Il Tempio @ Tamarind Springs, Ampang

A newly opened restaurant in faraway Ampang :-) They even had a guest Michelin Star , so it was time for a visit. I do like Il Tempio's tagline of "The temple of fine italian cuisine"!


Add: Jalan 1, Taman TAR, Ampang, Selangor.
Tel: +603 4256 9300 / +603 4252 0836

The gateway ...


Approaching the table ...


Stunning setting :-) all in the heart of Ampang, not far away from the Zoo! The bread was served so hot (temperature!), delicious when dipped in the virgin olive oil.


What a treat :-) Moet & Chandon Champagne (RM$220 - good value!).


Fish Soup (RM$36) - The flavour comes alive when it is eaten with the fish / prawns served separately. Slurp!


Marinated King Prawn (RM$37) - Sashimi/raw prawns, served on a delicious bed of chopped fresh mangoes.


Air Dried Beef (RM$30) - reminds me of the great Jamon of Madrid ... good!


Steamed Cod Fish (RM$48) - Fresh, and perfectly cooked. Lovely cus-cus base as well.


Lobster Tagliatelle (RM$49) - Chef recommended this, and it was good. Perfect al dente (firm to bite) pasta.


Happy Birthday!


Slurp ... time for the Dolci (Desserts).


Chocolate tart with Bitter chocolate sorbet, orange ragout and vanilla sauce (RM$28) ... all went perfectly, but I didn't quite appreciate the vanilla sauce so much. Tasted ginger-y?


And to finish.... Cappuccino (RM$13) and Camomile tea (RM$15).


Juliansi.blogspot.com says ... For that special occasion, this place is perfect. Great staff, super guest chef, and what a nice jungle-esque setting!

Ps - This is the friendly & pleasant Chef Daniele , from Tuscany. Bravo!