In our hot and humid weather, having a BBQ is always a sweaty affair – at least that rings true for me. Unless of course if the grilling is done for you and you get to enjoy the barbequed food in the cool comfort of air-conditioning. Well, for this whole month of September, you can do exactly that and in the very comfortable setting of Vasco’s in Hilton Kuala Lumpur. Not just any barbeque – you get to experience a range of American southwestern-style smokehouse BBQ! Succulent slabs of BBQ … [Read more...]
RUYI & LYN’s New Dim Sum
Not many people are aware that Ruyi & Lyn serves some of the best and visually appealing pork-free dim sum in town. Cocooned within the elegant stylish dining space of Ruyi & Lyn, the dim sum area is located in a quieter corner. The dim sum menu may not be the most extensive in town but whatever that’s listed in the one-page menu is cooked and served upon order. You certainly won’t see foodcarts of dim sum being pushed around here; rather, your orders are discreetly served by the … [Read more...]
New Menu at GOA By Hubba curated by Celebrity Chef SAPNA ANAND
Author of 2 successful cookbooks so far (with 2 more in the pipeline), star of her own cooking show on AFC, celebrity chef Sapna Anand sure is one superwoman. Balancing family and work commitments, Sapna made time recently at Goa by Hubba for an evening with friends and fans of Goan cuisine. Presenting some new dishes inspired by her recent adventures in Malabar Coast, Kerala, we were treated to an exclusive tasting session and a long overdue catch-up session with the lovely chef. Known for … [Read more...]
EXQUISITE MOONCAKES from TAO Chinese Cuisine @ InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
Time is really hurtling through and it’s just a matter of weeks before the Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated – on 24 September 2018 actually. Synonymous with this festival is of course, the mooncakes and these are all already on sale in bakeries, restaurants, supermarkets and hotels – consumers here are really spoiled for choice. Standing apart from the rest are the exquisite mooncakes from Tao Chinese Cuisine at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur. Thoughtfully created and delicately … [Read more...]
PASSIONE RISTORANTE ITALIANO – going Italian in Sri Petaling!
The last time I met Chef Stefano was at Enoteca Restaurant earlier this year. He has since moved on to spearheading and helming a new restaurant - Passione Ristorante Italiano, located in Sri Petaling. As we all know, Sri Petaling is full of eateries, predominantly Chinese and local ones, so an Italian restaurant here stands out like a shining beacon. And what a nice beacon it is! From the simple facade, one steps into an incredibly chic interior. It’s clear the owners have … [Read more...]
OVER THE MOON this Mid-Autumn at Dorsett Grand Subang
Have you seen Dorsett Grand’s mooncakes for this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival? For the baked mooncakes, the selection is based pretty much on the traditional flavours and fillings. Featuring various types of lotus paste, like pandan, white lotus and even one mixed with durian, you can opt for the regular or the low-sugar version. Besides lotus paste, there's the evergreen pure red bean paste and a unique six coarse grains paste! Try this year’s new flavour: Low Sugar Durian Lotus Paste with … [Read more...]
COLOURS OF MID AUTUMN at Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur
For the past few years, I have always been on the lookout for Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s mooncake promotion. Their packaging has always been impressive and demand for their mooncake boxes have been tremendous. Long after the Mid Autumn Festival is over, the lovely boxes are kept and treasured as decorative items. This year, Concorde offers a contemporary take on their mooncake packaging. There are 4 different colour boxes making up their “Colours of Mid Autumn” mooncake promotion. With … [Read more...]
DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka
The next time you visit our historic city of Melaka, check out the DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka. Opened in December last year, this hotel is located in the heart of Hatten City, just about a 10-minute drive from the Unesco World Heritage Site of downtown old Melaka. DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka houses 273 stylish and spacious guest rooms including 27 suites and a Presidential Suite. It's perfect for families as there’s option to connect up to 4 guest rooms featuring a shared private … [Read more...]
My lazy 4D3N in HOI AN, VIETNAM
Located in Vietnam’s central coast, Hoi An is a former port city in Quang Nam Province. With a rich heritage dating back many centuries ago, it was a booming trading post during the 18th-19th century. Hoi An was a powerful trade conduit between Europe, China, India and Japan. Remnants of these cultures can be seen in the varied architecture of old buildings left in the city today. Earlier this year we made a short trip to Hoi An. Our 3N 4D trip was rather short but it was meant as a brief … [Read more...]
TOKUSHIMA WAGYU Promotion @ IKETERU, Hilton Kuala Lumpur
For the very first time, Hilton Kuala Lumpur is bringing in the famous Tokushima wagyu beef from Shikoku whereby diners will get to savour this premium beef at Iketeru for the entire month of August 2018. Sourced from Nishiawa Beef from Tokushima Prefecture, the beef is certified halal to be sold in Malaysia, explained Japanese Executive Chef Ricky Kamiishi. This Grade A5 wagyu is available on a special a la carte menu for both lunch and dinner. Besides the popular cuts like sirloin, … [Read more...]
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