The Baba Nyonya heritage is one that’s so rich with history, culture and traditions that the hybrid Nyonya or "peranakan" cuisine takes on many facets. The unique blend of Malay and Chinese legacies from centuries ago has resulted in a cuisine that’s incredibly flavoursome thanks to the myriad of distinct spices and ingredients used, not to mention the painstakingly laborious processes. I know several true-blue nyonya chefs who all tell me the same thing: that nyonya or “peranakan” dishes … [Read more...]
DOLLY DIM SUM @ Avenue K, Kuala Lumpur
There are not many stand-alone pork-free dim sum restaurants in the city. Many perceive that dim sum without pork are “not that nice” as pork is deemed to be a major taste contributor for dim sum. However, there are several pork-free Chinese restaurants in town that serve decent dim sum and I’m so glad that there’s another restaurant being added to that list: Dolly Dim Sum. Located in Avenue K, as the name suggests, Dolly Dim Sum is not your typical Chinese restaurant. Dolly Dim … [Read more...]
Taste Enclave @ Avenue K – feasting at the mini restaurants!
The first time we were at Taste Enclave, we already loved the charming modern food atrium in Avenue K. We sampled food from various outlets as well as their mini restaurants. Food from the 3 mini restaurants was pretty good. In fact, they were enticing enough for us to return there a second time for more of their offerings. Mushroom Omelette This time we checked out Grandeur Teppan Yaki and Xi Qing Seafood Restaurant. Our dinner kicked off with several dishes from Grandeur Teppan … [Read more...]
Taste Enclave @ Avenue K, Kuala Lumpur
Taste Enclave opened in Avenue K, Kuala Lumpur several months ago – a food atrium comprising 16 stalls and 4 mini restaurants serving a variety of local and international cuisines. These outlets are specially hand-picked by the management of Taste Enclave who have taken great measures to select only the finest food ambassadors to be part of this food atrium. Located on the 2nd level of Avenue K, Taste Enclave occupies 17,500 sq ft and a seating capacity for 550 diners. Stepping into the … [Read more...]
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