“Memory Makers” have made their appearances in Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur recently. What are they? They are a collection of new dishes specially created by the Traders Hotel’s culinary team, based on guests’ preferences and feedback over a period of time. It was truly a challenging test of skills and creativity for the culinary team. The task was pretty daunting – creating and fusing new dishes using new and nostalgic elements. Some dishes are refreshing new interpretations of old school … [Read more...]
Catching up with CHEF WILL MEYRICK at MAMA SAN KUALA LUMPUR
The Streetfood Chef with a global attitude – that’s Will Meyrick. Will is happiest when he’s out at the street stalls and kitchens of local warungs cajoling the local cooks to part their culinary tips and secrets. Sometimes you can catch Will in the kitchens of his own restaurants, creating, cooking or generally just “seeing to things”. So, it was in the kitchen of Mama San Kuala Lumpur that I met Chef Will Meyrick while he was meticulously putting the finishing touches to some … [Read more...]
BOBO Kuala Lumpur – latest intimate speakeasy venue in Bangsar!
When Ed Soo and his partners decided to add another F&B outlet into their stronghold in Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar, the question of naming it became a “headache”. Ed’s suggestion to name it “Bobo” was initially met with an iron wall from the others and long story short, somehow “Bobo” managed to get its way. It’s a catchy and easily remembered name and very often, people tend to ask “Just who or what is Bobo?” Yeah, so who or what is Bobo? Scroll down and you’ll find out… :-) Anyway, … [Read more...]
TRILOGY – a Pakistani Treat in the city
Speaking to Sunita Hariramani, one can’t help but gets affected by her love and passion for Pakistani cuisine. A much-travelled entrepreneur, Sunita who’s a Pakistani through and through, decided to set roots in Kuala Lumpur by setting up Trilogy. The tri-factors in the name refer to the “restaurant”, “bar” and “hostel” – the latter is now being converted to karaoke rooms instead. The bar is located on the upper level and is a very happening watering-hole in the evenings. The … [Read more...]
2OX – New French Kid on The Row, Kuala Lumpur
It’s “two OX’, not “20 x” or “20 multiply”. This latest French bistro bar along Jalan Doraisamy (known as “The Row”) has got many people perplexed over its name, for sure. The mystifying “2OX” (and yes, the OX must be in caps) refers to Sainy Chun and Thierry Le Baut, the owner and chef respectively. If the names sound familiar to you, it’s because you probably have heard of them at Maison Francaise where they run the show, too. While Maison Francaise is all about fine-dining, … [Read more...]
Gastro Bar By Burgeon
Gastro Bar by Burgeon used to be “Ribs at the Burgeon”. However, after just two months of operation, the owners decided to shift the business to something closer to their hearts and vision. After a significant change in the decor and branding, Gastro Bar by Burgeon unveiled its identity last month. The premise is now fitted-out with a row of floral-printed seats against two sidewalls and this floral theme is repeated in the high stools accompanying cocktail tables in the centre. … [Read more...]
Sake Pairing at HANA DINING SAKE BAR, Sunway Pyramid
Sake is the national beverage of Japan and historically, it was commonly served during traditional occasions or ceremonies. Nowadays, sake drinking has taken on a more social twist where it is widely served in Japanese restaurants and bars. Sake is a Japanese rice wine brewed from polished rice through a process called multiple parallel fermentation. Just like it is common to pair wine with different food, the diverse flavours of different sakes work well with different food. We found … [Read more...]
THE EIGHTH AVENUE @ Solaris Dutamas
Opened a couple of months ago, The Eighth Avenue is one of the latest kids on the block known as Solaris Dutamas. Owned by Vanessa and Raj Takkar, The Eighth Avenue is a place you’d feel comfortable downing a couple of drinks after work or simply have a good meal with the family. Diners can choose to chill-out at the al fresco space in front of the restaurant or sit back in the cool cosiness of the interior. A wall mural of two prancing flying horses would have your attention riveted … [Read more...]
BROLLY @ Menara Felda, Kuala Lumpur
Going into Brolly is like letting oneself loose in a merry-go-round Wonderland of Food. And being the mad glutton that I am, that’s really a very dangerous place to be. Dangerous because one can easily slip into a food coma here simply because there IS just so much food variety here! Blame it on the foodie owners – they just want to tempt the hell out of you with their endless selections, housed under various “kitchen concepts” in this very mod and quirky dining space. Obviously … [Read more...]
FUZIO Bar & Restaurant, Kuala Lumpur
Located in the quieter part of Changkat Bukit Bintang, just behind the busy main thoroughfare, Fuzio’s facade commands more than a second glance. The slender vertical beams in its exterior design, coupled with a wooden panel with hanging potted plants, emblazoning its cuisine, lend a rustic charm to the whole setup. Upon stepping through its double glass doors, the interior exudes a cosy warmth. The raw-grained wooden tables, assorted eclectic paintings, mosaic walls, warm lightings all … [Read more...]
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