Many of us still recall the experience of dining at Chalet, one of the premier restaurants in Kuala Lumpur in the late 70’s and 80’s. Located in the Equatorial Hotel, Chalet was very well-known for its fine European cuisine and impeccable service of fine-dining. To re-create this exceptional dining experience, EQ is bringing back the old world charm and grandeur of Chalet in a special pop-up event, running from 29 July till 17 August 2024 nightly from 6pm. A specially-curated menu … [Read more...]
CELEBRATE WITH FESTIVE TREATS AT EQ THIS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR!
This year EQ is pulling out all stops to make Christmas merry and the year-end festivities spectacular. From celebratory buffets, specially-curated meals in sophisticated venues to gourmet meals-to-go, EQ has something for everyone to make this festive season super-memorable! In a recent media preview, we got a sneak peak at some of the goodies coming up soon at this award-winning hotel. All restaurants in EQ will be offering festive menus, with guests being spoilt for … [Read more...]
SABAYON @EQKL: In Celebration of Techniques and Seasons
Perched high up on the 51st floor, Sabayon, EQ Kuala Lumpur's award-winning modern fine dining venue is introducing its new seasonal menus. The distinctive new menus draw from an inspiration of culinary tradition, stemming from the classic methods of the famed Auguste Escoffier’s classique cusine, to more modernist takes on texture, flavour and presentation. The impressive menu lists several course meals, starting from RM488. The Classic is Sabayon’s latest 4-course menu at … [Read more...]
TOSCA & GOODDAM: 4-Hands Dinner
For just 2 evenings this month – 14 & 15 July 2023, guests at Tosca DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur will get to savour a special wine-pairing dinner. This is a special collaboration between Tosca and Gooddam, showcasing the skills of their chefs. Chef Murli Pillay from Tosca and Chef Daniel Yap from Gooddam will join hands to curate a special 5-course menu for these 2 nights. Both chefs, with their combined skills and culinary prowess will be executing a carefully selected … [Read more...]
The Return of CHALET at EQ Kuala Lumpur
Chalet – the pre-eminent Continental fine-dining restaurant at EQ Kuala Lumpur back in the 1980’s will make a special pop-up appearance from 24 July to 12 August 2023 at the hotel. If some of you can remember, Chalet, in its original incarnation, was a highly decorated & much-awarded restaurant housed in the original Hotel Equatorial. Its white linen-topped tables, gleaming tablewares and impeccable service marked an era of elegance and culinary excellence for memorable dining in those … [Read more...]
Bottega Wines @ EQ KUALA LUMPUR
Recently we were hosted to a delightful special Aperitivo Hour & Wine Tasting at Bottega Lounge in EQ Kuala Lumpur. Bottega is actually one of the world’s largest producers of grappa and sparkling wines and distributor of Italian premium quality beverages and food products to over 120 countries worldwide. The brand is synonymous with high quality liquers like Limoncello, Bacon gin and Stardust Prosecco. Menu from the 100 Prosecco Recipes! In Kuala Lumpur, EQ is home to the … [Read more...]
FARQUHAR’S BAR & JAVA TREE @ The E&O Hotel, Penang
FARQUHAR’S BAR We love the remodelled Farquhar’s Bar in the E&O Hotel Penang. There’s such a sense of old-world charm and luxury here. Plush leather sofas, panelled walls, chandeliers and gilded framed pictures on the walls and a fully-stocked bar in the centre… everything oozes understated classiness. We settled ourselves comfortably at a table facing the sea and indulged in some of the bar’s signature concoctions. Aged Negroni - handcrafted gin, campari, … [Read more...]
A Taste of Super Foods at RUYI, Bangsar Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Diners stepping into Ruyi now have a chance to savour the first of Ruyi’s Eat Well Live Well dinners, which is available until 23 December 2019. It’s a collaborative effort with Cabana, KapowBalls and Kintry Artisan Food – all purveyors of healthy food. Cabana is popular with their Acai Bowls and Smoothies using organic acai berries, freshly blended and free from refined sugars. Kintry is a home-grown Malaysian company specializing in healthy snacks made from scratch. Their top-selling halal … [Read more...]
MANJA Kuala Lumpur – get ready to be pampered!
Nestled in a cosy cul-de-sac and surrounded by skyscrapers, Manja is a welcome refuge amidst Kuala Lumpur’s crazy traffic. It’s located along Lorong Raja Chulan; its pretty facade unmistakable and easy to spot. Wooden tables and high chairs are set out right in front of the restaurant for guests to relax with a drink or two in the calm al-fresco space. The greenery around this little haven forms a perfect backdrop to chill-out before dinner. The noise of the city and crazy traffic of … [Read more...]
Chef Marcin Budynek helms Polish Tatar Food Festival at Shook!
Have you ever tried Polish food? I have never... until yesterday. So, when an invitation came from the YTL Group to try this at Shook!, I jumped at the opportunity. The Polish Tatar Food Festival is happening at Shook! for a very short period only – until 14 November 2018. Yes, that’s right – it’s only for 3 days (it started yesterday!) This lightning promotion is held in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Malaysia with a special menu crafted by Guest Chef Marcin … [Read more...]
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