With an extensive renovation and refurbishment exercise done, The Ming Room at Bangsar Shopping Centre is now almost double its previous space. Re-opened since July, the intricate and ingenuous design using bamboo elements for its facade and interior is unique and a conversation-starter. The main dining hall is now spacious and diners can be seated comfortably on bright orange chairs against elegant cream-clothed tables. There are also 8 private beautifully-appointed dining rooms for cosy … [Read more...]
ORIENTAL STAR at EkoCheras Mall – let’s have a DIM SUM Feast!
Although it has only been just opened several months ago, Oriental Star Restaurant in EkoCheras Mall is bringing in droves of diners in the partially-tenanted mall. Besides the range of tasty Cantonese-style dishes offered in their menu, their Dim Sum selection has garnered lots of fans. This is evident by the always-busy scenario in this spacious restaurant during brunch/lunch hours. We were there recently to check out the Dim Sum and had a hard time deciding what to order, scanning the Dim … [Read more...]
“CHINA & NANYANG” FEAST at ORIENTAL Group of Restaurants
When two talented, experienced chefs join forces, pitting each other’s strengths and culinary skills together, you can be sure of a meal that will blow your stomach away. The Oriental Group of Restaurants’ annual gastronomic affair serves the platform for this show-stopping feast to introduce different dimensions of classic Chinese cuisine to diners. Available from 3-31 August 2018 only, this year’s theme is “China & Nanyang” fusing tradition and innovation in the array of dishes curated … [Read more...]
THE TANG ROOM – tantalising Cantonese cuisine at The Starling
The Starling Mall is fast becoming one of the more popular residential malls in Damansara Utama, thanks to its line-up of interesting tenants and eateries. To me, the draw is of course the Tang Room, the latest baby from the Oriental Group of Restaurants. With their sister restaurants - Ming Room and Han Room (and the Nobles and Orientals properties) firmly established in the F&B scene here, it’s not surprising that the Tang Room has now joined the stable. Occupying several lots … [Read more...]
BBQ MEATS Promotion in JULY at Oriental Group of Restaurants
We all know July is a scorching hot month and at the Oriental Group of Restaurants, “hot” takes on a whole different meaning. The chefs there, led by Executive Chef Justin Hor have decided to make it a month for BBQ specials. Yes, it’s all about roast meats in July - from Peking Ducks to Iberico Pork Ribs to golden Suckling Pigs, the Oriental Group of Restaurants are rolling out these delicacies non-stop. For porky fans, the suckling pigs and BBQ Iberico Pork Ribs rank at the top of the list … [Read more...]
GAROUPA PROMOTION in Oriental Group of Restaurants
For the entire month of June 2017, if you love fish, cooked in all manner of Chinese styles, then do head over to any of the Oriental Group of Restaurants. The grouper, or better known as “garoupa” here, will be the highlight of the month. There will be 2 types of garoupas in this showcase: Deep Sea Garoupa (aka “loong tan” in Cantonese) and Ocean Garoupa. Now the Deep Sea Garoupa is a mighty fish, often weighing more than 3kg, minimally. Due to its size, the fish is sold by portion and not … [Read more...]
NOBLE HOUSE – CHINESE NEW YEAR SPECIALTIES BY MASTER CHEF JUSTIN HOR
In the Chinese cuisine fraternity here, Master Chef Justin Hor needs no introduction and commands great respect among peers and gourmets alike. As one of the founding partners of the Oriental Group of Restaurants and overseeing the kitchens within the Group, this celebrated chef’s reputation precedes him at every turn. With a long list of awards under his trim waist, Chef Justin’s culinary creations are impressive and delicious, to say the least. Noble House is where Chef Justin showcases his … [Read more...]
RUYI & LYN’S 1ST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION UNVEILS ITS NEW MENU
How time flies - I can’t believe that it has been a year when I first stepped into Ruyi & Lyn and was blown away by Chef James Ho’s iconic miniature nasi lemak and Hainanese chicken rice. Read about my review of that first meal I had in Ruyi & Lyn here. Those miniature sushi of nasi lemak, chicken rice and mango sticky rice have since become social media stars. So did their subsequent dim sum items, which caused another ravenous furore in the media - check those out here. Fast … [Read more...]
Celebrate Chinese New Year in style at Noble Mansion, Plaza 33 Petaling Jaya
The name itself speaks volumes. Noble Mansion – arguably one of the Oriental Group of Restaurants' most stylish outlets. Not only is the décor impressive, the whole ambience reminds one of a traditional mansion given an elegant modern twist. This is also where Executive Chef Justin Hor unleashes his creative flair in the repertoire of Shunde-influenced dishes that Noble Mansion is famous for. Read my earlier review here. I was hooked ever since the first time I dined here. So when I … [Read more...]
Mid-Summer Promotion at Oriental Restaurants
What are your favourite Chinese dishes? I know that’s such a difficult question to answer, right? I mean, how do you even define “Chinese dishes”? That description is so infinite as Chinese cuisine is utterly complex. And Chinese cuisine in the Malaysian context takes on a whole different slant… I don’t even know where to start! OK… now, if your favourite Chinese dishes have anything to do with roast/BBQ meats (Chinese style, of course), then read on. Because this is what this post is mainly … [Read more...]
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