Opened in August last year, Zukkini is nestled in Oasis Ara Damansara, serving fusionistic Australian and Asian cuisine. Indeed, diners will get an “oasis” feel when stepping into this cool space with lots of striking tropical greens in its interior. This calming effect is further contributed by their elegantly simplistic wood-themed furniture and flanked by tall glass windows allowing lots of natural daylight streaming in. Zukkini’s menu offers a good range of western and local … [Read more...]
SPG by Bijan, Kuala Lumpur
Back in the 1970’s-80’s, the term “SPG” was quite widely used. “Sarong Party Girl” as what the abbreviation stands for, refers to an Asian girl who loves to party with white guys. I believe this was coined in the 1940’s when the British ruled over Singapore and this character has even been popularized in books. This acronym is cheekily used by the folks at Bijan to name their sister outlet – SPG by Bijan. Main Entrance Located right next to Bijan itself, SPG is a Malay tapas and … [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...]
Lunar New Year Festivities take on an artistic scale at RUYI, Bangsar Shopping Center
Who serves Yee Sang with 28K gold? Talk about attracting prosperity, Ruyi ups the game by serving edible gold in their Yee Sang. Labelled “28K Golden Koi YU Sang”, it takes Masterchef James Ho about 20 minutes to assemble this beautiful creative platter. After all, this is Ruyi – where food takes on the forms of art and Chef James’ creative touches is the name of the game. Central on the plate are two lively colourful koi fishes made of shredded carrots and radish swimming on blue pea … [Read more...]
SEAFOOD WORLD @ Plaza 33, Petaling Jaya
Seafood lovers in Petaling Jaya – rejoice! Seafood World, the latest restaurant from the Oriental Group is now open and holding court grandly at the Main Entrance of Plaza 33. Its huge brightly-lit signboard beckons wickedly and once you step into its cool interior, you will be welcomed by rows of tanks housing live seafood for your picking. At the moment, the selection may not be overly extensive but whatever is available, you can be sure the seafood is of top-notch … [Read more...]
SUMI GENSHI-YAKI SAKEBA, Bangsar
When Chef Anson Ng relocated from his birthplace Hong Kong and set up Sumi Genshi-Yaki Sakeba in Bangsar with his Malaysian wife, Karen, we all get a taste of Japanese fares fused with Chinese and local influences. Located in the ever-busy Jalan Telawi 2, Sumi Genshi offers diners a nice vantage point to have a hearty meal or just chilling out at the bar enjoying the Bangsar scene. Take the Shabu-Shabu, for instance. The milky broth used for this Japanese-style hotpot is a … [Read more...]
Festive Dining & New Menu at MEATOLOGY, TTDI
There’s a lighter bounce to Chef Yenni Law’s steps these days. Yenni is one of the most hardworking chefs I know - she pushes herself relentlessly in her quest to improve Meatology’s offerings, serving up ever-delicious food to her customers and just doing something better and different every time. After months of brainstorming, creating, testing, improvising and fine-tuning a huge variety of dishes with her protege, Chef Shelly Saw, Yenni finally presents the 2019 new menu for Meatology as well … [Read more...]
RUYI & LYN’s New Dim Sum
Not many people are aware that Ruyi & Lyn serves some of the best and visually appealing pork-free dim sum in town. Cocooned within the elegant stylish dining space of Ruyi & Lyn, the dim sum area is located in a quieter corner. The dim sum menu may not be the most extensive in town but whatever that’s listed in the one-page menu is cooked and served upon order. You certainly won’t see foodcarts of dim sum being pushed around here; rather, your orders are discreetly served by the … [Read more...]
New Menu at GOA By Hubba curated by Celebrity Chef SAPNA ANAND
Author of 2 successful cookbooks so far (with 2 more in the pipeline), star of her own cooking show on AFC, celebrity chef Sapna Anand sure is one superwoman. Balancing family and work commitments, Sapna made time recently at Goa by Hubba for an evening with friends and fans of Goan cuisine. Presenting some new dishes inspired by her recent adventures in Malabar Coast, Kerala, we were treated to an exclusive tasting session and a long overdue catch-up session with the lovely chef. Known for … [Read more...]
TOKUSHIMA WAGYU Promotion @ IKETERU, Hilton Kuala Lumpur
For the very first time, Hilton Kuala Lumpur is bringing in the famous Tokushima wagyu beef from Shikoku whereby diners will get to savour this premium beef at Iketeru for the entire month of August 2018. Sourced from Nishiawa Beef from Tokushima Prefecture, the beef is certified halal to be sold in Malaysia, explained Japanese Executive Chef Ricky Kamiishi. This Grade A5 wagyu is available on a special a la carte menu for both lunch and dinner. Besides the popular cuts like sirloin, … [Read more...]
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