After having dined in Chef Wan’s restaurants several times, we wanted to try out some more casual fares from his cafes. So we hopped over to the outlet in Taman Tun Dr Ismail on a late afternoon. Decked out in the usual Chef Wan’s “tropical paradise” theme, the café is beautifully set up. Browsing through the menu, we could see a wide selection of dishes inspired by Chef Wan’s extensive travels around the world. From local fares like Cucur Udang and Mee Rebus to … [Read more...]
De.Wan 1958 by Chef Wan @ Bangsar Shopping Centre
Celebrity Chef Wan’s restaurants need no introduction. Known as De.Wan 1958 by Chef Wan, there are currently 3 outlets with the latest one being located in Bangsar Shopping Centre. Decked out in the familiar colourful tropical fauna-theme associated with the popular chef, you will be greeted with an astounding vibrant interior décor when you enter this restaurant on Level 1 of the shopping centre. Touches of the Chef Wan’s vivacious personality can be seen in the entire interior, from the art … [Read more...]
SPG by Bijan, Kuala Lumpur
Back in the 1970’s-80’s, the term “SPG” was quite widely used. “Sarong Party Girl” as what the abbreviation stands for, refers to an Asian girl who loves to party with white guys. I believe this was coined in the 1940’s when the British ruled over Singapore and this character has even been popularized in books. This acronym is cheekily used by the folks at Bijan to name their sister outlet – SPG by Bijan. Main Entrance Located right next to Bijan itself, SPG is a Malay tapas and … [Read more...]
PROSPERITY YEE SANG & FESTIVE DINING @ De.Wan 1958 by Chef Wan
As a multicultural country, we celebrate all kinds of cultural and traditional festivities in Malaysia. That should be the way. I mean, like what’s wrong with wishing people “Merry Christmas” and putting up red decorations in public places to usher in a new year? And most of us have been practising this, especially when it comes to food! Like how we love our ketupat & rendang, murukku, roast turkey and yee sang! Yes, yee sang is now served and enjoyed in Indian and Malay restaurants! Let's … [Read more...]
TOKUSHIMA WAGYU Promotion @ IKETERU, Hilton Kuala Lumpur
For the very first time, Hilton Kuala Lumpur is bringing in the famous Tokushima wagyu beef from Shikoku whereby diners will get to savour this premium beef at Iketeru for the entire month of August 2018. Sourced from Nishiawa Beef from Tokushima Prefecture, the beef is certified halal to be sold in Malaysia, explained Japanese Executive Chef Ricky Kamiishi. This Grade A5 wagyu is available on a special a la carte menu for both lunch and dinner. Besides the popular cuts like sirloin, … [Read more...]
ENAK KL @ Feast Village – Modern Malay Cuisine
Enak KL is now back in town, after a short break some months back. Still in Feast Village, Starhill Gallery, Enak KL now occupies the lot where Tarbush used to be. Enak’s kitchen is still helmed by Chef Rani Ghazali who has been with the restaurant from the very beginning. Translated to mean “delicious”, “Enak” lives up to its name serving up traditional Malay cuisine, cooked lovingly by Chef Rani using age-old recipes from his family. Kerabu, the Malay-styled salad using fresh local … [Read more...]
Puttin’ on a FESTIVE FEAST at THE RITZ-CARLTON Kuala Lumpur
This year, The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur is putting up their Festive Feast in conjunction with the fasting month. You can call this their inaugural event as they have not done this for many years, probably since almost 30 years ago, I was told. So after such a long lapse, the chefs at The Cobalt Room are now cooking up a stellar showcase of signature dishes representing the 13 states in Malaysia and in addition to that, expect to savour some Middle Eastern specialities, too. Golden … [Read more...]
SERAMBI JUADAH WARISAN DESA at Latest Recipe, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
In the blink of an eye, the Muslim holy month of Ramadhan has started - time really flew! Restaurants and eateries, big or small, are all geared up for the breaking of fast during this time. At the Latest Recipe, Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur, Chef Budiman and his kitchen team are cooking up a dream feast featuring traditional dishes that are close to Malaysians’ hearts across the nation. This showcase, aptly named “Serambi Juadah Warisan Desa” features a host of cherished traditional gems like … [Read more...]
DANCING FISH, Bangsar Shopping Centre
The last time I dined at Dancing Fish was when they first opened, some 5 years ago. As one of the few restaurants around town serving good Indonesian fares, they have been doing well. And in fact, the restaurant just bagged the “Rising Star” Platinum Business Award 2016 bestowed by the SME Association of Malaysia. That’s a testament of the restaurant’s unique local expertise on the verge of making their global presence in the near future. Certainly, Dancing Fish has been … [Read more...]
“ALA-ALA KAMPUNG” PROMOTION AT MELTING POT, CONCORDE HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR
What do Executive Sous Chef Azlan Juri, Chef Marubah Amran and Chef Rogayah Sharif have in common? Well, they have teamed together to come up with their best specialities in a lavish buffet spread at Concorde Kuala Lumpur’s Melting Pot for breaking of fast this holy month. There’s something about authentic kampung style dishes that appeals to most people and I personally also tend to zoom in for these in any buffet. Some of the dishes of the "Ala-Ala Kampung" promotion There are 4 … [Read more...]
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