When Air Asia started direct flights to Hua Hin in mid 2018, I knew I had to make a trip there. I enjoy Thailand and Hua Hin was definitely in my radar. However, my travel schedules were crazy last year and before I knew it, the year was out. Once 2019 dawned, I made my Hua Hin plans and finally got to this stylish coastal town last month. It’s a short flight from KLIA2, just under 2 hours and after a quick shut-eye onboard, it was time to land. Clearing Immigration at Hua Hin Airport was … [Read more...]
This Chinese New Year, have a BLAST FROM THE PAST at RED @ Pullman KLCC
It’s my first time stepping into RED, the Chinese restaurant in Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre and like many first-timers here, I’m taken aback (in a good way) by its stunning setup. Its striking black and red theme is like a breath of intense fresh air, quite unlike the traditional oriental deco favoured by many Chinese restaurants. Backed against the stylish walls are giant-sized photos of gorgeous designer cheongsam by couture designer Carven Ong, adding on an air of mysterious … [Read more...]
Celebrate “Year of Blooming Abundance” at HILTON PETALING JAYA
It’s the Chinese New Year season again and before long, the Year of the Pig will be ushered in with bouts of celebration. What better way to celebrate than to gather family and friends for some good makan sessions? In anticipation of this, the culinary team at Hilton Petaling Jaya is all geared up to give guests a rousing delicious welcome for the “Year of Blooming Abundance”. The main happenings will be at Toh Yuen Chinese Restaurant where several special set menus have been curated for the … [Read more...]
ALOFT KUALA LUMPUR SENTRAL – Festive CNY Buffet Spread
In Malaysia, nothing defines a celebration more than sitting down to a good meal with loved ones. With the upcoming lunar new year just round the corner, the Chinese are looking forward to welcoming the Year of the Pig with even greater gusto. With this in mind, Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral is all set with auspicious dishes at Nook as well as specially created set menus for private dining from now until 20 February 2019. Executive Chinese Chef Ng Kok Wai and team are busy preparing … [Read more...]
Feast of Treasures for Chinese New Year @ NEW WORLD PETALING JAYA HOTEL
The New World Petaling Jaya Hotel may not have a Chinese restaurant but Executive Chef Joshua Er, Banquet Sous Chef Chai Chun Keong together with their culinary team are all set to serve Chinese festive dishes to usher in the Year of the Pig. For group booking, the hotel’s functions rooms will be the venue for the celebrations – they will be transformed into opulent dining halls decked with oriental splendour. And within these Shanghai-themed walls, you get to toss your Yee Sang heartily and … [Read more...]
Usher in the Piggy Year with Classic Shanghainese Cuisine @ SHANGHAI, The JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur
What do you get when you have a Shanghainese Executive Chef helming a restaurant? Classic Shanghainese fares for sure and that totally describes Shanghai restaurant at the JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur. Executive Chinese Chef Wong Wing Yuek is dedicated to serving only the best and most authentic dishes from his native city. To celebrate the coming New Year, Chef Wong and team have created 3 special set menus showcasing the best of Shanghainese cuisine. The Yee Sang here has more fruits than … [Read more...]
ARMADA HOTEL Petaling Jaya: OLD IS GOLD for Chinese New Year!
The Armada Hotel in Petaling Jaya is one of the oldest hotels around. Overlooking the Federal Highway, this stalwart hotel still stands valiant with its regular clientele despite being slightly overshadowed by bigger and newer competitors just an arm’s length away. I remember, many many years ago (like maybe 30?!), their Merchant Bar is the most happening joint in town and was a favourite haunt of mine. Fast forward 3 decades and I recently revisited the Armada Hotel to check out its festive … [Read more...]
Sugar, Spice & all things Nice this Christmas at DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur
December is the month of festivities. It’s funny how people behave when it comes to the year end. People tend to be more relaxed and jovial once the malls (and homes) are decked out in Christmas glitter and you hear “Silver Bells” and “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” everywhere you go. It’s also the time when people let loose their belts and plan for feasting gatherings before the year is out. If you are one of those and can’t decide where to have your festive makans, why not check out the … [Read more...]
Festive Joy at LEMON GARDEN, Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur
I can’t believe we are already in December – where has the year gone to?! Wasn’t it recently that we had Easter and then were enjoying lemang and ketupat and now the Christmas trees are all up! Tinsels and carols and everything festive are blasting in the malls and everyone is gearing up for the year-end celebrations. If you are planning some festive feastings this month, do check out the buffets in Lemon Garden at the Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur. Personally, I think the buffets here are … [Read more...]
Chef Marcin Budynek helms Polish Tatar Food Festival at Shook!
Have you ever tried Polish food? I have never... until yesterday. So, when an invitation came from the YTL Group to try this at Shook!, I jumped at the opportunity. The Polish Tatar Food Festival is happening at Shook! for a very short period only – until 14 November 2018. Yes, that’s right – it’s only for 3 days (it started yesterday!) This lightning promotion is held in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Malaysia with a special menu crafted by Guest Chef Marcin … [Read more...]
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