Tiffin carriers go back a long way with me. I have the fondest memories of those round enamel carriers all stacked up and secured with a metal handle. In those round containers were dishes cooked by my mom. Back then we could only afford the most basic of the carriers, those pale yellow plain ones. So, yeah, whenever I see tiffin carriers, it brings back memories of those stacked happiness many years ago. Plush, elegant and comfortable - my camera loves these angles! Actually, the word … [Read more...]
A flaming feast at CHARCOAL @ The Saujana
I just can’t help but be charmed by the lovely open grill restaurant aptly named Charcoal at The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Set amidst lush grounds, Charcoal spots a warm cosy ambience and I’m struck by its simple contemporary elegance. The beautifully-appointed open kitchen in the centre is where all the flaming and grilling actions take place. Customised for almost-smokeless charcoal grilling (thanks to the super industrial-grade suction hoods), diners can watch the gregarious Chef Robert … [Read more...]
Premium Dim Sum Dinner @ Chynna, Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Back when I was growing up in Ipoh, some of the best dining memories I have are those of eating dim sum at night. Supper is a popular pastime in my hometown - back then, nobody has ever heard of “supper is bad for you” and even if any one had heard about it, nobody cared. So, on those happy occasions when we could afford it, I remember one of our favourite night dim sum jaunts was located near the wet market. Trays and baskets of the freshest dim sum sometimes never quite made it to the … [Read more...]
A steaming affair at Celestial Court, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur
Fans of steamboat, or “hot pot” would be delighted to know that they can now indulge in this steaming affair at Celestial Court, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur until 30 December 2014. The “All Steamed Up - Oriental Steamboat” promotion offers 5 unique broths and I really have a hard time deciding which one is the best as they are all so good. But if I have to pick a favourite broth, then it has to be the “Lui Yee Hung” Chinese wine with Cordyceps Herbal Soup. The extra-fragrant wine lifts … [Read more...]
I need a Club Med holiday!
Did you catch the Matta Fair last week? I meant to do that – I told D that we should go check it out as we really wanted to snag some good vacation deals. I knew it would be madness to go to the fair, knowing very well how insanely popular it is and how intense the crowds can get. But still, I had wanted to go. Guess what? My weekend was a complete whirlwind. What with errands, long-put-off tasks and of course being immersed in my current food project, to cut a long story short… we … [Read more...]
Have a Steak Feast at The Restaurant @ The Saujana Resort!
Hey listen up, all you steak lovers out there… if you crave nothing but the satisfaction of a prime cut of meat cooked just the right level of preferred doneness, then you just have to head over to The Restaurant at The Saujana Hotel before end of this month. Chef Alexander Waschl is all geared up for some fine meaty adventures with the prime cuts in his kitchen – specifically the Australian Black Angus prime cuts of grass and grain-fed beef. Take your pick of ribeye, striploin, … [Read more...]
Four Points by Sheraton Penang
Four Points by Sheraton Penang is located at an excellent spot. It’s just 15 minutes away from Georgetown and it’s along Tanjung Bungah with the sea just a few steps away. See, that’s really getting the best of both worlds: sea views and yet close enough to the city centre. The 220-room hotel offers uncomplicated comfort and simplistic charm from the lobby to the grand ballroom. The moment we turned in to the hotel’s main entrance, we were immediately greeted and assisted by the hotel … [Read more...]
Mooncake Medley in The Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Light up your Mid-Autumn Festival with the mooncake boxes-turned-lanterns when you get your mooncakes from The Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur. When you purchase 4 mooncakes from The Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur, they will be packed in a tall rectangular lacquer box. The hand-crafted lacquer boxes come in 5 colours and one in plain wooden colour. A bulb and cable are provided – you simply have to attach the bulb, connect the cable to a power point, turn it on and hey viola - you get … [Read more...]
Mooncakes Resonance at Zuan Yuan, One World Hotel
For the Mid-Autumn Festival this year, the chefs in Zuan Yuan, One World Hotel have come up with 18 scrumptious mooncakes. Out of these 18, 10 of them are of the oven-baked variety. Most of the baked mooncakes are of the good old traditional flavours like White Lotus Paste, Supreme Mixed Nuts, Red Bean Paste and Pandan Lotus Paste with or without egg yolks. One of the more popular ones is the White Lotus with Black Sesame Paste and Yolk. There is only one newbie this … [Read more...]
Uncle Lim’s 80th Birthday Special Menu in Pangkor Laut Resort
If you have read my previous posts on Pangkor Laut Resort here and here, you would know that this gorgeous resort houses several eateries. They all have different characteristics and serve a variety of cuisines and dishes - many of them are darn good so it’s really quite hard to choose a favourite. But if I have to choose, then let me introduce you to Uncle Lim’s Kitchen. Uncle Lim’s Kitchen is built on a rocky outcrop overlooking the sea, just a few steps beyond the water villas. I … [Read more...]
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