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...]
GENJI @ Hilton Petaling Jaya: WINTER SPECIALS & SIGNATURE DISHES
In the midst of all the Chinese New Year feasting, if you get tired of the usual Chinese festive fares, head on to Genji at Hilton Petaling Jaya for some very tempting Japanese dishes. It gets even more tantalising now with their new winter menu and chef’s creations with seasonal ingredients coming all the way from Japan. Top on the list of Genji’s Winter Specials and Signature Dishes menu is the air-flown Wagyu beef. With its rich tender buttery melt-in-mouth texture, thanks to the heavy … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year Feasts at STILL WATERS, HOTEL MAYA Kuala Lumpur
Still Waters is the signature restaurant of Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur. We visited this contemporary-themed restaurant recently for a preview of its Chinese New Year festive dishes. The casually elegant restaurant spots some strong Japanese presence in its deco as well as its cuisine. At the same time, there are also elements of Cantonese influence which the culinary team skillfully fuses into the restaurant’s repertoire. We saw how the interplay of cuisines resulted in some memorable dishes at the … [Read more...]
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION @ HOTEL ARMADA, PETALING JAYA
The first time I tried Hotel Armada’s Chinese New Year dishes was last year and I was pretty impressed with its repertoire. As many of us know, Hotel Armada may not be the biggest or newest hotel around but its Chinese New Year offerings is value-for-money and the dishes are prepared with a lot of heart and dedication. So this year I chose to visit Hotel Armada again for a preview of their festive promotions. Once again, Executive Chef Chew Teik Chye and team have come up with some … [Read more...]
STAYCATION at PULLMAN KUALA LUMPUR CITY CENTRE
The Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre is located in one of the most strategic spots in the city. It’s right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s shopping, dining and business hub … the popular spots are within easy and convenient connection as there’s a sky-bridge linking the hotel to the surrounding go-to areas. Pullman KLCC comprises two distinctive towers housing 450 rooms and suites as well as 157 residences. We had a chance to check-out the hotel in a recent staycation. To beat the busy … [Read more...]
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