I love Korean food. And I usually satisfy the hansik cravings in restaurants where I can have everything and anything between bulgogi and bossam! That’s how most of the Korean restaurants operate here in Malaysia – they serve a whole wide range of Korean dishes under one roof. In Korea, most restaurants serve just their particular speciality. When it comes to street food, well, you find them all over the place, from street to station. Train and subway stations are popular places for street … [Read more...]
Sugar, Spice & all things Nice this Christmas at DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur
December is the month of festivities. It’s funny how people behave when it comes to the year end. People tend to be more relaxed and jovial once the malls (and homes) are decked out in Christmas glitter and you hear “Silver Bells” and “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” everywhere you go. It’s also the time when people let loose their belts and plan for feasting gatherings before the year is out. If you are one of those and can’t decide where to have your festive makans, why not check out the … [Read more...]
Festive Joy at LEMON GARDEN, Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur
I can’t believe we are already in December – where has the year gone to?! Wasn’t it recently that we had Easter and then were enjoying lemang and ketupat and now the Christmas trees are all up! Tinsels and carols and everything festive are blasting in the malls and everyone is gearing up for the year-end celebrations. If you are planning some festive feastings this month, do check out the buffets in Lemon Garden at the Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur. Personally, I think the buffets here are … [Read more...]
US Smokehouse BBQ at VASCO’s, Hilton Kuala Lumpur
In our hot and humid weather, having a BBQ is always a sweaty affair – at least that rings true for me. Unless of course if the grilling is done for you and you get to enjoy the barbequed food in the cool comfort of air-conditioning. Well, for this whole month of September, you can do exactly that and in the very comfortable setting of Vasco’s in Hilton Kuala Lumpur. Not just any barbeque – you get to experience a range of American southwestern-style smokehouse BBQ! Succulent slabs of BBQ … [Read more...]
MO-MO-PARADISE at J’s Gate Dining, Lot 10 Kuala Lumpur
If you are a fan of Shabu-Shabu and Sukiyaki, then you’d be very happy to know that Mo-Mo-Paradise is now open in Kuala Lumpur. I am a definite fan of both and I can’t be more ecstatic now that I can have the best of both, in Mo-Mo-Paradise located in J’s Gate Dining at Lot 10 Shopping Centre. For those who are not aware, J’s Gate Dining is a curated space offering the best of Japanese cuisine and Mo-Mo-Paradise has joined the line-up of sterling outlets. Cosy and comfortable seating in … [Read more...]
BUCKED OUT SEAFOOD FEAST at GOBO CHIT CHAT, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Come Friday and Saturday evening just before 6.30pm, there’s a huge crowd looming at the entrance of Gobo Chit Chat, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur. For what, you may ask. Well, they are just waiting for the clock to strike 6.30pm for the Bucked Out Seafood Market to welcome diners. Yes, this was the scene I saw when I was there several weeks ago - people who had made reservations were all waiting to get into Gobo Chit Chat! From the entrance, I caught whiffs of … [Read more...]
Medan Kampung Sunset Dining at PASAR BARU, New World Petaling Jaya Hotel
With the holy month of Ramadhan going into full swing, many are looking for nice venues to break fast. One of the latest hotels to open in Petaling Jaya, New World Petaling Jaya Hotel takes dining to a whole new level with a tasteful take on community dining with its lively market-style set-up at Pasar Baru. Delicious Kampung spread The hotel’s Executive Chef - Alexander Chong, together with his master chefs have skilfully put together a sumptuous buffet spread which … [Read more...]
Jom Makan at VASCO’S, KUALA LUMPUR this Ramadhan!
As the holy month of Ramadhan has just dawned and Muslims have started fasting, the breaking of fast is a time of giving, sharing and celebrating togetherness. Towards this, Vasco’s at Hilton Kuala Lumpur is offering a buka puasa buffet themed “Kenduri-Kendara” featuring more than 200 authentic local dishes. In fact, it covers culinary favourites from 11 states in Malaysia as the main attraction. Vasco’s at Hilton Kuala Lumpur is elegantly fitted to showcase the best that … [Read more...]
JW MARRIOTT KUALA LUMPUR’s Kampong Festive Buffet at SHOOK! FEAST VILLAGE, Starhill Gallery
The JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur’s buffet at Shook in Feast Village has always been popular. Come Ramadhan, the buffet takes on a kampong festive atmosphere. The venue is transformed to give diners the feel of breaking fast in a traditional village, as the creative displays and stalls showcase Malay cuisine at its best. Within such a charming traditional ambience, Chef Rafizan Abdul Rahim and his culinary team have come up with an amazing repertoire of dishes. Start with local ulam-ulaman … [Read more...]
HILTON PETALING JAYA: Experience Ramadhan the kampung way
As Muslims around the country begin their fasting during this holy month of Ramadhan, it’s time to check out certain venues for a gathering of loved ones for breaking of fast. Berbuka Puasa is often made more meaningful when sharing with friends and family. Paya Serai at the Hilton Petaling Jaya is well-known for its splendid buffet of local dishes and it’s one of my personal favourites as well. “Jom Makan” at Hilton Petaling Jaya this time features a stunning array of 150 … [Read more...]
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