Free-range chicken (known as “choi yuen kai” in Cantonese) has always been my preference where chicken is concerned. I use this in all my home-cooking as the texture is firmer and tastier compared to the usual white farmed chicken. Of course its price is much higher too. The lovely interior of Imperial Garden There are various breeds of free-range chicken and I’m told certain areas in the country also yield better quality cooks. Semenyih is one of those and it is from here that the Tai … [Read more...]
RENDEZ-VOUS @ Bangsar for decent affordable French food
French food is never cheap, well at least not here in Malaysia. But of course it’s not cheap because cheap things are seldom good. And also there’s nothing cheap nowadays, given the sorry state of our Ringgit and the pathetic state of the state. Now, putting our misery aside, it’s a good thing that there still establishments like Rendez-Vous in Bangsar (no less) that serves affordable French food. Yes, decently affordable. This French restaurant occupies a corner shoplot in Bangsar Park - … [Read more...]
Prosperity Feasts at XIN CUISINE @ CONCORDE HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR
Yee Sang and waxed meats are two must-have components when it comes to the Chinese New Year celebration. You don’t see these at any other time of the year, seriously but when a new lunar year is about to dawn, restaurants and eateries everywhere will have these on their menus. This year, Xin Chinese Cuisine at the Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur offers 6 varieties of Yee Sang to welcome the Year of the Fire Monkey. Tossing into the mounds of shredded vegetables and fruits are ingredients … [Read more...]
Gastro Bar By Burgeon
Gastro Bar by Burgeon used to be “Ribs at the Burgeon”. However, after just two months of operation, the owners decided to shift the business to something closer to their hearts and vision. After a significant change in the decor and branding, Gastro Bar by Burgeon unveiled its identity last month. The premise is now fitted-out with a row of floral-printed seats against two sidewalls and this floral theme is repeated in the high stools accompanying cocktail tables in the centre. … [Read more...]
THE EIGHTH AVENUE @ Solaris Dutamas
Opened a couple of months ago, The Eighth Avenue is one of the latest kids on the block known as Solaris Dutamas. Owned by Vanessa and Raj Takkar, The Eighth Avenue is a place you’d feel comfortable downing a couple of drinks after work or simply have a good meal with the family. Diners can choose to chill-out at the al fresco space in front of the restaurant or sit back in the cool cosiness of the interior. A wall mural of two prancing flying horses would have your attention riveted … [Read more...]
The HAN ROOM – new location at THE GARDENS MALL
The Han Room’s new location at The Gardens is so much more spacious and comfortable, of course. The floor-to-ceiling glass wall at the entrance gives it a lovely “vastness” that allows passers-by to appreciate its chic modern interior. There’s a lot more functional space which allows an even placement of tables, unlike the old location. At one side of the restaurant, there’s space to place some really cosy sofa seats with tables as well as several private rooms. The contemporary … [Read more...]
THAI CAMP – authentic Thai-style streetfood
Thai Camp has recently revamped its whole menu structure to serve only one-dish hot meals and fast snacks, a la street-food style. It used to serve a la carte dishes eaten with white rice. Which probably is a great idea because there is a demand for such fast meals, priced very reasonably in a decent and comfortable premise. Thai Camp’s offerings meet all those requirements and more – the food is generally delicious! Oh there’s a bonus too – pork is on the menu. How authentic is that? … [Read more...]
DYNASTY @ Renaissance Kuala Lumpur unveils NEW DIM SUM MENU
What do you expect from a chef who has more than 30 years of experience making dim sum? Surely it must be dim sum that’s incomparable with quality that’s several notches higher than what you get in many restaurants around town? Surely the dim sum would leave pleasant and lasting memories of a meal well-savoured? Have a taste of Dim Sum Chef Chong Foo Tuck’s creations and you are bound to nod your head at both counts. This newly-appointed chef at Dynasty Restaurant in Renaissance Kuala … [Read more...]
ONG LAI: Porky Local Favourites at Sunway Pyramid
You can’t miss the red and gold lanterns, colourful oriental knick-knacks on the walls & ceilings, the quirky posters and of course, that constellation of kois (I’m told there are 56 of them) suspended in flight on one of the walls. Oh don’t forget the vintage bicycle mounted onto a front wall, one of its wheels forming the “O” in ONG LAI. Of course there are also a number of decorative pineapples strewn around the premise - it is their mascot, after all. Ong Lai (meaning “luck … [Read more...]
XIN Cuisine @ Concorde Hotel: Delectable New Creations from Chef Lam
There’s a new chef in Xin Cuisine. Sous Chef Soo Kok Lam, fondly known as just Chef Lam, has been delighting diners with his classic Cantonese creations and home-style dishes. Hailing from Ulu Langat and with more than 33 years of culinary experience, Chef Lam has been working with the team in Xin Cuisine since June this year to come up with new dishes to entice diners. His forte lies in Cantonese-Hakka favourites which are bound to whet the appetite. One of his top favourite dishes – … [Read more...]
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