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Hotpot or steamboat happens to be one of my favourite things to eat – to an extent I actually ate hotpot on my first night in New York, much to the dismay of Jien who didn’t understand how one can travel more than 20,000 miles to a foreign city and still want to eat hotpot. [] The post Yezi, The...
Ti Chen at The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur offers a pleasant view of the lake as well as lush landscaping as you tuck into your meal during the day. I’ve admittedly shied away from Chinese restaurants in hotels because the food tends to be similar, but I was impressed with what Ti Chen had to [] The...
Wan Chun Ting, which translates as "Ten Thousand Springs Pavilion" is the Chinese fine dining restaurant in Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara.Step into an era of grandeur, with its high ceilings, plush furnishings and elegant setting, and enjoy authentic Cantonese and Imperial cuisine, with...
Ipoh is one of my favourite pitstops to make whenever I head up north as the food is good and it’s less chaotic compared to Penang, for now. Over the weekend, Jien and I ticked off Restoran Ipoh from our to-eat-list, after hearing good things about the place from our friend. Restoran Ipoh is located...
With the year-end festivities around the corner, I’ve been on a lookout for good Chinese restaurants in Klang Valley – places I can visit with a group of friends and tuck into hearty dishes over drinks. Sin Choi Wah in Bandar Menjalara came highly recommended by some of my peers and the restaurant also...
My food cravings come in seasons – there was a period where all I wanted to eat was banana leaf rice. Then I moved on to the Korean food phase, which didn’t last very long. Lately, it’s Chinese style cooking and I recently discovered a good tai chow restaurant in Jalan Ipoh called Hup Kee. []...
Last weekend, we were invited over to Lai Ching Yuen at Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur for dinner. The ambiance is cosy yet regal, and paired with attentive service, it is a fantastic place for a family dinner.The menu focuses on refined Cantonese cuisine, ranging from barbecued meats, premium dried seafood,...
This Christmas and New Year, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur proudly presents A Glittery White Christmas, whereby guests can enjoy a plethora of festive offerings in a stunning arctic white ambiance with a magnificent 18-feet Christmas tree. We were invited to the hotel last week to discover the traditional...
I'm sure many of you are familiar with this soup. Egg drop soup (aka egg flower soup 蛋花湯) isa Chinese soup made with chicken broth and contains thin, fine egg threads. Comforting and delicious, egg drop soup is something you can whip up in your kitchen in under 10 minutes.The Chinese version is...
Jien and I are big on tai chow places as it allows us to sample three or more dishes with white rice. Hence, we’re always on the lookout for these spots as the restaurants each have their own way of cooking a certain dish and a few tend to be better than others. Yuan Kee [] The post Yuan Kee,...
For those looking for a quick lunch option in Starhill Gallery, Pak Loh Chiu Chow restaurant at Feast Village recently introduced the Chiu Chow Express Lunch. Priced at RM25 nett each, diners will be spoilt for choices and can select from 25 mouthwatering rice and noodle dishes, available on weekdays...
Congratulations to Din Tai Fung Malaysia, who are celebrating 10 years of success in Malaysia. Din Tai Fung, which originates from Taiwan, was originally founded as cooking oil retail shop in 1958 and was transformed in 1972 to a restaurant serving xiao long bao and noodles. Now it has over 140 branches in...
Growing up, wantan mee was my favorite noodles. I still derive great pleasure whenever we come across a good plate of wantan mee.We first noticed Fook Wei Noodle House Enterprise, when we were here for lunch. Found out that they serve wantan mee, so I was excited to go back to try! We arrived slightly after...
Jien and I have different opinions about steamboat and BBQ – I love anything soupy while he’s a fan of smoky-charred flavours. It’s often difficult to agree on a middle ground between these two options as the 2-in-1 steamboat/BBQ we’ve tried didn’t quite hack it. For me, the beauty of steamboat...
The much-anticipated Hairy Crab season is finally here. KL-ites can indulge in this exquisite delicacy at Li Yen at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur from 10 October to 10 November 2017.Hairy crab, also known as the Chinese mitten crab, named so due to its furry claws is eaten in the autumn months, during the...
RM12.90 can buy you a meal at many fast food restaurants and most hawker spots, but at OMB Noodle Bar in Cheras, RM12.90 can buy you two bowls of noodles in your choice of flavour. OMB stands for One More Bowl, and offers the concept of two bowls of noodles for the price of one. [] The post OMB...
BabySumoKids love having congee aka Chinese porridge for dinner. Mummy loves it too because it's an easy, one pot nutritious meal for the family.To make congee, you add your desired ingredients along with rice and water into a pot and cook for about 1 1/2 hours until the congee is smooth and thick. I...
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, dear readers. How will you be celebrating this special occasion?Last weekend, we had the pleasure of attending the Full Moon Feast at Ti Chen Chinese Restaurant, located in The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The dinner showcased creations by newly appointed Executive Chinese Chef Lim...
Every now and then, I would crave a good roast duck meal and one of my favourite places for duck happens to be all the way in Kepong. Sunrise is also a good option but the queue can be maddening so I tend to opt out of going there. An acquaintance mentioned Yummy Duck in [] The post Yummy Duck,...
How long would you wait for a bowl of pork noodles? 10 minutes? 30 minutes? Or an hour? The threshold of each individual is different and such differences became apparent when waiting for your bowl at the famous SS15 Pork Noodles. It’s been more than a year since Jien and I visited this stall because...
