FIRE ROOSTER REUNION FEASTS AT THE EMPEROR
Crunchy deep-fried soft shell crabs emerged as the distinct element which made the festive Yee Sang outstanding at The Emperor restaurant this year. This together with shredded young mango and Korean...
View ArticleA FABBRI-LOUS EXPERIENCE AT VILLA DANIELI
Chef Marcello Fabbri returns to Villa Danieli - pix courtesy of Sheraton Imperial KLAfter a successful guest chef stint last year at Villa Danieli last year, the Michelin-starred chef Marcello Fabbri...
View ArticleLOTS TO CROW ABOUT AT SHANGHAI
Steamboat or more accurately, a charcoal-fuelled hot pot is the festive favourite bill of fare for Chinese New Year for Executive Chinese Chef Wong Wing Yeuk of Shanghai Restaurant. The affable chef...
View ArticleNOSTALGIC FLAVOURS FROM BABA NYONYA
It was love at first bite the minute we tasted the sizzling Salted Fish Chicken in Claypot (RM22.90). We discovered this hearty, downhome dish at Baba Nyonya by Sambal Chilli, a casual Peranakan...
View Article'YES' TO YEMENI FOOD AT AL NAFOURA
Meet the pièce de résistance of Al Nafoura restaurant in Wangsa Maju. A hearty Yemeni rice dish that takes about 20-30 minutes to prepare, Maghdout is well worth the wait. You can choose either Lamb...
View ArticleSET FOR ROMANCE AT EM BY TEDBOY
Love is on the menu this Valentine's Day at Em by Tedboy. Named after Mathilda, the cherubic second child of the couple who owns Tedboy Bakery in Bangsar, the cosy Em by Tedboy at Hotel Transit KL aims...
View ArticleCALL OF THE NEW NEFFOS X SERIES
Neffos officially announced the entry of its latest Neffos X1 and X1 Max into the Malaysian market at a media launch last month.Hugo Cai, Director of TP-Link Distribution Malaysia Sdn Bhd shared the...
View ArticleEXQUISITE TASTE OF KYOTO
Obanzaiis Kyoto homestyle cooking; everyday dishes cooked using ingredients native to the area. According to Wikipedia, at least half of the ingredients used must be produced and processed in Kyoto....
View ArticleTIME TO MEAT THE PORKERS
An interesting 'hook'. A compelling story. That's what every restaurant should have if it wants to stand out and pull in the crowd. Enterprising restaurateur Herukh Jethwani is savvy enough to know...
View ArticleSPUD-TACULAR FRENCH POTATO SHOWCASE
Over 250 varieties of potatoes are grown in France. Last week, The French Embassy in Malaysia hosted a trade delegation on a mission to tap the potential of the Malaysian market for French...
View ArticleLEMON GARDEN REFRESHED
Bright and cheerful vibes of the newly refreshed Lemon Garden restaurant generated much buzz recently, making it the talk of the town. Yours truly was among the early birds to get first dibs at this...
View ArticleSAKURA SPRING BLOSSOMS FEST AT GENJI
Hanami or flower viewing time in spring draws both Japanese and tourists when sakura (cherry blossoms) are in full bloom.Chef Richard Teoh and the Genji team are pulling out the stops, to evoke the...
View ArticleHOMESPUN NYONYA FLAVOURS AT MELTING POT
Nyonya laksa, ketam bercili, pie tee, onde onde and kuih kosui gula Melaka among others get star billing at Concorde KL’s Celebrating Nyonya Flavours with Chef Adriana Tan promotion from now until...
View ArticleGRAPE EXPECTATIONS AT GALLO
Snugly ensconced in the clubby confines of Gallo Wine Bar, it was surreal knowing we were in KL’s suburbia. With recessed ambient lighting casting a honey-gold hue on clusters of tufted Chesterfield...
View ArticleTHAI TEMPTATIONS AT TIGERLILY
A wallet-friendly Thai restaurant? Sounds unbelievable in today's F&B scene especially in KL when soaring prices are the norm rather than the exception. Yet the office crowd who work around Pusat...
View ArticleWORLD RECORD-BREAKING FEAT BY LEXIS HIBISCUS PD
Two Guinness World Records in one go...such a world-class achievement was chalked up by Lexis Hibiscus Port Dickson (PD), one of Malaysia's premier resorts.Verified by officials from Guinness World...
View Article5 'MUST TRY' HOMESTYLE GOODIES AT DASHI DINING SAYA
Dashi is the essential stock in Japanese cuisine. It is made by immersing katsuoboshi(dried, smoked and cured bonito or skipjack tuna) shavings in boiling water then straining the liquid. Other...
View ArticleA JOURNEY OF FLAVOURS AT MARCO
Malaysia deserves better. It is this personal belief that spurs chef cum restaurateur Daren Leong to return from Singapore and make his mark back on home turf. After grabbing a piece of the F&B pie...
View ArticleJUADAH DESA RULES AT LATEST RECIPE
Tradition still rules at Latest Recipe when it comes to the fasting month this year. Chef Budiman Bistari and his team will pull out the stops for Serambi Juadah Warisan Desa, evoking the culinary...
View ArticleFOOD & FUN AT SAMA-SAMA FOOD FIESTA
Guests were treated to food and fun in a carnival atmosphere recently at Sama-Sama Hotels KL International Airport from 19 to 23 April. Besides the wide variety of tempting dishes served, the event...
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