Every year the Oriental Group of Restaurants holds their Annual Chef Signature Feast, which started 15 years ago. This annual event is always something to look forward to as it featured their talented local chefs collaborating with renowned international chefs presenting memorable culinary creations for diners. As this year is the Oriental Group of Restaurants’ 25th Anniversary, special dishes are featured in the celebration. Curated by 5 of their veteran Master Chefs with a … [Read more...]
EQ’s Celestial Treasures Mooncakes fuse tradition with creativity
This Mid-Autumn Festival EQ will be presenting a delicious array of mooncakes in both traditional and modern interpretations. In preparation for the festival on 17 September 2024, the award-winning hotel will be presenting 11 flavours of mooncakes for guests to choose from. The traditional baked mooncakes will feature a golden brown pastry enclosing a choice of 5 flavours: white lotus with a single yolk, traditional Cantonese mixed nuts, white lotus, red beans and the special EQ Signature … [Read more...]
Chalet re-visits EQ: The Return of a Legend
Many of us still recall the experience of dining at Chalet, one of the premier restaurants in Kuala Lumpur in the late 70’s and 80’s. Located in the Equatorial Hotel, Chalet was very well-known for its fine European cuisine and impeccable service of fine-dining. To re-create this exceptional dining experience, EQ is bringing back the old world charm and grandeur of Chalet in a special pop-up event, running from 29 July till 17 August 2024 nightly from 6pm. A specially-curated menu … [Read more...]
ONE CHUN PHUKET
In our last trip to Phuket, we chose to stay in the Old Town area. Usually we would have stayed in the popular Patong Beach area but this time we decided to stay in Phuket Town itself for a change and also because there are better dining options there. One of the most popular restaurants in the Old Town is One Chun. It is almost an institution there and it’s always busy! Located in a 19th century building, this vintage restaurant is appealing with its charming old Chinese … [Read more...]
WARTEK – Indonesian Cuisine in Ara Damansara
This place has been making the rounds in social media lately – Facebook, Instagram, Tik-Tok all have featured Wartek. Opened just a few months ago and located in a rather obscure spot in Ara Damansara, this cosy set-up has been packing in the crowds. We were there for lunch on a week day and the place quickly filled up after 12pm. Most of the dishes have been pre-cooked and served in deep glass dishes at the counter while some of the fried stuff were continuously fried from the … [Read more...]
Hock Kee Kopitiam, Bangsar South
Hock Kee Kopitiam is not like your regular kopitiam in a row of shoplots. Instead, it’s a cosy space inside Nexus in Bangsar South serving all the usual kopitiam favourites, some of which are given their own unique Hock Kee twists. Given how the kopitiam trend is a hit with Malaysians, it isn’t surprising to find that Hock Kee was really busy – the place was pretty packed with customers enjoying a leisurely brunch on a weekend! We were quickly ushered in by their smiling helpful … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year Celebration at PULLMAN KLCC HOTEL & RESIDENCES
This year, Pullman KLCC Hotel & Residences is all set to welcome the Year of the Dragon, one of the luckiest animals in the Chinese zodiac. Besides the must-have celebratory menus, lobster sashimi Yee Sang, there’s also a special Chinese New Year-themed Afternoon Tea available from 15 January till 25 February 2024. At Red Chinese Cuisine, there are 4 auspicious CNY Set Menus for family reunions and corporate appreciation gatherings: 吉慶華堂宴 Spring and Happiness Set RM2,088 per table … [Read more...]
Lunar New Year Celebration at EQ Kuala Lumpur
The Year of the mighty Dragon will be making its grand entrance soon and EQ Kuala Lumpur is all set to usher in the new lunar year. Making its annual pop-up appearance, EQ’s legendary Chinese restaurant, Golden Phoenix will be delivering specially-curated festive meals during the celebration from 29 January till 24 February 2024. Operating on Level 1 of EQ, lunch and dinner will be served, featuring special sets and a la carte menus showcasing traditional recipes going back 50 years ago, as … [Read more...]
ZUKKINI, Oasis Ara Damansara
Opened in August last year, Zukkini is nestled in Oasis Ara Damansara, serving fusionistic Australian and Asian cuisine. Indeed, diners will get an “oasis” feel when stepping into this cool space with lots of striking tropical greens in its interior. This calming effect is further contributed by their elegantly simplistic wood-themed furniture and flanked by tall glass windows allowing lots of natural daylight streaming in. Zukkini’s menu offers a good range of western and local … [Read more...]
CELEBRATE WITH FESTIVE TREATS AT EQ THIS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR!
This year EQ is pulling out all stops to make Christmas merry and the year-end festivities spectacular. From celebratory buffets, specially-curated meals in sophisticated venues to gourmet meals-to-go, EQ has something for everyone to make this festive season super-memorable! In a recent media preview, we got a sneak peak at some of the goodies coming up soon at this award-winning hotel. All restaurants in EQ will be offering festive menus, with guests being spoilt for … [Read more...]
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