How would you like to dine sitting next to rolling fields of green and golden rice stalks? That's exactly what you'll experience when you step into The Uma's dining area up on the 1st floor! One wall has been completely painted with a mural that depicts a typical Balinese rice field. It gives a sense of a relaxing hideout here and it reminds me vividly of the rice field slopes in Ubud. You get to sit "bersila" (cross-legged) style on flat cushions around low teak tables brought in … [Read more...]
A Touch of Nyonya – Chef Debbie Teoh @ Chatz Brasserie, Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur
Mention "Nyonya Cuisine" and no one is more qualified than Chef Debbie Teoh to be associated with it. With Melaka and Penang nyonya baba genes in her, Debbie has more than 15 years in the food industry. She has authored several cook books - "Underwraps", "Asian Tidbits", "Nyonya Flavours", "Authentic Nyonya Tastes" as well as being a well-respected foodie, food stylist and ambassador for the Nyonya cuisine and culture. Chef Debbie Teoh will be cooking up a nyonya storm at Chatz Brasserie @ … [Read more...]
Songkran Feast @ Erawan Classic Thai & Fusion
The Thais celebrate Songkran as their traditional New Year's Day. While the date of Songkran used to be set by astrological calculation, it is now celebrated from 13-15 April. The festival is usually associated with the throwing of water on people (at least that's how I always associate it!) - this originated from the pouring of "blessed" water, ie water that has been used to cleanse Buddhas. It is a mark of respect and good fortune as this "blessed" water is poured over the shoulders. … [Read more...]
Fukuharu
Like I said in one of my previous posts, 2011 started with a delicious bang, in the sense that I really had some good meals with some good friends. It's amazing how food brings like-minded people together... and I must say that I have been truly blessed with several great foodie friends in the latter part of last year and early this year. On this note, my dining experience at Fukuharu was truly memorable because this meal was shared with beloved family members and friends. Nestled in that … [Read more...]
Dancing Fish!
Not even a week had passed since I got back from Bali and I jumped, without hesitation, when dear Masak-masak asked if I'd like to go try out Dancing Fish. I mean, I had been gorging on Indon-Balinese food for 4 days prior to that and yet I couldn't wait to go and check out Dancing Fish, a new restaurant serving Malay-Indo cuisine located on the 3rd Floor of the spanking new refurbished wing of Bangsar Shopping CEntre. The signature dish & namesake of the restaurant - Dancing Fish is … [Read more...]
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