My first encounter with Rama V - that fine-dining Thai restaurant in Jalan U Thant, Kuala Lumpur, not the famous king of Siam, was when I had the privilege of being invited to their Loy Krathong Festival Charity Dinner, sometime late last year. Prior to that, I had of course, heard and read so much about this elegant restaurant with its unique lotus pond and lush garden setting. On that particular evening, the whole courtyard and garden took on a festive air as guests chatted and mingled … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2012
L-Table @ Lavender, 1-Utama Petaling Jaya
Lavender Bakery was established in 2000 in Johor and even before they made their way to the Klang Valley shore, I have heard much about this bakery in the south. Their mooncakes have always been well received and friends from Johor would always bring back these delightful pastries in the lovely Lavender cake boxes. With a few bakery outlets established in some Klang Valley shopping malls in the last few years, their latest outlet in 1-Utama showcases a bistro as well. The bistro is located … [Read more...]
Chee Cheong Fun @ Yap Hup Kee, Pudu
Growing up in Ipoh, one of my all-time favourite food is the humble Chee Cheong Fun. Literally translated from Cantonese, it means “pig’s intestine noodles”. I have often wondered why it’s named as such? Maybe because they do come in rolls and I guess in some way they resemble “pig’s intestines”? Anyway, my favourite has always been the plain flatsheet-type of chee cheong fun. Ipoh is famous for 2 types of noodles: their sar hor fun (or “kwayteow") and their chee cheong fun. Actually both … [Read more...]
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