88 years - this figure refers to the combined number of years of culinary experience of both Chef Justin Hor and Chef Jacky Lam in the food industry. That sets the premise for this year’s culinary celebration by the Oriental Group of Restaurants - an annual event that highlights the different dimensions of classic Chinese cuisine which also aims to educate the dining public on the cultural significance of the featured dishes, Justin Hor needs no introduction really - being the Executive Chef … [Read more...]
DIM SUM at RED Chinese Cuisine, Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre
Red Chinese Cuisine at Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre is one of the most stunning restaurants in town. Even though I have been there more than once, I’m always struck by its arresting decor every single time. And although I have taken photos of the place countless times, I still can’t stop myself from snapping away with my phone. The striking red and black theme, well, it just strikes me at every direction I turn and those huge posters of oriental women in cheongsam are ever so … [Read more...]
Refreshed Menu at PREGO by Chef Marco De Cecco, The Westin Kuala Lumpur
Quite a lot has changed since the last time I stepped into Prego, the Italian restaurant at The Westin Kuala Lumpur. There’s a great sense of warm Italian welcome in the cavernous layout of Prego, reverberating from the delicious activities happening in the open kitchen right in the centre of the restaurant. Chefs can be seen bustling around simmering pots and sizzling pans – a merry sight indeed for anyone hankering for a good Italian meal. Every now and then, insane aromas waft out … [Read more...]
DE.WAN 1958 By Chef Wan
De.Wan 1958 by Chef Wan is the latest dining space that’s heating up Kuala Lumpur’s dining scene. It is not just a restaurant – the 13,000 sq ft space is also a state-of-the-art event venue where patrons are promised a modern Malaysian culinary adventure, led by Datuk Redzuawan Ismail, more popularly known as Chef Wan. This Celebrity Chef needs no introduction. I believe almost everyone knows or have heard of our culinary ambassador who has done so much to promote our Malaysian food culture all … [Read more...]
Juadah Iftar at THE WESTIN KUALA LUMPUR
With the holy fasting month of Ramadan starting soon, chefs at The Living Room at the Westin Kuala Lumpur is all ready to to serve their “Juadah Iftar” when the sun sets. Led by Executive Chef Halim Chef Lah, the culinary team will whisk you away on a trip of exquisite dining of authentic Malaysian cuisine. The spacious dining area of The Living Room comes alive with buffet counters laden with all kinds of deliciousness, huge woks propped up on stands filled with the most fragrant curries and … [Read more...]
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at ZUAN YUAN, ONE WORLD HOTEL
“Gathered Elegance” is the theme for this year’s lunar new year celebrations at Zuan Yuan Chinese Restaurant in One World Hotel. Aptly chosen – as since the restaurant’s massive makeover in end 2017, “elegant” is but one word to describe the restaurant. So, to welcome the Year of the Swine, why not have a sumptuous meal or two within this restaurant oozing with contemporary elegance? Gather your friends and relatives to usher in the new year with 3 decadent set menus listing dishes which … [Read more...]
Festive Dining & New Menu at MEATOLOGY, TTDI
There’s a lighter bounce to Chef Yenni Law’s steps these days. Yenni is one of the most hardworking chefs I know - she pushes herself relentlessly in her quest to improve Meatology’s offerings, serving up ever-delicious food to her customers and just doing something better and different every time. After months of brainstorming, creating, testing, improvising and fine-tuning a huge variety of dishes with her protege, Chef Shelly Saw, Yenni finally presents the 2019 new menu for Meatology as well … [Read more...]
Chef Marcin Budynek helms Polish Tatar Food Festival at Shook!
Have you ever tried Polish food? I have never... until yesterday. So, when an invitation came from the YTL Group to try this at Shook!, I jumped at the opportunity. The Polish Tatar Food Festival is happening at Shook! for a very short period only – until 14 November 2018. Yes, that’s right – it’s only for 3 days (it started yesterday!) This lightning promotion is held in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Malaysia with a special menu crafted by Guest Chef Marcin … [Read more...]
YU by Ruyi @ The Gardens Mall, Kuala Lumpur
If you have come across the culinary creations of Chef James Ho, you would find some of them to be incredibly beautiful – too beautiful to eat, that’s what I say. Remember those adorable miniature nasi lemak, chicken rice in sushi form at Ruyi & Lyn? They were so gorgeous and immediately rocked social media with their appearance and everyone was sharing those photos! Well, Ruyi & Lyn has expanded its wings and hence the birth of YU took shape in The Gardens Mall just … [Read more...]
PEKING DUCK Promotion @ ZUAN YUAN, One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya
Ducks are in. Ducks are the trend nowadays. Heck, there's even one restaurant which has recently revamped its menu to focus just on ducks. Yes, isn’t that good news for ducky fans! In particular, ducks of the Peking kind. For this whole month of October, many a glistening golden duck will be making its appearance in Zuan Yuan, the Chinese restaurant in One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya. Master Chef Loh Weng Lam and his team will be showcasing the Peking Duck in a variety of … [Read more...]
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