There’s a change in command in the kitchen of Zuan Yuan these days. Chef Heng Sze Hooi, Assistant Chinese Chef together with his team have come up with some delectable dishes for the Chinese New Year, which is just days away. I must say that’s a very refreshing change and things are looking good there. Having dined there very often, I like the changes, some subtly, in the flavours of Zuan Yuan’s offerings. It is also timely that diners now get to taste Chef Heng’s creations during this … [Read more...]
Have A Teochew Feast at Pak Loh Chiu Chow Restaurant this Chinese New Year
I’ve always liked Teochew cuisine. Teochew dishes tend to be kinder on the palate and stomach due to the gentler cooking methods. Signature Teochew dishes are often prepared over a slow fire, stewed, steamed or just simply sti-fried. Oh, they also do their pickles perfectly. Pak Loh Chiu Chow Restaurant is one of those restaurants that do all those perfectly. Did you know that Teochew-style Yee Sang is quite different from the regular eye sang served in most restaurants? I had my … [Read more...]
Gourmet Indulgences for Chinese New Year at Chynna, Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Every year, restaurants vie with each other to come up with innovative ideas for Yee Sang. So far this year, I’ve tasted a gamut of ingredients in yee sang, from the common salmon to Australian lobster, soft shell crabs and even grilled lamb. In Chynna at Hilton Kuala Lumpur. Chinese Executive Chef Lam Hock Hin decided to use a whole premium Kanzai pumpkin (organically grown locally) and Korean pear for his Yee Sang. The pumpkin, with the Chinese character “goat” etched on the skin, has … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year Celebrations at Ee Cuisine, Eastin Hotel Petaling Jaya
Weeks before the Chinese New Year, the feasting has already begun. Now it’s the week before the big celebration, the feasting is now in almost full gear, as can be seen by the packed restaurants around town. Many companies are holding appreciation feasts for staff and customers… you know, the traditional “sau koong” meals. And some are just taking the opportunity to be merry over some sumptuous food! Ee Chinese Cuisine at the Eastin Hotel is a good venue to hold festive feasts. I like … [Read more...]
Lunar New Year Feast at the newly renovated Toh Yuen at Hilton Petaling Jaya
Have you stepped into Toh Yuen, the Chinese restaurant in Hilton Petaling Jaya recently? If you have, then you would appreciate how much better it looks now. It looks less cluttered, brighter and has a classier contemporary elegance about it now. Having undergone quite an extensive renovation, I love the elegant hues of celadon paired with muted cream accents. The whole ambience breathes “renewal” and “rejuvenation” the moment you enter through the elegant doors flanked by intricately patterned … [Read more...]
Spring Reunion this Chinese New Year with Tai Thong Restaurants
The Tai Thong Group of Restaurants needs no introduction. As the largest chain of Chinese restaurants with 14 outlets in Malaysia, Tai Thong is popular whether for a wedding banquet, corporate event or just a dim sum meal. For the upcoming Chinese New Year, the chefs at Tai Thong have prepared several set menus with prices ranging from RM498++ (6 pax)/RM798++ (10 pax) to RM1,398++ (6 pax)/RM2,298++ (10 pax). The 10 pax menu comes with 2-3 free bottles of 640ml Asahi Beer … [Read more...]
Be Bold, be Prosperous this Chinese New Year with GUINNESS® at Grand Imperial restaurants
With less than a month to go before we usher in the Year of the Goat, have you planned where to head to for pre-CNY “sau koong” feasts as well as during the Chinese New Year? For months, restaurant chefs have been busy drawing up special menus for the upcoming celebrations. To crank up the prosperity factor (which is all-important during this time!), GUINNESS® has teamed up with the Grand Imperial Group of restaurants to create a special GUINNESS® banquet menu, available at all 6 Grand Imperial … [Read more...]
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