In the past year or so, hotpot restaurants a la China-style have been mushrooming in the Klang Valley like crazy. The locals have been taking to them like ducks to water, it seems, as these restaurants have been packing the crowds. We Malaysians label this as “steamboat” but now “hotpot” is the buzz word and aptly so because these pots are really HOT! Hot as in chilli heat from the numbing Sichuan peppercorns. Chengdu in Sichuan is where all these hotpots are immensely popular. Here, hotpot … [Read more...]
MERDEKA SPECIAL for Mooncake Sparkles @ CONCORDE HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR
This year Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur is selling their mooncakes with some sparkly globes. Unlike most conventional packaging, this year’s exclusive crackle glass light globes (available in two sizes, 9" and 5") are indeed unique and make lovely gifts. These pretty art glass pieces are handmade, using the glass-blowing and crackling technique. They come in 3 colours: Sparkling Gold, Sparkling Blue and Sparkling Pink. Each 9” Glass Light Globe set comes with 4 mooncakes (180g each) and … [Read more...]
D’MUNCH KITCHEN, Old Klang Road, Kuala Lumpur
This post is specially dedicated to pork lovers! D’Munch Kitchen, located on the ground of Petalz Residences along Old Klang Road, is a pork haven. Every dish features pork or parts of the piggy, to be eaten with plain rice or mantou (steamed or deep-fried). The only non-pork dish on the menu are the blanched vegetables. Kicking off our pork-centric meal is the Penang-style Lor Bak – rolls of marinated pork in beancurd sheets, deep-fried, sliced and served with chilli sauce. … [Read more...]
YAKITORI DINING FUKUDA, Desa Sri Hartamas
Whenever we visit Japan, we never fail to eat and drink at izakayas there, simply because we are quite big fans of the casual food served there. Grilled skewers of chicken and other meats, done the Japanese way have a way of growing your appetite. I mean, we can sit forever in these izakayas and order countless sticks of those goodies and won’t even notice the time passing by! The relaxed (and sometimes boisterous) vibes in an izakaya - chatter, laughter mixed with clinking of drinking glasses … [Read more...]
SUMI GENSHI-YAKI SAKEBA, Bangsar
When Chef Anson Ng relocated from his birthplace Hong Kong and set up Sumi Genshi-Yaki Sakeba in Bangsar with his Malaysian wife, Karen, we all get a taste of Japanese fares fused with Chinese and local influences. Located in the ever-busy Jalan Telawi 2, Sumi Genshi offers diners a nice vantage point to have a hearty meal or just chilling out at the bar enjoying the Bangsar scene. Take the Shabu-Shabu, for instance. The milky broth used for this Japanese-style hotpot is a … [Read more...]
ABANICO – a Meaty Gem in Kota Kemuning!
Finally – there’s a decent western-style grill restaurant in Kota Kemuning! Hail ABANICO! Abanico is a deli-style restaurant serving quality meats like Iberico pork, wagyu steaks, F1 Tomahawks, Miyazaki A5 as well as gourmet house-made sausages, Norwegian salmon, Japanese Ogatsu scallops, Miyagi oysters and other premium seafood. Owned and run by Chef Eric Siew (formerly the Executive Chef from DoubleTree Hilton Kuala Lumpur) and his lovely wife Han-Ni, Abanico is a welcome entry to … [Read more...]
ORIENTAL STAR at EkoCheras Mall – let’s have a DIM SUM Feast!
Although it has only been just opened several months ago, Oriental Star Restaurant in EkoCheras Mall is bringing in droves of diners in the partially-tenanted mall. Besides the range of tasty Cantonese-style dishes offered in their menu, their Dim Sum selection has garnered lots of fans. This is evident by the always-busy scenario in this spacious restaurant during brunch/lunch hours. We were there recently to check out the Dim Sum and had a hard time deciding what to order, scanning the Dim … [Read more...]
Affordable French Dining at CHEZ GASTON, Bangsar Utama
I first met Florian Nigen when he was operating Rendez-Vous French Restaurant in Bangsar more than 2 years ago. When his business partner decided to return to France, Florian decided to start something smaller and more manageable on his own. Scouting around Bangsar, he spotted a corner lot in a quieter part of Bangsar which he deemed would be perfect for his new venture. Hence “Chez Gaston” took shape along Jalan Bangsar Utama 9, a road housing several smaller eateries, a convenience store and … [Read more...]
ORIENTAL STAR shining bright at EkoCheras Mall
Opened just last month, Oriental Star is one of the latest additions to the ever-growing stable of restaurants in the Oriental Group. The Oriental Group is really expanding extensively this year, with several new outlets opening in 2018. Located in the brand new EkoCheras Mall, Oriental Star occupies a huge space, with a capacity for 95 tables. Perfect for banquet, it has already caused quite a buzz in the community. They can certainly boast of having the biggest banquet hall in Cheras! … [Read more...]
PASSIONE RISTORANTE ITALIANO – going Italian in Sri Petaling!
The last time I met Chef Stefano was at Enoteca Restaurant earlier this year. He has since moved on to spearheading and helming a new restaurant - Passione Ristorante Italiano, located in Sri Petaling. As we all know, Sri Petaling is full of eateries, predominantly Chinese and local ones, so an Italian restaurant here stands out like a shining beacon. And what a nice beacon it is! From the simple facade, one steps into an incredibly chic interior. It’s clear the owners have … [Read more...]
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