What do you get when you have a Shanghainese Executive Chef helming a restaurant? Classic Shanghainese fares for sure and that totally describes Shanghai restaurant at the JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur. Executive Chinese Chef Wong Wing Yuek is dedicated to serving only the best and most authentic dishes from his native city. To celebrate the coming New Year, Chef Wong and team have created 3 special set menus showcasing the best of Shanghainese cuisine. The Yee Sang here has more fruits than … [Read more...]
A Ritzy Lunar New Year Celebration at LI YEN @ The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur
At Li Yen, the award-winning Cantonese restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, you won’t be overly stuffed by their Lunar New Year feasts. Although we are going to welcome the Year of The Pig, a time when many restaurants will be putting forth grand feasts, the culinary team at Li Yen has thoughtfully curated special lunch menus incorporating lighter and more refreshing bites like their popular dim sum. Showcasing the best of Cantonese fine dining, the exquisite selections are available for lunch and … [Read more...]
ARMADA HOTEL Petaling Jaya: OLD IS GOLD for Chinese New Year!
The Armada Hotel in Petaling Jaya is one of the oldest hotels around. Overlooking the Federal Highway, this stalwart hotel still stands valiant with its regular clientele despite being slightly overshadowed by bigger and newer competitors just an arm’s length away. I remember, many many years ago (like maybe 30?!), their Merchant Bar is the most happening joint in town and was a favourite haunt of mine. Fast forward 3 decades and I recently revisited the Armada Hotel to check out its festive … [Read more...]
MYEONGDONG TOPOKKI – a quick fix for affordable Korean meals!
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...]
Luxurious Oriental Feasts @ TAO Chinese Cuisine, The InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
Tao Chinese Cuisine, located on Level 1 of The InterContinental Kuala Lumpur is an elegant restaurant echoing the peach blossoms theme as befitting its name, “Tao” means peach in Mandarin. Lovely pale pink peach blossoms are the signature motif and this can be seen all over the restaurant. Additionally, the hundreds of ornate Chinese teapots displayed in Tao never fail to impress. With the Chinese New Year just round the corner, the chefs at Tao have crafted some special set menus for the … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year Celebration at FIVE SEN5ES, The Westin Kuala Lumpur
Five Sen5es at The Westin Kuala Lumpur is all geared up to give diners a once-a-year experience with their specially-crafted festive menus. This year, to welcome the Year of the Dog, their award-winning Chinese Chef de Cuisine, Chef Tan Tzaan Liing and his team have curated 3 exquisite menus for the celebration. The set menus - “Happiness Reunion”, “Blessings Reunion” and “Abundance Reunion” are priced at RM1,888 nett, RM1,988 nett and RM2,288 nett respectively. Besides these festive set menus, … [Read more...]
SAMIRA By Asian Terrace: Tantalising Thai-Indochinese Delights
Nestled in the green haven of Sentul Park, Samira by Asian Terrace holds court grandly, with its lush landscape of graceful trees and plants bending over a calm pond where colourful kois play hide and seek endlessly. The restaurant with its warm pretty lights and cosy wooden structure blends perfectly with the peaceful surroundings. Entering this cool green space, I can’t help but feel that I’m in some magical tropical garden instead of being right smack in KL city! Resonating a … [Read more...]
LUK YU TEA HOUSE: Traditional Festive Dining to usher in Year of the Dog!
Luk Yu Tea House in Feast Village, Starhill Gallery exudes a traditional charm just like one of those old-fashioned eateries one sees in movies. When I entered Luk Yu, I felt like I was transported back in time to the 1960’s… there’s old-world oriental charm in the carved wooden chairs, marble-topped tables and red panelled walls. Back to tradition, the chefs at Luk Yu have decided to stay focused and hence, only one 9-course festive menu is served during this Chinese New Year. Premium … [Read more...]
PAK LOH CHIU CHOW – CNY Festive Dining with Teochew Flair
Things are kept pretty simple at Pak Loh Chiu Chow Restaurant in Starhill Gallery. For the lunar new year celebrations, the restaurant is offering only 2 special set menus. There’s the Four Seasons Fortune Set and Golden Jade Prosperity Set. Executive Chef Alex Au and his team are focusing on serving top-notch dishes coupled with impeccable service. Even the pricing is pretty easy, starting at RM99.50 nett per person and meals are set for 4, 6 and 10 people. These set menus are available till 2 … [Read more...]
Lunar New Year Splendour at ZUAN YUAN, One World Hotel
Sitting splendidly at its brand new location, Zuan Yuan Chinese Restaurant is all set to welcome the Year of the Dog. When dining here, you can expect to savour the restaurant’s modern chic decor blending in with the aromas of good food. Chinese Chef Loh Weng Lam and his team have curated 3 festive set menus (Happiness, Harmony & Longevity) to entice guests during the Chinese New Year celebration. The set meals start from RM1,738 nett for a table of 10 and will be available until 2 March … [Read more...]
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