At the flourishing area of Taman Sutera Utama, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to meeting up with old friends over a good brew, or brunching during laidback weekends. However, the moment I stepped into Union Fashion Bar (UFB), I know this is not the kind of usual cafes I've been to.
''I believe culinary is like an art,'' said Mr Yap, the executive chef and the mastermind behind UFB. It is where fashion meets culinary, combining Bakery Cafe, Full Dining and Bar perfectly. There is a seasonal theme to make sure customer always get different and exciting feel. From a great feast to some delicious desserts or good wine, UFB provides the best of it to satisfy your cravings for delicacies.
Union Fashion Bar
Passionate Dining in Fashion Style
Ma Cherie girls were honored to be invited over to UFB for food tasting on one fine afternoon. Greeting us at the entrance was Mr Yap with a big smile on his face. We had the opportunity to chat with Mr Yap while waiting for the food to be served. From our brief interaction, I sensed that Mr Yap is very ambitious and courageous in pursuing his dream. He had a dream back from his days in Indonesia to own his own cafe. And now, UFB is the fulfillment of his dream. But this doesn't stop him from exploring new menu and being creative in the presentation of food.
That's how that saying goes. In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.
Cold Pressed Juice RM11.90-RM13.90
From left:
Dragon on The Sky, Classic Orange, Veggie Booster,
Apple Magic, Strawberry Paradise
The latest in-vogue way of drinking juice - cold pressed it is! By cold-pressing the fruit and vegetables, the highest amount of nutrients possible is retained, giving an overall better and tastier juice. I really love Apple Magic, which is a combination of two of my favourite fruits - apples and grapes.
Mojito RM20.80, Lychee Martini RM15.00
What's the perfect way to capture summer all year long? A well-mixed Mojito, of course. Or a glass of lychee martini.
Healthy Choice - Salad
Smoked Duck Salad RM10.90
Prawn Pesto Salad RM12.90
A salad does not have to be just lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers. At UFB, you can either enjoy your salad with thinly sliced smoked duck or pan seared basil pesto prawn.
Mama Crispy Waffle Chicken Sandwich RM14.90
THIS. Just look at this.
The combination of salty, crispy chicken with sweet, crispy waffle is seriously one of the best combinations in the world. I have never had such evenly cooked, mega crispy waffles in my life. It's one of those things that's hard to describe... But just trust me. It's very good.
Main Course
Grilled Butter Fish RM22.90
Grilled Chicken RM17.90
For main course, there are plenty of choices. Here I would like to highlight the two that I like the most. Grilled butter fish is smooth and buttery, the homemade tomato sauce has a tinge of spiciness in it, which I really love. The second is Grilled Chicken with my favourite reduction balsamic dressing. The chicken is tender and juicy!
Pasta
Vongole Pasta RM18.90, Salmon Pink Penne RM23.90,
Duck Confit Pasta RM21.90, Tuna Pasta RM16.90
Even more choices for pasta! Vongole pasta has white clam in white wine butter sauce. The amount of seafood in it is generous! No kidding. Salmon Pink Penne has pan seared salmon steak serve with tomato cream sauce. Duck Confit Pasta has spaghetti tossed in duck fat, looks tempting just from the presentation don't you think? :) The crispy ebi on top of Tuna Pasta gives that irresistible fragrance and Asian touch to the pasta.
Asian Menu - Fried Rice
Salmon Fried Rice RM21.90
Classic Indonesian Fried Rice RM16.90
I don't eat black olive, but this black olive pesto fried rice with pan-seared salmon steak totally won my heart over. Every grain of rice is fragrant and chewy, I just couldn't resist to have one spoon after another. The bottom picture is the Classic Indonesian Fried Rice. The chicken satay is well seasoned but it seems a bit over-grilled. Both fried rice are served with a pretty sunny side up.
Tortilla Pizzas
Tuna Pizza RM16.90
UFB Chicken Pizza RM16.90
Egg on top of pizza? Yes, only in UFB! You can enjoy dipping your pizza in the yolk of a half baked egg. Talk about creativity!
Valrhona Chocolate Soufflé RM15.90
It's time for the highly anticipated dessert time. Soufflé is a famous French dessert and the way to describe it? Sugar crusted and crunchy on the outside, soft and airy in the middle. The moment I had my first bite, I felt like a woman happily in love. Oh. My. God. It was so fluffy it just melted in my mouth! Ah pure happiness :D
Valrhona Chocolate Lava Cake RM16.90
This chocolate lava cake looks simple on the outside, but when you dig into the center, the richness of the Valrhona chocolate is extremely satisfying. Served with vanilla icecream, orange confit and seasonal mixed berries.
The perfect indulgence to conclude our dinner at UFB.
And don't miss out these edible works of art ❤
Thank you Mr Yap for the great feast for the Ma Cherie girls!
I am definitely going back for more, how about you? :)
Union Fashion Bar (UFB)
24, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/4,
Taman Sutera Utama,
81300 Johor Bahru.
(next to Papa Rich)
Tel: 016-719-9809
Email: unionfashionbar@gmail.com
Opening Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 12pm - 12.30am
Friday - Saturday: 12pm - 1.30am
