My fondest memory of Chalet has always been the aroma of raclette melting under the salamander as I entered this Swiss restaurant in the Equatorial Hotel then (now EQ Hotel Kuala Lumpur). Raclette Valaisanne, the… Read More
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In the spirit of a Grand Banquet anniversary series
Cooking with wine or liquor has been part of Chinese cuisine for thousands of years. The 26th Anniversary Grand Banquet Series of the Oriental Group of Restaurants explores and creates dishes harnessing the flavours of… Read More
Michelin-star Chef Xabier in stellar form at Sabayon
Despite a major hiccup with his flight to KL, expected jet lag and all, Michelin star Chef Xabier Goikoettxea delivered a stellar lunch at Sabayon, EQ Hotel Kuala Lumpur last week. Chef Xabier helms the… Read More
GM for all seasons
Simon Barnett engages you at the start, with his direct gaze and easy laughter. The new General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur is all fresh and ready for this vibrant city urban property,… Read More
Macao, Michelin dining at Yun House
Nothing but a Michelin dining experience will do at Yun House in celebration of the seventh anniversary of Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur. It’s an immersion into the culinary expertise of two chefs –Chef Anthony… Read More
Beefing up with Chef Natt at Nipah
The diminutive Chef Natt (Natsasi Noo-in), a Thai lady butcher and beef ambassador for Meat & Livestock Australia, is at Nipah, showcasing her culinary mastery of beef and lamb. And it’s not just about prime… Read More
New flavours to savour at Ming Room
The chilled Prawn Salad Honeydew Bowl got lunch off to a refreshing start at Ming Room in Bangsar Shopping Centre. Then the Stuffed Bird’s Nest Chicken Wing and bamboo pith in superior soup had me… Read More
No frills, but food to please at Yi Ding U
I’m all for good Chinese food at a no-frills restaurant, and Yi Ding U Cuisines in Pudu fits the bill. I went there with no expectations and was gobsmacked by what we had, and at… Read More
Kampung with a contemporary vibe at Curate
It’s traditional kampung with a contemporary twist when it comes to buka puasa at Curate, Four Seasons Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. So we made the rounds of this Glamour Kampung spread, and picked out the braised… Read More
Buka puasa buffet at Lemon Garden Cafe – truly ‘istimewa’
The Sajian Istimewa Dinner Buffet for Ramadan at Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur winds its way round the Lemon Garden Café, leading diners to an outdoor bazaar with live warung stations. It’s a pulsating, colourful showcase… Read More










