Tao Chinese Cuisine, located on Level 1 of The InterContinental Kuala Lumpur is an elegant restaurant echoing the peach blossoms theme as befitting its name, “Tao” means peach in Mandarin. Lovely pale pink peach blossoms are the signature motif and this can be seen all over the restaurant. Additionally, the hundreds of ornate Chinese teapots displayed in Tao never fail to impress. With the Chinese New Year just round the corner, the chefs at Tao have crafted some special set menus for the … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year Celebration at FIVE SEN5ES, The Westin Kuala Lumpur
Five Sen5es at The Westin Kuala Lumpur is all geared up to give diners a once-a-year experience with their specially-crafted festive menus. This year, to welcome the Year of the Dog, their award-winning Chinese Chef de Cuisine, Chef Tan Tzaan Liing and his team have curated 3 exquisite menus for the celebration. The set menus - “Happiness Reunion”, “Blessings Reunion” and “Abundance Reunion” are priced at RM1,888 nett, RM1,988 nett and RM2,288 nett respectively. Besides these festive set menus, … [Read more...]
SAMIRA By Asian Terrace: Tantalising Thai-Indochinese Delights
Nestled in the green haven of Sentul Park, Samira by Asian Terrace holds court grandly, with its lush landscape of graceful trees and plants bending over a calm pond where colourful kois play hide and seek endlessly. The restaurant with its warm pretty lights and cosy wooden structure blends perfectly with the peaceful surroundings. Entering this cool green space, I can’t help but feel that I’m in some magical tropical garden instead of being right smack in KL city! Resonating a … [Read more...]
PHO KING – Vietnamese Food Cooked with Love
You know you are in for a good thing when the owner of a food business happens to be someone who’s passionate about the food served. Strange as it may sound, there are people who go into the food business purely for commercial and monetary reasons. When Kenneth Teoh unravelled the story of how he and his Vietnamese wife first started Pho King as a private supperclub venture, and then as a stall in a kopitiam, I could practically see the sparkle of passion in his eyes. More than a year … [Read more...]
Welcome a Paws-perous New Year at TAMARIND SPRINGS, AMPANG
If you are contemplating to have some alternative cuisine (besides traditional Chinese food), why not consider Indochinese delicacies? For that, Tamarind Springs is a good choice. Located in the lush tropical rainforest greens in Ampang, Tamarind Springs is a welcoming natural haven, away from noise, traffic and maddening crowd. Walking down the sloping path towards this eco-friendly restaurant, we already felt the refreshing hugs from Mother Nature enveloping us. It’s certainly a … [Read more...]
LUK YU TEA HOUSE: Traditional Festive Dining to usher in Year of the Dog!
Luk Yu Tea House in Feast Village, Starhill Gallery exudes a traditional charm just like one of those old-fashioned eateries one sees in movies. When I entered Luk Yu, I felt like I was transported back in time to the 1960’s… there’s old-world oriental charm in the carved wooden chairs, marble-topped tables and red panelled walls. Back to tradition, the chefs at Luk Yu have decided to stay focused and hence, only one 9-course festive menu is served during this Chinese New Year. Premium … [Read more...]
PAK LOH CHIU CHOW – CNY Festive Dining with Teochew Flair
Things are kept pretty simple at Pak Loh Chiu Chow Restaurant in Starhill Gallery. For the lunar new year celebrations, the restaurant is offering only 2 special set menus. There’s the Four Seasons Fortune Set and Golden Jade Prosperity Set. Executive Chef Alex Au and his team are focusing on serving top-notch dishes coupled with impeccable service. Even the pricing is pretty easy, starting at RM99.50 nett per person and meals are set for 4, 6 and 10 people. These set menus are available till 2 … [Read more...]
Lunar New Year Splendour at ZUAN YUAN, One World Hotel
Sitting splendidly at its brand new location, Zuan Yuan Chinese Restaurant is all set to welcome the Year of the Dog. When dining here, you can expect to savour the restaurant’s modern chic decor blending in with the aromas of good food. Chinese Chef Loh Weng Lam and his team have curated 3 festive set menus (Happiness, Harmony & Longevity) to entice guests during the Chinese New Year celebration. The set meals start from RM1,738 nett for a table of 10 and will be available until 2 March … [Read more...]
Blossoms of Prosperity at XIN CUISINE @ Concorde Kuala Lumpur
Xin Cuisine at the Concorde Kuala Lumpur has always been a popular venue for Cantonese food. Its rich oriental themed deco resplendent with dragon pillars never fails to lose its appeal when a traditional Chinese restaurant setting is called for. Throughout the years, the high standard of food served here has been maintained by its dedicated culinary team. This year, to welcome the Year of the Dog, the chefs have pieced together 3 special Prosperity Set Menus starting from RM1,388 nett per … [Read more...]
RUYI & LYN: Eat, Drink & Be Merry this Chinese New Year!
Continuing the quest for more delectable Yee Sang for the coming lunar new year celebrations, the most adorable presentation must surely be the “Wong Choy” Paws-perity Yee Sang at Ruyi & Lyn. As we will be ushering in the Year of the Dog very soon, the plating of the yee sang in the form of a fluffy dog is most appropriate, wouldn’t you say? I think the name itself is also most apt - after all “Wong Choy” is the traditionally old-fashioned nickname for a pet dog (it seemed every other pet … [Read more...]
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