It's been almost 2 months since we've been back from our Hong Kong trip. Until now I have not eaten a single Dim Sum item back here and that's because we really had our fill of that while in Hong Kong! Of course, everyone must eat Dim Sum while in Hong Kong because that's their national culture! I'm not even saying it's their national food or cuisine, because having Dim Sum, or "Yum Cha" is Hong Kong is really akin to their culture - it's the whole experience of sipping Chinese tea and … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2011
Taste of India @ Essence, Sheraton Imperial, Kuala Lumpur
Even before I actually stepped into the warm ambience of Essence in Sheraton Imperial, Kuala Lumpur, the scents of Indian spices, herbs and incense filled the air around me. And then the sight of a colorful kolam and traditional candle lights laid out on a table just after the main entrance completed the whole kaleidoscope of aroma, colour and sensation - an evening of indulgence on exotic authentic Indian cuisine. In celebration of the fascinating burst of sensations and infinite … [Read more...]
The Uma – porkilicious Balinese fare @ The Strand, Kota Damansara
How would you like to dine sitting next to rolling fields of green and golden rice stalks? That's exactly what you'll experience when you step into The Uma's dining area up on the 1st floor! One wall has been completely painted with a mural that depicts a typical Balinese rice field. It gives a sense of a relaxing hideout here and it reminds me vividly of the rice field slopes in Ubud. You get to sit "bersila" (cross-legged) style on flat cushions around low teak tables brought in … [Read more...]
Restoran KK Ocean Sky
Don't be misled into thinking that "KK" here is Kota Kinabalu... it's actually for "Kota Kemuning"! It's a thriving suburb in Shah Alam just off the Kesas Highway. I love this place for its greenery - the roads in this area are lined with matured shady trees and I hope they stay that way. The commercial centre is busy but not so busy as to border on madness and I hope it stays this way, too. There are quite a number of eateries in the town centre and one recent addition is the Restoran KK Ocean … [Read more...]
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