Luang Prabang is located in the central north of Laos and the name means “Royal Buddha Image”. In 1995, it was listed as a World Heritage Site for the preservation of its unique architectural, religious and cultural heritage. The city maintains a balanced blend of urban and rural charm, retaining much of the French colonial influences in the 19th and 20th centuries. Since November 2016, Air Asia flies direct to Luang Prabang from KLIA2 and because of this convenience (otherwise it will be … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2018
Catch the COCO-CATAPLANA at NANDO’S now!
Have you tried Nando’s latest offering called Coco-Cataplana? Just introduced recently, Coco-Cataplana is curated specially for us Malaysians as it is only available here in our tanahair and nowhere else in the world! So what is this strange-sounding dish? It’s Nando’s famous flame-grilled PERi-PERi Chicken, a quarter chicken slathered in a unique Coconut & PERi-PERi mix, served on a bed of mediterranean rice with a special Cataplana sauce, grilled vegetables, lime and coriander … [Read more...]
GUESS WHAT – have a totally affordable authentic Vietnamese feast!
There are several reasons why I love Vietnamese food. Their flavours are clear and distinctive, mostly from fresh ingredients and cooked with very little dairy or oil. The abundant use of fresh herbs and raw vegetables is refreshing – I absolutely adore the Vietnamese mint, coriander leaves, Thai basil, lemongrass, lime and bird’s eye chillies served liberally with almost every dish. And the fish sauce, too, for that extra oomph. Wholesome and flavoursome, it’s no surprise that Vietnamese … [Read more...]
Luxurious Oriental Feasts @ TAO Chinese Cuisine, The InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
Tao Chinese Cuisine, located on Level 1 of The InterContinental Kuala Lumpur is an elegant restaurant echoing the peach blossoms theme as befitting its name, “Tao” means peach in Mandarin. Lovely pale pink peach blossoms are the signature motif and this can be seen all over the restaurant. Additionally, the hundreds of ornate Chinese teapots displayed in Tao never fail to impress. With the Chinese New Year just round the corner, the chefs at Tao have crafted some special set menus for the … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year Celebration at FIVE SEN5ES, The Westin Kuala Lumpur
Five Sen5es at The Westin Kuala Lumpur is all geared up to give diners a once-a-year experience with their specially-crafted festive menus. This year, to welcome the Year of the Dog, their award-winning Chinese Chef de Cuisine, Chef Tan Tzaan Liing and his team have curated 3 exquisite menus for the celebration. The set menus - “Happiness Reunion”, “Blessings Reunion” and “Abundance Reunion” are priced at RM1,888 nett, RM1,988 nett and RM2,288 nett respectively. Besides these festive set menus, … [Read more...]
SAMIRA By Asian Terrace: Tantalising Thai-Indochinese Delights
Nestled in the green haven of Sentul Park, Samira by Asian Terrace holds court grandly, with its lush landscape of graceful trees and plants bending over a calm pond where colourful kois play hide and seek endlessly. The restaurant with its warm pretty lights and cosy wooden structure blends perfectly with the peaceful surroundings. Entering this cool green space, I can’t help but feel that I’m in some magical tropical garden instead of being right smack in KL city! Resonating a … [Read more...]
PHO KING – Vietnamese Food Cooked with Love
You know you are in for a good thing when the owner of a food business happens to be someone who’s passionate about the food served. Strange as it may sound, there are people who go into the food business purely for commercial and monetary reasons. When Kenneth Teoh unravelled the story of how he and his Vietnamese wife first started Pho King as a private supperclub venture, and then as a stall in a kopitiam, I could practically see the sparkle of passion in his eyes. More than a year … [Read more...]
Welcome a Paws-perous New Year at TAMARIND SPRINGS, AMPANG
If you are contemplating to have some alternative cuisine (besides traditional Chinese food), why not consider Indochinese delicacies? For that, Tamarind Springs is a good choice. Located in the lush tropical rainforest greens in Ampang, Tamarind Springs is a welcoming natural haven, away from noise, traffic and maddening crowd. Walking down the sloping path towards this eco-friendly restaurant, we already felt the refreshing hugs from Mother Nature enveloping us. It’s certainly a … [Read more...]
LUK YU TEA HOUSE: Traditional Festive Dining to usher in Year of the Dog!
Luk Yu Tea House in Feast Village, Starhill Gallery exudes a traditional charm just like one of those old-fashioned eateries one sees in movies. When I entered Luk Yu, I felt like I was transported back in time to the 1960’s… there’s old-world oriental charm in the carved wooden chairs, marble-topped tables and red panelled walls. Back to tradition, the chefs at Luk Yu have decided to stay focused and hence, only one 9-course festive menu is served during this Chinese New Year. Premium … [Read more...]
PAK LOH CHIU CHOW – CNY Festive Dining with Teochew Flair
Things are kept pretty simple at Pak Loh Chiu Chow Restaurant in Starhill Gallery. For the lunar new year celebrations, the restaurant is offering only 2 special set menus. There’s the Four Seasons Fortune Set and Golden Jade Prosperity Set. Executive Chef Alex Au and his team are focusing on serving top-notch dishes coupled with impeccable service. Even the pricing is pretty easy, starting at RM99.50 nett per person and meals are set for 4, 6 and 10 people. These set menus are available till 2 … [Read more...]
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