Sitting splendidly at its brand new location, Zuan Yuan Chinese Restaurant is all set to welcome the Year of the Dog. When dining here, you can expect to savour the restaurant’s modern chic decor blending in with the aromas of good food. Chinese Chef Loh Weng Lam and his team have curated 3 festive set menus (Happiness, Harmony & Longevity) to entice guests during the Chinese New Year celebration. The set meals start from RM1,738 nett for a table of 10 and will be available until 2 March … [Read more...]
Blossoms of Prosperity at XIN CUISINE @ Concorde Kuala Lumpur
Xin Cuisine at the Concorde Kuala Lumpur has always been a popular venue for Cantonese food. Its rich oriental themed deco resplendent with dragon pillars never fails to lose its appeal when a traditional Chinese restaurant setting is called for. Throughout the years, the high standard of food served here has been maintained by its dedicated culinary team. This year, to welcome the Year of the Dog, the chefs have pieced together 3 special Prosperity Set Menus starting from RM1,388 nett per … [Read more...]
Go Shanghainese this Lunar New Year @ SHANGHAI, JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur
The Shanghai Restaurant in JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur is one of the rare restaurants in town which serves this native cuisine. It obviously has its legion of fans as it has been around for a long time. Recently it underwent a makeover and the result is astounding. From a typical traditional set-up since many years ago, it has now been transformed into a more contemporary and elegant restaurant with some edgy touches. Its foyer now houses a modern simplistic bar and classy golden-hued sofa and … [Read more...]
Have a Ritzy Lunar New Year at LI YEN, The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur
As a leading purveyor of fine Cantonese cuisine in the city, Li Yen at The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur needs no introduction. Its cosy oriental-themed interior immediately draws you into its welcoming folds, framed by ornate latticed walls and warm smooth carved wooden furniture. And as we are now into the Lunar New Year season, lots of red are incorporated to pump up the mood - it’s truly Chinese in every sense. We were there to preview Li Yen’s lunar new year’s festive meals recently. … [Read more...]
Indulge: SHUMATSU BUFFET @ Eyuzu Japanese Cuisine, Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Every Tuesday and Friday, the chefs at Eyuzu Japanese Cuisine, Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur get very excited – do you know why? That’s when they get to uncover the mystery boxes airflown in from Japan. They do know that the mystery boxes hold the freshest seafood from Japan but they wouldn’t know what kind of seafood until they open up the boxes! The treasures inside the boxes can be anything from the freshest shellfish like live scallops and Japanese fishes like kamasu, kinmedai or … [Read more...]
Let’s Toss for Prosperity at EE CHINESE CUISINE, Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur
It’s the season for Yee Sang and grand feasting as the Lunar New Year draws near. Just a few more weeks to go and if you still are undecided over where to have a gathering and feast over good food, Ee Chinese Cuisine at the Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur is a recommended venue. For years, I’ve been a fan of Executive Chef Alex Leong and his team’s culinary offerings. The Cantonese-focused cuisine served at Ee ranges from the very traditional to some with modern twists. For this Chinese New … [Read more...]
Auspicious Chinese New Year Feasts at DYNASTY RESTAURANT, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel
With the Chinese New Year just weeks away, have you planned your celebrations ahead? Food is on the main agenda, as with most festivities in Malaysia and I know of people who book their Chinese New Year meals months in advance. To usher in the Year of the Dog, at Dynasty Restaurant, Executive Sous Chef Kok Chee Kin and his team have come up with several festive menus featuring fine Cantonese dishes. Besides the set menus, there are also festive Dim Sum selections, “Poon Choi” (Treasure Pots) … [Read more...]
Unveiling the NEW Zuan Yuan @ One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya!
Have you been to the new Zuan Yuan in One World Hotel yet? Yes, it’s new in every way – new look, new location and a revamped menu! The all-new Zuan Yuan sparkles like “a garden filled with enchanted diamonds” – the interpretation of its name. The spacious pillar-less restaurant now can seat 380 diners easily with 6 private dining rooms for a more intimate and cosy setting. Etched with elements of modern oriental design, the deco is enlivened with palettes of blue, gold, white and black, … [Read more...]
An Idyllic Weekend at THE WESTIN LANGKAWI RESORT & other fun stuff!
The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa is truly one of the island’s most ideal resort as its location is pretty perfect. With its own private beachfront facing the pristine Andaman Sea, yet remaining very near to Kuah town, it really has the best of both worlds. Do read about my earlier stays in this splendid resort here and here. We never fail to be impressed with The Westin’s warm welcome, starting with the grand pickup at Langkawi Airport itself. Riding in classy … [Read more...]
Stay: THE CLUB VILLAS; Dine: WAROENG DADONG, Seminyak, Bali
I can never get enough of Bali. Bali’s mystical charm, warm friendly people and intriguing culture have always been beckoning and it’s so easy to get enchanted. In my first trip there this year in May, I had a wonderful time in Ubud and Nusa Dua - read about that here and here. Recently, on my 2nd visit there, I stayed at The Club Villas, right smack in the centre of Seminyak. The Club Villas are one of the properties of Tjendana Villas which own leisure properties all over Bali. The … [Read more...]
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