Located somewhere in the Teluk Panglima Garang area flanked by Banting, Pulau Carey and overlooking a branch of the Langat River is I Suka Restaurant. It’s a location where vehicle workshops, light industrial warehouses and small local businesses abound and I Suka Restaurant commands a good view of the river and the lush greenery by the banks. This pork-free restaurant is extremely popular with golfers after their games at nearby Amverton Cove. I Suka is huge - … [Read more...]
CULFISHERY – order your seafood via WhatsApp!
Before the Covid-19 pandemic and MCO, when life was normal, I’ve always bought my seafood at the wet market and sometimes, at the supermarket. Now, since the MCO was enforced in March, most people, including me, have resorted to online purchases for groceries and fresh food. I’ve always been very particular about seafood - they must be absolutely fresh. Fisheries and seafood retailers have also learned a new business norm - sell or auction online! One of these enterprises is CHONG … [Read more...]
FOOD TAKE-AWAY AT ORIENTAL RESTAURANTS
During this MCO period when people’s movements are restricted and many non-essential businesses are put on hold, it goes without saying that for most of us, life is never the same again. Some are saying that if the virus doesn’t hit our health, it sure as hell has and will hit our economy. The food business has been hit hard. Although food is an essential item, dining out is not allowed during the MCO. Food takeaway is allowed and even though many eateries have resorted to this, it can cover … [Read more...]
CHILLI CRABS at Bucked Out Seafood Buffet, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur
To all Crab Lovers: how does a 4-hour free-flow of fresh live mud crabs cooked in sweet spicy chilli sauce sound to you? All that indulgence for RM149 nett per person. Sounds good? I think it’s a great offer, particularly for crab lovers. Diners can choose their live crabs from a tank and the culinary crew will serve the Chilli Crabs at your table. Deep-fried mantou buns are served together with the sweet meaty crabs – they are so necessary to mop up every drop of that delicious thick … [Read more...]
RYOSHI IZAKAYA SIGNATURE @ Atria Shopping Gallery, Petaling Jaya
Since its official opening a few months ago, Ryoshi Izakaya Signature at the Atria Shopping Gallery has been drawing the crowds and steadily expanding its menu. In fact, its menu is one of the most extensive ones I’ve come across. It’s almost like a mini Japan in there, listing most of the popular Japanese food items in a single venue! From the usual Appetisers, Sashimi, Sushi, Maki, Rice, Noodles, Teppanyaki, Hotpots there are also the well-loved Kushiyaki items covering meats, seafood and … [Read more...]
PRAWN DYNASTY @ Taman Shamelin Perkasa, Cheras
With a name like “Prawn Dynasty”, it’s clear what the speciality of this restaurant is. Serving plump fresh udang galah or freshwater prawns, otherwise known as “tai thau hah” in Cantonese, the restaurant sees a steady stream of prawn lovers strolling in. Although open for just a few months, word has already gotten out about the sweet crustaceans served in Prawn Dynasty in this quiet corner of Taman Shamelin Perkasa, Cheras. At RM39.90 a plate, the freshwater prawns are cooked in more than 20 … [Read more...]
Lunar New Year Festivities take on an artistic scale at RUYI, Bangsar Shopping Center
Who serves Yee Sang with 28K gold? Talk about attracting prosperity, Ruyi ups the game by serving edible gold in their Yee Sang. Labelled “28K Golden Koi YU Sang”, it takes Masterchef James Ho about 20 minutes to assemble this beautiful creative platter. After all, this is Ruyi – where food takes on the forms of art and Chef James’ creative touches is the name of the game. Central on the plate are two lively colourful koi fishes made of shredded carrots and radish swimming on blue pea … [Read more...]
BUCKED OUT SEAFOOD FEAST at GOBO CHIT CHAT, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Come Friday and Saturday evening just before 6.30pm, there’s a huge crowd looming at the entrance of Gobo Chit Chat, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur. For what, you may ask. Well, they are just waiting for the clock to strike 6.30pm for the Bucked Out Seafood Market to welcome diners. Yes, this was the scene I saw when I was there several weeks ago - people who had made reservations were all waiting to get into Gobo Chit Chat! From the entrance, I caught whiffs of … [Read more...]
Indulge: SHUMATSU BUFFET @ Eyuzu Japanese Cuisine, Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Every Tuesday and Friday, the chefs at Eyuzu Japanese Cuisine, Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur get very excited – do you know why? That’s when they get to uncover the mystery boxes airflown in from Japan. They do know that the mystery boxes hold the freshest seafood from Japan but they wouldn’t know what kind of seafood until they open up the boxes! The treasures inside the boxes can be anything from the freshest shellfish like live scallops and Japanese fishes like kamasu, kinmedai or … [Read more...]
An Idyllic Weekend at THE WESTIN LANGKAWI RESORT & other fun stuff!
The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa is truly one of the island’s most ideal resort as its location is pretty perfect. With its own private beachfront facing the pristine Andaman Sea, yet remaining very near to Kuah town, it really has the best of both worlds. Do read about my earlier stays in this splendid resort here and here. We never fail to be impressed with The Westin’s warm welcome, starting with the grand pickup at Langkawi Airport itself. Riding in classy … [Read more...]
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