Staying at Ren I Tang Heritage Inn brings back many childhood memories. Not that I grew up in Penang but this old-world charming building reminds me so much of the old shops and places of my childhood. "Ren i Tang" is the phonetic presentation in Mandarin of South East Asia’s oldest Chinese Medical Hall Wholesaler, Yin Oi Tong which is translated as “The Hall of Benevolence”. Isn’t that grand? “Hall of Benevolence” sounds very much like something from a Qing Imperial Palace! Here’s … [Read more...]
AUNTIE SIM KITCHEN, Damansara Uptown
Eateries come and go and in the bustling thoroughfares of Damansara Uptown, restaurants jostle with each other competing to see who can attract the most number of double-parked cars at their premise-front: a sure sign of the restaurant’s popularity. Along the road where Auntie Sim Kitchen is located, you will never find an available parking lot easily and more often than not, cars are always double-parked there. Such was our dilemma when we were there recently to dine at Auntie Sim … [Read more...]
Special Dining Event @ Oriental Group of Restaurants: From MACAU TO KL!
Every year, the Oriental Group of Restaurants holds an international guest chefs event as a collaboration of culinary expertise across borders. By combining the skills and talents of these chefs, diners get to enjoy a wealth of refreshing flavours during the special dinners hosted in the Oriental restaurants. This year’s Grand Chefs event features award-winning Masterchefs Yap Poh Weng and Chung Kuy Fai from Macau. These special dinners, curated by both the chefs will take place … [Read more...]
Kung Po Chicken with U.S. Chickpeas
Do you know that chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans are full of healthy benefits? This humble legume packs a whole bunch of amazing nutrients with immense dietary goodness. Chickpeas contain good levels of amino acids and minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and selenium - all of which contribute to our wellbeing. They help with improving digestion and promote heart health. Chickpeas are a great source of fibre and plant-based protein. The high fibre … [Read more...]
Bring HOTEL MAYA’s Meals Home!
Having gone through months of movement control due to the pandemic, many of us are glad that in the past couple of months since the RCMO kicked in, dining out has been an available option. Hotels and restaurants are allowed to offer dine-in as long as they put in place all the necessary safety SOPs. Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur has been opened for dine-in since 10 June 2020 and there is a variety to choose from including Set Menus, Malaysian favourites, Western picks and Japanese. The hotel … [Read more...]
XIN CUISINE’s RM15 Value Meals: Takeaway/Home Delivery
Many of us are now doing a lot of things in a new norm, thanks to the pandemic. One of these is having takeaway food or have food delivered to us. On days when I don’t feel like cooking at home, I would prefer to order takeaway meals, rather than dining out. Sometimes I find it such a drag having to drive out, find a parking, wear a mask, have temperature taken at restaurant doorway, register to get into the restaurant, sanitise hands and then only enter. That’s really a lot of … [Read more...]
JACK ’n Jill CALBEE – Elevate your Snacking Experience NOW!
By now, many of us have gotten used to the “Stay At Home” experience as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Although we are now in the RCMO phase, many still work from home conforming to the new norm. Take a break now and then, even when you are working. Regardless of where you are working, a snack at break time is always welcome. Jack ’n Jill Calbee is now taking your snacking experience one level up with their “Jack ’n Jill Calbee Elevate Your Snacking Experience at Home Contest … [Read more...]
Weekend Dim Sum Brunch at RED, Pullman KLCC
How do you feel now about dining out? Are you comfortable to go out and have a meal in a restaurant even though we are now in the Recovery MCO period? For many, there are still deep concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic and prefer to keep away from public places, including restaurants. If you ask me - one month ago, I would tell you that I’d prefer not to dine out, opting for the safety of my home at all costs. As time progressed and we moved into the Recovery MCO and with … [Read more...]
FARQUHAR’S BAR & JAVA TREE @ The E&O Hotel, Penang
FARQUHAR’S BAR We love the remodelled Farquhar’s Bar in the E&O Hotel Penang. There’s such a sense of old-world charm and luxury here. Plush leather sofas, panelled walls, chandeliers and gilded framed pictures on the walls and a fully-stocked bar in the centre… everything oozes understated classiness. We settled ourselves comfortably at a table facing the sea and indulged in some of the bar’s signature concoctions. Aged Negroni - handcrafted gin, campari, … [Read more...]
English Afternoon Tea & Dining at PALM COURT, E&O Hotel Penang
With the reopening of the E&O Hotel’s refreshed Heritage Wing late last year, 3 new dining outlets, namely Java Tree, Palm Court and Farquhar’s Bar were introduced. Replacing the previous Sarkies and 1885 are Java Tree and Palm Court, while a remodelled Farquhar’s Bar has been unveiled in a new location at the Heritage Wing. Just a few steps to the left of the Heritage Wing’ main entrance is Palm Court, named after the previous Palm Court Bar which used to operate at the lobby … [Read more...]
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