In the blink of an eye, the Muslim holy month of Ramadhan has started - time really flew! Restaurants and eateries, big or small, are all geared up for the breaking of fast during this time. At the Latest Recipe, Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur, Chef Budiman and his kitchen team are cooking up a dream feast featuring traditional dishes that are close to Malaysians’ hearts across the nation. This showcase, aptly named “Serambi Juadah Warisan Desa” features a host of cherished traditional gems like … [Read more...]
Dining at The Royal Selangor Yacht Club (RSYC) – it’s OPEN to the PUBLIC!
The Royal Selangor Yacht Club (RSYC) is no stranger to me. My in-laws were the first food operator of this grand dame, way back many years ago. At that time and until a few years ago, the RSYC was strictly for members only. It’s the oldest and largest yacht club in Malaysia, having been established in 1963. The club is graced by the royal patronage of HRH Sultan of Selangor. Some of you may be familiar with the prestigious Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta, which is organised by … [Read more...]
PEKING DUCK & FLAMING POT PROMOTION @ ZUAN YUAN, One World Hotel
With the Chinese New Year feasting all behind us, don’t even think, for a moment that the dining scene has tamed. To keep the momentum going, new food promotions are constantly launched. One of the latest promotions that caught my eye and appetite is the “Crispylicious Peking Duck” and Flaming Hot Pot in Zuan Yuan Chinese Restaurant at One World Hotel. Both happen to be on my favourites list and are available only till 31 March 2017. The Peking Duck needs no introduction. Right-sized … [Read more...]
LEXIS HIBISCUS, PORT DICKSON – Part 1: THE RESORT
To say that Lexis Hibiscus Port Dickson is huge is an understatement. When we visited this prime vacationing paradise located at the 12th mile of Jalan Pantai, Port Dickson, it’s like entering a whole exclusive mini township on its own. The immensely spacious reception Beyond the vast reception area, once we hopped onto the buggy that took us to our sea-view Panorama Pool Villa, I felt like we were transported into a retreat in another realm. The sheer size, design and indulgent luxury … [Read more...]
BRASSERIE 25 @ Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur
Have you heard? Kuala Lumpur’s latest hotel - Hotel Stripes, an Autograph Collection property has just opened its doors to guests a few days ago. There’s a distinctive vibe about this YTL Luxury Hotel - old-world charm mixed with chic contemporary touches exuding a unique character which is iconic on its own. We were privileged to be invited to experience one of its F&B outlet - Brasserie 25. This French-style restaurant, located just to the right of the hotel’s reception, impresses … [Read more...]
YOOGANE – South Korea’s famous DAK GALBI Restaurant opens in 1-UTAMA!
One of the most popular Dak Galbi restaurants from South Korea is now in 1-Utama! Established in 1981 in Busan, there are now more than 100 outlets in South Korea with the very famous ones in Myeongdong and Hongdae catering to hungry crowds. Yoogane opened its first outlet in Malaysia last weekend and there was a crazy long queue outside the restaurant! So what is “dak galbi”? It’s a much-loved dish prepared from marinating chicken in “gochujang” - spicy red pepper paste for at … [Read more...]
PUTIEN celebrates its 16th Anniversary with More Good Food!
Back in 2000, Putien’s founder Mr Fong Chi Chung started the restaurant as a coffee shop in Kitchener Road, Singapore. Mr Fong, who migrated from Putian of Fujian Province in China, missed the home-cooked dishes from his homeland and decided to open that restaurant to recreate those dishes. The rest, as they say, is history. From that humble beginning, Putien has since grown into a popular chain with 28 outlets internationally in the last 16 years and will soon expand to 33 outlets by end … [Read more...]
YOUMIQI – SHUNDE CUISINE ROCKS!
In my last review of Youmiqi in May this year, I recommended their Kungfu Steamboat which was the highlight of my meal there. I didn’t really have a chance to check-out their regular menu items as that steamboat was really fulfilling! Read about that memorable meal here. Recently I visited Youmiqi again and this time it was to savour some of their signature Shunde dishes. Shunde is a district in Guangdong province in China. The Shunde style of cooking has often been … [Read more...]
SUNDAY BUBBLY BRUNCH @ SERENA BRASSERIE, INTERCONTINENTAL KUALA LUMPUR
Sundays are lazy days for me. I sleep in a bit and sometimes I go to the wet market and sometimes I head for a massage. Most people would go for a long lazy brunch. It gets even longer when there’s champagne involved. If you fall into this group, then why not head for the Sunday Bubbly Brunch at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur? After all, it only happens on the last Sunday of the month - so, that’s not too extravagant an indulgence, is it? Happening at Serena … [Read more...]
MOONCAKES & MID AUTUMN TREATS 2016 from TOH YUEN @ HILTON PETALING JAYA
When I was a kid growing up in a village in Ipoh, the 15th day of the 8th month in the Chinese lunar calendar was always an exciting day. That’s when everyone in the village celebrated the “Mooncakes Festival” and “pai yuet kong” (“praying to the moon” in Cantonese) was the finale of the night. But of course, the prayers thing was something done by the adults and we kids were just interested in the lantern activities for the day. Yes, those traditional lanterns in all shapes and sizes of … [Read more...]
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