FARQUHAR’S BAR We love the remodelled Farquhar’s Bar in the E&O Hotel Penang. There’s such a sense of old-world charm and luxury here. Plush leather sofas, panelled walls, chandeliers and gilded framed pictures on the walls and a fully-stocked bar in the centre… everything oozes understated classiness. We settled ourselves comfortably at a table facing the sea and indulged in some of the bar’s signature concoctions. Aged Negroni - handcrafted gin, campari, … [Read more...]
English Afternoon Tea & Dining at PALM COURT, E&O Hotel Penang
With the reopening of the E&O Hotel’s refreshed Heritage Wing late last year, 3 new dining outlets, namely Java Tree, Palm Court and Farquhar’s Bar were introduced. Replacing the previous Sarkies and 1885 are Java Tree and Palm Court, while a remodelled Farquhar’s Bar has been unveiled in a new location at the Heritage Wing. Just a few steps to the left of the Heritage Wing’ main entrance is Palm Court, named after the previous Palm Court Bar which used to operate at the lobby … [Read more...]
SEDAP Takeaway/Delivery Meal from PULLMAN KLCC
With the easing of some restrictions to the MCO, many F&B outlets have started to re-open, some fully and some partially. Hotels are mostly being cautious, implementing the necessary hygiene and safety procedures before opening up any eatery. The Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre is one of the cautious ones. Recently their Sedap Restaurant started operations and knowing that many people are still practising the Stay At Home guideline, takeaway and delivery orders are available. … [Read more...]
The Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang – Experience The Heritage Wing
The Eastern & Oriental Hotel (E&O) stands majestically along Farquhar Street in Penang and each time I pass by it, I’m always awestruck by its elegant beauty. My fascination with the E&O started way back in the 1970’s when I first stayed in this grand hotel. Yes, it was grand, even back then when I was nothing more than a kid. In fact, it made such a great impression on me that I can still recall how I stood at the window facing the sea, feeling the sea breeze on my … [Read more...]
Traditional Favourites at Home from Hotel Maya, Kuala Lumpur
This year, we won’t see much of people going out for Ramadan buffets in restaurants and hotels. With the Movement Control Order (MCO) still in place in the country, people are encouraged to stay at home and have their meals at home too. Although recently some food establishments are allowing dine-in, majority of people are still practising caution. Food is packed & delivered in environmental-friendly cardboard boxes So, why not take a break from cooking and have the culinary team … [Read more...]
CHEF’S RECOMMENDATION for March 2020 @ ZUAN YUAN, One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya
March is another delicious month at Zuan Yuan, the Chinese restaurant in One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya. The culinary team here has curated some special items for this month, using premium ingredients resulting in dishes that please even the most demanding palates. If you love lamb, then you must have Chef Tommy Choong’s Braised Lamb Brisket. Using only premium local lamb and braising it with water chestnuts, mushrooms, fried beancurd with a selection of herbs, the bubbling tender lamb … [Read more...]
Japanese Viking Buffet @ TATSU, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
When I read that “Viking buffets are well-known in Japan and are feasts of flavours” (from the press release issued by InterContinental Hotel), I was curious. To be honest, I have never heard of “Viking buffets” and certainly didn’t know that it’s famous in Japan. So I did a bit of research and found out something interesting. From a little story published online (of which I have no way of authenticating), I read that “Viking” actually refers to a buffet meal in Japan. It seems that back … [Read more...]
Japanese Buffet Dinner at ENJU, Pullman KLCC Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
What better way to welcome the weekend than by gathering a few friends and indulge in a good Japanese buffet dinner? If you think that’s a good idea and it’s been some time since you last had a good Japanese meal, then head on to Enju, the Japanese restaurant in Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotel. Available only on Friday and Saturday, diners get to explore a whole variety of popular Japanese dishes. Start with the appetisers and salads all laid out in a lovely … [Read more...]
CLANS KONGSI, Georgetown, Penang
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live in the olden days? The Main Entrance, along Cannon Street Recently, we had a taste of old-world charm in unique ancestral homes which had been lovingly restored and now converted into boutique residences known as the Clans Kongsi in Georgetown, Penang. In what is known as the “Sixteen Houses”, the Khoo Clansmen built these back in the 1860’s to house families coming from their ancestral Sin Gang Village in the Southern Fujian Province of China. … [Read more...]
ELEMENT KUALA LUMPUR by Westin – Staycation in the city!
I’ve never really fancied living in the city. But if I ever do, my dream abode in the city centre would be like a suite in Element Kuala Lumpur. We did a staycation recently in this all-suite hotel housed in the soaring 274m high Ilham Tower, one of the most iconic buildings in Kuala Lumpur. It is a Green Building Index-certified hotel and its clean modernistic interior leaves one with a sense of calm and wonder. When we stepped into the lofty foyer of the building, we were … [Read more...]
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