Matsusaka. Miyazaki. Nishiawa. Wagyu. Beef lovers would recognize these sweet-sounding names. There’s good news for serious beef lovers – from now until 31 October 2019, these premium beef are available to Genji, the award-winning Japanese restaurant in Hilton Petaling Jaya. Discerning diners will get to savour these 4 types of Japanese Premium Beef, halal and all fully imported from Japan, with prices starting at RM360 nett per portion. Top of the list is the Matsusaka … [Read more...]
LE SENSE: Dim Sum on another level
Where should I start about the best Dim Sum experience I’ve just had? No, it wasn’t in any high-class Michelin-starred restaurant nor any 5-star hotel in the big city. It was in this modest restaurant in a row of nondescript shophouses like most shophouses around here are and this was in a quiet enclave in Damansara Kim. If you are not looking out for it, you may just drive past the plain simple signage. Let me tell you about Le Sense. You see, even the name sounds a bit out-of-place … [Read more...]
MEAT THE PORKERS @ their New Abode: Plaza Damansara, Bkt Damansara
After about 3 years in Solaris Publika area, Meat the Porkers, the Home of Porky Indian Cuisine has recently moved to a bigger better space in Plaza Damansara in Bukit Damansara. About time too, as the piggies need more space and this new premise is definitely a much better playground. Located on the 1st floor (there’s a lift to go up, no worries!) of a corner shoplot, there’s plenty of sunlight flooding in from the windows all around. Diners get a nice view of the surrounding leafy … [Read more...]
“A Joint Culinary Journey of 88 Years” @ ORIENTAL GROUP OF RESTAURANTS
88 years - this figure refers to the combined number of years of culinary experience of both Chef Justin Hor and Chef Jacky Lam in the food industry. That sets the premise for this year’s culinary celebration by the Oriental Group of Restaurants - an annual event that highlights the different dimensions of classic Chinese cuisine which also aims to educate the dining public on the cultural significance of the featured dishes, Justin Hor needs no introduction really - being the Executive Chef … [Read more...]
RM100 DINING VOUCHERS Giveaway for Chengdu-style Hotpot at XIAO LONG KAN, Fahrenheit 88 Kuala Lumpur
In the past year or so, hotpot restaurants a la China-style have been mushrooming in the Klang Valley like crazy. The locals have been taking to them like ducks to water, it seems, as these restaurants have been packing the crowds. We Malaysians label this as “steamboat” but now “hotpot” is the buzz word and aptly so because these pots are really HOT! Hot as in chilli heat from the numbing Sichuan peppercorns. Chengdu in Sichuan is where all these hotpots are immensely popular. Here, hotpot … [Read more...]
TEOCHEW & SHANGHAI MOONCAKES – YU by Ruyi
Which mooncake is the best? With the Mid Autumn Festival just round the corner, I get asked this question more often now. I’m often non-committal about mooncakes because it’s such a personal preference and there are so many variants in the market! Being the traditionalist, I prefer the traditional baked ones, with not-too-sweet lotus paste. But then there are so many brands out there these days – it seems every Chinese restaurant, bakery, hotel and home baker is selling mooncakes. And if … [Read more...]
MERDEKA SPECIAL for Mooncake Sparkles @ CONCORDE HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR
This year Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur is selling their mooncakes with some sparkly globes. Unlike most conventional packaging, this year’s exclusive crackle glass light globes (available in two sizes, 9" and 5") are indeed unique and make lovely gifts. These pretty art glass pieces are handmade, using the glass-blowing and crackling technique. They come in 3 colours: Sparkling Gold, Sparkling Blue and Sparkling Pink. Each 9” Glass Light Globe set comes with 4 mooncakes (180g each) and … [Read more...]
LE PONT SMOKE & GRILL BAR, Old Klang Road, Kuala Lumpur
Le Pont Smoke & Grill Bar is an extension of the immensely popular bakery cafe, Le Pont Boulangerie. “Le Pont”, its namesake in French means “the bridge” and in their case, it’s all about bridging and connecting people with great gastronomic experiences. Ever since they opened for business a few years ago, Le Pont’s pastries, cakes and breads have wow’ed their clientele with their range of quality and comforting fares. Diversity in presentation also plays an important role in their appeal … [Read more...]
DIM SUM at RED Chinese Cuisine, Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre
Red Chinese Cuisine at Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre is one of the most stunning restaurants in town. Even though I have been there more than once, I’m always struck by its arresting decor every single time. And although I have taken photos of the place countless times, I still can’t stop myself from snapping away with my phone. The striking red and black theme, well, it just strikes me at every direction I turn and those huge posters of oriental women in cheongsam are ever so … [Read more...]
Halcyon Days at RIMBA ALOR ORCHARD VILLAS, Melaka Pindah, Alor Gajah
Melaka Pindah – have you ever heard of this place? Literally translated from Malay, it means “Malacca Shifted”? Shifted from where, to where? See, that’s the natural response whenever this name is mentioned. Well, according to legendary folklore, a certain high-ranking officer retreated upriver to evade the Portuguese forces in 1511 (which subsequently captured and colonized Malacca). So the high-ranking officer, together with his followers settled at this place and named it “Melaka Pindah” … [Read more...]
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