Southern Thailand cuisine is known to be spicy and fiery, with flavours more intense than other parts of the country. Fans of such cuisine will be happy to know that there’s now a brand new restaurant in town specialising in Southern Thailand fares. Pak Tai was recently unveiled in Feast Village, Starhill Gallery and helming it is a Thai native, Chef Guk. This is the sister establishment of the original Pak Tai at The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui. Born and raised in Thailand, Chef … [Read more...]
SATURDAY NIGHT VIBES @ SHOOK! in Feast Village, Starhill, Kuala Lumpur
Where in Kuala Lumpur can you find a nice place which serves good food with vibrant entertainment in a cosily posh environment? And pay an affordable value-for-money charge per head of RM168 nett, for a Saturday evening of good food and good fun? Sounds almost too good to be true, right? It’s true. It’s all happening at Shook! every Saturday. Located in Feast Village Starhill Gallery at the JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur, Shook! has been setting standards of dining experiences in the city for … [Read more...]
KRISTANG CUISINE – MELBA AT THE MANSION, The Majestic Malcca
In our recent 2nd visit to the lovely YTL resort, The Majestic Malacca, I was delighted to note that the hotel’s main restaurant, The Mansion has now adopted a new concept. It used to serve a mix of western and Peranakan favourites but now has been re-branded as “Melba at The Mansion” serving Malaccan-Portuguese cuisine known as “Kristang” cuisine. It’s helmed by Chef Melba Nunis who’s proud of her Kristang lineage. Born and bred in Malacca, Chef Melba has been exposed to Kristang cuisine since … [Read more...]
BRASSERIE 25 @ Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur
Have you heard? Kuala Lumpur’s latest hotel - Hotel Stripes, an Autograph Collection property has just opened its doors to guests a few days ago. There’s a distinctive vibe about this YTL Luxury Hotel - old-world charm mixed with chic contemporary touches exuding a unique character which is iconic on its own. We were privileged to be invited to experience one of its F&B outlet - Brasserie 25. This French-style restaurant, located just to the right of the hotel’s reception, impresses … [Read more...]
CAMERON HIGHLANDS RESORT: PICNIC IN THE HILLS
Cameron Highlands is never boring. Not if you let the Cameron Highlands Resort take care of you. Read my review of this gorgeous place here. Besides going on the Jim Thompson Mystery Trail and if you get a bit tired of chilling out in the lovely resort (which is really not possible), the Cameron Highlands Resort has something else up its sleeve. It’s nothing too strenuous but you’ll be sure to get plenty of fresh air and sunshine. We started off from the resort at around 10am and headed up … [Read more...]
Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Amical Dinner, CAMERON HIGHLANDS RESORT
In our recent stay at the Cameron Highlands Resort, one of the highlights was the Amical Dinner hosted by the Bailliage de Perak (Perak chapter) of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, one of eight baillages in Malaysia. The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is an International Association of Gastronomy, now established in more than 80 countries worldwide. It was founded in Paris in 1950. With more than 25,000 members, the Chaîne brings together like-minded people who are passionate about the pleasures of the … [Read more...]
CAMERON HIGHLANDS RESORT
Located 1,500m above sea level, the Cameron Highlands Resort sits elegantly on a lush green mountainscape. From afar, its signature black and white facade, made up of tall French windows with black frames stand out in the crisp fresh air and my excited anticipation goes one notch higher. As our MPV swing into the sloped entrance dotted by pretty flowers, my eyes are riveted by the sheer charm and beauty of its design and structure. It looks like some grand mansion from an English … [Read more...]
Dining at GAYA ISLAND RESORT, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Gaya Island Resort boasts of several dining options on its premise. Believe me, guests are quite spoilt for choices when it comes to food at the resort. Besides the regular offerings at the outlets, guests can also request for private dining should there be any celebration to be held or simply because they want a special dining experience. How about a Sunrise Breakfast, an Aqua Dinner, a Sinagang Steamboat or a personalised gourmet picnic? All these can be arranged with a day advance notice … [Read more...]
GAYA ISLAND RESORT – a perfect vacation spot, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
From the waterfront of Kota Kinabalu at Jesselton Point, you can see Gaya Island across the body of water. From the city jetty, it takes merely 5-10 minutes’ speedboat ride to reach the pristine sandy Malohom Bay where the stunning Gaya Island Resort resides. It was a bright and sunshiney day when we took the chartered Gaya Island Resort speedboat after a half hour rest at their check-in office in Jesselton Point. We were warmly welcomed at the resort jetty. The short walk … [Read more...]
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