Bak Kut Teh - literally translates to "meat bone tea" (in Hokkien) is a perennial favourite with my family. History has it that Bak Kut Teh was introduced to Malaya back in the 19th century by Chinese workers from the Fuchien (Hokkien) province. Back then, most of these immigrants worked mainly in the docks and Bak Kut Teh was usually their main meal. So it isn't surprising to note that Klang and Port Klang are where the Bak Kut Teh action is! Bak Kut Teh is essentially meat (usually pork) … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2011
Kelantan Delights @ Subang Jaya – the best Buka Puasa Buffet I’ve had!
Let's get straight to the point. Hari Raya Aidilfitri is less than a week away, I know... and if you have not been to any Buka Puasa yet or if there is ONE Buka Puasa that you must go to, then it's at Kelantan Delights in Subang Jaya! Kelantan Delights started off in the food court of KLCC some 14 years ago and I remember they're really popular - there's always a long queue of people. Business was very brisk and this led them to their first full-fledged restaurant in Suria KLCC and later … [Read more...]
AFC premiers “Discover Perak” on 22 August 2011!
Malaysian food afficionados will be excited to know that the Asian Food Channel (AFC) will be premiering a brand new series "Discover Perak!" on Monday, 22 August 2011 at 8pm on Astro channel 703. View Perak, Malaysia, in a whole new light this August with Discover Perak! Join the beautiful and charismatic host, Xandria Ooi, as she travels with long-time friend and chef, Julie Song through the majestic landscape, searching for fun activities and tantilising food! Enjoy as the girls meet … [Read more...]
PLOY – Work@Clearwater, Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur
I like this line: Be dazzled by Ploy. No, I don't mean "ploy" as in "a calculated action to frustrate an opponent"... but rather "Ploy" as in "gems" in the Thai language. Yes, all that are glittery and dazzling are represented in Ploy... from the glitzy shimmering cushions to the gem-cut facet motif on its signage and wall covering. All these blend to give a cool modern almost-simplistic touch to the interior decor which on first impression, spells "hip" and even "chic". Take a seat in … [Read more...]
Mid Autumn Treasures @ Zuan Yuan, One World Hotel
According to the Chinese lunar calendar, it is now still not mid-7th month yet but long before today, mooncakes have been on sale everywhere. Talk about being early! Mooncakes are traditionally eaten during the Mid Autumn Festival which falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month... and this year, that date is set for 12 September 2011. Every year, restaurants, bakeries and hotels try to outdo each other in coming up with new fanciful variants of mooncakes. Back when I was a kid, the only … [Read more...]
Essence of Melaka Ramadan Buffet @ Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur
This Ramadan, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur's all-day dining restaurant - Essence, is serving delightful Melakan specialities, including several Peranakan favourites. Essence of Melaka showcases Melaka-born Chef Jamsari Mohammad's childhood memories of delicious cuisines. Together with Chef Kabir and Chef Kamaruddin, Chef Jamsari is dishing out platters of traditional Melakan delicacies with authentic Malay nuances. Asam Pedas is a dish close to Chef Jamsari's heart as he believes this … [Read more...]
Special Tiffin Sets for Ramadhan @ Delicious
Today is the 4th day of fasting for Muslims during the holy month of Ramadhan. It is very common for restaurants and hotels to prepare lavish spreads for the breaking of fast at sundown, known as “Berbuka Puasa”. If such buffet meals are not for you, then perhaps you would like to try the Tiffin Sets that the Executive Chefs of the Delicious Group have prepared. There are 2 special menus that sample Malay traditional flavours and these are available in all Delicious cafes across Malaysia … [Read more...]
Ben’s General Food Store
Whenever we have lunch meetings in the office, chances are high that we'd be eating those delivered-to-your-doorstep fast-food pizzas ... you know which ones I mean. Those are not exactly my favourite kinda food. And that's why I usually avoid eating pizzas out of the office environment, if I can help it. Unless of course, if it's pizzas freshly made in an Italian restaurant... you know, those hand-made thin crusted types baked in firewood ovens. Yeah, call me a pizza snob, if you will... but … [Read more...]
No Signboard Seafood
Where is your favourite Chilli Crabs place in Singapore? There has been so much hoo-ha recently over CNN’s Top 50 Most Delicious Food in the World and this so-called almost-national Singaporean dish ranked 35th in that list. The East Coast Seafood Centre houses numerous restaurants along the stretch facing the sea. Restaurants with names like “The Red House”, “Long Beach”, “Jumbo” were enjoying brisk business that evening we were there. My friend C declared that “No Signboard” is the … [Read more...]
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