Since my previous visits to Kelantan Delights - both of which were for their scrumptious Ramadhan Buffet - read about it here, I had been itching to go back there to try their regular fares. Recently, I had that opportunity to do so. Kelantanese cuisine has certain Thai influences as the northern part of the state shares a border with southern Thailand. So, it isn't surprising that a platter of Sireh Daun Kadok (RM21.50) is one of Kelantan Delights' special appetizer. Very much like the Thai … [Read more...]
Somtam @ Little Siam Corner, Summit USJ, Subang Jaya
For the past few weeks, I've been having a plate of Somtam every Sunday afternoon. Somtam is that delightful Thai salad made from shreds of young papayas, carrots, long beans tossed together with a very appetizing dressing made from fish sauce, lime juice, chillies and sugar. For some crunchies, toasted peanuts and fried anchovies or dried shrimps or dried cuttlefish are sprinkled on top. For a more authentic touch, if you eat this in Thailand, quite often there'll be some pickled baby crabs … [Read more...]
Ruffino Wine Dinner @ Villa Danieli, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur
Back by popular demand, Villa Danieli is currently offering a 5-course Italian dinner with wines from Ruffino, one of Italy's renowned wine brands. From the beautiful countryside of Tuscany with its rolling hills, Ruffino's 8 estates are recognized in producing 130 years of the finest wines from Italy. A perfect blend of innovation, tradition and elegance has kept Ruffino as the leading frontrunner in the wine-making industry. From traditional wines such as Tuscan DOCGs to the latest Tuscan … [Read more...]
Bijan – fine Malay cuisine in the heart of Kuala Lumpur
Bijan - a name synonymous with refined Malay dining in Kuala Lumpur, has been established since 2003. They can be considered as the pioneer in this cuisine segment. Not to be mistaken for "fine dining", at Bijan, their service philosophy lies in marrying traditional recipes with modern ingredients to create a total dining experience for the modern Malaysian. Newly renovated and expanded, Bijan now boasts a more spacious dining area, a whole new bar and reception area. A warm rustic theme runs … [Read more...]
Dining at The Chef’s Table @ The Chalet, Equatorial Kuala Lumpur
Dining at The Chef's Table is a whole new experience for me. Traditionally, the Chef's Table is reserved for a special group of diners where they get to taste special dishes concocted by the chef. And usually this table is located near the kitchen, for closer attention by the chef. Apparently this is very popular in the UK, with many fine restaurants in London offering this concept - the noteworthy ones are those run by the likes of Gordon Ramsay (Maze, Claridges) and Marcus Wareing. Recently, … [Read more...]
Heun Kee in Pudu – Awesome Claypot Chicken Rice!
Recently, after some tiring trooping up and down at a shopping mall, we were stumped at what to eat for a late lunch, or was that tea?... it was close to 4pm then. For breakfast, we already had our fill of hawker fares at the foodcourt earlier... and we weren't too impressed with the ramen we ate after the movie. We didn't fancy eating at any more of the food outlets/restaurants at the mall. Then a lightbulb flashed in my mind ... and I suggested to DL that we should go check out this Claypot … [Read more...]
Best Steamed Haruan Fish @ Yap Yin Seri Kembangan
The Haruan fish is a member of the snakeheads family. The bigger, more popular specie is the Toman and Haruan is the smaller version. Now, the name itself - snakehead - already is self-descriptive. The haruan fish ("sang yue" in cantonese) is believed to have wound-healing properties and it's a common "prescription" among Chinese, especially for women who have just given birth or anyone who's had surgery. It's been documented that the meat of this fish contains high levels of essential amino … [Read more...]
PLOY – Work@Clearwater, Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur
I like this line: Be dazzled by Ploy. No, I don't mean "ploy" as in "a calculated action to frustrate an opponent"... but rather "Ploy" as in "gems" in the Thai language. Yes, all that are glittery and dazzling are represented in Ploy... from the glitzy shimmering cushions to the gem-cut facet motif on its signage and wall covering. All these blend to give a cool modern almost-simplistic touch to the interior decor which on first impression, spells "hip" and even "chic". Take a seat in … [Read more...]
Bistro á Table, Section 17 Petaling Jaya
Bistro á Table - this name seems to be on almost every self-respecting foodie's lips the past couple of weeks. Most have been raving about the storm of "adaptive French cuisine" cooked up Personal Chef Isadora Chai in her new "hole in the wall" restaurant located in the woodier quieter side of Section 17, Petaling Jaya. The bistro pays homage to modern French comfort food which also adopt some Asian elements. "To the table" - that's the literal French translation of Bistro á Table - it … [Read more...]
J Tean Kitchen’s BKT Pork Burger rocks!
Pork Burgers aren't really that easily or widely available around here. What more a Bak Kut Teh-flavoured Pork Burger? Now, did I twitch your attention on that? Well, pork-loving folks in Klang Valley now have a good reason to head on to SStwo Petaling Jaya... to J Tean Kitchen. Now for those of you who have forayed into some "convenient home cooking" by using ready-made pastes, you may recognise the "Tean" here. James Tean, aka "Master Tean" is the maestro behind the highly succesful … [Read more...]
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