Review : Botanica & Co @ Bangsar South

You'll absolutely love this place to hang out or just relax anytime, be it winding down after work or brunch during a weekend. Rain or shine this place is lovely with its ceiling to floor windows, natural light streaming in, lush greenery everywhere, and irresistibly comfortable chairs. So much so you might be tempted to over-stay your welcome. Feeling chilly? No worries, the staff will provide you with a soft warm blanket! Downside? As per the norm of such beautiful places, getting a table can be difficult, especially during weekends or even week nights when not getting a table (having to sit at the bar instead) or queuing for 15 minutes or more is common. But it is definitely something you would want to do. 

What's this called : Cheesy Grilled Corn

What's in it : Grilled corn-on-the-cob drizzled with chipotle mayo, feta & parmesan cheese

Chubsquared thoughts : This was so good we could not stop reaching for more. The corn was grilled perfectly; neither under or over cooked. Corn has and will always be one of my favorite food and this further boosted my love for corn. But seriously how can this combo go wrong? Corn + mayo + cheese = 😍😍😍. On a more serious note, this appetizer could have been improved by removing the corn kernels from its cob to serve. The reason being the mayo and cheese is all over the cob so not only can eating this be a messy affair, but the condiments on the cob will go wasted as well.

 

What's this called : Croque Madame

What's in it : Turkey ham, swiss cheese, dijon mustard & battered poached egg, served with petite salad

Chubsquared thoughts : Doesn't that picture just create hunger stirs in you already?? I ordered this because I wanted a 'light and simple' dish which its description was fitting for. However, as you can see from the picture, this ain't no light or simple dish! And it is absolutely something I would come back for over and over again. The toast was soft and buttery on the inside while its crusts were crunchy. Cutting the toast through its middle produces oozing cheese and mayo. And that egg? Perfectly battered on the outside with drizzling yolk inside - just the way I like my egg. 

What's this called : Pasta Alfredo

What's in it : Mushroom, pea, chicken & cavatelli pasta with a light drizzle of truffle oil

Chubsquared thoughts : Sounds boring, looks simple, but is one of those dishes that you completely underestimate and would overlook. And overlook I did. This isn't my first visit to Botanica + Co but I never thought of ordering this dish before due to it's unappealing description. But after today, I will be ordering this wayy more frequently. To me, this is comfort food at its best. It was soft and creamy; the blend of ingredients really brought out its flavor. The pasta used is not your usual boring spaghetti or macaroni - it is cavatelli, which literally translates to "little hollows". Shaped like shells and finer in texture than macaroni, the use of this pasta made this dish easy and delightful to eat.  

Overall Chubsquared-tified : 3/3 Food was absolutely fantastic!! Definitely returning and recommending to everyone!