Many of us still recall the experience of dining at Chalet, one of the premier restaurants in Kuala Lumpur in the late 70’s and 80’s. Located in the Equatorial Hotel, Chalet was very well-known for its fine European cuisine and impeccable service of fine-dining. To re-create this exceptional dining experience, EQ is bringing back the old world charm and grandeur of Chalet in a special pop-up event, running from 29 July till 17 August 2024 nightly from 6pm. A specially-curated menu … [Read more...]
SABAYON @EQKL: In Celebration of Techniques and Seasons
Perched high up on the 51st floor, Sabayon, EQ Kuala Lumpur's award-winning modern fine dining venue is introducing its new seasonal menus. The distinctive new menus draw from an inspiration of culinary tradition, stemming from the classic methods of the famed Auguste Escoffier’s classique cusine, to more modernist takes on texture, flavour and presentation. The impressive menu lists several course meals, starting from RM488. The Classic is Sabayon’s latest 4-course menu at … [Read more...]
Celebrate Mid-Autumn with Celestial Treasures at EQKL
The Mid-Autumn Festival is on 29 September 2023 but mooncakes are already making their rounds in the market. One of these early birds is EQ Kuala Lumpur – their range of mooncakes, named Celestial Treasures have just been introduced. Traditionally, the gifting of mooncakes signifies gratitude of bountiful harvests after hard labour and efforts. Sharing of these sweet cakes also foster harmony and closer bonds among family and loved ones. This year, EQ continues this blessed tradition … [Read more...]
The Return of CHALET at EQ Kuala Lumpur
Chalet – the pre-eminent Continental fine-dining restaurant at EQ Kuala Lumpur back in the 1980’s will make a special pop-up appearance from 24 July to 12 August 2023 at the hotel. If some of you can remember, Chalet, in its original incarnation, was a highly decorated & much-awarded restaurant housed in the original Hotel Equatorial. Its white linen-topped tables, gleaming tablewares and impeccable service marked an era of elegance and culinary excellence for memorable dining in those … [Read more...]
Bottega Wines @ EQ KUALA LUMPUR
Recently we were hosted to a delightful special Aperitivo Hour & Wine Tasting at Bottega Lounge in EQ Kuala Lumpur. Bottega is actually one of the world’s largest producers of grappa and sparkling wines and distributor of Italian premium quality beverages and food products to over 120 countries worldwide. The brand is synonymous with high quality liquers like Limoncello, Bacon gin and Stardust Prosecco. Menu from the 100 Prosecco Recipes! In Kuala Lumpur, EQ is home to the … [Read more...]
Sunday Japanese Buffet Lunch – KAMPACHI @ EQKL
When I first moved to Kuala Lumpur back in the early 1980’s, there weren’t that many Japanese restaurants in the city. But one name stood out whenever good Japanese food was sought: KAMPACHI. Back then, this well-established was housed at the Equatorial Hotel Kuala Lumpur and it’s always a special treat for me whenever I got to dine there. I remember their Weekend Buffet was immensely popular and one had to book many weeks in advance for a table. This flagship restaurant ceased operation when … [Read more...]
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