The latest outlet in the Delicious stable – Delicious @ St Mary Place may not be easy to locate, for some, as it’s inside a block of residential condominium. However, once you drive into Jalan Tengah (which is off the busy Jalan Sultan Ismail, the road where The Lodge is) and you spot the conglomerate of high-rise residences, the unmistakable turquoise signage beckons. The cluster of buildings there comprises the St Mary Residences, the E&O Residences and St Mary Place with a collection of … [Read more...]
Buka Puasa Seenak Warisan Ibunda at Empire Hotel Subang
The holy month of Ramadhan has just started last weekend and we are now in the first week of the fasting month. Even before the dawning of Ramadhan, many hotels have already launched their special Buka Puasa buffets. The earliest invitation I received was from Empire Hotel Subang to check out their special buffet spread at their Kitchen Art Brasserie. Diners get to feast on wholesome home-style dishes here. From the array of traditional and kampong-style dishes, there are more than 50 … [Read more...]
Bundled Treasures from Zuan Yuan @ One World Hotel
The Rice Dumplings Festival or Dragon Boat Festival falls on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month and this year, it happens on 23 June 2012. It is widely celebrated by Chinese all over the world and according to legends, it originated from a popular story to honour the famous Qu Yuan, a famous poet in ancient China. For more details of this story and how the festival came about, check out my feature on Yahoo - please click here. At Zuan Yuan Chinese Restaurant, located at the Lobby level of … [Read more...]
Rama V Fine Thai Cuisine – Loy Krathong Festival Charity Dinner
My first encounter with Rama V - that fine-dining Thai restaurant in Jalan U Thant, Kuala Lumpur, not the famous king of Siam, was when I had the privilege of being invited to their Loy Krathong Festival Charity Dinner, sometime late last year. Prior to that, I had of course, heard and read so much about this elegant restaurant with its unique lotus pond and lush garden setting. On that particular evening, the whole courtyard and garden took on a festive air as guests chatted and mingled … [Read more...]
Auspicious Welcome for the Dragon at Golden Phoenix, Hotel Equatorial Kuala Lumpur
Isn't this the most awesomely fearsome dragon you've ever seen? Today being the 2nd day of Chinese New Year is officially the "opening" of the lunar new year... known as "hoi leen" in Cantonese. It's like, once you have "hoi leen", the Chinese New Year celebration goes one gear up and into "full swing" mode. In my family, the 1st day of Chinese New Year is traditionally a quiet one and meals are vegetarian and usually it's just time spent with the family. From the 2nd day onwards, after "hoi … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year Delights at Celestial Court, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur
To usher in the Year of the Dragon, Sheraton Imperial's Celestial Court has been all decked out in imperial red drapes with cherry blossoms and peonies decorating the walls and banisters - one can't help but be totally engulfed in the Chinese New Year ambience and mood upon entering the restaurant. Executive Chinese Chef Ho Boon and Dim Sum Chef Ken Liew have created specially-crafted menus with dishes fit for an emperor. The must-have Yee Sang comes in 4 delightful selections, both in … [Read more...]
Lou Sang Feast with a Taiwanese twist @ New Formosa Restaurant
It's been quite some time since I stepped foot into the New Formosa Restaurant in SS2 Petaling Jaya. Since the last time I was there, the place has been given a new breath of air... new furniture, more mirrors but the warm welcome from Mrs Jeanie Lee and her long-serving service crew remains just as warm as I remember - nothing has changed in that department! Jeanie remains as bubbly as ever - she's full of exuberance when explaining to me their special Chinese New Year set meals. Looking at … [Read more...]
Ben Tdi Wei – Special CNY Offerings at very reasonable prices!
With just slightly more than a week to go before the Reunion Dinner for Chinese New Year, have you decided where to have that all-important dinner, if it’s not hosted in your home? I heard many restaurants around town are almost, if not already, fully booked! Well, if you hurry, you just may be able to secure a booking at Ben Tdi Wei (BTW). See my earlier postings on BTW here and here. Being new in the dining scene in Bandar Utama, BTW offers good food at affordable prices with its … [Read more...]
Usher in the Dragon in style at Toh Yuen, Hilton Petaling Jaya
In the Chinese zodiac, with its 12-year cycle with each year attributed to an animal, the Dragon is considered a symbol of glory and mightiness. That’s a valid perception as I can’t think of a more splendid and awesome animal, among the 12. That’s why a Dragon Year is a much-anticipated one and there are many who would be trying very hard to conceive dragon babies this year! Toh Yuen at the Hilton Petaling Jaya will be serving some special prosperity set menus for the Chinese New Year … [Read more...]
Celebrate Springtime & CNY at The West Lake Garden, Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa
The Dragon Year feasting continues. This time let’s head towards Sunway, to none other than the iconic Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa. I’ve always liked their Chinese restaurant – the West Lake Garden, for its spacious elegant setting. The Chinese paintings on the dark wood panelled walls, the intricate carved side cabinets, tables & chairs, lattice-work partitions… all these project a very distinct Oriental charm to the restaurant. Even before you enter the restaurant, at the foyer, … [Read more...]
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