Chefs Justin Hor and Chef James Ho of the Oriental Group of Restaurants are masters at treading the fine line between tradition and innovation brilliantly, with delightful results. Their jointly curated “China & Nanyang” special… Read More
Champagne or sparkling wine goes well with Chinese food and this was so apparent when we did the tasting of three Jansz sparkling wines with some fine dimsum and other dishes at Elegant Inn HK… Read More
A few months ago a friend brought me an organic free-range chicken from a farm in Kuang, 28 km from Kuala Lumpur. I remembered my difficulty in cutting it up, telling her the chicken had… Read More
I did not miss not having meat at all at a special vegetarian lunch in Elegant Inn last week. All things wild, organic or responsibly farmed, as in vegetables, mushrooms and fungus, made it a… Read More
Keeping healthy is so important during Ramadan and you can do this by ensuring your diet is full of essential vitamins and other nutrients to keep your energy levels up, your mental focus clear and… Read More
I like it when Hokkien Noodles and Char Kwayteow hold their own alongside Nasi Bokhari, Bubur Lambuk, Kambing Kuzi and Kari Kepala Ikan in a Festive Dinner Buffet at Lemon Garden Cafe in Shangri-La Hotel… Read More
The awesome Rendang Tok from Perak, Nasi Kerabu from Terengganu and the perky, spicy and rich Sup Ekor or oxtail soup set the delicious tone for me at a recent preview of the Festive Feast… Read More
We rode on a wave of nostalgia in our recent visit to Shanghai Restaurant at JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur. I can still remember the distinctive flavours of some of the Shanghainese dishes I have… Read More
It’s as if Marcus Low of Masterchef Asia fame pulled all these magical desserts out of his hat. But you know that lot of thought, technique and a mastery of flavours and textures have gone… Read More
It’s pork to dig into with gusto at the Mosto Wine Bar & Restaurant at One KL, just across the road from the Mandarin Oriental. The menu showcases classic Italian food, mainly pork dishes. Among… Read More
