There are quite a few different perceptions where The Smoking Hog is concerned. These diverse views are mainly due to the ingenuity of the people behind this relatively new hog house. Let me tell you what my perception was. When the rickety doors of the lift opened at the 3rd floor of the building, my eyes took a few moments to get accustomed to the very dim interior that enveloped The Smoking Hog. The immediate thought that flew to my mind was “wow, what a clandestine hideout!” The … [Read more...]
The Pressroom Bistro @ Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
The Pressroom Bistro got its name from a traditional wine pressing facility and not the press room for news people as most would think so. I was under the latter impression, too. Would you like sugar with your coffee? I had a very pleasant initiation of this bistro’s offerings recently. The Pressroom Bistro serves food which are Mediterranean themed with a slant towards Spanish favourites. I was there for brunch on a weekend and was recommended their weekend special - “Good Roast”, … [Read more...]
Affordable Steaks and Lamb Chops at Foodilicious Kitchen, Shah Alam
It’s 2015 and let the feasting continue! Let’s start the year by looking for some affordable eats. Shah Alam may be the most unlikely place to look for some decent steaks and other western-style dishes. However, it was in a rather obscure spot that we found some really nice lamb chops and steaks. Tucked away in a food court in Section 7, Shah Alam is Foodilicious Kitchen. Opened since last June, Foodilicious Kitchen is run by Lyssa Hamzah and her siblings. The menu is just a 2-paged laminated … [Read more...]
White Christmas at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur
Every year, when the year-end festive season swings by, the chefs in Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur put on their most ferocious creative caps and come up with an endless list of delicious items to feed the hordes of hungry guests. Well, this year is no different. The F&B team has come up with a “White Christmas” spread that is quite unrivalled, in terms of selection and quality. Head for their signature restaurants Essence and Villa Danieli as the Christmas and New Year festivities will … [Read more...]
Have a Merry Christmas at Croisette Cafe
There’s no denying that Chef Pierre is a marvellous chef and his passion is clear for all to see when he dishes up the most delicious authentic French fare from his neat kitchen in Croisette Cafe. The sweets and pastries he tirelessly bakes are works of art – I always think they are too pretty to eat. So, with Christmas just round the corner, the jovial chef has been quite busy preparing for the feasting that’s bound to happen. If you are expecting an extensive festive meal with lots of … [Read more...]
Dining night market-style in Fisherman’s Cove, Starhill Gallery
Don’t you just love Fridays? I do. Well, here’s another reason to add on to why I love Fridays. Fisherman’s Cove, that stylish rustic restaurant in Feast Village in Starhill Gallery has started its Night Market style of dining every Friday. So how does that work? Basically, the concept adopts a “free and easy” style of dining where diners can choose their fresh seafood from the huge selection in the glass display and the quantity. Prices of dishes will be based on weight of the seafood … [Read more...]
SOULed OUT @ Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur
Anyone needs a hug today? “As good as a hug” – yeah, that’s the brand philosophy of SOULed OUT – a name that many of us are familiar with here in the Klang Valley. After almost 2 decades in Sri Hartamas and Ampang, the 3rd outlet was opened in thriving Bangsar South recently. Housed prominently on the ground floor of the iconic Nexus building, SOULed OUT is a spacious airy venue of food and fun. The outlet here takes on a more edgy design concept, slanting more towards an … [Read more...]
Sunday BBQ Brunch at Las Vacas
So what do you do on a lazy Sunday when you wake up late and are hankering for some good meats? A BBQ Brunch is the answer and not just any old BBQ but head to Las Vacas for some scrumptious bites. Unlimited servings too. Las Vacas serves only beef from Australia and lamb from New Zealand. Currently the BBQ Brunch is available only at their Mont Kiara and Yap Kwan Seng outlets. There is a good variety of other side dishes laid out on the buffet counters too: all kinds of salads, … [Read more...]
Brunching at The Gastro Project, Sect.17 Petaling Jaya
Come weekends, you can now head on over to The Gastro Project in Section 17 Petaling Jaya for a long lazy meal, aka Brunch! Since the brunch trend hit the scene here in the Klang Valley, cafes and restaurants have jumped onto the bandwagon trying to outdo each other in coming out with the best brunch offerings. One of the latest restaurants to do that is The Gastro Project (read my earlier review of the place here). The brunch menu is not really extensive, there are only 11 items on it, … [Read more...]
Ante – upping the porky stakes with their all-new Brunch!
I’ve heard much about Ante Kitchen & Bar – how they’ve been creating waves in the dining scene in Solaris with signature dishes such as the Char Grilled Pork Steak and Sweet Belly (both of which I have yet to taste). The good news is that Ante has once again raised the stakes with their newly-introduced all-new Brunch Menu. Pork lovers will be happy to note that the Brunch Menu doesn’t stinge on porky bites either. Of course, where bacon and sausages are mentioned, only the real … [Read more...]
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