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Real and Wholesome (RAW): Expanded Menu
Words by Kristin Cosgrove
Photos by Monica Tindall
It’s Earth Week, which means it’s a great time to reflect on
ways to make our lives a little more eco-friendly. One movement gaining popularity is Meatless
Mondays, encouraging everyone to go meat-free one day per week (any day will
do). Eating meat free saves fossil fuels
as producing a pound of meat requires more water and fuel resources than producing
and harvesting plants. Plus, a
vegetarian diet – even once a week – can also benefit the body, reducing
cholesterol and fat consumption.
ways to make our lives a little more eco-friendly. One movement gaining popularity is Meatless
Mondays, encouraging everyone to go meat-free one day per week (any day will
do). Eating meat free saves fossil fuels
as producing a pound of meat requires more water and fuel resources than producing
and harvesting plants. Plus, a
vegetarian diet – even once a week – can also benefit the body, reducing
cholesterol and fat consumption.
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| Tomato and Italian Herbs Soup RM15 |
For unpretentious vegetarian food that nourishes the body
AND does Mother Earth proud, one look no further than the newly expanded
vegetarian menu at Real and Wholesome (RAW).
AND does Mother Earth proud, one look no further than the newly expanded
vegetarian menu at Real and Wholesome (RAW).
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| Spinach and Pesto Pasta RM15 |
I first discovered RAW last year while on a quest for an
independent coffee shop in which to meet a friend. I did a quick search of this very website and found
a post by Monica on Real and Wholesome (RAW) Coffee. I would have never stumbled upon RAW’s
location on my own (in the lobby of the Wisma Equity building) but I was so
excited to have found it – the location was convenient, the coffee, roasted
onsite, was outstanding and parking out back was free.
independent coffee shop in which to meet a friend. I did a quick search of this very website and found
a post by Monica on Real and Wholesome (RAW) Coffee. I would have never stumbled upon RAW’s
location on my own (in the lobby of the Wisma Equity building) but I was so
excited to have found it – the location was convenient, the coffee, roasted
onsite, was outstanding and parking out back was free.
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| Latte, Americano, Espresso |
RAW has expanded their menu in the last few months, and is
now a hot spot for anyone looking to fuel up and feel great at the end of a meal. The new menu is simple yet offers plenty of
variety; all-day breakfast includes muffins, pancakes, and rosti-combination
choices while lunch options include soups, sandwiches and pasta dishes.
now a hot spot for anyone looking to fuel up and feel great at the end of a meal. The new menu is simple yet offers plenty of
variety; all-day breakfast includes muffins, pancakes, and rosti-combination
choices while lunch options include soups, sandwiches and pasta dishes.
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| Rosti with Spinach and Cashew Nut Cream RM13 |
Most dishes at RAW are vegan-friendly, yet you’d never know
it by taste alone. The Rosti with
Sautéed Spinach and Cashew Nut Sauce (RM13) gave me a chance to try the vegan
sauce, as rich and sinful as any Alfredo sauce I’ve had, but without the heavy
cream and the “Why did I just eat that?” after-feeling. I’ll be trying to recreate this one in my
kitchen soon!
it by taste alone. The Rosti with
Sautéed Spinach and Cashew Nut Sauce (RM13) gave me a chance to try the vegan
sauce, as rich and sinful as any Alfredo sauce I’ve had, but without the heavy
cream and the “Why did I just eat that?” after-feeling. I’ll be trying to recreate this one in my
kitchen soon!
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| Rosti with Egg, Mushroom and Homemade Ketchup RM13 |
Among my favorite dishes is the Moroccan Spiced Pumpkin Soup
(RM15). The perfect consistency, not too thick but not at all runny, one
spoonful was all it took for me to be hooked.
The bowl is deep and plentiful, but bread served on the side should be
left for the end, you’ll want it for sopping up any residual soup – it’s too
good to waste a drop!
(RM15). The perfect consistency, not too thick but not at all runny, one
spoonful was all it took for me to be hooked.
The bowl is deep and plentiful, but bread served on the side should be
left for the end, you’ll want it for sopping up any residual soup – it’s too
good to waste a drop!
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| Moroccan Spiced Pumpkin Soup RM15 |
The hearty Tagine Cous Cous (RM15) is a warm homemade dish
combining varietal squash in a fresh tomato and vegetable base with a lemony
zing aftertaste. Topped with the nutty,
chewy and seed-bedazzled tempeh and set beside a large portion of seasoned cous
cous, this delightful dish may have changed my mind forever about tempeh, a
fermented soy product used as a meat substitute. (I’ve had some not-so-great
experiences eating tempeh but was thrilled to rediscover tempeh done well at
RAW.) Even if it hadn’t, the tempeh can
easily be omitted and the dish is would still be excellent.
combining varietal squash in a fresh tomato and vegetable base with a lemony
zing aftertaste. Topped with the nutty,
chewy and seed-bedazzled tempeh and set beside a large portion of seasoned cous
cous, this delightful dish may have changed my mind forever about tempeh, a
fermented soy product used as a meat substitute. (I’ve had some not-so-great
experiences eating tempeh but was thrilled to rediscover tempeh done well at
RAW.) Even if it hadn’t, the tempeh can
easily be omitted and the dish is would still be excellent.
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| Tangine Cous Cous |
At the request of a RAW customer, the aforementioned tagine
has been incorporated into an equally tasty sandwich and now appears on the
menu alongside the BLT (Tempeh “bacon”, Lettuce and Tomato), Mushroom Pesto and
Cheese, and the Tomato and Scallion sandwiches.
Each comes with a side salad and is served on a choice of bread: whole
meal, gluten free, ciabatta, or white.
Big enough to share with a friend, sandwiches are a reasonable RM15.
has been incorporated into an equally tasty sandwich and now appears on the
menu alongside the BLT (Tempeh “bacon”, Lettuce and Tomato), Mushroom Pesto and
Cheese, and the Tomato and Scallion sandwiches.
Each comes with a side salad and is served on a choice of bread: whole
meal, gluten free, ciabatta, or white.
Big enough to share with a friend, sandwiches are a reasonable RM15.
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| BLT Sandwich (with tempe) RM15 |
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| Tangine Sandwich RM15 |
If you’re short on time and still want to pop in, choose
from several salads in the display case for takeaway including beetroot,
marinated mushrooms, pumpkin and green salad.
from several salads in the display case for takeaway including beetroot,
marinated mushrooms, pumpkin and green salad.
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| Mixed Salads from the display |
I’ll admit, I had people coming for dinner and no time to
cook last week so I headed to RAW, armed with my own Tupperware. I loaded up on pumpkin, mushrooms, and three
orders of the Cous Cous Tagine and snuck them home and into nice serving
dishes. For less than RM60 I had dinner
for four (with leftovers) and my guests remarked they loved the meal and felt
fantastic afterwards.
cook last week so I headed to RAW, armed with my own Tupperware. I loaded up on pumpkin, mushrooms, and three
orders of the Cous Cous Tagine and snuck them home and into nice serving
dishes. For less than RM60 I had dinner
for four (with leftovers) and my guests remarked they loved the meal and felt
fantastic afterwards.
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| Reduce your impact with a Keep Cup |
RAW is located in the bright and spacious lobby of the Wisma
Equity building directly across Jalan Ampang from KLCC. Catering mostly to business people in the
adjacent buildings, RAW also makes for a relaxed social setting to enjoy a long
lunch and chat with friends, or for getting some work done while luxuriating
over some seriously good coffee. (Clickhere for more info on RAW’s coffee.)
Equity building directly across Jalan Ampang from KLCC. Catering mostly to business people in the
adjacent buildings, RAW also makes for a relaxed social setting to enjoy a long
lunch and chat with friends, or for getting some work done while luxuriating
over some seriously good coffee. (Clickhere for more info on RAW’s coffee.)
Reason to Visit:
Delicious meals for healthy living, eco-friendly, vegan friendly, exceptional single-origin
coffee roasted onsite.
Delicious meals for healthy living, eco-friendly, vegan friendly, exceptional single-origin
coffee roasted onsite.
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| Map to RAW |
Real and Wholesome
(RAW)
(RAW)
G/F Wisma
Equity (across from KLCC – parking available at back of building)
Equity (across from KLCC – parking available at back of building)
150 Jalan
Ampang
Ampang
50450
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
+6 019 3138978
Will KIV for this coming holidays, thx for sharing!
Check their opening times… I'm not sure what they are for public holidays.
RAW isn't open for public holidays for now. Best time to go is on a Saturday 🙂
The food looks wonderful! Just up my street (not literally, but worth the trip I think..). Great tip 🙂
Yes, but it is just up my street, sooo let's meet soon. xox
i have yet to try their coffee here, heard it's good
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Coffee here is a must experience. 🙂
Good excellent coffee. The real deal. One of the in town.
Excellent coffee. The real deal. One the best in town. Surprised with their vegetarian nasi lemak's rendang. Taste good.
Hi i have post this food entry on my FB page – Suzie Veggie. Great post and intro of the cafe. Keep it up!