Canton Kitchen, now with several outlets in the Klang Valley, started off humbly as Restoran Foon Lock in Kg Bukit Tinggi way back in 1988. As a little eatery in the cool serene foothills serving fresh vegetables from its own farm, the business has flourished when people got to know and enjoy the farm-fresh produce used in the restaurant. The latest outlet in Sunway Velocity Mall opened recently. Spotting the usual casual setting - simple tables and seating with splashes of fun colours in … [Read more...]
Festive Chinese New Year Dining at MEATOLOGY, TTDI Kuala Lumpur
For the upcoming Chinese New Year, Chef Yenni Law has crafted 4 special dishes at Meatology for those who would like to have a change of dining scene. I mean, if you are wary and weary of the regular noisy Chinese restaurants, Meatology provides a more casual and cosy environment for you to hang out with your loved ones. Keep the Chinese New Year mood going by starting with Chef Yenni’s Prosperity Toss. This has got to be the most luxe yee sang I’ve had so far and probably the best … [Read more...]
SHANGHAI @ JW MARRIOTT KUALA LUMPUR: EXQUISITE SHANGHAINESE DISHES FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR
There isn’t that many Shanghainese restaurants in town – Shanghai at the JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur is truly one of the very rare ones. Stunning Golden Rooster at the entrance! Long hailed as the preferred venue for classic Shanghainese cuisine in KL, Executive Chinese Chef Wong Wing Yeuk’s creations here command a strong following among fans of this cuisine. A true-blue Shanghainese, Executive Chef Wong has helmed the kitchen of Shanghai since it started, about 20 years … [Read more...]
FESTIVE INDULGENCE AT EE CHINESE CUISINE, EASTIN HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR
Food has always been a platform for celebration in all communities and more so in Malaysia. We celebrate everything with food, don’t we? What more when it’s the Chinese New Year! In fact, feasting gets more intense during this season and it’s not just simple eating – it has to be done the prosperity and abundance way! Ee Chinese Cuisine at the Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur is one place where the chefs have lined up traditional festive meals to usher in the Year of the Rooster. The grand … [Read more...]
SECRET GARDEN REVEALS ITS SUPERB STEAMBOAT SETS
I’m a big fan of steamboat and are always on the lookout for good ones. So when I got to know that Secret Garden has just launched their steamboat meals, I wasted no time in rounding up a couple of makan-kakis and headed to the restaurant in Taman SEA, Petaling Jaya – read my earlier review of their signature dishes here. As it's the Chinese New Year season, we started off with a Salmon Yee Sang! Secret Garden’ steamboat features 3 signature soups: Premium Wild Forest … [Read more...]
SWEET STUFF FROM FAT SUNDAY
If you are looking to buy some decent cookies for Chinese New Year because you are not inclined or do not have the time to bake, do check out Fat Sunday. Fat what? Yes, the name is kinda cute, don’t you think? (I wonder why “Sunday” though? Do people get fat only on Sundays?) A recent food start-up, the folks at Fat Sunday, led by Kang Chin Chin are dedicated and focused on wholesome, hand-made and home-baked goodies. Chin Chin’s passion of creating premium full-flavoured sweets and … [Read more...]
NOBLE HOUSE – CHINESE NEW YEAR SPECIALTIES BY MASTER CHEF JUSTIN HOR
In the Chinese cuisine fraternity here, Master Chef Justin Hor needs no introduction and commands great respect among peers and gourmets alike. As one of the founding partners of the Oriental Group of Restaurants and overseeing the kitchens within the Group, this celebrated chef’s reputation precedes him at every turn. With a long list of awards under his trim waist, Chef Justin’s culinary creations are impressive and delicious, to say the least. Noble House is where Chef Justin showcases his … [Read more...]
MEAT THE PORKERS: HOME OF SIEW YOKE BIRYANI & PORKY INDIAN CUISINE!
We talked about this for a long time – porky Indian food. How awesome it would be if the full spectrum of Indian spices, coconut milk and yoghurt were to be blended and cooked with pork - the possibilities were endless! WhenI first met Herukh Jethwani, he told me he’s contemplating this business model and I encouraged and urged him to hurry up. Then he got married to the lovely Aahana and things slowed down a bit and I thought he has put aside his porky venture. Unbeknown to me, Herukh has … [Read more...]
MEI KENG FATT SEAFOOD RESTAURANT – SPECIAL CNY FEASTS TO USHER IN ROOSTER YEAR!
Mei Keng Fatt Seafood Restaurant is one of the pioneer seafood restaurants in Tamkong Chinese New Village in Kuala Ampang. Opened since 1990, the restaurant has gone through many changes, improved and expanded to its present 3-storey building with own carpark. It’s very popular for weddings and private functions as the restaurant has numerous private rooms and full karaoke equipment. Spacious seating, perfect for group gatherings too! For this coming Chinese New Year, Mei Keng … [Read more...]
PETALS OF PROSPERITY AT ZUAN YUAN, ONE WORLD HOTEL, PETALING JAYA
When it comes to festive feasting, restaurants all over town are churning out special set menus in anticipation of the busy period ahead. Traditional auspicious dishes are the orders for the day. Chef Kong who helms the kitchen of Zuan Yuan Chinese Restaurant in One World Hotel understands this perfectly. Together with his team, Zuan Yuan’s 3 festive menus are packed with traditional and well-loved dishes with some contemporary touches. To start the meal, Yee Sang is a must to toss in every … [Read more...]
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