The Year of the Tiger is about to roar in – have you planned your festive gatherings yet? With safety SOPs in mind and diligence in practising them, this year, dining out is allowed but do choose a venue that responsibly enforces the necessary health safety measures. Pullman KLCC is one of those establishments which takes guests’ safety very seriously – we know as we have dined there a few times when dining-out was permitted. Recently, we checked out the festive offerings for the coming … [Read more...]
DOUBLE HUAT at PUTRAJAYA MARRIOTT HOTEL this Chinese New Year!
With less restrictive processes now for the celebration of Chinese New Year, families and friends can get together but still practising strict SOPs, the coming festive period is indeed something to look forward to. Summer Palace Chinese Restaurant at the Putrajaya Marriott Hotel is a good choice due to its spacious elegant setup. With Executive Chinese Chef James Chai Chuan Suing helming the kitchen, diners are in for a treat, especially delectable Hakka and Teochew dishes. … [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...]
VIVA ITALIA BRUNCH @ PREGO, The Westin Kuala Lumpur
The year-end festive season is fast approaching and before you get hooked on the celebratory buffets all across town, do check out the Viva Italia Sunday Brunch at Prego, The Westin Kuala Lumpur. It’s one of the most popular Sunday brunches in KL and it’s always a treat to indulge on the sumptuous offering there. With Italian Chef Marco De Cecco helming the kitchen of Prego, I knew I was in for some really wholesome and comforting Italian fares. Head on to the fresh oysters and … [Read more...]
New Menu at FIVE SEN5ES by Chef Ron Lean
Recently The Westin Kuala Lumpur welcomed a new chef to their stable - Chef Ron Lean Wen Seng as the Chef De Cuisine in Five Sen5es, their Chinese specialty restaurant. I was thrilled to be invited to a tasting of Chef Ron’s maiden food presentation to the media. The youthful-looking amiable chef, a Perak native, brings with him more than 17 years of culinary experience, having started in the kitchen at the tender age of 15. Chef Ron started in small local restaurants, developing his skills … [Read more...]
A Revitalizing Stay @ THE WESTIN KUALA LUMPUR
Taking advantage of a long weekend recently, we had an opportunity to enjoy a staycation at The Westin Kuala Lumpur. It’s not often that we do a hotel stay in the city on a weekend as on most weekends, we are either out of town or are tied up with domestic activities at home. Located along the pulsating Jalan Bukit Bintang, The Westin Kuala Lumpur stands proudly right in the middle of Kuala Lumpur’s busiest street. But the moment we stepped into its elegant cool interior, we’re transported to … [Read more...]
Refreshed Menu at PREGO by Chef Marco De Cecco, The Westin Kuala Lumpur
Quite a lot has changed since the last time I stepped into Prego, the Italian restaurant at The Westin Kuala Lumpur. There’s a great sense of warm Italian welcome in the cavernous layout of Prego, reverberating from the delicious activities happening in the open kitchen right in the centre of the restaurant. Chefs can be seen bustling around simmering pots and sizzling pans – a merry sight indeed for anyone hankering for a good Italian meal. Every now and then, insane aromas waft out … [Read more...]
New Menu at FIVE SEN5ES, The Westin Kuala Lumpur
Every time I step into Five Sen5es, the pork-free Chinese restaurant at The Westin Kuala Lumpur, I feel like I’m entering a palatial mansion. It starts from that classy passageway to the restaurant, right on to the plush seating on elevated wooden platforms at the front flanked by several huge oriental vases. Further up the right side of the restaurant, bigger tables are set up by the floor-to-ceiling windows, enabling the whole area to be bathed in glorious natural light. Soothing splashing … [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...]
THE ST REGIS MACAO – why do I want to go back?
The St Regis Macao is one of the most memorable hotels I’ve ever stayed and it’s an experience I would certainly love to re-live. Without a doubt, the hotel is classy, elegant and spells luxury in every corner - and that is expected of The St Regis. Ever since the Astor family opened the first St Regis in New York in 1904, this golden standard stands steadfastly behind its branding. But then there are so many luxurious hotels in Macao and many of them are very well known, too. So, why The St … [Read more...]
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