If you are a Malaysian and planning to visit the USA for a vacation or on business, then you need to get a Non-immigrant Visa. Well, unless you wish to wait for the so-called “No Visa Needed to visit the US” promise as announced by some minister recently, by all means, wait. However, if you can’t wait or are as skeptical as I am, concerning the no-US Visa-needed “promise”, then just apply for one. Before you start, visit this website by the US Department of State – it has everything you … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2016
GATHER GATHER KITCHEN, KOTA KEMUNING
This particular shoplot facing the main street of Kota Kemuning’s commercial centre has seen several eateries occupying it for the past few years. The latest restaurant is catchily name Gather Gather Kitchen and the new owners have taken over for the past several months. It is fast gaining popularity among the residents in this neighbourhood - it’s always busy whenever I pass by. A recent dinner there revealed why diners are always flocking the place. The food tasted good generally, … [Read more...]
DINING at the SHERATON GRAND MACAO
Our stay at the Sheraton Grand Macao was not only memorable in terms of the splendid accommodation, the dining experiences are strongly etched in our minds and our palate. We dined at 3 of the grand hotel’s main eateries, so let me share with you some of the amazing food we had! XIN Located on the ground floor of the hotel, Xin impresses with its signature Asian Seafood Hot Pot Buffet. When I had this 4 years ago during my first visit to the hotel, the memory of the sumptuous meal … [Read more...]
RAISIN THE ROOF WITH HEALTHY EATING
Raisin the Roof is a health and lifestyle cafe specialising in raw, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free food and drinks. The owners, a husband-and-wife team believe that a healthy lifestyle is all about providing your body with the best quality fuel, which is nourishing your body with good nutrients. Located in Plaza Damansara, this simple casual cafe is comfortable, with a friendly crew. Their menu features a good selection of sandwiches, wraps, salads, … [Read more...]
Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Amical Dinner, CAMERON HIGHLANDS RESORT
In our recent stay at the Cameron Highlands Resort, one of the highlights was the Amical Dinner hosted by the Bailliage de Perak (Perak chapter) of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, one of eight baillages in Malaysia. The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is an International Association of Gastronomy, now established in more than 80 countries worldwide. It was founded in Paris in 1950. With more than 25,000 members, the Chaîne brings together like-minded people who are passionate about the pleasures of the … [Read more...]
CAMERON HIGHLANDS RESORT
Located 1,500m above sea level, the Cameron Highlands Resort sits elegantly on a lush green mountainscape. From afar, its signature black and white facade, made up of tall French windows with black frames stand out in the crisp fresh air and my excited anticipation goes one notch higher. As our MPV swing into the sloped entrance dotted by pretty flowers, my eyes are riveted by the sheer charm and beauty of its design and structure. It looks like some grand mansion from an English … [Read more...]
LAVISH PASAR MALAM-INSPIRED BUKA PUASA AT THE STRAITS ESTATE, V E HOTEL & RESIDENCE
The bustling centre of Bangsar South saw the entrance of the spanking new V E Hotel & Residence several weeks ago. The towering blocks house 427 well-appointed guest rooms and service residences, further boosting this thriving busy cosmopolitan commercial hub. Opened just in time before the festive period of Hari Raya, its all-day dining restaurant, The Straits Estate, is all ready to serve diners with a lavish buka puasa buffet. The “Pasar Malam” theme of the buffet rings the right … [Read more...]
BERBUKA WITH CELEBRITY CHEF NORMAN MUSA AT PULLMAN KLCC
Popularly known as the official food ambassador for Kuala Lumpur and one of Europe’s leading award-winning UK-based Malaysian Chef, Celebrity Chef Norman Musa has been invited by the Pullman KLCC to present some of his innovative dishes for their Berbuka Puasa buffet spread this holy month at Eccucino Restaurant. Celebrity Chef Norman Musa Chef Norman, together with the hotel’s culinary team have prepared a spectacular array of more than 100 must-have buka puasa dishes. The buffet … [Read more...]
SAJIAN NOSTALGIA BERSAMA CHEF @ CINNAMON, ONE WORLD HOTEL
At the Cinnamon Coffee House in One World Hotel, things are getting real busy these days. The whole premise has been transformed into a wonderful food bazaar with numerous stalls set up, laden with all kinds of delicious dishes from our country’s multi-cultural food heritage. With twinkling kampung lights strung up above the stalls, the festive air in Cinnamon is warm and welcoming. It took Executive Sous Chef, Saiful Baharin Abdul Wahid, fondly known as Chef Bob two months to … [Read more...]
BUKA PUASA THAI-STYLE DELIGHTS @ BAAN KUN YA, Centrepoint, Bandar Utama
Baan Kun Ya in Centrepoint, Bandar Utama is fast gaining popularity with diners around its neighbourhood simply for its comforting and delicious Thai fares. If you have read my earlier review here, you’d know that the food at Baan Kun Ya is meticulously prepared by Thai chefs using authentic ingredients from Thailand with no efforts spared in getting the right tastes that any Thai national would be proud of. Yes, it's much like eating in a Thai matriarch's house. The chefs have recently come … [Read more...]
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