From now until 11 September 2016, seafood lovers will get to taste the freshest seafood prepared and cooked to a special menu by guest Chef Tetsuya Yanagida in Genji Japanese Restaurant at the Petaling Jaya Hilton. The “Seafood Showcase with Chef Yanagida” promotion runs is available for lunch & dinner and you can dine on exquisite seafood dishes available from RM50 nett. Chef Yanagida is also a consultant for the IKEJIME fish project, in collaboration with GST Fine Foods Sdn Bhd, an … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2016
THE ANDAMAN, LANGKAWI – A REVISIT
The Andaman, a Luxury Collection resort in Langkawi is not someplace you’d forget easily. Although it has been 3 years since I last visited it in 2013, the majestic main lobby of The Andaman was just as breathtaking when I revisited it recently. Fashioned like a “balai rong seri” – an imperial waiting hall common in ancient Malay “istanas” (palaces), the magnificent and beautifully-carved wooden structure at the centre of the lobby remained as impressive as ever. The Main … [Read more...]
FU-RIN Japanese Restaurant – WAGYU BEEF PROMOTION
Wagyu directly translates into “Japanese cow” and it’s Japan that started this premium cattle breeding. It’s considered the caviar of beef in Japan and the striking characteristic of wagyu is its pervasive marbling, known as “shimofuri”. Besides Japan, wagyu cattle is widely bred, and in many cases, cross-bred in the USA, Canada and Australia. Pure-bred wagyu beef from Japan is very expensive and not widely exported from Japan so most wagyu beef that’s consumed outside of Japan most likely comes … [Read more...]
RENDEZ-VOUS BANGSAR – NEW MENU BY CHEF BENJAMIN REILHES
Rendez-Vous in Bangsar appeals to just about everyone looking for a casual French meal in a laid-back atmosphere. Their menu offers a good selection of typical traditional French dishes and to enjoy a meal here won’t bust your wallet either. Owners Arnaud Chappert and Florian Nigen (who also ruled the kitchen) ensure that their customers get to dine on affordable authentic French cuisine in a relaxed and charmingly rustic ambience. Check out my earlier review here. Chef Benjamin … [Read more...]
MOONCAKES & MID AUTUMN TREATS 2016 from TOH YUEN @ HILTON PETALING JAYA
When I was a kid growing up in a village in Ipoh, the 15th day of the 8th month in the Chinese lunar calendar was always an exciting day. That’s when everyone in the village celebrated the “Mooncakes Festival” and “pai yuet kong” (“praying to the moon” in Cantonese) was the finale of the night. But of course, the prayers thing was something done by the adults and we kids were just interested in the lantern activities for the day. Yes, those traditional lanterns in all shapes and sizes of … [Read more...]
GO HAINANESE @ THE GRAVY FACTORY, NU SENTRAL
If you are as old as me, you’d probably recall that well-known and popular western food chain restaurant called “Mamachops & Papagrill” which used to draw large crowds due to their delicious offerings and very affordable prices. Fast-forward many years - due to a management change, some of the people who ran those outlets have rebranded the business and have now set up The Gravy Factory which is located in NU Sentral. The casual eatery spots rustic open-brick walls, simple metal … [Read more...]
FAVOLA @ LE MERIDIEN KUALA LUMPUR: NEW SPECIALITIES FROM CHEF DOMENICO PIRAS
Although born in Milan, Chef Domenico Piras’ passion for cooking came from Sardinia when he move there from a young age. After having worked extensively in Europe, Chef Domenico came to Asia in 2004 with culinary stints in Singapore, East Malaysia, Brunei and now Kuala Lumpur. Love the deco in Favola - so beautiful! Since helming the kitchen at Favola at the Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur some months ago, the charming and hospitable chef has created a list of new items for the menu. … [Read more...]
DURIAN KING@TTDI: DURIANS WITH A CAUSE on SUNDAY, 14 August 2016
It’s now the peak of the durian season in the Klang Valley and for durian lovers, it’s a question of where to get the best durians in town? Durian feasts are firmly on the weekend agenda these few weeks. The Musang King is undoubtedly still one of the top durians being sought. The deep yellow-fleshed pulp, so soft and bursting with intense flavours have made Musang King extremely popular and durian fans do not mind paying for premium quality. But look - there is now a serious … [Read more...]
CAMERON HIGHLANDS RESORT: LET’S GO ON AN ORGANIC CULINARY JOURNEY
Like I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again here, a stay at the Cameron Highlands Resort is never boring. Whether it’s going on a mysterious hiking trail, attend a fancy fine-dining dinner or go for an indulgent picnic in the hills, there’s plenty to do. Here’s another adventure: how about going on an organic culinary journey while you are at the resort? Everyone knows Cameron Highlands is famous for its vegetable farms, besides tea plantations. My journey with the resort team was not … [Read more...]
IPPUDO @ THE GARDENS MALL: New Menu!
I’ve always loved eating edamame in its simplest form: blanched. Blanched lightly in salt water, the green peas are sweet and crunchy and that’s how it’s usually served in most Japanese restaurants as a starter. Of late, the trend has been shifting. More and more restaurants have decided to give the plain edamame a flavoured makeover. I’ve seen some restaurants stir-frying the edamame with lots of flavoursome ingredients added. In Ippudo at The Gardens Mall, the chefs have come up … [Read more...]
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