The last time I ate at 2OX was a year ago when this chic French bistro was newly opened - read about that here. Its trademark colorful wall mural greets customers as they step in and that cheerful image of happy dining never fails to bring a smile to all and sundry. The plants have really flourished too! Owner Sainy Chun has done some subtle changes to the immaculate stylish deco of 2OX. There are now elegant drapes softly separating the bar area and dining space giving a bit more … [Read more...]
A’ROMA DININGS, PARAMOUNT GARDEN, PETALING JAYA
It’s quite refreshing that Paramount Garden, predominantly a residential area, now houses a well set-up Italian restaurant. In the few rows of shophouses in this location, most of the eateries are casual types, more of the kopitiam-style than anything. Hence, a’Roma Dinings, with its chic restaurant, wine lounge and coffee bar is a class above the rest. The name a’Roma stems from the city of Roma and the team here strives to showcase authentic Italian cuisine using the … [Read more...]
FARM TO PLATE @ Damansara Kim – let the natural flavours shine!
Farm to plate, farm to table - these are the latest dining trends around town. It’s like a spin-off from the organic food craze, which is not a bad thing. People are now appreciating the value of chemical-free food and the next step is to eat food that’s freshly brought in from the source: the farm. For the ordinary folks, it may not be viable to consume farm-fresh food on a regular basis unless they own the farms. For some restaurants, it is a worthy venture to promote healthier food and … [Read more...]
Let’s have a PRIME moment @ Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
For the past 10 years, since its opening in 2006, Prime at the Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur has built up its reputation as one of the city’s favourite place for premium steaks. Living up to its “Prime Grill, Prime Wine, Prime Time” adage, Prime is the place to go for serious steak indulgence. Executive Chef Antoine Rodriguez ensures that every serving of succulent meat is done perfectly: perfectly seared with visibly charred edges yet retaining a tender juicy texture within. Steaks here are usually … [Read more...]
Celebrate Belgian Week with A Modern Twist on Belgian Classics at SOLEIL
Did you know that Belgium has 129 Michelin-starred restaurants? Based on per square km, considering that Belgium is a relatively smaller country compared to others in Europe, that’s like one of the highest in the world! Located practically in the heart of Europe, it’s understandable that Belgian cuisine is influenced by German, French, Austrian and Swiss cuisines. Belgium is also blessed with lots of natural resources to fuel its cuisine - the forests of the Ardennes are rich in game and … [Read more...]
RENDEZ-VOUS BANGSAR – NEW MENU BY CHEF BENJAMIN REILHES
Rendez-Vous in Bangsar appeals to just about everyone looking for a casual French meal in a laid-back atmosphere. Their menu offers a good selection of typical traditional French dishes and to enjoy a meal here won’t bust your wallet either. Owners Arnaud Chappert and Florian Nigen (who also ruled the kitchen) ensure that their customers get to dine on affordable authentic French cuisine in a relaxed and charmingly rustic ambience. Check out my earlier review here. Chef Benjamin … [Read more...]
FAVOLA @ LE MERIDIEN KUALA LUMPUR: NEW SPECIALITIES FROM CHEF DOMENICO PIRAS
Although born in Milan, Chef Domenico Piras’ passion for cooking came from Sardinia when he move there from a young age. After having worked extensively in Europe, Chef Domenico came to Asia in 2004 with culinary stints in Singapore, East Malaysia, Brunei and now Kuala Lumpur. Love the deco in Favola - so beautiful! Since helming the kitchen at Favola at the Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur some months ago, the charming and hospitable chef has created a list of new items for the menu. … [Read more...]
THE ST REGIS MACAO – DINING IN STYLE
During our stay at The St Regis Macao, we had the opportunity to check out the two prestigious F&B outlets in the hotel. Yes, two may seem rather lacking as The St Regis Macao is a 400-room property but here it’s certainly the quality and not quantity that matters. THE ST REGIS BAR An iconic establishment in St Regis hotels all over the world, The St Regis Bar welcomes guests with its distinguished looks. The plush setup within spells elegant comfort - deep suede seats and sofas that … [Read more...]
THE POINT KL Restaurant & Bar, Damansara Heights
It was my first time to The Point KL Restaurant & Bar as they were launching their latest menu. It also happened to be their 2nd anniversary in March. Well, I guess that’s about the right time to refresh the menu. Available since end February 2016, there are numerous refreshing takes on the Tapas, Brunch, Dinner and Dessert selections. Well known for their signature style of local, Asian, European and Mediterranean items, the new fusion-style dishes take on certain unique twists from … [Read more...]
RENDEZ-VOUS @ Bangsar for decent affordable French food
French food is never cheap, well at least not here in Malaysia. But of course it’s not cheap because cheap things are seldom good. And also there’s nothing cheap nowadays, given the sorry state of our Ringgit and the pathetic state of the state. Now, putting our misery aside, it’s a good thing that there still establishments like Rendez-Vous in Bangsar (no less) that serves affordable French food. Yes, decently affordable. This French restaurant occupies a corner shoplot in Bangsar Park - … [Read more...]
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