a
riot of robust flavours with each mouthful.
The
generous portion is enough for us light eaters to share but younger diners will
find utmost satisfaction from devouring it. Personally, I like the unexpectedly
agreeable pairing of slightly spicy noodles with the hearty taste of fried
chicken.
Another
winsome feather in the KGB’s cap has to be Sizzling Buldak Wings (RM22.80). Served
in a sizzling skillet of triple melted cheese, the spicy Korean soy glazed
chicken wings look deceptively lethal but the demure heat quotient makes them alluring.
Slathered on the creamy cheese sauce and the delish wings instantly hit the
spot.
Cool aid comes in the form of Asamboi Lemon (RM7), lemonade
spiked with salted preserved plums, or Pink Lemonade (RM7), strawberry purée
and lemonade.
Parties
of two may want to sample The Jabba Set (RM69.90 set for 2, RM49.90 a la carte),
KGB’s festive twist on melding juicy burger with beef Wellington. A thin pastry
crust encased a humongous burger of flame-grilled patty oozing with cheese,
layered with tomato slices and fresh lettuce.
Complemented
by cheese-drenched Texas jalapeno steak wedges and garden salad, this huge
ensemble includes in two drinks of your choice (add RM5 for a milkshake). For
those who eschew beef, feel free to ask KGB swap the beef patty to a grilled
chicken patty.
Again,
this oversized burger exceeds our expectations. The beef patty was deliciously
juicy; its taste appeal dialled up by the cheese, tomato and lettuce. You’d be
replete if you can polish off the serving of wedges in addition to drinks.
Those
seeking a typical Americana experience should consider Philly Cheesesteak (RM16.90).
Sink your teeth into two slices of toasted sourdough filled with pastrami (salt
beef) slices, caramelised onion, mozzarella and garlic ranch sauce. A messy
albeit yummy affair guaranteed.
Can’t
get enough of that skillet of melted triple cheese? We suggest digging into KGB’s
Skillet Cheese Burger (RM22.90 + RM2 for grilled 120g Angus beef patty or +RM6
for grilled 180g Angus beef patty). The scrumptious beef burger comes with fried
onions and shack sauce atop a pool of burbling melted cheese.
Prefer
the ‘less in more’ approach? You’d find the aptly named Big Daddy (RM25.80 double
patty, RM19.80 single patty) ticks all the requisite boxes. Savour two
flame-grilled patties dressed with zingy black pepper sauce sandwiched between
soft yet sturdy brioche buns. A sprinkling of fresh onion adds fresh, sharp
piquancy to the offering.
Wash
it down with the house Oreo Milkshake (RM14.90), a towering concoction of
milk, cookie and cream ice cream, cookie crumbs finished with Oreo cookies and
whipped cream.
Complete
your American diner experience with KGB collectibles from the Merchandise Corner.
Take your pick of specially designed canvas tote bags and cute enamel pins as
fond reminders of your visit to KGB Diner.
KGB
Diner is located at Lot CC-83, Concourse Floor, Tropicana Gardens Mall, Lorong
Tropicana Mall, Tropicana Indah, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
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