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...]
Auspicious Welcome for the Dragon at Golden Phoenix, Hotel Equatorial Kuala Lumpur
Isn't this the most awesomely fearsome dragon you've ever seen? Today being the 2nd day of Chinese New Year is officially the "opening" of the lunar new year... known as "hoi leen" in Cantonese. It's like, once you have "hoi leen", the Chinese New Year celebration goes one gear up and into "full swing" mode. In my family, the 1st day of Chinese New Year is traditionally a quiet one and meals are vegetarian and usually it's just time spent with the family. From the 2nd day onwards, after "hoi … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year Delights at Celestial Court, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur
To usher in the Year of the Dragon, Sheraton Imperial's Celestial Court has been all decked out in imperial red drapes with cherry blossoms and peonies decorating the walls and banisters - one can't help but be totally engulfed in the Chinese New Year ambience and mood upon entering the restaurant. Executive Chinese Chef Ho Boon and Dim Sum Chef Ken Liew have created specially-crafted menus with dishes fit for an emperor. The must-have Yee Sang comes in 4 delightful selections, both in … [Read more...]
Lou Sang Feast with a Taiwanese twist @ New Formosa Restaurant
It's been quite some time since I stepped foot into the New Formosa Restaurant in SS2 Petaling Jaya. Since the last time I was there, the place has been given a new breath of air... new furniture, more mirrors but the warm welcome from Mrs Jeanie Lee and her long-serving service crew remains just as warm as I remember - nothing has changed in that department! Jeanie remains as bubbly as ever - she's full of exuberance when explaining to me their special Chinese New Year set meals. Looking at … [Read more...]
Ben Tdi Wei – Special CNY Offerings at very reasonable prices!
With just slightly more than a week to go before the Reunion Dinner for Chinese New Year, have you decided where to have that all-important dinner, if it’s not hosted in your home? I heard many restaurants around town are almost, if not already, fully booked! Well, if you hurry, you just may be able to secure a booking at Ben Tdi Wei (BTW). See my earlier postings on BTW here and here. Being new in the dining scene in Bandar Utama, BTW offers good food at affordable prices with its … [Read more...]
Usher in the Dragon in style at Toh Yuen, Hilton Petaling Jaya
In the Chinese zodiac, with its 12-year cycle with each year attributed to an animal, the Dragon is considered a symbol of glory and mightiness. That’s a valid perception as I can’t think of a more splendid and awesome animal, among the 12. That’s why a Dragon Year is a much-anticipated one and there are many who would be trying very hard to conceive dragon babies this year! Toh Yuen at the Hilton Petaling Jaya will be serving some special prosperity set menus for the Chinese New Year … [Read more...]
Putien @ 1Utama – comforting Heng Hwa cuisine
Ever since 1-Utama started their renovation exercise in their Old Wing, for months I have walked past the boarded-up shoplots and wondered what lie behind those boardings. The mall management has revamped most of the outlets in the Old Wing… some have closed down and left the mall, some have relocated and some brand new ones have sprouted. One particular outlet took a much longer time to complete. Week after week and running into months, I have been tantalized by the posters of … [Read more...]
Celebrate Springtime & CNY at The West Lake Garden, Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa
The Dragon Year feasting continues. This time let’s head towards Sunway, to none other than the iconic Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa. I’ve always liked their Chinese restaurant – the West Lake Garden, for its spacious elegant setting. The Chinese paintings on the dark wood panelled walls, the intricate carved side cabinets, tables & chairs, lattice-work partitions… all these project a very distinct Oriental charm to the restaurant. Even before you enter the restaurant, at the foyer, … [Read more...]
Delicious’ Coconut Cake
I am not exactly a dessert person. I mean I do like the occasional selected dessert but I’m not one who insist on desserts for every meal or go gaga over the ice-cream or cakes counters. I do know there are many who would not eat much of a main meal, aiming to save their tummies or calorie-quota for desserts. Anyway, like I said… I do go for the occasional selected dessert and just the other night I discovered this delicious Coconut Cake from Delicious. Delicious Café, I mean… and more … [Read more...]
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