Southern Thailand cuisine is known to be spicy and fiery, with flavours more intense than other parts of the country. Fans of such cuisine will be happy to know that there’s now a brand new restaurant in town specialising in Southern Thailand fares. Pak Tai was recently unveiled in Feast Village, Starhill Gallery and helming it is a Thai native, Chef Guk. This is the sister establishment of the original Pak Tai at The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui. Born and raised in Thailand, Chef … [Read more...]
MALAYSIA BOLEH! @ Four Seasons Place, Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia Boleh! This slogan, translated directly as “Malaysia Can!” generally refers to the possible things that Malaysia or Malaysians can do. It’s like a rallying catchphrase to drive success and be a benchmark for excellence. Taking this catchphrase to expound the delicious-ness of Malaysian street food, the Fei Siong Group from Singapore recently opened the first outlet of “Malaysia Boleh” in Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur. It’s rather ironical that the reason Malaysia Boleh! came … [Read more...]
KIMI-YA: Modern Japanese dining in Old Klang Road, Kuala Lumpur
There are many dining options in Old Klang Road - predominantly from Chinese tai-chow places to steamboat restaurants and a scattering of Japanese food outlets. One particular Japanese restaurant which stands out is Kimi-Ya which has been making quite a name for itself. Translated as “Your Home”, Kimi-Ya is located on the ground floor of Avantas Residences. Its simple interior deco has a cosy and homely ambience. Seating is functional, nothing too fancy and what stands out is the food. Cosy … [Read more...]
KENNY’S FOOD CART: Affordable Comfort Food in Aman Suria
If you have lived in Petaling Jaya long enough, you’d probably know where Alisan Street is, where Kenny Lock’s father used to run a stall selling his popular “Teng Chai Chuk”, way back since 1993. “Teng Chai Chuk” directly translates to “Boat Porridge” is a comforting bowl of piping hot rice congee filled with anchovies, peanuts, century egg, dried cuttlefish and fried crullers & vermicelli for added crunch. This “boat porridge” originates from the simple rice congee cooked by boat dwellers … [Read more...]
NEW WORLD HOTEL PETALING JAYA
Rising high against the skyline, the New World Petaling Jaya Hotel is one of the tallest hotels in this part of town. Located adjacent to Paradigm Mall, this deluxe hotel exudes simple elegance and class right from the moment you step inside. Designed along contemporary classical lines with subdued greys and earth colours throughout its interior, I felt a sense of cosiness and relaxing welcome when I checked in for a weekend stay recently. Our suite was spacious and ever … [Read more...]
KOUZU @ Bangsar
With Kouzu recently opened in Bangsar, the stretch along Jalan Telawi seems to have perked up considerably. This is actually the 2nd outlet, the first one being in Taman Tun Dr Ismail. As you step into this hip-looking Japanese fusion restaurant and bar, you’ll be greeted with a piece of vibrant painted pop-art on one of the main walls. The colourful wall-art depicts a mish-mash kaleidoscope of Mt Fuji, dragons, carps, sakura and even a Japanese maiden (geisha perhaps?) by local artist Katun. … [Read more...]
MO-MO-PARADISE at J’s Gate Dining, Lot 10 Kuala Lumpur
If you are a fan of Shabu-Shabu and Sukiyaki, then you’d be very happy to know that Mo-Mo-Paradise is now open in Kuala Lumpur. I am a definite fan of both and I can’t be more ecstatic now that I can have the best of both, in Mo-Mo-Paradise located in J’s Gate Dining at Lot 10 Shopping Centre. For those who are not aware, J’s Gate Dining is a curated space offering the best of Japanese cuisine and Mo-Mo-Paradise has joined the line-up of sterling outlets. Cosy and comfortable seating in … [Read more...]
GOA by Hubba, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur
Goa by Hubba has just recently relocated to its present location at Tujo after being in Lorong Ceylon for a short while. Now Goa by Hubba is snugly tucked on the Mezzanine Floor of the elegant gastrobar Tujo, right on the bustling Jalan Pinang. Goa by Hubba’s menu is crafted by none other than celebrity chef Sapna Anand. If you think that name sounds familiar, well, she’s the author of popular cookbook “Modern Indian Kitchen” and host of Asian Food Channel’s “Fast Indian Cooking with Sapna”. … [Read more...]
CANTONESE CUISINE at ORIENTAL TREASURE @ The Sphere, Bangsar South
Oriental Treasure is the latest addition (10th outlet) to the Oriental Group of Restaurants located snugly on Level 1 of The Sphere in Bangsar South. Like most of its sister restaurants, Oriental Treasure is set to satisfy your cravings for good dim sum, fine Chinese BBQ meats and the familiar creative Cantonese dishes from the kitchen of Executive Chef Justin Hor and his teams. Checking out an Oriental restaurant when you are famished is always a good idea. We started off with some … [Read more...]
When East meets West @ RUYI & LYN
For just a few short days, ie until this Saturday 23 June 2018, Ruyi & Lyn’s resident award-winning Chef James Ho is teaming up with Chef Toni Ruiz Valero to give diners a memorable dining experience with their “East Meets West”multi-course dinner. The eclectic 8-course cross-cultural menu from this dynamic combo of culinary mastery from two renowned chefs is something that has to be experienced. Personally, I have tasted both chefs’ dishes in the past and in this special dinner, both of … [Read more...]
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