When you have some “sure winners” in your stable, it’s always wise to keep them as they are proven classics. Executive Chef Lam Hock Hin and his team understand this concept very well and that’s why every year, during the Mid-Autumn Festival, Hilton Kuala Lumpur’s favourite mooncakes make their appearance. Fans of their gorgeous Heavenly Gold, Flower Drum and Blue Moon wait for the 8th month of the lunar calendar so that they can savour these delicacies. However this year, a new beauty … [Read more...]
Decadent Mooncakes from Eastin Petaling Jaya
With the Mid Autumn Festival barely a month away, hotels and restaurants are busy promoting their mooncakes. It’s a common practice among the Chinese to offer moon cakes as gifts to family and friends during this festival. Every year, we see new and innovative designs and flavours flooding the market. Eastin Petaling Jaya has been celebrating this festival ever since the Ee Chinese Cuisine opened its doors to customers. The mooncakes offered this year comprise traditional favourites and a … [Read more...]
Pangkor Laut Resort – Chapman’s Bar and Fisherman’s Cove
Guests staying in Pangkor Laut Resort have several good choices of food outlets to dine in. Besides Feast Village and the Royal Bay Beach Club mentioned in my earlier post, we’d like to share with you our dining experiences in Chapman’s Bar and Fisherman’s Cove. Chapman’s Bar This bar is located at Emerald Bay and is a must-go place! You can either take a long walk to the bay or take the easy way like we did: just hop onto the resort’s vehicles which are available to ferry guests around … [Read more...]
Pangkor Laut Resort
We haven’t visited Pangkor for many years now – I can’t remember when the last visit was, actually. It must have been more than 5 years ago. Anyway, recently when there was a chance to take a short break, we were so happy to head north and this time, not to just any resort, but to the exclusive luxurious Pangkor Laut Resort! *This is a long post with tons of photos, so sit tight for the ride ya! “One island, one resort” – it’s the perfect tagline to describe Pangkor Laut Resort. The … [Read more...]
Mandara Spa at Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort
To me, no holiday is complete without some body pampering. A spa session, a body massage or even just some basic foot reflexology makes a whole lot of difference and these are things I try to include in my travel itinerary. When we were at the Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort recently, I managed to catch a massage session at the renowned Mandara Spa. Spa enthusiasts will recognise the prestige and quality that are synonymous with the name “Mandara Spa”. Traditional holistic spa treatments … [Read more...]
Let’s Berbuka Puasa the “Juadah Kampung” way in Silka Cheras!
If you have been to the Cheras Sentral Mall, you would have noticed this brand new mid-size hotel adjacent to it, with a very stylish “Silka” logo heralding it. Yes, that’s the Silka Cheras Kuala Lumpur, a value-led 319-guestroom hotel which is within 15 minutes’ drive from the city centre. Throughout the holy month of Ramadhan, the hotel’s Curvz Cafe is serving a Buka Puasa buffet that showcases the best of “kampung” cuisine prepared by Chef Badrul and his team. This “Juadah Kampung” … [Read more...]
Authentic Ramadhan Delights at Hilton Petaling Jaya
I’ve always loved Paya Serai at Hilton Petaling Jaya for its excellent authentic Malay dishes on any day. It is one of the most established and popular hotel restaurant in Petaling Jaya. Now with Ramadhan and a new Executive Chef helming the kitchen, diners will be totally spoiled for choice by its magnificent Buka Puasa buffet. Be prepared to savour Executive Chef Ridzuan Malek and team’s more than 300 delicious items during this holy month. Chef Ridzuan, with more than 20 years’ … [Read more...]
Buka Puasa “Aroma Semenanjung”-style at Cinnamon, One World Hotel
The Cinnamon Coffee House at One World Hotel is one of the busiest places ever, come Ramadhan. I know, because I pass by the place very often and during Ramadhan, extra tables would be put out in the lower ground lobby area to accommodate the hordes of diners. Well, you really can’t fault the enthusiasm, considering Cinnamon Coffee House serves one of the most extensive Ramadhan buffets around here. Dodol, anyone? With over 100 varieties each day, the “Aroma Semenanjung” spread includes … [Read more...]
A Traditional Buka Puasa Feast at Latest Recipe, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
Latest Recipe at the Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur has always been one of my top choices where buffet meals are concerned. Seriously, this place offers a huge variety of tasty food and the best thing is that there are many live cooking stations where food is prepared a la minute for you. Now the good news is that Celebrity Chef Zubir is returning to Latest Recipe this Ramadhan to cook up a stupendous feast for diners. With him around, you can be sure the Malay cuisine lined up is as authentic … [Read more...]
Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort, Thailand
Last month we had a short break in an idyllic tropical destination. It was the first time we headed to Krabi, located in the south of Thailand, facing the Andaman Sea. After a short flight (about 1 hour 40 minutes), we landed at Krabi Airport and had our first encounter with the warm smiley Thais. Yes, even at Immigration, their officers were so pleasant and welcoming. The drive from the airport to Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort took about 35 minutes, sweeping through narrow winding roads. … [Read more...]
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