With Melaka being just less than 2 hours’ drive away from the Klang Valley, it’s one of the most popular places to head to for a break, especially during the weekends. Recently we took a drive down to Melaka and decided to check out Kings Green Hotel. Located along Jalan Tun Perak, the hotel is actually just 10 minutes away from Mahkota Parade. It’s in a pretty quiet location yet not too far away from the city centre and most of the tourist sites. This boutique hotel is the first Green … [Read more...]
MEAT THE PORKERS: Soft Shell Tacos and more!
Have you met them yet? The Porkers, I mean. If you haven’t, then it’s high time you do, especially if you are a porky fan. Go on, Meat the Porkers! These porkers, led by Herukh, have single-handedly revolutionised the regular Indian food here to make it more unique - in the porky sense. Yes, expect to indulge in all your favourite Indian dishes in this restaurant, in porky versions! Recently, to jive up the menu and also to offer some light bites to diners, soft shell tacos with all … [Read more...]
PJ’s BAR & GRILL @ New World Hotel, Petaling Jaya
Have you heard? About the latest coolest rooftop place to hang out in Petaling Jaya? It’s at PJ’s Bar & Grill and if you are wondering where on earth this generic-sounding name is, well, it’s the stunning rooftop venue of the New World Hotel in Petaling Jaya. This is where the swimming pool is also located and if you are a hotel guest, there’s the added bonus of lounging on top of the world with nothing between you and the big blue sky! Go when the sun is about to set … [Read more...]
Why would I buy the latest MAZDA CX-5?
I used to drive a SUV (sports utility vehicle) many years ago - about two decades ago when SUVs were rare, few and far between. Unlike its popularity now when almost every other vehicle on the road is a SUV, owning and driving one back in the early 90’s was rather uncommon. It was a popular Japanese brand and I remember feeling very lofty as the high seats gave me an elevated sense of command while driving it. Long story short, that ownership of a SUV didn't last very long as I eventually … [Read more...]
Get enchanted with SHIRAKAWA-GO in Japan
From the very first time I saw pictures of Gassho-zukuri-style houses in Shirakawa-go, I was smitten and promptly put that into my bucket list. The village scene of these picturesque houses with triangular thatched roofs, especially in winter, has always been mesmerising. It’s only on my 3rd trip to Japan that my family and I made it to this Unesco Heritage site. Even though we didn’t make it in winter, I was still mighty happy that we visited in autumn. UNESCO added the historic … [Read more...]
Sakura Spring Festival @ IKETERU, HILTON KUALA LUMPUR
I love Japan in all her seasons and every season there is very different, in terms of weather, activities and food. Where food is concerned, it’s all about ingredients which are available at different times of the year. Spring brings with it new greens and fresh seafood which contribute to clean and lighter flavours. At the Hilton Kuala Lumpur, guests get to experience some magical tastes of Japanese spring this month and next. From now until 30 April 2018, Iketeru at Hilton Kuala Lumpur … [Read more...]
ENOTECA Italian Restaurant, Bkt Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
Enoteca is located where Neroteca used to be, in this quiet suburb in Bukit Damansara, the little commercial area known as Plaza Damansara. It’s not related to the previous restaurant as Enoteca has a completely new team, from the Italian chef to the management and of course, its menu. Warmly received by the affable restaurant manager, Domenico Ferroni, fondly nicknamed “Mimmo”, the warm cosy restaurant is immediately welcoming. And when Chef Stefano came out and proclaimed that he … [Read more...]
LOCKER & LOFT unlocks new menu items
Locker & Loft may be hard to spot among the row of nondescript shop-houses located along the quiet street of Jalan SS20/10 in Damansara Kim. It’s meant to be that way. You need to go through a locker to get into the loft! Once you’ve solved that little mystery, you’ll see why this place is popular as a cool chillout place. The raw industrial-looking interior provides a relaxing background where you can just let down your hair, down some cocktails/beers/liquor etc and just be happy! Oh, they … [Read more...]
CHEF FRANCISCO ARAYA showcases Modern European Cuisine at THE LIBRARY, RITZ-CARLTON KUALA LUMPUR
For just 5 short days, you can get a taste of Chef Francisco Araya’s delicate creations at The Library at the Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur. This award-winning Chilean chef has just kicked-off the highly-anticipated Guest Chef Dinner Series 2018 at this 5-star hotel. From 6 - 10 March 2018, Chef Francisco will be delighting diners with his specially-curated 7-course dinner of modern European cuisine showcasing a fine selection of seafood dishes. Chef Francisco flew in … [Read more...]
Dining at THE ST REGIS LANGKAWI
Located at the southern tip of Langkawi, the St Regis Langkawi sparkles like a cluster of blue-studded jewels fronting the glimmering Andaman Sea. Needing no introduction, the St Regis is known worldwide for its “luxury” branding and here in Langkawi, it’s all about sophisticated island living the moment you step through the impressive entrance. The Main Lobby Luxurious accommodation aside, the St Regis Langkawi is also famed for its exquisite dining experiences. There are 6 dining … [Read more...]
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