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“A memorable mix of East and West, in an arty sidewalk café space”. That, in a nutshell, describes Melur & Thyme perfectly.  Oh, may I also add that this arty sidewalk café is also very stylish and chic looking, which of course, is requisite in an upmarket mall like Suria KLCC.  Its dark wooden panelled [...]

Time flies – I didn’t realise the Rice Dumpling Festival is actually on the 12th of June this year, and that’s just next week!  Known popularly also as the Duanwu Festival and Dragon Boat Festival, it falls on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month in the Chinese calendar.  Like any good Chinese festival, [...]

Recently, I was privileged to be invited to Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort for a special event.  After a long flight whereby our plane could not land at Denpasar the first time round due to bad weather, I finally arrived at the resort at dinnertime, almost 4 hours late. Welcome to Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort! To [...]

It’s already June and Father’s Day is not too far away.  For that special guy in your family, it’s another round of feasting and merry-making.  Well, if you fancy some Oriental delights, head on over to Zuan Yuan, the Chinese restaurant in One World Hotel. Tossed Cordyceps Flower with Smoked Duck Chef Michael Chew and [...]

We reviewed Ploy way back in August 2011, soon after it opened.  As a restaurant that prides itself in reinventing modern Japanese and Thai cuisines, it has tantalized many a taste bud since then.  Almost two years since it established its niche in Damansara Heights, its ultra-cool retro-chic interior still retains its charm while the [...]

It’s been about 8 months since we were last at The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa.  When we were there in August last year, the resort was about to embark on its refurbishment program. Please read my earlier post on this beautiful resort here. Set in an idyllic natural retreat of the island, adorned with [...]

The first thing you that will strike you, when you step into Maliqa, is its “big” eclectic presence.  Everything, from the tables, chairs, wall colors, knick-knacks, pictures, wall hangings, carpets… they all scream “diversity at its best” because nothing matches anything.  Every piece of item is ornate and unique in its own identity and therein [...]

Since its opening some months ago, Melbourne Peking Duck has garnered quite a following.  With a prime location in busy Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, it’s not surprising that many have flocked to this restaurant – some out of curiosity over its unique name but majority clamoured for a taste of its succulent fowls. So… [...]

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 [...]

There aren’t that many Latin American restaurants around here… so when I was invited to check out a new place called Peruvie, my interest was certainly piqued.  The mainstay of Peruvie is Peruvian-styled grilled chicken.  I do love to sink my teeth into a good grilled chicken now and then. Non-alcoholic Peruvie Sangria – a [...]

The thing with us Malaysians is that many of us love our desserts and we often want to stuff as many varieties as possible.  It is not uncommon then to see diners often ordering several types and sharing them among themselves. Ann Lee of Nosh understands this penchant perfectly.  That is why she has come [...]

If there’s one thing that Chef KoRN loves very much, besides preparing awesome Thai food, it’s orchids.  Preferably Thai ones, of course.  The moment you step into Erawan, you will be blessed with a visual feast of glorious colourful orchids – they are everywhere… held by huge vases and placed on table tops, mantel tops, [...]

I love steamboats.  Or rather, now the fashionable new term is “hotpot” – that sounds more appropriate?  Anyway, whether it’s good old-fashioned “steamboat” or funky “hotpot”, I always enjoy it because it’s simple and nutritious and I love soups.  So, when I was invited to check out Xiao Lao Wang Hotpot, even though it’s all [...]

WARNING:  This is a food porn-centric post.   The Restaurant You see, the people at The Andaman stick to simplicity when it comes to naming their restaurants – there’s no need for any fancy names and there are not too many outlets in the resort.  So, why complicate things, right?  The all-day dining venue is [...]