Every year, when the year-end festive season swings by, the chefs in Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur put on their most ferocious creative caps and come up with an endless list of delicious items to feed the hordes of hungry guests. Well, this year is no different. The F&B team has come up with a “White Christmas” spread that is quite unrivalled, in terms of selection and quality. Head for their signature restaurants Essence and Villa Danieli as the Christmas and New Year festivities will … [Read more...]
Have a Merry Christmas at Croisette Cafe
There’s no denying that Chef Pierre is a marvellous chef and his passion is clear for all to see when he dishes up the most delicious authentic French fare from his neat kitchen in Croisette Cafe. The sweets and pastries he tirelessly bakes are works of art – I always think they are too pretty to eat. So, with Christmas just round the corner, the jovial chef has been quite busy preparing for the feasting that’s bound to happen. If you are expecting an extensive festive meal with lots of … [Read more...]
Dim Sum Feast in PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur
It’s quite common for people to perceive that food in hotels is usually expensive and “not that nice” as compared to independent restaurants. I guess this notion applies more prevalently to Dim Sum because generally people think better dim sum can be had at standalone Chinese restaurants. I used to think that, too. Until I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of dim sum served in Si Chuan Dou Hua in PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur. Despite being pork-free and a hotel restaurant, the quality and … [Read more...]
Lobsters Mania in Crab Factory
“Original Louisiana Boil” - that’s how Crab Factory proudly proclaims its seafood offerings. For an introduction to this popular seafood joint, read my earlier review here. Recently shortlisted in the TimeOutKL Food Awards 2014 under the category “Best Place for Seafood”, Crab Factory is always packed. That already is a testament of its popularity as diners just love the casual no-holds-barred kinda dining here. You see, there is no crockery used here. The seafood is boiled in the various … [Read more...]
Dining night market-style in Fisherman’s Cove, Starhill Gallery
Don’t you just love Fridays? I do. Well, here’s another reason to add on to why I love Fridays. Fisherman’s Cove, that stylish rustic restaurant in Feast Village in Starhill Gallery has started its Night Market style of dining every Friday. So how does that work? Basically, the concept adopts a “free and easy” style of dining where diners can choose their fresh seafood from the huge selection in the glass display and the quantity. Prices of dishes will be based on weight of the seafood … [Read more...]
Hong Kong Sheng Kee Dessert
I’m so glad that Hong Kong Sheng Kee Dessert has opened an outlet here in 1-Utama. Working next to this mall, any new food establishment is a fresh breath of air to the sometimes-jaded dining scene here. Hong Kong Sheng Kee Dessert originates from Singapore where it has firmly established itself with 17 branches in that island nation. Now that’s a pretty impressive record – after all, Singapore is Singapore where competition reigns in everything. Spotting a casual contemporary dining … [Read more...]
Fu-rin Japanese Restaurant: Boston lobsters and new menu!
Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Glenmarie is a sprawling property which incorporates 2 blocks of guest rooms facing a huge expanse of rolling golf greens. Located far away from the madding crowds of the city, this is a perfect spot for some R&R, like catching up with friends and family over a meal. Fu-rin, their Japanese restaurant is just next to the main entrance of the hotel and guests walk along a paved walkway on a grass slope to the restaurant. It’s even prettier at night when lanterns … [Read more...]
SOULed OUT @ Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur
Anyone needs a hug today? “As good as a hug” – yeah, that’s the brand philosophy of SOULed OUT – a name that many of us are familiar with here in the Klang Valley. After almost 2 decades in Sri Hartamas and Ampang, the 3rd outlet was opened in thriving Bangsar South recently. Housed prominently on the ground floor of the iconic Nexus building, SOULed OUT is a spacious airy venue of food and fun. The outlet here takes on a more edgy design concept, slanting more towards an … [Read more...]
Bintang the Bear Charity Campaign with Starwood Kuala Lumpur Hotels
Starwood hotels in Kuala Lumpur are teaming up in a joint effort to raise much needed funds to financially support local children born with congenital heart defects. The initiative first mooted by Lé Meridien Kuala Lumpur saw great success in its first year in 2013. Since then, the hotel group decided to expand on the support and hence this year for the first time, four Starwood hotels in Kuala Lumpur: Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral, The Westin Kuala Lumpur, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur and Le … [Read more...]
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Gyu-Kaku is one of Japan’s largest chain yakiniku restaurants. Established in Japan in 1996, it has grown exponentially and by 2003, there were more than 1,000 restaurants worldwide with firm presence in the USA and Taiwan. In 2004, it expanded to the ASEAN region, delighting yakiniku fans in Singapore, Hong Kong, Jakarta and Bangkok. And finally, in 2012, the first Gyu-Kaku outlet in Malaysia opened its doors in Isetan 1-Utama. Located deep within the Eat Paradise floor of Isetan … [Read more...]
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