Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
The historic city of Malacca, only 150km south of Kuala Lumpur and 260km north of Singapore, makes for a culturally enriching, taste bud pleasing and relaxing getaway from the city. Portuguese, Dutch, British, Chinese, Indian and Malay traditions have all left …
Casa Blanca – spiced syrup, lime and 7up RM12 Ginger Tom – ginger syrup, lime and 7up RM12 Arnold Palmer – ice tea with lime and soda RM12 Crisp Moroccan Lamb with roast pumpkin puree, dates, almonds, coriander and paprika yoghurt RM35 Homemade Mushroom Soup – with g…
The Balcony – an open area ideal for pre or post dinner drinks Sunsets and roofscapes from The Balcony The Loft – rooftop restaurant at The Sterling Braised Lamb shank – fresh vegetables and pasta support a tender lamb shank bathed in a balsamic …
River Cafe at Casa del Rio, Malacca Beautiful river views from River Cafe Steamboat Set – a feast for two Another pleasurable setting at Casa del Rio Malacca is the River Cafe. Lights begin to glimmer illuminating the river banks as the sun disappears in the e…
Guest writer, Polly Szantor, checks out some of the Ramadhan buffets coming up around KL… Eating at Eccucino, the Prince Hotel’s buffet and a la carte, all-day dining restaurant, is special at any time, but the chance of a sneak peek and taste session of thei…
Guest writer, Polly Szantor, tells of her pre Ramadhan experience at Kites Restaurant, Holiday Inn, Shah Alam… Arriving at the Holiday Inn in Glenmarie was like a dream. I instantly forgot the stress of driving round and around Subang Jaya trying to …
Popiah Century Pork Porridge Welcoming friendly ambience, fast service and good food keeps us returning to Say Huat in Section 17, PJ. This time round it was for the rice porridge and popiah. The idea of congee has never appealed to me and so even after nine ye…
Just the word, Leonardo, conjures ideas of genius through images of renowned paintings, visionary inventions and momentous scientific insights. Leonardo’s Dining Room & Wine Loft, in Taman Bandaraya, attempts to carry over this Renaissance feel to thei…
Rose Tea – the recommended brew to begin with essential oils supposedly helping to improve circulation Har Kao – the king of dumplings. It said that a good dim sum restaurant can be judged on these shrimp dumplings alone, a fresh well pre…
Kerabu Sotong – a light salad of four angled beans, wild fern, red onions, cherry tomatoes, chili, sour carambola with grilled squid with cincalok dressing served in a lettuce cup. Paired with De Bortolli Sparkling Brut Laksam – fish curry wi…
Chef Zul of Bijan Restaurant talks about Malay cuisine and his favourite dishes at Bijan Restaurant, Kuala Lumpur. Bijan Restaurant 3 Jalan Ceylon Changkat Bukit Bintang 50200 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia +6 03 2031 3575…
I’ve had some hits and some misses for my personal taste preferences at Canoodling, but two no fails for me are: 1. Red Curry Duck Confit Noodles – Black charcoal noodles with red Thai curry, lychees, crispy duck leg and fresh basil sprigs. 2. Canoodli…