I’m not a fan of buffets, unless they are of the Japanese cuisine type. I’m sure many of you share the same sentiments - a Japanese buffet can be rather hard to resist! Now there’s another reason to stuff our faces because Hana Dining lays out a sumptuous spread come Saturday and Sunday. Yes, the weekend is just the perfect time to round up some Japanese food lovers in your circle and head out to Hana Dining in Sunway Pyramid. The buffet is available for both lunch and dinner … [Read more...]
A Taste of Dubai in NOBU KUALA LUMPUR with CHEF HERVÉ COURTOT
For just one week - actually, until this Friday 7 July 2017 only, Chef de Cuisine of Nobu Dubai, Chef Hervé Courtot is delighting diners with his signature dishes at Nobu Kuala Lumpur. During this short period, Chef Courtot will be curating a customised menu featuring the popular items from Nobu Dubai. Together with Chef Philip Leong, Chef Hervé will be holding a Chef’s Table dining experience - a first at Nobu Kuala Lumpur. Guests get to meet both the chefs before the meal to discuss … [Read more...]
NOBU KUALA LUMPUR: SAKE PAIRING OMAKASE TO CELEBRATE SPRING!
Just for 2 days this month, on 21 & 22 April 2017, there will be a special Sake Pairing Omakase in Nobu Kuala Lumpur. This is a 7-course menu paired with 6 of the world-renown restaurant’s premium sake selections: Nobu ‘The Sake’ Jyunmai Daiginjo, Hokusetsu Jyunmai Shu Sado, Hokusetsu Yukino Hibiki, Nobu ‘The Premium Sake’ Daiginjo TK40, Nobu Special Reserve 28 and Umeshu, Plum Wine. We were privileged to enjoy a preview of this omakase meal recently. As usual, when one steps into … [Read more...]
Sakura Spring Blossoms Food Festival at GENJI, Hilton Petaling Jaya
It’s springtime in Japan now and it’s the season of sakura and hanami in the Land of the Rising Sun. If you are in Japan during this season, you’d be blown away by the glorious sights of sakura blooms in parks and gardens. But if you can’t be there, no worries. If you can’t get to the sakura, let the sakura come to you! That is exactly what is happening at Genji now. Sakura blossoms air-flown all the way from Japan! Spring is when new life sprouts from Mother Nature and some of the special … [Read more...]
MY 9N/11D TRIP TO HOKKAIDO – PART 1: CHITOSE/NOBORIBETSU
Our trip to Hokkaido was in end September/early October 2016 for 9 nights 11 days covering Noboribetsu, Hakodate, Lake Toya and of course, Sapporo. We decided to visit during autumn when the weather was delightfully cold and yet with the fall colours still visible. We took the Air Asia night flight directly from KLIA2 and arrived at the New Chitose Airport the next morning at 8.20am. This 1st post covers what we experienced in Chitose and Noboribetsu, with a short sojourn to Sapporo, just for … [Read more...]
UOVO, Damansara Kim
Located along a quiet road in Damansara Kim, Uovo’s nondescript exterior is somewhat misleading. Once you step through the door, the dimmed ambience spells understated chic comfort. I like how the brocade drapes, dark wallpaper and intricate hanging lights combine to portray a dining space that can be both casually cosy or comfortably formal! Uovo’s menu is focused on teppan grill and desserts. Open only for dinner, the restaurant’s a la carte menu lists only a handful of dishes … [Read more...]
TORII – PREMIUM JAPANESE STEAKS ARE NOW ON THE MENU!
If you are a lover of Japanese single-malt whiskies, you’ve probably heard of Torii then. This Japanese-accentuated gastrobar has been making waves in the Klang Valley serving mouth-watering yakitori and divine whiskey. The best thing is that their menu not only features delectable grilled skewered meats, seafood and vegetables, it also lists a good selection of other Japanese favourites like sashimi, sushi, tempura and udon. Now, what has just got even more interesting is their … [Read more...]
WEEKEND HIGH TEA @ NOBU KUALA LUMPUR
Have you tried the Nobu High Tea? That seems to be the question on every foodie’s lips in town these days. Ever since Nobu Kuala Lumpur launched its unique high tea a couple of months ago, news and reviews about it have been making their merry rounds. After all, Nobu Kuala Lumpur is the first Japanese restaurant to have introduced this unique style of high tea, available only on weekends. Now, high teas have always been a common feature in most hotels and it’s usually a … [Read more...]
SEAFOOD SHOWCASE with CHEF TETSUYA YANAGIDA at GENJI, PETALING JAYA HILTON
From now until 11 September 2016, seafood lovers will get to taste the freshest seafood prepared and cooked to a special menu by guest Chef Tetsuya Yanagida in Genji Japanese Restaurant at the Petaling Jaya Hilton. The “Seafood Showcase with Chef Yanagida” promotion runs is available for lunch & dinner and you can dine on exquisite seafood dishes available from RM50 nett. Chef Yanagida is also a consultant for the IKEJIME fish project, in collaboration with GST Fine Foods Sdn Bhd, an … [Read more...]
FU-RIN Japanese Restaurant – WAGYU BEEF PROMOTION
Wagyu directly translates into “Japanese cow” and it’s Japan that started this premium cattle breeding. It’s considered the caviar of beef in Japan and the striking characteristic of wagyu is its pervasive marbling, known as “shimofuri”. Besides Japan, wagyu cattle is widely bred, and in many cases, cross-bred in the USA, Canada and Australia. Pure-bred wagyu beef from Japan is very expensive and not widely exported from Japan so most wagyu beef that’s consumed outside of Japan most likely comes … [Read more...]
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