Mention “Ishin” and most people would wax lyrical over its exquisite offerings. Located along the busy Old Klang Road in a building by itself, Ishin has made a name for itself for its genuine Japanese and Kaiseki-style cuisine. The restaurant exudes a cosy classy feel with its chic interior decor. The oval-shaped sushi counter takes centre-stage - a perfect perch to see the chefs deftly at work. One wall is decked from ceiling-to-floor with racks of sake of every size, shape and brand. … [Read more...]
THE SMOKING HOG – smokin’ new eats!
It has been quite some time since I pigged out at The Smoking Hog. In this period of time, of course the team there has come up with several new dishes to add to their repertoire and of course they are all mostly porky. The Smoking Hog does live up to its name. To prep up the palate, we were treated to some cold sake - Kirei Umeshu with Collagen and Yamadanishiki Special Junmai (both at RM65/bottle). While sipping on these scintillating liquor, the Egg Bomb (RM15) came. Well, it … [Read more...]
Grand Shanghai Banquet, Sri Petaling
Navigating through Sri Petaling’s commercial area to search for food is like manouvering through a maze as eateries abound in this thriving community. The area is bustling with kopitiams, bakeries, steamboat joints and restaurants, big and small. Grand Shanghai Banquet stands out from the rest of the nondescript shops with its slate grey walls and pillars with a bright yellow Shanghainese traditional wooden door by the side. The interior is well-appointed to reflect to some extent, the … [Read more...]
Cooking with Celebrity Chef GARY RHODES & Celebrating GREAT Food with MALAYSIA AIRLINES
October must be my lucky month. In that one month alone, I had two encounters with the one and only Michelin-starred celebrity chef Gary Rhodes from the UK. If you have read my earlier post on the special dinner inspired by Gary Rhodes in Hilton Kuala Lumpur, then this charming English chef would be no stranger. On the invitation from our national carrier, Malaysia Airlines Berhad, I was privileged to have a closer encounter with Gary Rhodes, a few days after that dinner. This time it was at … [Read more...]
How about a Fun Staycation at DORSETT GRAND LABUAN?
In the recent media trip to Labuan, I was excited at the prospect of staying in Dorsett Grand Labuan. I have heard so much about the Dorsett Hospitality and there are only two Dorsett Grands in Malaysia and I was going to stay in one of them! Dorsett Grand Labuan is the only 5-star hotel in Labuan and that’s quite a distinction. Awarded the “Best Business Hotel Brand Malaysia 2014” and “Luxury Business Hotel 2014”, Dorsett Grand Labuan is the only upscale international chain hotel in … [Read more...]
An Evening with Celebrity Chef Gary Rhodes @ Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Recently I had an up close and personal encounter with a British celebrity chef - Gary Rhodes. As one of the UK’s leading culinary masters, Gary Rhodes is not only a chef’s chef, he is also a cookbook author and restaurateur (an extremely successful one too). He has earned 6 Michelin stars for the restaurants he worked in as well as his own restaurants. He has also starred in countless tv culinary shows in the US and UK like the original MasterChef of USA way back in 2000/01. Gary Rhodes is well … [Read more...]
Tea Pairing Dinner with TWININGS TEA @ HILTON KUALA LUMPUR
For this whole month of October, Hilton Kuala Lumpur has been abuzz with a host of activities and they all have something to do with Britain. Yes, they celebrated the GREAT Festival and it’s all about the very best of what Britain has to offer. This campaign was held in collaboration with the British High Commission Kuala Lumpur. With the hotel transformed into a food experience venue with daily activities from its 10 restaurants and bars, guests had the opportunity to explore the unique … [Read more...]
Fly with Malaysia Airlines Bhd to LABUAN
Popularly known as “The Pearl of Borneo” or “Pearl of South China Sea”, Labuan is located 8km off the coast of Sabah. Did you know that Labuan is actually made up of one big island – Labuan Island and 6 other smaller islands and all these make up the 92 sq km of this Federal Territory. It is well known for deepwater oil and gas activities, offshore financial centre and of course, as a tourist destination. With a population of less than 100,000 people, Labuan is a relaxing and peaceful … [Read more...]
Kafe Go To School – eating Korean the fun way in Solaris Mont Kiara!
What a quaint name! That’s the first thought which crossed my mind when I came across this name for a Korean restaurant in Solaris recently. It’s meant to capture the ambience of an old classroom back in the good old days. The colourful wooden tables and chairs are reminiscent of my primary school although we never had such vibrant colors for our school desks - they were all brown and scratched, I remember. There are special menus written on boards hung on the wall and customers … [Read more...]
FAVOLA @ Le Meridien Chiang Mai, Thailand
Sitting at the main lobby of the Le Meridien Chiang Mai, I couldn’t help but be struck by the timeless chic design of the hotel, enhanced by various pieces of striking contemporary art pieces on the walls. It shouldn’t surprise me, really as the Le Meridien hotels all over the world subscribe to their universal theme of being a leading contemporary lifestyle brand. As I make my way up to Favola, their Italian restaurant, I can smell the delicious aromas of breads or pizzas (I’m not sure … [Read more...]
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