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Dining at The Andaman, Langkawi

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 [...]

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Jala @ The Andaman, Langkawi

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 [...]

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The Andaman, Langkawi, cradled inside a 10-million-year-old Rainforest

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, [...]

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Orchard Heights – Homestay amidst fruit orchards

Recently, we went on a mini road-trip with some fellow foodie friends to check out a beautiful kampung-style homestead just beyond the city boundaries, set against a gorgeous backdrop of rolling misty hills and greenery as far as the eye can see. Just off the Karak Highway and not too far away from the madness [...]

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Ti Chen @ The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur

If you, like me, have never been to Ti Chen – the Chinese restaurant of The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur, you may find it a bit confusing to locate it. It’s actually located in the Saujana Golf & Country Club. Walk up a flight of stairs and you will see the entrance of the restaurant [...]

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Spanish Inspired Wine Dinner at The Restaurant @ The Club Saujana Resort

The Restaurant at The Club Saujana Resort hosted a special Spanish Inspired Wine Dinner recently to introduce some impeccable wines from some of the best wineries in Spain. Sipping some excellent cava at the lounge while waiting for dinner to start, I was once again impressed by the elegant and classy surroundings (read about my [...]

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Dining at Sheraton Macao

Following my earlier post on the Grand Opening of the world’s largest Sheraton Hotel and the biggest hotel in Macau – the Sheraton Macao, I’d like to highlight the dining experiences I had during that whirlwind 3 days’ trip. At the Sheraton Macao, dining is a treat, with 3 signature restaurants offering a choice of [...]

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The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa – Breeze

We shall always remember the Breeze Lounge for 2 things: the stunning view from its al fresco terrace and the awesome steaks! Aptly named… indeed you will feel the gentle sea breeze caressing your skin when you seat yourself in the bright airy lounge and dining area beyond. It spots a modern contemporary casual atmosphere [...]

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The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa – Tide

The first thought that stroke my mind when I first laid eyes on Tide was: “Wow, what a sexy roof!” Just look at that voluptuous curve line of that slate grey roof and you’ll see what I mean. Located off the main building, Tide is a standalone majestic big mama of a restaurant, facing the [...]

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The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa – Seasonal Tastes

Seasonal Tastes is the all-day dining restaurant in The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa, located one floor below the Main Lobby. Furnished in a contemporary modern style, the restaurant is spacious and casually chic with lots of natural light streaming in through the glass walls. We always chose to sit at the very far end [...]

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The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa

Did you know that the Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa is the first hotel establishment in the legendary island of Langkawi?  Well, back then in 1973 it was first known as the Langkawi Country Club.  It was later converted to the Langkawi Island Resort and then to the Sheraton Perdana Resort in 1995.  After a [...]

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