Minori Japanese Restaurant, The Royale Bintang Damansara Hotel, Malaysia The energetic pounding of taiko drums and the breaking of a Hakutsuru Sake barrel marked the opening of the latest Japanese restaurant in town, Minori. After a month of renovation and a 2 m…
Tag: Japanese
Tatsu, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tatsu, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur – 88 Splendid Dishes Award-winning, and one of very few chefs to hold the Fugu or Puffer Fish license, Chef Tetsuya Yanagida of Tatsu InterContinental Kuala Lumpur is a man with a reputation. With over 10 years in Malay…
Hokkaido Ichiba, Gardens Mall, Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Entrance Small details – leaf shaped was…
Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur’s New Executive Chef, Darrell J. O’Neill
Greeted by cool evening breezes, shimmering waters and a handsomely dressed table under tropical trees, our initial meeting with the new executive chef of Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur, Darrell J. O’Neill was a sensory fulfilling one. The fifth floor of the ho…
“Perfect 10” Promotion at the Prince Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Picturesque Pheonix Maki Gyuniku Hasamiyaki – eggplant and sirloin Tofu Cheesecake – light and fruity Kani Kyu Japanese cucumber sushi James Gibbs, of Air Venture, tells of his recent experience at Prince Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The Prince Hotel i…
Soy, G Hotel, Gurney Drive, Penang, Malaysia
Soft Shell Crab Tempura RM18/26 Baked Cod Fish RM30/42 Baby Chinese Cabbage RM14/20 Creamy Coconut Milk Chicken RM16/24 Braised Shanghainese Lamb Shank RM38 Gula Melaka Crème Brulee RM14 Green Tea and Sweet Corn Pudding RM16 Chocolate Souffle RM16 Soy R…
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’…
All Day Dining at Spice Market Cafe, Rasa Sayang, Penang
Filled with memorabilia of times gone past The entrance to Spice Market is a visual and aromatic feast showcasing many common spices used in Malaysian cuisine Be close to nature and enjoy views of 300 year old trees or cooly dine in air conditioned comfort Fresh tro…
Shanghai Brunch, Shook, Starhill Gallery, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Could there be a finer way to kick off a Sunday afternoon than with a glass of bubbly (Laurent Perrier) or a fine drop of sav blanc from Marlborough? Cheese heaven! Check out the phenomenal selection of both soft and hard varieties. A little dried fruit to comp…
Ladies’ Night @ Fukuharu Japanese, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Mentai Sushi – one serving free on ladies’ night Eringi Yaki – grilled mushrooms Mochi Caeser Salad – grilled glutinous rice cake with ponzu mayonnaise Suzuki Carpaccio – sliced sea bass Ahikatsu – breaded rare tu…
Canoodling, Bangsar Village II, Malaysia
As with all of the BIG Group restaurants, Canoodling is style laden with a fun clean design. Well lit and bedecked with cooking utensils, lamps and a giant chalkboard it is simply a pleasant place to be. Serving a mix of, you guessed it, noodles, you’ll fulfil…
Mochi Sweets, The Gardens, Bangsar, Malaysia
Drawn to a hovering crowd, like an insect to the light, I discovered the Mochi Sweets stand in Gardens Mall. Glutinous rice flour pounded into a soft chewy casing and filled with creamy not too sweet ice cream was the cause of the commotion. After making my purchase t…