Month: July 2015

Food Delivery for Gluten-Frees!

Kuala Lumpur has recently been sprouting many small-time entrepreneur-driven, home-based food delivery services. However, most of them tend to be meat-based and do not cater to the needs of the allergy-conscious.

The one exception that I have found is Woods Macrobiotics. They are completely vegan and cater to specific allergy needs, such as gluten-free meals. Best of all, they are eco-conscious: they do not deliver in disposable Tupperware but require you reuse your containers! When you get your food delivery, you’re supposed to leave them with a new container for the next day! Fantastic, waste-reducing system.

Sample bento box: a starch (rice, quinoa, buckwheat, millet, etc), a variety of delicious vegetables, and a soup! All raw or lightly cooked according to Macrobiotic principles.
Sample bento box: a starch (rice, quinoa, buckwheat, millet, etc), a variety of delicious vegetables, and a soup! All raw or lightly cooked according to Macrobiotic principles.

Do check out their website and order from them. Daisy highly recommends them! They are about RM23 for a gluten-free meal (including delivery). A tad on the pricey side, but totally worth it for healthful and allergy-safe food.

Peace,

Daisy

Organica Lifestyle, Bangsar, KL 19/20 $$$

 

This adorable little restaurant, tucked between the older houses of Lucky Garden Bangsar, aims to be a lifestyle store for the health-conscious. They serve (lacto-ovo) vegetarian food. The converted house is divided into a tiny supplement/health food store, a restaurant and yoga studio. The concept: being natural, self-reflective, and conscious (not to be confused with being ecological –  that remains to be seen). Note also that while they try as much as possible to obtain organic and responsibly harvested ingredients, they don’t promise organic, fair trade food.

The two restaurant owners are returnees from Australia and they bring such sensibilities and aesthetics to their little restaurant. The food is almost always delicious and service always happens with a smile. They are very tuned into the needs of allergy-affected folks, especially gluten-intolerant people.

Veggie Fritters with Hummus - Daisy's fave!
Veggie Fritters with Hummus – Daisy’s fave!
Vegan chai latte - a must try.
Vegan chai latte – a must try.
Eggs and mushrooms with gluten-free bread
Eggs and mushrooms with gluten-free bread

My favourite dish so far is the vegetable fritters and the vegan chai latte. But just about everything is good, including the eggs and the quinoa lemak.

The restaurant is small and seats only about 10 people. The hours are also a little limited at the moment, but the place has plans to grow.

Here is a link to Organica Lifestyle’s website.

  • Allergy friendly: *****
  • Taste: ****
  • Atmosphere: ***** Quiet! Nice cafe ambiance
  • Service: *****
  • Cost: $$$ – A meal about RM50 with a drink.

This is definitely a Daisy-style favourite!

Peace,

Daisy