I love steamboats, of any kind – be it the Japanese-styled shabu-shabu, our local Malaysian style or the more refined Hong Kong style. Then along came this “Ding Ding” style from Private Kitchen and I was intrigued. I mean, it sounds so cute and catchy… ding ding? So, off I traipsed to Private Kitchen in SS2 on one rainy Thursday and realised that Thursday is not a good day to be in that part of SS2 due to the weekly pasar malam. But since I was already there, it was a good opportunity to … [Read more...]
Swag Bar & Grill, Petaling Jaya: chilling out with a difference
If you are a PJ (Petaling Jaya) resident, you would most likely be familiar with the PJ Palms Sports Centre where the public swimming pool is located. That’s just a stone throw away from the iconic A&W restaurant. Set within this vicinity is one of PJ’s latest hotspots – the SWAG Bar & Grill, housed in a 2-storey standalone bungalow. This brainchild of entrepreneur Sudip Thiagi, SWAG stands out like a shining beacon with spotlights lighting up its canary yellow walls. Once you … [Read more...]
Sunday BBQ Brunch at Las Vacas
So what do you do on a lazy Sunday when you wake up late and are hankering for some good meats? A BBQ Brunch is the answer and not just any old BBQ but head to Las Vacas for some scrumptious bites. Unlimited servings too. Las Vacas serves only beef from Australia and lamb from New Zealand. Currently the BBQ Brunch is available only at their Mont Kiara and Yap Kwan Seng outlets. There is a good variety of other side dishes laid out on the buffet counters too: all kinds of salads, … [Read more...]
Proud Janny – serving Fruit-based Cuisine with Pride
Fresh from their participation in the recent Agrobazaar Singapore in August where they helped develop a menu of fruit-based dishes served there, Chef Ryan Khang of Proud Janny is eager to share some of those dishes with folks here. Love the rustic feel of the cafe! As the Agrobazaar was focused on promoting Malaysian fruits, it was perfectly apt to come up with dishes featuring the best of Malaysian fruits and other agro produce. Chef Ryan and his team created a host of such dishes and … [Read more...]
Time to go Hubba Hubba!
Perched on Bukit Ceylon, within the confines of Invito Hotel Suites is the city’s latest gastrolounge - Hubba Hubba! Owned by the same people behind Souled Out, WIP, Tujo, the concept here is hip and kinda quirky but generally done up tastefully. I found myself there one fine evening and as I walked through the entrance, I was struck by the colourful wheels strung up over the reception. That immediately prepped me on what to expect for its interior: lots of colours everywhere from funky … [Read more...]
A Journey Through Time VIII @ Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
November promises to be an exciting month at Starhill Gallery. A Journey Through Time is a signature event that’s held in this exciting shopping and dining venue. This year marks the 8th time that this event is held and is touted to be the biggest one ever. For 8 days, from 21-28 November 2014, A Journey Through Time VIII will be showcased in a space spanning 2 floors and 30,000 sq ft of public exhibition space in Starhill Gallery. There will be more than 125 luxury brands featured and 20 … [Read more...]
Sunday Buffet Lunch at Kampachi, Plaza 33 Petaling Jaya
It’s only available ONCE a week and if we are lucky there’s a public holiday, then there’ll be an extra session. I’m talking about the lunch buffet in Kampachi Petaling Jaya. It’s only available on Sundays and public holidays, so please check your calendars. Kampachi needs no introduction. Having built its strong reputation for dozens of years since its establishment and association with the Equatorial Hotel, the very name itself is synonymous with “quality Japanese fares”. With 3 … [Read more...]
Brunching at The Gastro Project, Sect.17 Petaling Jaya
Come weekends, you can now head on over to The Gastro Project in Section 17 Petaling Jaya for a long lazy meal, aka Brunch! Since the brunch trend hit the scene here in the Klang Valley, cafes and restaurants have jumped onto the bandwagon trying to outdo each other in coming out with the best brunch offerings. One of the latest restaurants to do that is The Gastro Project (read my earlier review of the place here). The brunch menu is not really extensive, there are only 11 items on it, … [Read more...]
Sunday Curry Tiffin Lunch @ The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Tiffin carriers go back a long way with me. I have the fondest memories of those round enamel carriers all stacked up and secured with a metal handle. In those round containers were dishes cooked by my mom. Back then we could only afford the most basic of the carriers, those pale yellow plain ones. So, yeah, whenever I see tiffin carriers, it brings back memories of those stacked happiness many years ago. Plush, elegant and comfortable - my camera loves these angles! Actually, the word … [Read more...]
Ante – upping the porky stakes with their all-new Brunch!
I’ve heard much about Ante Kitchen & Bar – how they’ve been creating waves in the dining scene in Solaris with signature dishes such as the Char Grilled Pork Steak and Sweet Belly (both of which I have yet to taste). The good news is that Ante has once again raised the stakes with their newly-introduced all-new Brunch Menu. Pork lovers will be happy to note that the Brunch Menu doesn’t stinge on porky bites either. Of course, where bacon and sausages are mentioned, only the real … [Read more...]
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