This Ramadan, Hilton Kuala Lumpur proudly presents local favorites with an extensive celebratory menu featuring themed buffets and sahur buffet at their all-day dining outlet, Vasco’s. This buffet dinner is part of the nationwide ‘Citarasa Serantau’ campaign by Hilton hotels in Malaysia. Citarasa Serantau which means “flavors or tastes from the region”, not only highlights local favorites but also dishes from our neighboring countries like Indonesia and Thailand. Inspired by Malaysia’s … [Read more...]
US Smokehouse BBQ at VASCO’s, Hilton Kuala Lumpur
In our hot and humid weather, having a BBQ is always a sweaty affair – at least that rings true for me. Unless of course if the grilling is done for you and you get to enjoy the barbequed food in the cool comfort of air-conditioning. Well, for this whole month of September, you can do exactly that and in the very comfortable setting of Vasco’s in Hilton Kuala Lumpur. Not just any barbeque – you get to experience a range of American southwestern-style smokehouse BBQ! Succulent slabs of BBQ … [Read more...]
TOKUSHIMA WAGYU Promotion @ IKETERU, Hilton Kuala Lumpur
For the very first time, Hilton Kuala Lumpur is bringing in the famous Tokushima wagyu beef from Shikoku whereby diners will get to savour this premium beef at Iketeru for the entire month of August 2018. Sourced from Nishiawa Beef from Tokushima Prefecture, the beef is certified halal to be sold in Malaysia, explained Japanese Executive Chef Ricky Kamiishi. This Grade A5 wagyu is available on a special a la carte menu for both lunch and dinner. Besides the popular cuts like sirloin, … [Read more...]
Jom Makan at VASCO’S, KUALA LUMPUR this Ramadhan!
As the holy month of Ramadhan has just dawned and Muslims have started fasting, the breaking of fast is a time of giving, sharing and celebrating togetherness. Towards this, Vasco’s at Hilton Kuala Lumpur is offering a buka puasa buffet themed “Kenduri-Kendara” featuring more than 200 authentic local dishes. In fact, it covers culinary favourites from 11 states in Malaysia as the main attraction. Vasco’s at Hilton Kuala Lumpur is elegantly fitted to showcase the best that … [Read more...]
Sakura Spring Festival @ IKETERU, HILTON KUALA LUMPUR
I love Japan in all her seasons and every season there is very different, in terms of weather, activities and food. Where food is concerned, it’s all about ingredients which are available at different times of the year. Spring brings with it new greens and fresh seafood which contribute to clean and lighter flavours. At the Hilton Kuala Lumpur, guests get to experience some magical tastes of Japanese spring this month and next. From now until 30 April 2018, Iketeru at Hilton Kuala Lumpur … [Read more...]
An Evening with Celebrity Chef Gary Rhodes @ Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Recently I had an up close and personal encounter with a British celebrity chef - Gary Rhodes. As one of the UK’s leading culinary masters, Gary Rhodes is not only a chef’s chef, he is also a cookbook author and restaurateur (an extremely successful one too). He has earned 6 Michelin stars for the restaurants he worked in as well as his own restaurants. He has also starred in countless tv culinary shows in the US and UK like the original MasterChef of USA way back in 2000/01. Gary Rhodes is well … [Read more...]
Unagi Treat at IKETERU, Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Unagi is a summertime delicacy in Japan. This is the time when the eels get really fat and their meat become more tender as there’s more fat marbling. From now until 31 July 2015, Iketeru at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur is bringing in these luscious unagi from the Miyazaki prefecture of Kyushu Island in Japan, a place renowned for their premium catch. Supplies come in twice a week, so you can be sure the unagi are totally fresh, practically from sea to plate, a concept favoured by … [Read more...]
Gourmet Indulgences for Chinese New Year at Chynna, Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Every year, restaurants vie with each other to come up with innovative ideas for Yee Sang. So far this year, I’ve tasted a gamut of ingredients in yee sang, from the common salmon to Australian lobster, soft shell crabs and even grilled lamb. In Chynna at Hilton Kuala Lumpur. Chinese Executive Chef Lam Hock Hin decided to use a whole premium Kanzai pumpkin (organically grown locally) and Korean pear for his Yee Sang. The pumpkin, with the Chinese character “goat” etched on the skin, has … [Read more...]
Epicurean Festive Feasts at Hilton Kuala Lumpur
First things first… let me just start here by telling you that the Honey Glazed Spiced Roast Turkey with chestnut stuffing served in Hilton Kuala Lumpur is quite possibly the best turkey I’ve had so far this year! So, if you are looking for the perfect roast turkey, then I do recommend the ones from Hilton KL. The secret lies in the special brining of the big bird prior to roasting. As a result, the golden skinned turkey yields a remarkably tender and juicy texture, making every bite a delight. … [Read more...]
Premium Dim Sum Dinner @ Chynna, Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Back when I was growing up in Ipoh, some of the best dining memories I have are those of eating dim sum at night. Supper is a popular pastime in my hometown - back then, nobody has ever heard of “supper is bad for you” and even if any one had heard about it, nobody cared. So, on those happy occasions when we could afford it, I remember one of our favourite night dim sum jaunts was located near the wet market. Trays and baskets of the freshest dim sum sometimes never quite made it to the … [Read more...]
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