The first thing I did was to taste the sambal that came with the bowl of Prawn Mee. I could discern freshly-ground dried chillies (not the preservative-laden commercially produced type!), belacan and dried shrimps and laced with sweet fragrant pounded shallots. Yes, that definitely passed my acid test. Next… the broth. I scooped a whole spoonful and could see that it was thick and cloudy – that’s a good sign. It tasted as it should be: brimming over with porky and prawny goodness, … [Read more...]
Sandakan Food Trail (1)
Did you know that Sandakan is a great place for foodies? Haha, I didn’t know that until I had a chance to visit this quaint town recently. It’s actually the 2nd biggest town in Sabah and located at the north-eastern tip of the state. Sandakan is actually very rich historically, with many places of interest worth visiting but being the glutton and foodie that I am, I shall share its bountiful food offerings first. As Sandakan is also a port, its location next to the sea means the … [Read more...]
Sunday Brunch at Kampachi @ Troika, Kuala Lumpur
Ever since Kampachi at Troika opened late last year, I had wanted to check out their Sunday brunch. (Read about my earlier dinner review here). They do serve the usual set meals as well as the more extravagant omakase meals but the Sunday brunch is something to look forward to if you are an ardent fan of Japanese cuisine. Their Sunday Brunch is not like the regular buffets where the dishes are all pre-cooked and laid out on the serving counters. Miso Soup with fat juicy … [Read more...]
Fa Ying @ Paradigm Mall – a fresh new interpretation
Since Chef Paphatson Singhakhat joined Fa Ying several months ago, their kitchen has been bustling happily with the sounds, sights and tastes of their signature dishes being given a refreshing boost. Yes, the sweet-smiling, soft-spoken Chef O, as she prefers to be known, has been busy reinventing Fa Ying’s current popular dishes and also coming up with new exciting ones. Well, for the new dishes, guests will have to wait till September when they will be unveiled. Recently, I had a … [Read more...]
Orientica @ Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City
Take the lift to the 2nd Floor of the Hotel Equatorial in Ho Chi Minh City and when you enter Orientica Seafood Restaurant & Bar, you will be greeted by bold colours of red, silver and black – the predominant palette of its ultra-chic decor. All done and matched tastefully in a modern, stylish theme punctuated with bonsai plants silhouetted elegantly against the walls. Against this sleek backdrop, contemporary classy light fittings cast amber hues across the restaurant, further enhancing its … [Read more...]
Melur & Thyme, Suria KLCC
“A memorable mix of East and West, in an arty sidewalk café space”. That, in a nutshell, describes Melur & Thyme perfectly. Oh, may I also add that this arty sidewalk café is also very stylish and chic looking, which of course, is requisite in an upmarket mall like Suria KLCC. Its dark wooden panelled entrance with intricate floral-like lattice work flanks its logo: a bunch of herbal leaves, from what I gather. Stepping inside, one wall showcases a reflection of the restaurant’s … [Read more...]
Sweet Specials at NOSH, Bangsar
The thing with us Malaysians is that many of us love our desserts and we often want to stuff as many varieties as possible. It is not uncommon then to see diners often ordering several types and sharing them among themselves. Ann Lee of Nosh understands this penchant perfectly. That is why she has come up with the latest TEN desserts in Nosh and best of all, offering diners combinations of all the desserts at insanely decent prices. Tell me if these offerings aren’t decently attractive … [Read more...]
Golden Orchid Oriental Thai Cuisine @ Damansara Jaya, Petaling Jaya
There’s been quite a buzz in the quieter side of Damansara Jaya recently with the opening of Golden Orchid Restaurant. Barely a month old, the restaurant serves Thai cuisine with some Chinese and Malay twists. To start off our meal with a real kick, we had the Seafood Tomyum, which as you can see, was served piping hot. Priced at RM25 for a small portion, the tomyum had all the right flavours balanced out very well. Yes, I’d say there’s a shiok factor to the soup and it didn’t … [Read more...]
Millesime @ Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur
I have heard much about Millesime at Menara Kencana Petroleum – the kitchen of which was set up by Chef Max Chin and it’s his favourite playground where he cooked whatever he felt like it for the day, a la “Private Kitchen” style. There was no structured menu and diners just have to sit down and see what the chef had in store for them for that particular meal. Well, now that Chef Max has moved on to a more consultative role elsewhere, the kitchen of Millesime is helmed by Head Chef … [Read more...]
Sushi Tei @ SetiaWalk Puchong, Kuala Lumpur
With 7 outlets in Malaysia and many more in the region, Sushi Tei, a Singapore-based sushi restaurant is poised to delight more of their fans. Their latest outlet in SetiaWalk Puchong reflects the same open-kitchen concept, conveyor belt offerings and spacious dining area. The extensive menu can be quite mind-boggling… you just have to zoom in on your favourites. With Chinese New Year round the corner, Sushi Tei, like many other restaurants, also offers Yee Sang in their outlets. Of … [Read more...]
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