I still remember the first time I stepped into SOULed OUT when they opened in Mont Kiara, way back in 1996. I remember that little restaurant was perched on a small slope in that housing area. I had met Michele Kwok and Fred Choo on a holiday trip earlier and when they started this cafe, we were invited to check it out. From that humble cafe, SOULed OUT has flourished and is a very popular venue for folks in the Mont Kiara/Sri Hartamas area and of course its popularity has spread much much … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2015
A Reunion to Relish at PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur this Chinese New Year
Whether it’s the all-important reunion dinner or any other meal during the coming Chinese New Year, Si Chuan Dou Hua at the PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur is all geared up with a variety of set menus and Yee Sang specials. The new lunar year will be welcoming the Year of the Goat, according to the Chinese zodiac. So perhaps because of that, one of the special yee sang dishes features barbeque lamb. It’s a first for me. The lamb is lightly marinated with some spices and has to be grilled in medium … [Read more...]
Savour Flavours of Prosperity at Xin, Concorde Kuala Lumpur
You know that when you step into the grand dining hall of Xin, it’s going to be a delicious trip of traditional Chinese gourmet dining. The splendid golden dragons wrapped on the pillars and the opulent oriental-themed decor have “tradition” stamped on them. And that is exactly what Xin will deliver for the coming Chinese New Year celebrations. Authentic traditional flavours take centre-stage in their special menus drawn up for the festive period. The mandatory yee sang is represented … [Read more...]
Yee Wen Thai Food – a hidden gem of Thai delicacies
It is not the easiest restaurant to locate. Hidden deep within the maze of industrial buildings in Kepong Baru, Yee Wen Thai Food draws in the crowds daily for both lunch and dinner. Its popularity is not only limited to the Kepong residents as hordes of diners from far and wide descend upon its humble set-up for a taste of their authentic and delicious Thai dishes in a no-frills and rustic environment. After all, the chefs of Yee Wen are all from Thailand. Yee Wen’s dishes hit all the … [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...]
The Smoking Hog @ SS2 Petaling Jaya
There are quite a few different perceptions where The Smoking Hog is concerned. These diverse views are mainly due to the ingenuity of the people behind this relatively new hog house. Let me tell you what my perception was. When the rickety doors of the lift opened at the 3rd floor of the building, my eyes took a few moments to get accustomed to the very dim interior that enveloped The Smoking Hog. The immediate thought that flew to my mind was “wow, what a clandestine hideout!” The … [Read more...]
The Pressroom Bistro @ Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
The Pressroom Bistro got its name from a traditional wine pressing facility and not the press room for news people as most would think so. I was under the latter impression, too. Would you like sugar with your coffee? I had a very pleasant initiation of this bistro’s offerings recently. The Pressroom Bistro serves food which are Mediterranean themed with a slant towards Spanish favourites. I was there for brunch on a weekend and was recommended their weekend special - “Good Roast”, … [Read more...]
My Culinary Experience in Le Cordon Bleu
With a history dating back to 1895, Le Cordon Bleu needs no introduction in the world of culinary arts. Its legendary reputation has placed it in a class of its own, globally recognised for its embodiment of the spirit of French cuisine and culture. To many in the culinary arts and restaurant management field, Le Cordon Bleu provides the ultimate training and mastery of classic French culinary skills. Le Cordon Bleu Malaysia was established a few years ago in the Sunway University Campus in … [Read more...]
Celebrity Chef Rosalind Chan – Cake Designer Extraordinaire
When I met Celebrity Chef Rosalind Chan, she was not at all what I had imagined her to be. With awards and accolades in the field of cake designing a mile long, you can’t blame me if I had thought her to be a formidable character. Prior to interviewing her, of course I had done some homework and the more I read about her, the more awestruck I became. Rosalind Chan’s credentials are incredible. She is a world-class cake designer, international instructor, adjudicator and entrepreneur setting … [Read more...]
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