Snout is proudly proclaimed as the Home of the Signature
T-bone Pork Chop and no visit to the restaurant is complete if you don’t sample
the juicy and tender T-bone Pork Chop (RM33). Heaped atop the grilled pork chop
is delicious al dente classic egg carbonara.
Studded with bacon bits and Parmesan cheese,
the whole serving is a sight to behold – and once you sample the scrumptious
the pork chop, you’d be besotted enough to plan a follow-up visit to Snout just
for it.
Sourced from locally bred pigs, the pork chop’s
inherent sweet meatiness makes it a memorable palate-pleaser. For an additional
RM5, a single serving of refreshing Orange Salad (orange segments with fresh
greens and onion tossed in Snout's sweet-sour dressing) or Japanese Potato Salad
(mashed potato with strips of Aussie carrot, Japanese cucumber, onion and egg
in creamy Kewpie mayo) complements it. Together with the pasta, it’s an on-point
hearty, soul-satisfying meal.
Snout is run by Doris Ch’ng and Rosalia Chua, a
passionate food-loving duo who used to be colleagues at Nestle. Opened in
August 2018, the pork-centric restaurant has a nice cheery and sassy ‘feel’
about it.
Brightly painted canvases of frolicking pigs adorn
baby blue walls, potted plants displayed on stools and atop tables bestow a sense
of serenity, whilst stacks of books, as well as little plushies, lend homey touches
to the interior.
Fried Prawn Rolls (RM15) and Scotch egg-style Fried
Quail Eggs (RM9) are two great conversation starters to get your meal rolling
at Snout. The former is Snout’s yummy take on lor bak – beancurd
skin rolls stuffed with minced prawn, pork, and vegetables deep-fried until crispy,
then cut into coin-size discs.
Slightly smaller than a tennis ball, the Scotch
quail eggs will turn your dining party into a ball. Coated in crispy panko, and
encased within tasty minced pork, marinated chives, cabbage, spring onion, and
garlic, the crowd-pleasing appetiser hit the spot for us.
My favourite dish of the day is Grilled Marbled
Iberico Pork Collar (RM442, 1300gm). This notable show-stopper has to be
pre-ordered ahead of time and is suitable for dining parties of 3-4 persons
according to Doris.
Served with a side dish of Japanese Potato
Salad, this juicy, tender, and delicious slab of pork is best savoured on its
own. Like any good prime steak, it can hold its own without the need for sauces
or toppings.
To sustain the restaurant during the prolonged lockdown period, Snout
created a Limited Travel Menu Series, highlighting familiar comfort food from
different cities as the restaurant’s way of taking their customers on a food
tour.
Kolo Mee (RM13), a popular noodle dish with house-made 'char siew' (minus
the red colouring), fish balls and minced pork is chosen to represent Kuching in
the menu. According to Doris, this is one of their sought-after, freezer-friendly
offerings. “It’s popular among our customers who have it delivered to them. Many
store the dish for consumption later. They just reheat by steaming or microwaving
it.”
Indeed, the noodles are deliciously flavourful thanks to the assemblage
of minced pork, ‘char siew’, and crispy pork lard dices. A pair of QQ fish
balls lends some springy toothsome contrast to the overall meaty and soft
noodle textures.
Singletons and youngsters hankering
for homely fare may find ample succour in the comforting dish of Braised Pork
Belly (RM18). Served with steamed rice, the tender chunks of pork belly braised
in soya sauce and spices come with a braised egg, peanuts and vegetable of the
day.
Bacon Popcorn Balls (RM8 – 3 balls) is the partners’ attempt
to bring customers further afield via their Limited Travel Menu Series. Rosalia
said “It’s our tribute to the American movie culture; drenching buttery popcorn
with caramel then lacing it with bacon bits to create a fun treat. The
oversized popcorn balls were meant to ease the boredom of being stuck at home
during the lockdown.”
The popcorn balls were rather fun albeit messy to eat. My
only wish is for more bacon bits to temper the caramel sweetness.
One unexpected dessert find is Ornee (RM18) – the traditional
Teochew treat is such a rarity but if you’re partial to yam this should go down
exceptionally well. Snout’s silky-smooth version comprises rich yam paste,
layered in fragrant lard and shallot oil. We ate it warm during our lunch but I love it chilled - it's sublime!
Finish with a flourish by savouring a slice of Snout’s
Traditional French Orange Cake (RM8 per slice, RM65 per 900g loaf). Crowned
with candied orange slices, the buttery orange cake is like a burst of
sunshine: brimming with big, bright orange flavour and zesty sweetness on the
palate.
For reservations and more information, call SNOUT, tel: 03 - 7732 8871. Address: 22A-1, Jalan PJU 8/5E, Bandar Damansara Perdana, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Business hours: Tue – Sun 1130 am - 3 pm, 530 pm - 9 pm. Closed on Mon but open on request for families with
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