During this MCO period when people’s movements are restricted and many non-essential businesses are put on hold, it goes without saying that for most of us, life is never the same again. Some are saying that if the virus doesn’t hit our health, it sure as hell has and will hit our economy. The food business has been hit hard. Although food is an essential item, dining out is not allowed during the MCO. Food takeaway is allowed and even though many eateries have resorted to this, it can cover … [Read more...]
KURATA JAPANESE FINE DINING BUFFET FROM RM88++
One day, when our lives are back to normal, after the Movement Restriction Order is lifted and Covid-19 has subsided, I will go back to Kurata Japanese Fine Dining for another sumptuous oh-so-affordable meal. Kurata is located beyond Chatz Brasserie in Parkroyal Hotel Kuala Lumpur. You have to walk through Chatz and you’ll see Kurata at the far end. Kurata offers one of the best deals in town as far as Eat-All-You-Can meal is concerned. Just take a look at these prices… For dinner, Kurata … [Read more...]
CHEF’S RECOMMENDATION for March 2020 @ ZUAN YUAN, One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya
March is another delicious month at Zuan Yuan, the Chinese restaurant in One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya. The culinary team here has curated some special items for this month, using premium ingredients resulting in dishes that please even the most demanding palates. If you love lamb, then you must have Chef Tommy Choong’s Braised Lamb Brisket. Using only premium local lamb and braising it with water chestnuts, mushrooms, fried beancurd with a selection of herbs, the bubbling tender lamb … [Read more...]
Japanese Viking Buffet @ TATSU, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
When I read that “Viking buffets are well-known in Japan and are feasts of flavours” (from the press release issued by InterContinental Hotel), I was curious. To be honest, I have never heard of “Viking buffets” and certainly didn’t know that it’s famous in Japan. So I did a bit of research and found out something interesting. From a little story published online (of which I have no way of authenticating), I read that “Viking” actually refers to a buffet meal in Japan. It seems that back … [Read more...]
SPG by Bijan, Kuala Lumpur
Back in the 1970’s-80’s, the term “SPG” was quite widely used. “Sarong Party Girl” as what the abbreviation stands for, refers to an Asian girl who loves to party with white guys. I believe this was coined in the 1940’s when the British ruled over Singapore and this character has even been popularized in books. This acronym is cheekily used by the folks at Bijan to name their sister outlet – SPG by Bijan. Main Entrance Located right next to Bijan itself, SPG is a Malay tapas and … [Read more...]
Japanese Buffet Dinner at ENJU, Pullman KLCC Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
What better way to welcome the weekend than by gathering a few friends and indulge in a good Japanese buffet dinner? If you think that’s a good idea and it’s been some time since you last had a good Japanese meal, then head on to Enju, the Japanese restaurant in Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotel. Available only on Friday and Saturday, diners get to explore a whole variety of popular Japanese dishes. Start with the appetisers and salads all laid out in a lovely … [Read more...]
CLANS KONGSI, Georgetown, Penang
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live in the olden days? The Main Entrance, along Cannon Street Recently, we had a taste of old-world charm in unique ancestral homes which had been lovingly restored and now converted into boutique residences known as the Clans Kongsi in Georgetown, Penang. In what is known as the “Sixteen Houses”, the Khoo Clansmen built these back in the 1860’s to house families coming from their ancestral Sin Gang Village in the Southern Fujian Province of China. … [Read more...]
ELEMENT KUALA LUMPUR by Westin – Staycation in the city!
I’ve never really fancied living in the city. But if I ever do, my dream abode in the city centre would be like a suite in Element Kuala Lumpur. We did a staycation recently in this all-suite hotel housed in the soaring 274m high Ilham Tower, one of the most iconic buildings in Kuala Lumpur. It is a Green Building Index-certified hotel and its clean modernistic interior leaves one with a sense of calm and wonder. When we stepped into the lofty foyer of the building, we were … [Read more...]
GENJI @ Hilton Petaling Jaya: WINTER SPECIALS & SIGNATURE DISHES
In the midst of all the Chinese New Year feasting, if you get tired of the usual Chinese festive fares, head on to Genji at Hilton Petaling Jaya for some very tempting Japanese dishes. It gets even more tantalising now with their new winter menu and chef’s creations with seasonal ingredients coming all the way from Japan. Top on the list of Genji’s Winter Specials and Signature Dishes menu is the air-flown Wagyu beef. With its rich tender buttery melt-in-mouth texture, thanks to the heavy … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year Celebration Menu at QUAN’S KITCHEN, Four Points by Sheraton KL Chinatown
The spanking new Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur in Chinatown is all set to usher in the Year of the Rat. Opened just a few months ago right in the middle of Chinatown, this is the 3rd Four Points by Sheraton to open in Malaysia. The hotel’s all-day dining, Quan’s Kitchen features traditional culinary specialities from Chinatown and Western favourites with an open kitchen that’s interesting to watch. Head Chef Gerald Chong and his culinary team recently unveiled Quan’s … [Read more...]
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