Lot 10 Hutong houses some of the best streetfood stalls and rightly so because Tan Sri Francis Yeoh personally handpicks them. The Managing Director of YTL Corporation, which owns Lot 10 Hutong regards them as “national treasures” as many of the dishes have been cooked from generations and have been delighting and satisfying food lovers for years. Personally, I like going to Lot 10 Hutong – there are so many stalls with their famous offerings to choose from and all under one air-conditioned … [Read more...]
SPLENDOUR OF SPRING AT LE MEI, LE MÉRIDIEN PUTRAJAYA
In less than a month’s time, we will be ushering in the Year of the Rooster. Celebrating the dawn of a new year translates into lots of happy feasting and merry-making for the Chinese (and even non-Chinese alike!). In preparation of the upcoming lunar festivities, restaurants have come up with special meal sets for this period. Le Mei is the Chinese restaurant at the newly-opened Le Meridien Putrajaya. It’s so new that everything in this swanky hotel is sparkling with lots of … [Read more...]
My Visit to FACEBOOK HEADQUARTERS @ Menlo Park, California
My recent trip to the USA was something I had been wanting to do for a long time, as the first time I visited was about 20 years ago. So, once I had my passport renewed, I immediately applied for the US tourist visa and it was a breeze getting that 10-year visa (I blogged about the tips and advice - read about the processes here). This recent trip was to San Francisco and New York. The former I have visited before while New York was something new for me and it was on my bucket list. New York … [Read more...]
2OX – BRUNCHING THE FRENCH WAY!
The last time I ate at 2OX was a year ago when this chic French bistro was newly opened - read about that here. Its trademark colorful wall mural greets customers as they step in and that cheerful image of happy dining never fails to bring a smile to all and sundry. The plants have really flourished too! Owner Sainy Chun has done some subtle changes to the immaculate stylish deco of 2OX. There are now elegant drapes softly separating the bar area and dining space giving a bit more … [Read more...]
BABA NYONYA by SAMBAL CHILLI @ AVENUE K, KUALA LUMPUR
The Baba Nyonya heritage is one that’s so rich with history, culture and traditions that the hybrid Nyonya or "peranakan" cuisine takes on many facets. The unique blend of Malay and Chinese legacies from centuries ago has resulted in a cuisine that’s incredibly flavoursome thanks to the myriad of distinct spices and ingredients used, not to mention the painstakingly laborious processes. I know several true-blue nyonya chefs who all tell me the same thing: that nyonya or “peranakan” dishes … [Read more...]
THE BOWERY KITCHEN & BAR, SOLARIS DUTAMAS – American Fares with Flair!
I had just returned from New York the week before I stepped into The Bowery Kitchen & Bar at the Main Square of Publika Solaris. So it was a pleasant surprise for me to discover that the restaurant has an American-centric menu. It was like stepping into a New York cafe all over again, albeit The Bowery being more spacious and “newer” than most eateries I’ve visited in my short stint at the Big Apple. Opened just in October this year, all 3,500sq ft of the restaurant breathed of … [Read more...]
YOOGANE – South Korea’s famous DAK GALBI Restaurant opens in 1-UTAMA!
One of the most popular Dak Galbi restaurants from South Korea is now in 1-Utama! Established in 1981 in Busan, there are now more than 100 outlets in South Korea with the very famous ones in Myeongdong and Hongdae catering to hungry crowds. Yoogane opened its first outlet in Malaysia last weekend and there was a crazy long queue outside the restaurant! So what is “dak galbi”? It’s a much-loved dish prepared from marinating chicken in “gochujang” - spicy red pepper paste for at … [Read more...]
Behold MEATOLOGY!
Meatology is the name of Chef Yenni Law’s celebrated cookbook and it was actually at the media launch of this book in early 2015 that I first met this dedicated and passionate chef. Read more about that encounter here. Yenni is also the owner of the former “Boathouse”, a popular restaurant in Taman Tun Dr Ismail for many years. “Former” because Boathouse has now been rebranded as “Meatology”, streamlining this identity with the success of Yenni’s cookbook. I love the classy new logo of the … [Read more...]
SECRET GARDEN @ Taman SEA, Petaling Jaya – Nourishing Home-style Taiwanese Dining
From the outside, the facade of Secret Garden looks just like any other shop-lot restaurant. The moment you step in, its refreshing whimsical interior decor will have you pausing in admiration. Its team of interior designers have done a good job in transforming the space into a comfortable and unique setting, reflecting its name. A natural foliage wall and hanging lights encased in bird cages set the pace for a secret garden while specially-commissioned hand-painted murals on … [Read more...]
THE DAILY GRIND, Bangsar Village 1 – NEW BRUNCH MENU!
There’s no shortage of places in Bangsar for brunch and that’s a fact. Every other cafe in this neighbourhood offers brunch in the menu. The Daily Grind in Bangsar Village is well-known for its gourmet burgers, milk shakes and cakes. This diner prides itself for its artisanal burgers made the traditional way and they have now decided to expand that expertise to include some innovative items for their brunch menu. Love the bright & cheerful vibes of The Daily Grind! The 9 brand … [Read more...]
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