Finally – there’s a decent western-style grill restaurant in Kota Kemuning! Hail ABANICO! Abanico is a deli-style restaurant serving quality meats like Iberico pork, wagyu steaks, F1 Tomahawks, Miyazaki A5 as well as gourmet house-made sausages, Norwegian salmon, Japanese Ogatsu scallops, Miyagi oysters and other premium seafood. Owned and run by Chef Eric Siew (formerly the Executive Chef from DoubleTree Hilton Kuala Lumpur) and his lovely wife Han-Ni, Abanico is a welcome entry to … [Read more...]
US Smokehouse BBQ at VASCO’s, Hilton Kuala Lumpur
In our hot and humid weather, having a BBQ is always a sweaty affair – at least that rings true for me. Unless of course if the grilling is done for you and you get to enjoy the barbequed food in the cool comfort of air-conditioning. Well, for this whole month of September, you can do exactly that and in the very comfortable setting of Vasco’s in Hilton Kuala Lumpur. Not just any barbeque – you get to experience a range of American southwestern-style smokehouse BBQ! Succulent slabs of BBQ … [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...]
BUCKED OUT SEAFOOD FEAST at GOBO CHIT CHAT, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Come Friday and Saturday evening just before 6.30pm, there’s a huge crowd looming at the entrance of Gobo Chit Chat, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur. For what, you may ask. Well, they are just waiting for the clock to strike 6.30pm for the Bucked Out Seafood Market to welcome diners. Yes, this was the scene I saw when I was there several weeks ago - people who had made reservations were all waiting to get into Gobo Chit Chat! From the entrance, I caught whiffs of … [Read more...]
PJ’s BAR & GRILL @ New World Hotel, Petaling Jaya
Have you heard? About the latest coolest rooftop place to hang out in Petaling Jaya? It’s at PJ’s Bar & Grill and if you are wondering where on earth this generic-sounding name is, well, it’s the stunning rooftop venue of the New World Hotel in Petaling Jaya. This is where the swimming pool is also located and if you are a hotel guest, there’s the added bonus of lounging on top of the world with nothing between you and the big blue sky! Go when the sun is about to set … [Read more...]
Why would I buy the latest MAZDA CX-5?
I used to drive a SUV (sports utility vehicle) many years ago - about two decades ago when SUVs were rare, few and far between. Unlike its popularity now when almost every other vehicle on the road is a SUV, owning and driving one back in the early 90’s was rather uncommon. It was a popular Japanese brand and I remember feeling very lofty as the high seats gave me an elevated sense of command while driving it. Long story short, that ownership of a SUV didn't last very long as I eventually … [Read more...]
LUANG PRABANG, LAOS: What to do for 4D 3N stay?
Luang Prabang is located in the central north of Laos and the name means “Royal Buddha Image”. In 1995, it was listed as a World Heritage Site for the preservation of its unique architectural, religious and cultural heritage. The city maintains a balanced blend of urban and rural charm, retaining much of the French colonial influences in the 19th and 20th centuries. Since November 2016, Air Asia flies direct to Luang Prabang from KLIA2 and because of this convenience (otherwise it will be … [Read more...]
FESTIVE INDULGENCES at FEAST VILLAGE, Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
Feast Village @ Starhill Gallery is so aptly named - it really is a food lover’s paradise in the ultimate sense. It’s so difficult to decide which restaurant to dine in, amongst so many fine establishments within that labyrinth of good food. During this festive season, every one of those restaurants is offering joyous spreads of gourmet specialities to appease even the most finicky diner. When one is undecided on what to eat, SHOOK! is the answer. Well known for its huge variety … [Read more...]
Fried Chicken & Champagne @ MONTE’S, Bangsar Shopping Centre
The next time you have a reason to celebrate and are not sure how to celebrate it - well, let’s keep it simple, shall we? How about just some scrumptious fried chicken and champagne? It’s really not as incongruous as you may think! Look, almost everyone loves fried chicken, right? That’s such a universal love, no? It’s comfort food and when done well, it’s da bomb! The folks at Monte’s in Bangsar Shopping Centre has got it just right. Using only the juiciest parts of the chicken - thighs … [Read more...]
TUJO – refreshed & rejuvenated, come “Eat, Drink & Play!”
“Eat, Drink & Play” - that’s the tagline of Tujo, a bar-sserie and grill restaurant located on the ground floor of Ascott Residences. And now when you step into their rejuvenated premises, you would be more than enticed to practise just exactly what their tagline preaches. Looking very much like a tropical glasshouse with tropical foliage covering its nooks and corners, there’s a sense of green calm about the place. Despite being surrounded by skyscrapers all around, Tujo feels … [Read more...]
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