On days when the traffic is kind and the weather is fair and we are early getting to my workplace, there’s always a good chance that DL will be in the mood to detour to Taman Tun Dr Ismail for breakfast. Specifically, we’d head to Kedai Kopi Kuan Lee for my favourite KL-style chee cheong fun. Coming from Ipoh where our CCF is always served plain and simple with a sweet red sauce, chilli sauce, a dash of shallot oil, a splash of soya sauce, a sprinkle of sesame seeds and pickled green … [Read more...]
RENDEZ-VOUS @ Bangsar for decent affordable French food
French food is never cheap, well at least not here in Malaysia. But of course it’s not cheap because cheap things are seldom good. And also there’s nothing cheap nowadays, given the sorry state of our Ringgit and the pathetic state of the state. Now, putting our misery aside, it’s a good thing that there still establishments like Rendez-Vous in Bangsar (no less) that serves affordable French food. Yes, decently affordable. This French restaurant occupies a corner shoplot in Bangsar Park - … [Read more...]
CHEQUERS RESTAURANT & BAKERY, TTDI, Kuala Lumpur
Chequers Restaurant in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur is pretty well-known as a casual eatery serving American-style meals. The affordable meals work well with its clientele who troop in for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some of their unique dishes like the Moo Moo, Double-Deck Croque Monsieur & Melting Moment are big hits in the KL waffle scene. Recently, Chequers expanded by taking up another floor upstairs to serve as a bakery cafe. Breads, pastries, cakes and donuts (both sweet … [Read more...]
JUAN VALDEZ CAFE @ The Intermark – indulge in Colombian coffee here!
Juan Valdez is actually a fictional character representing an association of coffee growers in Colombia. Only coffee beans that are grown and harvested in Colombia come under the National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia as depicted by Juan Valdez. The iconic Juan Valdez typically appears with his mule, Conchita carrying sacks of hand-harvested coffee beans. From this inspiration, the Juan Valdez Cafe was set up in Colombia specializing in coffee retail. From the first … [Read more...]
HILTON PHUKET ARCADIA RESORT & SPA: the Sun, Sea & Food!
The very first thing that struck me when I set foot on the Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa was: What a big big resort this is! “Big” does not even start to describe this huge property sprawled in 75 acres of idyllic greenery facing the Andaman Sea. The gorgeous Karon Beach just across the resort The resort faces Karon Beach and a 45- minute drive from the airport. The grand main entrance of the resort The super spacious Main Lobby/Reception Surrounded by … [Read more...]
CRAB HUT @ CYBERJAYA: Getting your hands pleasurably dirty on SEAFOOD!
My family and I love crabs. Living in Malaysia, we are lucky to get fresh seafood all year round and for more exotic stuff, they are easily imported. Being fans of Crab Factory in Petaling Jaya, we did not hesitate to head to Cyberjaya when we heard that their Crab Hut has opened there. Located in Shaftsbury Square, Crab Hut has been like a godsend to all the seafood lovers in Cyberjaya ever since they opened their doors late last year. Crab Hut offers both live seafood and for the … [Read more...]
LE MERIDIEN KOTA KINABALU, SABAH
The Le Meridien in Kota Kinabalu commands a splendid spot. It’s right there on the waterfront, facing the South China Sea – what can be grander than that? This waterfront location also boasts of markets and eateries just across the road and if you are a visitor in Kota Kinabalu, there’s plenty to explore. But first, let’s check out the Le Meridien which I had the privilege of visiting recently. The hotel was just a short 15-minute drive from the airport. Driving up the sloped entrance, … [Read more...]
MEMORY MAKERS @ TRADERS HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR
“Memory Makers” have made their appearances in Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur recently. What are they? They are a collection of new dishes specially created by the Traders Hotel’s culinary team, based on guests’ preferences and feedback over a period of time. It was truly a challenging test of skills and creativity for the culinary team. The task was pretty daunting – creating and fusing new dishes using new and nostalgic elements. Some dishes are refreshing new interpretations of old school … [Read more...]
IPOH’s “Kai Si Hor Fun” in RESTORAN GOODWILL, PUCHONG
When I was a kid, eating “kai si hor fun” was a treat. As far as I can remember, my father used to take us to the noodles stalls in Ipoh town for supper - it was either that famous stall under a tree along Cowan Street or at Lou Wong’s stall on Yau Tet Shin Street. Back then, Lou Wong was just a single stall, run by the two squabbling brothers. We hardly went to Thean Chun kopitiam in Ipoh Old Town because my father was never free to bring us there in the mornings. Anyway, fast forward many … [Read more...]
FAVOLA @ Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
During my recent trip to Kota Kinabalu, I had a chance to check out Favola at the Le Meridien. Freshly refurbished, the restaurant breathes warmth, modern charm and a certain rustic elegance in its ambience. It’s not a huge space, just comfortably cosy and can be as private as you want (there’s a nice private dining room in Favola too). Favola’s menu spells “modern and creative” Tuscany-style cuisine. With a wine list that boasts not less than 60 selections of Italian and … [Read more...]
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