I’m just about to post my two favourite things for this week. The first is Chef Holger’s, of the Mandarin Oriental, White Chocolate Pistachio Brittle that comes in a Bon Ton Tin. Nuts are roasted and then caramelized with sugar (the trick to keeping th…
Month: May 2012
Azur, Shangri-La Putrajaya
 Azur – semi fine dining at the Shangri La, Putrajaya Our appetites were awoken with this amuse bouche – cream cheese rounds coated with crushed pistachios and topped with salmon roe and black caviar  Warm bread and Bell Pepper Soup  Atlantic Black Cod F…
Nonya Cuisine @ Chatz Brasserie, Parkroyal, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Nasi Ulam Ayam Buah Keluak Gulai Tumis Ikan Pari Lemak Nenas Ikan Sepat Itek Tim Chunky Seafood Otak-otak Kacang Botol dan Daun Pudina dengan Sambal (Ulam Platter) Terung dengan Sambal Udang Kering Nonya Kueh Chef Debbie Teoh livens up Chatz …
Vintry Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
One of the principle reasons for a visit to Vintry is an excellent selection of wines available at retail prices. You’ll find bottles ranging from RM55 – RM700. A variety of seating areas upstairs, downstairs and outdoors. High tables, traditional …
Nonya Set @ Lobby Lounge Majestic Malacca, Malaysia
Kerabu Udang Pucuk Paku Three mains – Terung Sambal, Assam Prawns & Ayam Kleo Bubur Cha Cha The Lobby Lounge and Library – although not an ideal spot to eat with a knife/spoon and fork, comfortable, cool and a very pleas…
I Love Shark’s Fin Soup – A Personal Testimonial by Kirk Keong Lee
Being a Chinese n love good food, I’ve always loved SFS (Shark Fin Soup).The only time i get to taste them is during Wedding Banquets. My tongue would feel happy when it come to second dish of the night “THE Shark Fin Soup” The strategy is – I …
Fat Boys, Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Big Bello Jamaican Me Hungry If the funkily painted walls and rock n’ roll tunes blasting the speakers at Fat Boys haven’t got you smiling already a glance at the menu with names such as Fat Bastard and Jamaican Me Hungry will. Juicy burgers, made in hou…
Mamak Andersen, Publika, Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Mamak Anderson and the expert shisha chef. Mushroom Soup Bruschetta Mamak Anderson style Mashed Potato and Gravy Spring Chic…
Easter Brunch @ Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Starting with chocolate and desserts – you’re allowed to for Easter right? Handmade truffles First bite The Cake Shop and Lobby Lounge held the sweet temptations and the kids’ buffet German Cheesecake Apple Crumble Cheesecake What’…
Zurich’s Classic Kronenhalle, Zurich, Switzerland
Guest contributor, international businessman and world traveler Pascal Najadi, kindly shares with The Yum List one of his favourite restaurants in Switzerland. The Kronenhalle Dining and Wining with Chagall & Co. in Zurich, Switzerland By …
Coffee Appreciation @ RAW, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Michael wows the class with his expertise As part of the gustation lessons participants taste coffee at different stages of a pull. The roasting process is both a science and an art. It can take any number of trial roastings to get the best out of the beans. Mic…