If you have been to the Cheras Sentral Mall, you would have noticed this brand new mid-size hotel adjacent to it, with a very stylish “Silka” logo heralding it. Yes, that’s the Silka Cheras Kuala Lumpur, a value-led 319-guestroom hotel which is within 15 minutes’ drive from the city centre. Throughout the holy month of Ramadhan, the hotel’s Curvz Cafe is serving a Buka Puasa buffet that showcases the best of “kampung” cuisine prepared by Chef Badrul and his team. This “Juadah Kampung” … [Read more...]
Authentic Ramadhan Delights at Hilton Petaling Jaya
I’ve always loved Paya Serai at Hilton Petaling Jaya for its excellent authentic Malay dishes on any day. It is one of the most established and popular hotel restaurant in Petaling Jaya. Now with Ramadhan and a new Executive Chef helming the kitchen, diners will be totally spoiled for choice by its magnificent Buka Puasa buffet. Be prepared to savour Executive Chef Ridzuan Malek and team’s more than 300 delicious items during this holy month. Chef Ridzuan, with more than 20 years’ … [Read more...]
Buka Puasa “Aroma Semenanjung”-style at Cinnamon, One World Hotel
The Cinnamon Coffee House at One World Hotel is one of the busiest places ever, come Ramadhan. I know, because I pass by the place very often and during Ramadhan, extra tables would be put out in the lower ground lobby area to accommodate the hordes of diners. Well, you really can’t fault the enthusiasm, considering Cinnamon Coffee House serves one of the most extensive Ramadhan buffets around here. Dodol, anyone? With over 100 varieties each day, the “Aroma Semenanjung” spread includes … [Read more...]
A Traditional Buka Puasa Feast at Latest Recipe, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
Latest Recipe at the Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur has always been one of my top choices where buffet meals are concerned. Seriously, this place offers a huge variety of tasty food and the best thing is that there are many live cooking stations where food is prepared a la minute for you. Now the good news is that Celebrity Chef Zubir is returning to Latest Recipe this Ramadhan to cook up a stupendous feast for diners. With him around, you can be sure the Malay cuisine lined up is as authentic … [Read more...]
Garrett Popcorn Shops® – Opening at Mid Valley Mall this April!
I can’t remember when exactly the Garrett Popcorn Shops made their appearances here in Kuala Lumpur but it must be about 2 years ago. I remember my first taste of it though. It’s not like any of the usual popcorn we get here. Garrett’s popcorn definitely is a class above, maybe several classes. The thing that impressed me most about Garrett’s is that every kernel is well and evenly coated with their tantalizing caramel! I’m very particular about popcorn – even when eating the regular … [Read more...]
Sunway Pyramid’s “World of Cravings” featuring Brussels Beer Cafe
With 8 outlets in the Klang Valley, Penang and Johor, Brussels Beer Cafe is familiar to many. This is where many beer lovers head to for chilling out with their beer fix, particularly Belgian beers. Don’t be surprised if Hoegaarden beer is offered enthusiastically to you as Brussels Beer Café is the first outlet to serve this Belgian beer fresh off the tap, besides the other 2 Belgians: Leffe and Stella Artois beers. My favourite is the pinkish Hoegaarden Rosee with a delightful fruity … [Read more...]
MIGF 2013: Grill 582 at Best Western Premier Dua Sentral
The Malaysian International Gourmet Festival (MIGF) is already well in progress, having started on 1 October 2013. Diners have the rest of this month to enjoy the special festival menus offered by the participating restaurants. When we first dined in Grill 582 at Best Western Premier Dua Sentral a few months back, we loved the grilled dishes done by Chef Siti Arini Darsom so we are delighted to be invited to try out her Festival Menu for MIGF 2013. The Menu: Starter Foie Gras … [Read more...]
MIGF 2013 – Five Sen5es @ The Westin Kuala Lumpur
Continuing our tastings of the MIGF 2013 Festival Menus, we had a chance to check out what Chef Tan Tzaan Ling of Five Sen5es at The Westin Kuala Lumpur has to offer. We always enjoy the dining ambience in FiveSen5es with its classy hardwood tables, tasteful Chinese antiques blending against a backdrop of contemporary interior design and best of all, the soothing sounds of water flowing from the water features. The open kitchen is always an interesting hive of activity and holds our … [Read more...]
Kuala Lumpur Restaurant Week: Opus Bistro @ Bangkung, Bangsar
October is set to be a tremendously exciting month as far as Food is concerned. I think gourmets, gourmands, gluttons and all who are enamoured with food will welcome October with wide open arms and stomachs. There’s Oktoberfest, the MIGF 2013 and then there’s the inaugural Kuala Lumpur Restaurant Week! From 4-11 October 2013, more than 45 dining establishments - popular restaurants specializing in different cuisines will be offering special menus starting from RM20 nett for lunch … [Read more...]
MIGF 2013: Qba Latin Bar & Grill, The Westin Kuala Lumpur
You just gotta love Chef Pearl Woo. Chef Pearl Woo in her playground Chef Pearl Woo from Qba Latin Bar & Grill in The Westin Kuala LUmpur is one of the most lovable chefs I’ve met in a long while. The warm, bubbly, chatty and ever-smiling chef makes one feel immediately welcomed and at ease. You can feel the incredible passion oozing out from her when she just can’t wait to tell you all about the food that she’s going to cook and serve you. Passion and commitment must be her middle … [Read more...]
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