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Abundance. Beauty. Harmony. Inner Peace. Divine. The Harmony Villa The Main Spa entrance Those are the names of the treatment villas at V Botanical Spa, an intimate and gorgeous sanctuary nestled in the serenity of a rainforest at The Andaman, Langkawi.  If that’s not splendid enough, the spa overlooks the beautiful tranquil Datai Bay.  Each [...]

I have to confess:  I almost never say “No” to a meal in Lai Po Heen, the Chinese restaurant in Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur.  So far, most of my dining experiences indulging in Chef Ricky Thein’s gastronomic creations have been nothing less than immensely satisfying.  Chef Ricky’s skills in Chinese cuisine cover the whole gamut [...]

All culinary enthusiasts are in for a rare treat as The Westin Kuala Lumpur prepares to unveil a spectacular gastronomic journey like no other the city has seen. Staged for the first time ever in Kuala Lumpur, “Hats Off”, an extraordinary culinary showcase, will bring together international and local masters of their own culinary expertise, [...]

The first time I set eyes on Jala Restaurant, it took my breath away. I have never seen a restaurant like it before. Picture this: tables and chairs all laid out and set with elegant cutlery, complete with sparkling wine glasses and all around it is open… there are no walls (walls are kept to [...]

There are days when I get cravings for things spicy and hot and this is usually after a spell of travelling overseas or after a long absence of indulging in curries.  I’ve been having a spell of rich creamy stuff the past few weeks and the invitation to check out some Nasi Kandar specials in [...]

Would you believe me if I tell you that prices indicated in the menu of Gastro Sentral are Nett Prices? Yes, it’s true – the prices are inclusive of all prevailing taxes and that, in my books, is as good a reason as any, to dine there.  Besides, their prices are really very reasonable, given [...]

As I reached for my breakfast coffee at The Restaurant, there was a sudden furore among the guests there and people started whipping out their cameras.  They rushed to the front and aimed their cameras at some shrubs where this cute little thing was – the centre of attention – the dusky leaf monkey! Well, [...]

When I was a kid, “Yue Chi Lou Fan” was something that I could only dream about.  It was way beyond our means.  Literally translated, that means “braised shark’s fins mixed with rice” – a term that denotes abundant and decadent dining as only the very rich can afford shark’s fins.  Of course back then, [...]

If you haven’t been to the Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur recently, then you should.  The entire lobby has undergone a fantastic “Transformation Process” and is now branded as the HUB.  Read all about the transformation here. Everything about the HUB is about creativity – every aspect of it … it’s a gathering place for creative [...]

Did you know that there was once a legendary nobleman back in good old feudal Japan known as  “Shining Genji”?  Well, I can’t blame you if you don’t because this legendary guy was famed for his appreciation and great passion for fine food, wine and lifestyle.  The namesake of this central character in the book [...]

The Hilton Petaling Jaya goes back a long way with me.  My acquaintance with this landmark hotel in Petaling Jaya started back in the 1990’s, long before I started blogging.  I’ve organised countless events in this hotel for my company back then… I knew almost every inch of the place!  Since then, they have built [...]

You really can’t help holding your breath in awe the moment you step into Xin. I mean, just look at this gorgeous Grand Old Dame of Chinese Dining … Xin – the Chinese restaurant in Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur preserves its old-world charm of oriental grandeur in the form of its two centre-stage majestic dragon [...]

The Lunar New Year has always been a time of feasting and more feasting.  The usual meals will be mainly Chinese-style, served course by course and if you have read the past several reviews here, you would know that we’ve been eating a lot of such meals.  Chinese restaurants are promoting their special prosperity menus [...]

Lai Po Heen, the elegant Chinese restaurant in Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur is one of the few restaurants in town that leads the pack in offering Chinese New Year promotional menus.  Their auspicious scrumptious menus to celebrate the slithering-in of the Water Snake have been available as early as 3 January 2013 and will continue [...]

The MAI Bar @ Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral I just heard that Aloft Hotels, the “Style at a Steal” brand by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. will debut soon in Kuala Lumpur, when the Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral opens its doors on 22 March 2013. Pioneering initiatives in pop culture, design, and technology have [...]