Located in Vietnam’s central coast, Hoi An is a former port city in Quang Nam Province. With a rich heritage dating back many centuries ago, it was a booming trading post during the 18th-19th century. Hoi An was a powerful trade conduit between Europe, China, India and Japan. Remnants of these cultures can be seen in the varied architecture of old buildings left in the city today. Earlier this year we made a short trip to Hoi An. Our 3N 4D trip was rather short but it was meant as a brief … [Read more...]
TOKUSHIMA WAGYU Promotion @ IKETERU, Hilton Kuala Lumpur
For the very first time, Hilton Kuala Lumpur is bringing in the famous Tokushima wagyu beef from Shikoku whereby diners will get to savour this premium beef at Iketeru for the entire month of August 2018. Sourced from Nishiawa Beef from Tokushima Prefecture, the beef is certified halal to be sold in Malaysia, explained Japanese Executive Chef Ricky Kamiishi. This Grade A5 wagyu is available on a special a la carte menu for both lunch and dinner. Besides the popular cuts like sirloin, … [Read more...]
“TASTE OF FREEDOM” & FRESH RIVER FISH at ZUAN YUAN, One World Hotel
I think it’s pretty apt for the good folks at Zuan Yuan to select Double Boiled Soups as the highlight of their “Taste of Freedom” promotion in August. August is our month of independence as Merdeka Day is celebrated on the 31st, hence, “freedom” comes into the picture. Now I also think there’s no better comparison than the sweetness of double-boiled soups to denote “freedom”! We all know how nourishing double-boiled soups are - simply because the best ingredients are used and the long … [Read more...]
ENAK KL @ Feast Village – Modern Malay Cuisine
Enak KL is now back in town, after a short break some months back. Still in Feast Village, Starhill Gallery, Enak KL now occupies the lot where Tarbush used to be. Enak’s kitchen is still helmed by Chef Rani Ghazali who has been with the restaurant from the very beginning. Translated to mean “delicious”, “Enak” lives up to its name serving up traditional Malay cuisine, cooked lovingly by Chef Rani using age-old recipes from his family. Kerabu, the Malay-styled salad using fresh local … [Read more...]
“CHINA & NANYANG” FEAST at ORIENTAL Group of Restaurants
When two talented, experienced chefs join forces, pitting each other’s strengths and culinary skills together, you can be sure of a meal that will blow your stomach away. The Oriental Group of Restaurants’ annual gastronomic affair serves the platform for this show-stopping feast to introduce different dimensions of classic Chinese cuisine to diners. Available from 3-31 August 2018 only, this year’s theme is “China & Nanyang” fusing tradition and innovation in the array of dishes curated … [Read more...]
PAK TAI – Southern Thai Restaurant @ Feast Village, Starhill Gallery
Southern Thailand cuisine is known to be spicy and fiery, with flavours more intense than other parts of the country. Fans of such cuisine will be happy to know that there’s now a brand new restaurant in town specialising in Southern Thailand fares. Pak Tai was recently unveiled in Feast Village, Starhill Gallery and helming it is a Thai native, Chef Guk. This is the sister establishment of the original Pak Tai at The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui. Born and raised in Thailand, Chef … [Read more...]
MALAYSIA BOLEH! @ Four Seasons Place, Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia Boleh! This slogan, translated directly as “Malaysia Can!” generally refers to the possible things that Malaysia or Malaysians can do. It’s like a rallying catchphrase to drive success and be a benchmark for excellence. Taking this catchphrase to expound the delicious-ness of Malaysian street food, the Fei Siong Group from Singapore recently opened the first outlet of “Malaysia Boleh” in Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur. It’s rather ironical that the reason Malaysia Boleh! came … [Read more...]
KIMI-YA: Modern Japanese dining in Old Klang Road, Kuala Lumpur
There are many dining options in Old Klang Road - predominantly from Chinese tai-chow places to steamboat restaurants and a scattering of Japanese food outlets. One particular Japanese restaurant which stands out is Kimi-Ya which has been making quite a name for itself. Translated as “Your Home”, Kimi-Ya is located on the ground floor of Avantas Residences. Its simple interior deco has a cosy and homely ambience. Seating is functional, nothing too fancy and what stands out is the food. Cosy … [Read more...]
KENNY’S FOOD CART: Affordable Comfort Food in Aman Suria
If you have lived in Petaling Jaya long enough, you’d probably know where Alisan Street is, where Kenny Lock’s father used to run a stall selling his popular “Teng Chai Chuk”, way back since 1993. “Teng Chai Chuk” directly translates to “Boat Porridge” is a comforting bowl of piping hot rice congee filled with anchovies, peanuts, century egg, dried cuttlefish and fried crullers & vermicelli for added crunch. This “boat porridge” originates from the simple rice congee cooked by boat dwellers … [Read more...]
NEW WORLD HOTEL PETALING JAYA
Rising high against the skyline, the New World Petaling Jaya Hotel is one of the tallest hotels in this part of town. Located adjacent to Paradigm Mall, this deluxe hotel exudes simple elegance and class right from the moment you step inside. Designed along contemporary classical lines with subdued greys and earth colours throughout its interior, I felt a sense of cosiness and relaxing welcome when I checked in for a weekend stay recently. Our suite was spacious and ever … [Read more...]
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