I’ve always liked Teochew cuisine. Teochew dishes tend to be kinder on the palate and stomach due to the gentler cooking methods. Signature Teochew dishes are often prepared over a slow fire, stewed, steamed or just simply sti-fried. Oh, they also do their pickles perfectly. Pak Loh Chiu Chow Restaurant is one of those restaurants that do all those perfectly. Did you know that Teochew-style Yee Sang is quite different from the regular eye sang served in most restaurants? I had my … [Read more...]
Celebrate Chinese New Year in style at Noble Mansion, Plaza 33 Petaling Jaya
The name itself speaks volumes. Noble Mansion – arguably one of the Oriental Group of Restaurants' most stylish outlets. Not only is the décor impressive, the whole ambience reminds one of a traditional mansion given an elegant modern twist. This is also where Executive Chef Justin Hor unleashes his creative flair in the repertoire of Shunde-influenced dishes that Noble Mansion is famous for. Read my earlier review here. I was hooked ever since the first time I dined here. So when I … [Read more...]
Gourmet Indulgences for Chinese New Year at Chynna, Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Every year, restaurants vie with each other to come up with innovative ideas for Yee Sang. So far this year, I’ve tasted a gamut of ingredients in yee sang, from the common salmon to Australian lobster, soft shell crabs and even grilled lamb. In Chynna at Hilton Kuala Lumpur. Chinese Executive Chef Lam Hock Hin decided to use a whole premium Kanzai pumpkin (organically grown locally) and Korean pear for his Yee Sang. The pumpkin, with the Chinese character “goat” etched on the skin, has … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year Celebrations at Ee Cuisine, Eastin Hotel Petaling Jaya
Weeks before the Chinese New Year, the feasting has already begun. Now it’s the week before the big celebration, the feasting is now in almost full gear, as can be seen by the packed restaurants around town. Many companies are holding appreciation feasts for staff and customers… you know, the traditional “sau koong” meals. And some are just taking the opportunity to be merry over some sumptuous food! Ee Chinese Cuisine at the Eastin Hotel is a good venue to hold festive feasts. I like … [Read more...]
Lunar New Year Feast at the newly renovated Toh Yuen at Hilton Petaling Jaya
Have you stepped into Toh Yuen, the Chinese restaurant in Hilton Petaling Jaya recently? If you have, then you would appreciate how much better it looks now. It looks less cluttered, brighter and has a classier contemporary elegance about it now. Having undergone quite an extensive renovation, I love the elegant hues of celadon paired with muted cream accents. The whole ambience breathes “renewal” and “rejuvenation” the moment you enter through the elegant doors flanked by intricately patterned … [Read more...]
Traditional Chinese New Year in Tao Chinese Cuisine at The Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur
What if you just have a small group of 3-4 persons and yet want to enjoy a good 7-course set meal during this coming Chinese New Year? Most Chinese restaurants serve set meals for 10 pax. Well, the good news is that over at Tao Chinese Cuisine at The InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, your party of 3 can still get to enjoy that 7-course set lunch. For the coming festive celebration, the set lunch is available at RM148++ onwards per person (a minimum of 3 persons) and 8-course set dinners are … [Read more...]
Have a Super Prosperous CNY Meal at Restaurant Extra Super Tanker, Damansara Kim
I was told Restaurant Extra Super Tanker is already fully booked on Chinese New Year Eve (18 February 2015) so if you are thinking of having your Reunion Dinner there, you may have to look elsewhere. But, for other days during the Chinese New Year, tables are still available. We had a CNY dinner there last year and looking at their line-up this year, it’s likely we’ll be repeating it this year! Chef Ah Wah Koh does not believe in doing too many set menus for the Chinese New Year. SO there are … [Read more...]
Savour Flavours of Prosperity at Xin, Concorde Kuala Lumpur
You know that when you step into the grand dining hall of Xin, it’s going to be a delicious trip of traditional Chinese gourmet dining. The splendid golden dragons wrapped on the pillars and the opulent oriental-themed decor have “tradition” stamped on them. And that is exactly what Xin will deliver for the coming Chinese New Year celebrations. Authentic traditional flavours take centre-stage in their special menus drawn up for the festive period. The mandatory yee sang is represented … [Read more...]
Spring Reunion this Chinese New Year with Tai Thong Restaurants
The Tai Thong Group of Restaurants needs no introduction. As the largest chain of Chinese restaurants with 14 outlets in Malaysia, Tai Thong is popular whether for a wedding banquet, corporate event or just a dim sum meal. For the upcoming Chinese New Year, the chefs at Tai Thong have prepared several set menus with prices ranging from RM498++ (6 pax)/RM798++ (10 pax) to RM1,398++ (6 pax)/RM2,298++ (10 pax). The 10 pax menu comes with 2-3 free bottles of 640ml Asahi Beer … [Read more...]
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