Say ‘hola’ to the flavours of Mexico in PJ
From handmade tortillas to hearty pozole and an extensive tequila selection, ‘Comprendes, Mendes?’ offers a lively Mexican escape in a cosy setting.
Petaling Jaya: After a long workweek, many find solace in a cozy spot offering delectable Mexican cuisine. One such place is "Comprendes, Mendes?", located in Taman Rasa Sayang. The restaurant exudes warmth, featuring Mexican-inspired decor, hanging plants, a comfortable couch, and a karaoke set for customers to sing along to Latin tunes.
Founder and chef Mervin Chin, a Malaysian Chinese, spent months perfecting the recipes, consulting Mexican friends to ensure authenticity. The restaurant, which opened on August 1, aims to introduce Malaysians to the diverse flavors of Mexican food beyond the popular tacos. Currently, the menu features four pork-based dishes, including carnitas, al pastor, cochinita pibil, and pozole.
The carnitas showcase softened tortillas filled with pork that has been slowly cooked for four hours, accompanied by salsa, onions, and cilantro. The cochinita pibil, originating from Yucatán, Mexico, features pork marinated overnight in spices, wrapped in banana leaves, and slow-cooked to perfection. The al pastor, a famous Mexican street taco, combines corn tortilla, smoky charcoal-grilled pork shoulder, salsa, onions, cilantro, and pineapple.
The pozole, a hearty stew, is filled with tender pork and chewy hominy in a rich tomato broth, earning praises for its comforting and warming qualities. For those seeking a stronger beverage, the restaurant boasts an extensive selection of over 150 kinds of tequila, making "Comprendes, Mendes?" the perfect destination to unwind and escape to Mexico, at least for a brief moment.
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