Don’t expect pretty table linen or cutlery when you eat at Crab Factory, simply because there’s none. The whole setup in this restaurant is focused on being simple and rustic. The exposed brick wall, the utilitarian wooden tables and metal chairs, the exposed ceiling beams give it a functional and practical theme, much like a factory. The whole idea of this setup is from the owner’s experience of communal dining in Louisiana where the backyard Crab Boil is somewhat like our steamboat or … [Read more...]
Auntie Chan’s Noodles House, Kota Kemuning – fab home-made fishballs & more!
Despite the name, you won’t find Auntie Chan in this restaurant. Instead, you will find Auntie Chan’s daughter, Shirley, who’s the one running the show here. An avid and passionate cook, Shirley explains that her mother used to operate a stall in Penang selling her famous duck meat koay teow th’ng. She recalls how her mother used to patiently fan the charcoal stove to boil the stock used for the noodles. It took hours and hours of boiling to achieve the right depth of flavours in the soup. … [Read more...]
The Gastro Project celebrates Mother’s Day
The Gastro Project is the kind of restaurant that you’d be very comfortable to bring your family for a lazy weekend lunch; it’s also the kind of restaurant you’d love to bring your sweetheart for a cosy dinner. The restaurant oozes charming style and warm cosiness at the same time. Black and white checquered floor, bench-like upholstered sofas, warm lighting … all these exude a welcoming vibe the moment you step into The Gastro Project which is located in that quiet “restaurant row” locale in … [Read more...]
MamaYu Nasi Kukus @ Midvalley Megamall
Fancy some fluffy fragrant steamed rice with spices-clad fried chicken? The MamaYu kiosk in Midvalley Megamall serves “Nasi Kukus” (steamed rice) and Ayam Goreng Berempah (spicy fried chicken) as its main items. Owned by a couple of young entrepreneurs, the recipes for both these specialities come from one of their Kelantanese relatives. What’s more interesting is that authentic Gulai Kawah and Gulai Kerutuk, both Kelantanese in origin, are served with the rice. Besides the … [Read more...]
Charcoal Steamboat Restaurant, Setapak
Over the past year or so there had been many steamboat restaurants setting up in and around the Klang Valley. Due to the stiff competition, many try to come up with innovative or unique styles of steamboat, offering ingredients that are different from the norm. Well, Charcoal Steamboat in Setapak has certainly sparked a lot of interest since they opened late last year. Using Japanese bamboo charcoal as the fuel and heat source to boil their soups, the restaurant’s signature pork bone … [Read more...]
Way Modern Chinois – unique contemporary Chinese cuisine
The dining scene in Damansara Heights received a unique boost recently with the opening of Way Modern Chinois. A classy modern avant-garde restaurant, Way specializes in contemporary Chinese/Asian cuisine. Way means “unique” or “one and only” in Mandarin and this uniqueness starts from its entrance. The entrance isn’t spotted easily, not unless you are looking for a lift door! A press at the “Lift” button on the left and it opens into the restaurant. Way spots an elegant theme in its … [Read more...]
Le Meridien Cyberport, Hong Kong
From the bustling city to the quiet relaxing suburbs - what a stark difference! After leaving Kowloon, we headed to Cyberport where the Le Meridien Hotel is located, in the southern part of Hong Kong. It was an uphill journey, practically, through a long and winding road. The Le Meridien Cyberport is close to Cyberport Conference and Exhibition Center, Victoria Peak Tower, and Madame Tussauds. Nearby are University of Hong Kong and Queen Mary Hospital. Due to its strategic location, Le … [Read more...]
Haechi Korean Restaurant, Kota Kemuning – BBQ and More!
There are several Korean restaurants in Kota Kemuning but so far, our favourite is Haechi. As the name suggests, this Korean restaurant serves BBQ and we have been going there many times for our favourite BBQs. Haechi may not be very visible from the road as it is tucked away on the 1st floor of the shoplot they occupy. It is owned by a very pleasant and friendly Korean couple, known simply as Mr & Mrs Lee who have made Malaysia their home some years ago. The restaurant is bright … [Read more...]
Beijing Roasted Duck in Si Chuan Dou Hua, PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur
When I was in Beijing, I found out that their much-touted Beijing Duck was prepared and roasted in many different styles, and I mean really very different styles! In fact, every restaurant has its own style and there are hundreds of such restaurants in Beijing! Back here in Kuala Lumpur, I’m sure the restaurants that offer Beijing Roasted Duck guard their recipes very closely. Fans of this roasted fowl will be happy to know that from 13 May till 15 June 2014, talented chefs, led by Chef … [Read more...]
Muugu Garden Bistro, Bar & Grill – such affordable steaks!
In the middle of Bukit Bintang, amidst road diggings, construction, messy roads and haphazard road signages, there’s this green plot with manicured lawns and pretty shrubs surrounding a grey glass-fronted bungalow with a bright yellow “M” logo etched on the front wall. The “M” is for Muugu, a recently-opened bistro, bar and grill with a huge garden which is perfect for outdoor events. This used to be Max At iHaus some years back. When asked what “Muugu” meant, I was told by Leonard … [Read more...]
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