If you are in the Bangsar neighbourhood and looking for a quiet spot to enjoy some pork-free dim sum, the Oriental Chinese Cuisine Restaurant is a good venue. Located on Level 1 of the Pullman Hotel Kuala Lumpur in Bangsar, this spacious restaurant spots some classic oriental furniture in the form of intricately-carved wooden chairs and ornately-patterned carpet. With plenty of natural light flooding in from the floor-to-ceiling glass windows all around, the dining environment is pleasant and … [Read more...]
Fried Chicken & Champagne @ MONTE’S, Bangsar Shopping Centre
The next time you have a reason to celebrate and are not sure how to celebrate it - well, let’s keep it simple, shall we? How about just some scrumptious fried chicken and champagne? It’s really not as incongruous as you may think! Look, almost everyone loves fried chicken, right? That’s such a universal love, no? It’s comfort food and when done well, it’s da bomb! The folks at Monte’s in Bangsar Shopping Centre has got it just right. Using only the juiciest parts of the chicken - thighs … [Read more...]
TUJO – refreshed & rejuvenated, come “Eat, Drink & Play!”
“Eat, Drink & Play” - that’s the tagline of Tujo, a bar-sserie and grill restaurant located on the ground floor of Ascott Residences. And now when you step into their rejuvenated premises, you would be more than enticed to practise just exactly what their tagline preaches. Looking very much like a tropical glasshouse with tropical foliage covering its nooks and corners, there’s a sense of green calm about the place. Despite being surrounded by skyscrapers all around, Tujo feels … [Read more...]
MR & MRS CHICKEN: Savour delightful free-range Chicken Meals
David Chen is one person who knows all about chicken and chicken rice. After all, he and his family have been in the chicken rice business for many years and have recently opened MR & MRS CHICKEN in Pudu to extend the tradition. The family’s passion has also resulted in having their own poultry farm in Rawang. Concerned with providing the best quality chicken to his customers, David ensures that they are bred for at least 120 days in a free-range environment and fed with premium grains … [Read more...]
MAKAN KITCHEN @ DoubleTree By Hilton Kuala Lumpur: Let “The Love of Seafood” surface!
If you love seafood, and feasting buffet-style in a hotel, then you have to head to Makan Kitchen in DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur. The all-day dining restaurant is currently showcasing a market-style experience for diners to choose from 10 varieties of made-to-order seafood dishes. This seafood showcase is served in addition to the lavish buffet spread served in Makan Kitchen. Using only responsibly-sourced fresh seafood, Executive Chef Eric Siew and Makan Kitchen’s Chinese Chef … [Read more...]
ISHIN Japanese Dining – savour their signature dishes!
Ishin Japanese Dining is located in a bungalow lot along the ever-busy Old Klang Road and it’s one Japanese restaurant that has stood the test of time. Established more than 6 years ago, Ishin remains a popular place to head to for some decent Japanese fares at mid-range prices. Read about my first review of Ishin here. On a recent re-visit, we were happy to note that Ishin was still consistent in its quality of food. We had a couple of appetisers - Chuka Kurage (chilled pickled jellyfish) … [Read more...]
HAECHI BBQ Restaurant, Setia Alam
Located in one of Setia Alam’s busiest thoroughfares, right in the commercial centre, is Haechi BBQ Restaurant. Opened just months ago, it’s the second outlet for the Lees and partners. The 1st outlet, in Kota Kemuning (read my review here) is well known among the residents in the township and I’m so happy for the Lees to be able to ride on that success and spread their brand of Korean food to Setia Alam. The simplistic decor of the restaurant is refreshing. Hand-drawn art decorates the … [Read more...]
My 9N 11D Trip to HOKKAIDO – Part 3: LAKE TOYA
The Hokkaido trail continues. After a 3-hour drive from Hakodate, we arrived at our ryokan, Kohan Tei in Lake Toya in the late evening. As our booking included dinner, we had a very decent buffet dinner in the hotel. The next morning we headed out early to explore the pretty town. Our Stay: KOHAN TEI Lake Toya It was a lovely bright autumn day and trees have turned red and gold. Driving through the small quiet roads in Lake Toya town, we appreciated the slow unhurried … [Read more...]
DINE WITH ME @ TATSU Japanese Cuisine, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
The InterContinental Hotel Kuala Lumpur is one of few hotels in the city which houses its own Japanese restaurant. Located on Level 1, Tatsu Japanese Cuisine beckons diners into its cosy classy interior of darkwood furniture and fittings. The contemporary lines of its interior design are interspersed with a subtle blend of Japanese aesthetics enhanced with touches of cobalt blue and white. Within the intimate confines of a private dining room, we checked out Tatsu’s latest dining promotion - … [Read more...]
BEI HAI RESTAURANT, Selayang
You know how in many residential neighbourhoods there are always hidden food gems that are known and patronised mainly by the residents only? These are those “tai chow” eateries and restaurants that have been the go-to choices for family meals and the local residents keep them close to their hearts. Bei Hai Restaurant is one of those. Located in Taman Bidara, somewhere in Selayang, this restaurant caters mainly to the people living around there and I felt we were really the odd ones out … [Read more...]
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