There are days when I get cravings for things spicy and hot and this is usually after a spell of travelling overseas or after a long absence of indulging in curries. I’ve been having a spell of rich creamy stuff the past few weeks and the invitation to check out some Nasi Kandar specials in Cinnamon Coffee House at One World Hotel came very timely last week. Now we all know that Penang is the mecca of Nasi Kandar as that’s where it all started. Back in the old days, peddlars of Nasi … [Read more...]
Gastro Sentral @ Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
Would you believe me if I tell you that prices indicated in the menu of Gastro Sentral are Nett Prices? Yes, it's true - the prices are inclusive of all prevailing taxes and that, in my books, is as good a reason as any, to dine there. Besides, their prices are really very reasonable, given the hearty portions that are served. The good chefs in Gastro have revamped their menu with several new items and recently we were invited to check these out. They change their menu quite frequently, I … [Read more...]
The Andaman, Langkawi, cradled inside a 10-million-year-old Rainforest
As I reached for my breakfast coffee at The Restaurant, there was a sudden furore among the guests there and people started whipping out their cameras. They rushed to the front and aimed their cameras at some shrubs where this cute little thing was – the centre of attention – the dusky leaf monkey! Well, it’s not every day that I get not one, but a few shy dusky leaf langurs to be my breakfast companions in the poolside bushes. I was told these are the “good monkeys” as compared to … [Read more...]
Fish Farm Thai Restaurant, Ampang
The official name of this place is Fish Farm Thai Restaurant but many reviews and posts have added an extra “Vegetables“ in front of it, hence your Google search on this place will pop it up as “Vegetables Fish Farm Thai Restaurant”. That’s really a more apt name because there are sprawling vegetables plots in this place, besides the fish pond. In fact, once you enter the property off the Hulu Langat Road, you will be greeted by the vegetable beds on your right even before you see the fish … [Read more...]
Braised Abalone & Fish Maw at Di Wei, Empire Subang Hotel
When I was a kid, “Yue Chi Lou Fan” was something that I could only dream about. It was way beyond our means. Literally translated, that means “braised shark’s fins mixed with rice” – a term that denotes abundant and decadent dining as only the very rich can afford shark’s fins. Of course back then, shark’s fins weren’t a controversial item and it’s served in the most extravagant banquets as a status symbol. I remember I could only get to eat this delicacy at the occasional rich relatives’ … [Read more...]
KomPassion Thai Fusion Food, Damansara Kim, Petaling Jaya
KomPassion is the latest Thai baby in the quiet suburb of Damansara Kim and has been quite the talk of the town lately. We bumped into the owners, Desmond Wong and Tan Huat Jin (who are brothers-in-law) when we dined in KomPassion recently. Desmond and Tan have teamed up with Chef Nikom Uatthong to set up this restaurant. We’ve heard how KomPassion has been touted as being an offshoot from another well-known Thai restaurant chain but according to Desmond and Tan, the only connection to that … [Read more...]
Cakes Galore in Fa Ying by Rama V
Things are getting sweeter at Fa Ying these days. Recently they have brought in a cake counter and you can now enjoy some delicious home-baked goodies if you are tired of the usual Thai desserts. Not that those are not good… I’m saying if you feel like having some cakes and tarts for a change, the selections here are worth trying. Banana Cake Supreme (RM12) The triple-layered Banana Cake Supreme with a topping of Caramel Ganache is deliciously moist and soft. Unlike some other places … [Read more...]
The Moon Bar @ Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
Occupying a corner lot along that loop strip known as Jalan Medan Setia 2 in Damansara Heights is The Moon Bar. Ahh… yes, you won’t miss it – just look out for a moon depicted on a dusky signboard. There are quite a number of eateries and watering holes in this area, so what makes Moon Bar stand out among them? Mojitos all lined up Well, for one… I was told the drinks there are very reasonably priced. For another, they serve porky stuff on their menu, much to the delight of porcine … [Read more...]
The Art of Tea with Dilmah @ the Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
If you haven’t been to the Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur recently, then you should. The entire lobby has undergone a fantastic “Transformation Process” and is now branded as the HUB. Read all about the transformation here. Everything about the HUB is about creativity – every aspect of it ... it’s a gathering place for creative minds… a space that promotes dialogue, awakens curiosity and stimulates thinking through physical and personal interactions. The casual chic layout and comfortable yet … [Read more...]
Help to spread some love – Penang Shan Children’s Home Association
Recently in Penang, just before the Chinese New Year, about 40 bloggers and public visited the Penang Shan Children’s Home Association to distribute food, beverages and gadgets, sponsored by various commercial entities. It’s a philanthropic exercise not only by businesses in executing their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) but by everyone wishing to give back to the society, thus making life more bearable for those in need. The event is made possible by Crowdpot Sdn Bhd (Event Organizer), … [Read more...]
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