Owned and managed by two true-blue Italians, Portofino has been quietly delighting lovers of authentic Italian fares in Bangsar. Named after a popular seaside town in Italy, Portofino occupies a corner lot (which used to be Pizza Hut for 15 years) in the quieter side of Bangsar – Lucky Garden. Italian Chef Keli rules the kitchen while Luca ensures the front of house runs smoothly. It had always been Chef Keli’s dream to own and run a restaurant in a tropical country and Malaysia was a … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2015
MAGNUM KUALA LUMPUR’s new desserts – time to party!
Have you been to the one and only pleasure store in Mid Valley Megamall? Now before you get some funky ideas about that, this pleasure store is none other than Magnum Kuala Lumpur. Billed as the very first Magnum pleasure store in the world (we Malaysians are really privileged, aren’t we?), its doors were officially opened in December 2014. Ever since then, thousands of pleasure seekers have been thrilled and satiated, some even ecstatically, indulging on sweet delights within the plush confines … [Read more...]
XIN Cuisine @ Concorde Hotel: Delectable New Creations from Chef Lam
There’s a new chef in Xin Cuisine. Sous Chef Soo Kok Lam, fondly known as just Chef Lam, has been delighting diners with his classic Cantonese creations and home-style dishes. Hailing from Ulu Langat and with more than 33 years of culinary experience, Chef Lam has been working with the team in Xin Cuisine since June this year to come up with new dishes to entice diners. His forte lies in Cantonese-Hakka favourites which are bound to whet the appetite. One of his top favourite dishes – … [Read more...]
ISHIN – Japanese dining at its best
Mention “Ishin” and most people would wax lyrical over its exquisite offerings. Located along the busy Old Klang Road in a building by itself, Ishin has made a name for itself for its genuine Japanese and Kaiseki-style cuisine. The restaurant exudes a cosy classy feel with its chic interior decor. The oval-shaped sushi counter takes centre-stage - a perfect perch to see the chefs deftly at work. One wall is decked from ceiling-to-floor with racks of sake of every size, shape and brand. … [Read more...]
THE SMOKING HOG – smokin’ new eats!
It has been quite some time since I pigged out at The Smoking Hog. In this period of time, of course the team there has come up with several new dishes to add to their repertoire and of course they are all mostly porky. The Smoking Hog does live up to its name. To prep up the palate, we were treated to some cold sake - Kirei Umeshu with Collagen and Yamadanishiki Special Junmai (both at RM65/bottle). While sipping on these scintillating liquor, the Egg Bomb (RM15) came. Well, it … [Read more...]
Grand Shanghai Banquet, Sri Petaling
Navigating through Sri Petaling’s commercial area to search for food is like manouvering through a maze as eateries abound in this thriving community. The area is bustling with kopitiams, bakeries, steamboat joints and restaurants, big and small. Grand Shanghai Banquet stands out from the rest of the nondescript shops with its slate grey walls and pillars with a bright yellow Shanghainese traditional wooden door by the side. The interior is well-appointed to reflect to some extent, the … [Read more...]
Cooking with Celebrity Chef GARY RHODES & Celebrating GREAT Food with MALAYSIA AIRLINES
October must be my lucky month. In that one month alone, I had two encounters with the one and only Michelin-starred celebrity chef Gary Rhodes from the UK. If you have read my earlier post on the special dinner inspired by Gary Rhodes in Hilton Kuala Lumpur, then this charming English chef would be no stranger. On the invitation from our national carrier, Malaysia Airlines Berhad, I was privileged to have a closer encounter with Gary Rhodes, a few days after that dinner. This time it was at … [Read more...]
How about a Fun Staycation at DORSETT GRAND LABUAN?
In the recent media trip to Labuan, I was excited at the prospect of staying in Dorsett Grand Labuan. I have heard so much about the Dorsett Hospitality and there are only two Dorsett Grands in Malaysia and I was going to stay in one of them! Dorsett Grand Labuan is the only 5-star hotel in Labuan and that’s quite a distinction. Awarded the “Best Business Hotel Brand Malaysia 2014” and “Luxury Business Hotel 2014”, Dorsett Grand Labuan is the only upscale international chain hotel in … [Read more...]
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