What a quaint name! That’s the first thought which crossed my mind when I came across this name for a Korean restaurant in Solaris recently. It’s meant to capture the ambience of an old classroom back in the good old days. The colourful wooden tables and chairs are reminiscent of my primary school although we never had such vibrant colors for our school desks - they were all brown and scratched, I remember. There are special menus written on boards hung on the wall and customers … [Read more...]
FAVOLA @ Le Meridien Chiang Mai, Thailand
Sitting at the main lobby of the Le Meridien Chiang Mai, I couldn’t help but be struck by the timeless chic design of the hotel, enhanced by various pieces of striking contemporary art pieces on the walls. It shouldn’t surprise me, really as the Le Meridien hotels all over the world subscribe to their universal theme of being a leading contemporary lifestyle brand. As I make my way up to Favola, their Italian restaurant, I can smell the delicious aromas of breads or pizzas (I’m not sure … [Read more...]
GENJI @ Hilton Petaling Jaya – see what’s new?
After its recent renovation, the newly refurbished Genji in Hilton Petaling Jaya breathes a new refreshing touch to its modern Japanese decor. It’s certainly brighter, looks more spacious and airier than before. The same light wood theme runs across the restaurant but now with some new items added, Genji exudes a contemporary elegant charm which makes dining here a much more enjoyable experience now. Using a “modern Japanese country restaurant” concept, the spacious and comfortable dining area … [Read more...]
Dining in 137 PILLARS HOUSE, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND
During my stay at the amazing 137 Pillars House in Chiang Mai, I had the privilege of sampling some of the remarkable culinary offerings in its restaurants. As detailed in my earlier review, 137 Pillars House is a cosy boutique resort, converted from a grand mansion originally built in the 1880’s. Due to its unique structure, the dining spaces in the resort spell warmth, intimacy and cosiness in almost every corner. The restaurants and bars are located in the main building and they flow into … [Read more...]
SWAADH – enjoy various Indian cuisines under one roof!
With a true blue Kerala executive chef helming the kitchen, Swaadh Restaurant is all set to serve a host of delicious authentic Northern Indian, Kerala and Chettinad dishes. Assisted by a team of trained and qualified chefs from Cochin, Kerala, Executive Chef Rahul Krishnan has whipped up an extensive menu that would please the fussiest aficionado of Indian cuisines. The word “swaadh” means “taste” or “tasty” in Hindi and Malayalam – Chef Rahul keeps this very much in mind when preparing and … [Read more...]
BROLLY @ Menara Felda, Kuala Lumpur
Going into Brolly is like letting oneself loose in a merry-go-round Wonderland of Food. And being the mad glutton that I am, that’s really a very dangerous place to be. Dangerous because one can easily slip into a food coma here simply because there IS just so much food variety here! Blame it on the foodie owners – they just want to tempt the hell out of you with their endless selections, housed under various “kitchen concepts” in this very mod and quirky dining space. Obviously … [Read more...]
LIM FRIED CHICKEN @ Hicom Glenmarie, Shah Alam
I first blogged about this well-known Fried Chicken way back in 2008 (read that here). Mr Lim started his business as a stall in Wong Soon Kee Kopitiam in SS14 Subang Jaya and the queues for his fried chicken snaked all the way along the five-foot-way outside. I have been a fan all these years, taking my place in the queue, either to eat in the kopitiam or to “tapau” as takeaway. The delicious aroma of the fried chicken coming from the huge wok where Mr Lim stood tirelessly tending to, … [Read more...]
137 PILLARS HOUSE, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND
A stay in 137 Pillars House, Chiang Mai is never just a stay. It is an experience, and not just any experience. It is a memorable experience, a pampered episode, its charm and comfort lingering in memory long after departing from this beautiful award-winning resort. The Reception Beyond the white walls, stepping into 137 Pillars House is like entering a homestead in the 1880’s era. Its 30 luxurious suites are within the colonial-style teak traditional Lanna homes spread over the … [Read more...]
PREZZO @ Telawi, Bangsar
Prezzo, located smack in the middle of one of Bangsar’s busiest streets, has been drawing in a steady stream of diners since it opened its doors more than a month ago. You can’t miss their bright red signboard raised against a green awning along busy Telawi 5. There are several tables arranged on the walkway for a bit of al fresco dining while the inside is furnished with simple but comfortable furniture. The menu lists predominantly Italian-style dishes. We munched on some Crab … [Read more...]
Dining at THE DATAI, Langkawi
At The Datai, Langkawi, guests are spoiled for choices when it comes to dining. There are 5 F&B outlets in this sprawling rainforest property. The outlets each has its own charm, identity and unique offerings so food is never boring here. Executive Chef Richard Millar ensures that. Originally from Australia, Richard has spent 15 years travelling and working at numerous luxury resorts in Indonesia, Fiji, Japan and China. I was told that once he joined The Datai last year, he quickly set … [Read more...]
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