An Viet, a casual restaurant which opened late last year in The Gardens Mall serves a good selection of popular Vietnamese dishes best suited to the Malaysian palate. Using only the freshest ingredients, An Viet’s culinary team ensures authenticity by sourcing key ingredients like fish sauce, rice paper and rice noodles directly from Vietnam. We were at An Viet on a weekday evening and the place was bustling. Browsing through their menu, we noted that their pricing was really decent so we … [Read more...]
CERDITO RESTAURANT: IBERICO PORKY FEAST!
Opened in May this year, Cerdito Restaurant is a full-service restaurant right smack in the middle of Puchong Jaya. In an area that’s brimming with casual cafes, kopitiams and noisy Chinese “tai-chow” kinda restaurants, Cerdito stands out with its prominent facade in a corner lot. Stepping into the restaurant, I was pleasantly taken aback with its sleek modern interior design with its elegant and welcoming at the same time. The clean classic lines of its contemporary design … [Read more...]
TORII – PREMIUM JAPANESE STEAKS ARE NOW ON THE MENU!
If you are a lover of Japanese single-malt whiskies, you’ve probably heard of Torii then. This Japanese-accentuated gastrobar has been making waves in the Klang Valley serving mouth-watering yakitori and divine whiskey. The best thing is that their menu not only features delectable grilled skewered meats, seafood and vegetables, it also lists a good selection of other Japanese favourites like sashimi, sushi, tempura and udon. Now, what has just got even more interesting is their … [Read more...]
RUYI & LYN’S 1ST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION UNVEILS ITS NEW MENU
How time flies - I can’t believe that it has been a year when I first stepped into Ruyi & Lyn and was blown away by Chef James Ho’s iconic miniature nasi lemak and Hainanese chicken rice. Read about my review of that first meal I had in Ruyi & Lyn here. Those miniature sushi of nasi lemak, chicken rice and mango sticky rice have since become social media stars. So did their subsequent dim sum items, which caused another ravenous furore in the media - check those out here. Fast … [Read more...]
LAS CARRETAS MEXICAN RESTAURANTS – NORWEGIAN SALMON TROUT GALORE!
With a bright pink sheen and white marbling on the flesh, the Norwegian salmon trout is prized for its clean rich flavour. Farmed in the cold clear waters of Norway where water from glaciers and melted snow creates a less salty basin, the salmon trout gets its unique clean and mellow taste from this environment. The velvety texture is firm yet delicate to the bite. Chef Victor Siow of Las Carretas knows his fish well. Not only is he an avid and accomplished deep-sea fishing enthusiast, he … [Read more...]
WEEKEND HIGH TEA @ NOBU KUALA LUMPUR
Have you tried the Nobu High Tea? That seems to be the question on every foodie’s lips in town these days. Ever since Nobu Kuala Lumpur launched its unique high tea a couple of months ago, news and reviews about it have been making their merry rounds. After all, Nobu Kuala Lumpur is the first Japanese restaurant to have introduced this unique style of high tea, available only on weekends. Now, high teas have always been a common feature in most hotels and it’s usually a … [Read more...]
FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON, PUCHONG
Weekend brunch, lunch and hi-tea are quite the norm these days. While the singles and couples prefer the latest hipster cafes in and around town, families with young children prefer to go to places which have special facilities for kids. After all, if kids get to enjoy themselves, the parents would enjoy their meals much better, agree? The Eatery at Four Points by Sheraton in Puchong is one such premise that features a friendly kids-corner for their Weekend Hi-Tea Lunch Buffet. … [Read more...]
10 REASONS TO VISIT SRI LANKA
‘Why Sri Lanka?” That’s the question I was asked numerous times when it was known that I was heading there recently for a vacation. And why not Sri Lanka? It’s been on my bucket list for a couple of years now as I have heard good things about this pearl-shaped island south-east of India. I’ve heard of their kind and humble people, its rich history and culture and of course, the delicious food! Sri Lanka is a diverse and multicultural country. With a rich Buddhist heritage, it is also home to … [Read more...]
GO KELANTANESE AT TOKB CAFE, SECTION 13 PETALING JAYA
When Puan Norma Bt Salleh from Kota Bharu was persuaded to relocate to cook up her famous Kelantanese dishes at a cafe in Petaling Jaya, I’m sure she didn’t quite expect that the cafe would turn out to be a military-themed one and fully decked out in WWII memorabilia! Short for “Taste of Kota Bharu”, TOKB is unique, being the first ever military concept cafe serving affordable Kelantanese dishes. The founders of the cafe want to preserve history and highlight the role Kota Bharu played in … [Read more...]
THE ANDAMAN, LANGKAWI: DINING INDULGENCES
As the last visit at The Andaman, Langkawi was a short one, besides breakfast at The Restaurant, we dined at two of their other F&B outlets… TEPIAN LAUT As its name suggests, Tepian Laut is “by the sea” and it’s al fresco dining at its best. Beneath huge shady rainforest trees, guests get to feel the raw sea breeze blowing in from the Andaman Sea and that somehow enhances the appetite significantly. The a la carte menu for lunch features a solid selection of local … [Read more...]
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