Finally – there’s a decent western-style grill restaurant in Kota Kemuning! Hail ABANICO! Abanico is a deli-style restaurant serving quality meats like Iberico pork, wagyu steaks, F1 Tomahawks, Miyazaki A5 as well as gourmet house-made sausages, Norwegian salmon, Japanese Ogatsu scallops, Miyagi oysters and other premium seafood. Owned and run by Chef Eric Siew (formerly the Executive Chef from DoubleTree Hilton Kuala Lumpur) and his lovely wife Han-Ni, Abanico is a welcome entry to … [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...]
Let’s Celebrate CHRISTMAS EVER AFTER @ One World Hotel Petaling Jaya
The Cinnamon Coffee House in One World Hotel Petaling Jaya serves one of the most diversified and extensive buffets in town. I’ve always been impressed with the huge variety of dishes offered, ranging from local favourites to western specialities. For this festive period, their chefs have gone the extra mile in crafting a selection of special items like Honey & Herbs Roast Turkey, Herb-crusted Roasted Striploin, Chicken & Waffle Sliders with Berries Compote, Prawn … [Read more...]
FESTIVE INDULGENCES at FEAST VILLAGE, Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
Feast Village @ Starhill Gallery is so aptly named - it really is a food lover’s paradise in the ultimate sense. It’s so difficult to decide which restaurant to dine in, amongst so many fine establishments within that labyrinth of good food. During this festive season, every one of those restaurants is offering joyous spreads of gourmet specialities to appease even the most finicky diner. When one is undecided on what to eat, SHOOK! is the answer. Well known for its huge variety … [Read more...]
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES @ INTERCONTINENTAL KUALA LUMPUR
The stunning 18-foot Christmas tree holding court in the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur leaves you no doubt that Christmas is in the air. With just barely 10 days to go,, if you are one of those who are frantically trying to plan your festive feasting, well, the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur has several mouth-watering options in their F&B outlets. Let’s start with their IVIV (OneSixFive) Wine & Lounge Bar where Afternoon Teas are a way of life. During this festive month, their … [Read more...]
Have a DELICIOUS Christmas & New Year!
This festive season, the chefs at Delicious are cooking up some pretty appetising stuff at their cafes. Amidst the Christmas trees and twinkling lights, on the menu are several traditional festive items. On top of the list is of course the Roasted Turkey Breast & Stuffed Leg served with cranberries, roasted vegetables in chilli and herbs. I like how both breast and stuffed leg of turkey are served together - the best of both worlds. You can order the whole Turkey Crown as a … [Read more...]
Have a MAJESTIC Christmas & New Year! It’s all at THE MAJESTIC HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR
If you are looking to celebrating this festive season in a classy venue complete with old-world colonial charm, there’s no better place than at The Majestic Kuala Lumpur, specifically their Colonial Cafe. It never fails to take my breath away every time I walk past the Orchid Conservatory and enter the Colonial Cafe. This restored heritage building retains much of its past colonial grandeur as can be seen by the beautiful decor of the Cafe. Plush furnishings, rich timber panelling, … [Read more...]
Have a Merry Delicious Christmas in LA RISATA
Christmas is all about peace, love and joy and the best way to celebrate this is to spend time with loved ones. Preferably over some great food too. This year the festive celebrations can be enjoyed over a long weekend so there’s plenty of time for feasting and festivities. I’ve always enjoyed dining at La Risata for its cosy ambience and good comforting food. The fact that it has stood the test of time means many others share the same view as this neighbourhood restaurant is always busy. … [Read more...]
WHERE TO GET YOUR ROAST TURKEYS THIS FESTIVE SEASON
With Christmas being less than 2 weeks away, the mood for the holidays and upcoming festivities is certainly filling the air everywhere. While plans are made to dine out over the long holidays, some are also considering having their Christmas feasts in the comfort of their own homes. If you think roast turkeys are a must, you should either have planned to roast your own or thinking of ordering it from the restaurants/hotels. Most establishments need at least 3 days advance notice when placing … [Read more...]
Festive Treats at VOGUE CAFE, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel
Among its numerous F&B outlets, Vogue Cafe at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel is one outlet that’s going to showcase a tasty tribute to Christmas and New Year from 24 December 2015 to 1 January 2016. It’s not going to be a crazy extensive buffet but whatever that are served will truly reflect the culinary spirit of the festive season. It’s a time for celebration as the year draws to a close, a time to spend with loved ones and Vogue Café is the place to relish in Western favorites and … [Read more...]
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