JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY AT AKA CHOCHIN IZAKAYA
The Japanese equivalent of the British pub and Spanish tapas bar is izakaya. A simple tavern where office workers go for post-work drinks and a bite to eat, it’s also a popular venue for casual social...
View ArticleFAMILIAR 'KOPITIAM' FAVES AT CAFE AROMA
 Hankering for typical ‘kopitiam’ fare in the 5-star comfort? Make your way to Dorsett Grand Subang’s Cafe Aroma where familiar ‘kopitiam’ favourites are served every Monday to Friday from 12 noon to...
View ArticleTHE HAN ROOM'S NEW LOOK
They say life’s a stage and it seems even dining out has to go beyond the mere act of serving food. Chefs and restaurateurs are constantly exploring ways to raise the dining experience bar and each...
View ArticleSPRING FEAST AT PAK LOH CHIU CHOW
Customary festive dishes and the chef’s signature specials take centrestage at the classy Pak Loh Chiu Chow restaurant, Starhill Feast Village for the upcoming Chinese New Year (CNY)...
View ArticleINDULGENT FEASTS AT TAI THONG
Colourful, boisterous and eventful best describes any media event hosted by Tai Thong Group. With affable Eddy Kwong spearheading his dynamic marketing team, invited guests always have a whale of a...
View ArticleFIVE FESTIVE FEASTS AT CHINA TREASURES
Roman Abramovich, David and Victoria Beckham, international business tycoons, Middle Eastern royal families and Hollywood superstars are some of the celeb guests Executive Chinese Chef Eddie Chua has...
View Article10 CNY DISHES TO EAT FOR PROSPERITY AT DYNASTY
Eat your way to prosperity and good fortune at Dynasty restaurant. Prepared by Chef Kok Chee Kin and his team, here’s the Top 10 Must Eat Dishes to usher in the Year of the Monkey: Fruity Yee Sang Yue...
View ArticleART OF BISTRONOMY AT 2OX
The petite powerhouse behind Maison Francaise Sainy Chun has done it again with 2OX. Her months-old bistro venture at The Row (formerly Asian Heritage Row) fits in nicely with the revitalised F&B...
View ArticleFEASTS OF PROSPERITY AT TOH YUEN
Hou or monkey in Chinese sounds similar to good so naturally this Chinese astrology sign grabbed the limelight at the prosperity yee sang with fresh salmon presentation at Toh Yuen, Hilton PJ for our...
View ArticleFLAVOURFUL ABUNDANCE AT SAKAE SUSHI
Remember to check out Sakae Sushi's thirst-quenchers to go with your mealFresh seafood options in different guises abound at Sakae Sushi this Chinese New Year. I recall when we grew tired of the same...
View ArticleNEW SPRING FLAVOURS AT ZUAN YUAN
 Preserved chicken lap cheong (waxed sausages) and edible peach gum (pix above) emerged as the intriguing specialities that snagged our attention during this year’s Chinese New Year dinner preview at...
View ArticleTEN SHIOK-ING CNY DISHES AT XIN
Toss Up Stirring Prosperity Try the Smoked Salmon Yee Sang for your customary lou sang if you’re squeamish about eating raw fish and the risk associated with it. This version has everything going for...
View ArticleJOURNEY TO GOOD CNY EATS
Braised goose webs ain’t a mainstream dish one finds in KL especially during Chinese New Year (CNY). So it was a mind-blowing moment when I bit into the Braised 20 Head Green Lip Abalone with Goose Web...
View ArticleTHE DEBUT OF DORSETT PUTRAJAYA
A trio of traditional Indian drummers, a Malay kompang group and a Chinese lion dance troupe ensured a rousing start to the soft launch of Dorsett Putrajaya Hotel recently. Resplendent in their...
View ArticleSINGING WITH YOUR DINNER AT BOBO KL
Live music has a new home at Bobo Kuala Lumpur – a cosy restaurant with a ‘hidden’ speakeasy bar cum lounge upstairs in one of Ed Soo’s repertoire of F&B ventures in Bangsar’s Bangkung Row. Bobo...
View ArticleCRAB HUT DIVES IN AT CYBERJAYA
Fans of Crab Factory: Original Louisiana Boil residing in Putrajaya, Cyberjaya and nearby suburbs: Kajang, Bangi and Semenyih rejoice! You don’t have to go all the way to SS2 PJ or Brolly in KL now...
View ArticleGOOD FOOD BOUNTY IN KL
Keep things simple. That is the culinary philosophy of Executive Chef Logan Terence Lopez of Bounty KL, the new bistro concept restaurant at The Kuala Lumpur Journal boutique hotel. From what we...
View Article'BEARY' SPECIAL SUPPORT FOR CHRISTMAS
Kind-hearted employees from Andaman Group threw their support behind the Bear-licious and Panda-licious charity campaign by Dorsett Hospitality International (DHI) this year, to bring festive cheer to...
View ArticleMAGICAL CHRISTMAS ROASTS AND MORE AT HILTON PJ
 Smoky barbecued meat, roast turkey, venison and lamb leg and a cornucopia of festive goodies will make Christmas magical at Hilton Petaling Jaya this year.Kick the Yuletide celebration up several...
View ArticleFUN-TASTIC LONDON ADVENTURES WITH PILOT PARKER
 Today is here…Surreal yet unbelievably fun moments were aplenty throughout our recent sojourn in London, thanks to Visit Britain in collaboration with Malaysia Airlines (MAB) and Dorsett Hospitality...
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