As a multicultural country, we celebrate all kinds of cultural and traditional festivities in Malaysia. That should be the way. I mean, like what’s wrong with wishing people “Merry Christmas” and putting up red decorations in public places to usher in a new year? And most of us have been practising this, especially when it comes to food! Like how we love our ketupat & rendang, murukku, roast turkey and yee sang! Yes, yee sang is now served and enjoyed in Indian and Malay restaurants! Let's … [Read more...]
LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVE DINING at RUYI, Bangsar Shopping Centre
It’s a well-known fact and we always have this issue whenever we dine at Ruyi: Executive Chef James Ho and team create dishes which are not only so good to eat, they are incredibly pretty to look at as well. In fact, some are just so pretty that we don’t have the heart to dig in! I mean, it’s like so sayang to eat up all that prettiness! With the lunar new year festivities coming up very soon, we checked out some of the special dishes at Ruyi recently. First on the table was of course the Yee … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year Feasts at STILL WATERS, HOTEL MAYA Kuala Lumpur
Still Waters is the signature restaurant of Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur. We visited this contemporary-themed restaurant recently for a preview of its Chinese New Year festive dishes. The casually elegant restaurant spots some strong Japanese presence in its deco as well as its cuisine. At the same time, there are also elements of Cantonese influence which the culinary team skillfully fuses into the restaurant’s repertoire. We saw how the interplay of cuisines resulted in some memorable dishes at the … [Read more...]
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION @ HOTEL ARMADA, PETALING JAYA
The first time I tried Hotel Armada’s Chinese New Year dishes was last year and I was pretty impressed with its repertoire. As many of us know, Hotel Armada may not be the biggest or newest hotel around but its Chinese New Year offerings is value-for-money and the dishes are prepared with a lot of heart and dedication. So this year I chose to visit Hotel Armada again for a preview of their festive promotions. Once again, Executive Chef Chew Teik Chye and team have come up with some … [Read more...]
1st NAGASHI SOMEN in Malaysia @ Samira by Asian Terrace (Dining Vouchers Giveaway!)
Nagashi Somen is widely popular in Japan during summer. To eat Nagashi Somen, the boiled somen - silky thin white wheat noodles slide down a bamboo chute filled with clean cold water. Now you must have some decent chopsticks skills for this as the idea is to catch these bundles of noodles with chopsticks as they slide down the bamboo, dip them in a bowl of sweet shoyu sprinkled with sesame seeds, chopped ginger and spring onions before slurping these down your throat - oishiiii! SAMIRA by Asian … [Read more...]
STAYCATION at PULLMAN KUALA LUMPUR CITY CENTRE
The Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre is located in one of the most strategic spots in the city. It’s right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s shopping, dining and business hub … the popular spots are within easy and convenient connection as there’s a sky-bridge linking the hotel to the surrounding go-to areas. Pullman KLCC comprises two distinctive towers housing 450 rooms and suites as well as 157 residences. We had a chance to check-out the hotel in a recent staycation. To beat the busy … [Read more...]
Satisfy your Shabu-Shabu Cravings at WAGYU MORE, Sunway Pyramid
Following the immense success of its flagship outlet in The Gardens Mall, Wagyu More recently opened another outlet at Sunway Pyramid Mall. Well-known for their money-for-value premium Japanese Shabu-Shabu, this All-You-Can-Eat restaurant is all set to satiate shabu-shabu fans in this part of town. There’s always a queue outside Wagyu More, a testament to its popularity. The playful theme of its bright and colourful interior is like a magnet to diners. The service crew is really … [Read more...]
AFTERMEAL DESSERTS, Damansara Uptown
This dessert shop is making waves in the Damansara Uptown area. And I can totally understand why. I have also become a fan of this place! This is where people go, after meals, if they want some good desserts. The menu is simple - just a combination of hot and cold desserts, served with sprinkling of Taiwanese, Korean, Chinese and also local styles and flavours. Think shaved ice, boba, jelly, popping pearls, sweet potato and taro balls … sound familiar? This casual sweet eatery is run by … [Read more...]
BRASSERIE LÉON, TTDI: Simple Classic French Fares
Located on the 1st floor of Greens Terrace in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Brasserie Léon is a welcoming eatery for a simple French meal. There’s an easy contemporary feel in the chic shades of blue and grey echoing throughout the restaurant. In the day time, lots of natural light streams into the premise through the huge expanse of glass occupying most of the walls. But we were there for dinner and the whole place took on a cosy romantic ambience, thanks to the enchanting fairy lights and muted rays … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Light-up at PULLMAN KLCC
Recently, Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre held its Christmas Tree Light-Up event and celebrated it with a host of activities. The 20-foot Christmas Tree in the main foyer was lit up by the hotel’s General Manager, Mr Wolfgang Eugen Kiesel. Mr Wolfgang E. Kiesel, General Manager of the hotel, invited to light-up the 20-foot Christmas Tree Carolling Performance by Beneficiaries of The Salvation Army Dance Performance by The Salvation Army Ipoh Boys Soprano-soloist Lauren Yeo, … [Read more...]
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