Opened in August last year, Zukkini is nestled in Oasis Ara Damansara, serving fusionistic Australian and Asian cuisine. Indeed, diners will get an “oasis” feel when stepping into this cool space with lots of striking tropical greens in its interior. This calming effect is further contributed by their elegantly simplistic wood-themed furniture and flanked by tall glass windows allowing lots of natural daylight streaming in. Zukkini’s menu offers a good range of western and local … [Read more...]
Celebrity Chef Edward Kwon heats up InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
The InterContinental Kuala Lumpur has just kicked off their World Celebrity Chef Series 2015 with the appearance of Celebrity Chef Edward Kwon, a top chef from South Korea. For weeks, photos of the incredibly hot-looking Edward Kwon have been flooding my Facebook timeline. It’s not surprising his legion of fans go ga-ga over him with many of them expressing their adoration and support in social media. So when I received an invitation from the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur to meet him … [Read more...]
The Gastro Project celebrates Mother’s Day
The Gastro Project is the kind of restaurant that you’d be very comfortable to bring your family for a lazy weekend lunch; it’s also the kind of restaurant you’d love to bring your sweetheart for a cosy dinner. The restaurant oozes charming style and warm cosiness at the same time. Black and white checquered floor, bench-like upholstered sofas, warm lighting … all these exude a welcoming vibe the moment you step into The Gastro Project which is located in that quiet “restaurant row” locale in … [Read more...]
Signature @ The Roof
These days, traffic along Persiaran Bandar Utama, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings, has become more congested. If you don’t already know, Petaling Jaya’s latest entertainment hub – The Roof has been jiving up the scene. Opened since last November, everyone has been flocking to this happening place as The Roof, with its 5 outlets, caters to almost every lifestyle indulgence. There are 3 exclusive bars, a super club and of course the dining venue – Signature by The … [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...]
Pampered by Ploy’s Special Selections
Chef Daniel Yong of Ploy tells me how he often has to go through meticulous food testings and tastings before finalizing a dish on their menu. Thanks to the sterling food benchmark set by Datuk Jared Lim, owner of Ploy, you can be sure that every item listed on the menu has gone through much refinement before it is allowed to be served. There is a section in the menu which lists several special dishes which are designed for a pampered meal. With ingredients like abalones, truffle dressing … [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...]
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...]
Bondi Junction @ Setia Walk, Puchong
Now that most of my Chinese New Year reviews have been tackled, it’s time to talk about some non-Chinese food. If you are tired of gorging on braised sea cucumbers, roast pork, steamed chicken and such… well, some simple western-style dishes could be just the answer to your jaded tongue. Bondi Junction @ Setia Walk, just over 2 months old, could be a bit difficult to spot as it’s located on the 1st floor of Block F. A good location tip is to look out for the Ding Tea outlet as Bondi … [Read more...]
Renoma Cafe Gallery @ Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
Is it a gallery? Is it a café? Is it a fashion lifestyle store? Those are usually the questions people ask when they step into Renoma Café Gallery – that spanking new establishment with the bright red Renoma sign along Jalan Bukit Bintang, diagonally across the Prince Court Medical Centre. Actually, the answer is: All of the above! Many years ago, I got acquainted with the brand “Renoma” through its popularity in ready-to-wear fashion clothings, accessories and of course, the famed … [Read more...]
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