“Nin Nin Yau Yue” is on the lips of everyone during the Chinese New Year when tossing Yee Sang. It’s a call out for abundance (of prosperity) every year and this is joyfully done with… Read More
Category: Food
Revelling in Bordeaux and Napa Valley wines at Yun House
The wines of Chateau La Fleur-Petrus from Pomerol, Bordeaux, and Dominus Estate in Napa Valley paired exceedingly well with the fine cuisine of Yun House at Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur recently. “Wine is the most… Read More
Norwegian Seafood Gala Dinner, still fabulous 25 years on
The Norwegian Seafood Gala Dinner has grown from a modest beginning 25 years ago to what it is today. At this year’s seafood gala dinner at the Mandarin Oriental recently, long buffet tables laden with… Read More
Vegetarian Set Menu to delight till 23 October
Wild porcini broth, the rare and wonderful Wuchang rice from Harbin and a dessert well-loved by Emperor Chien Lung — these are among the highlights of the Nine Emperors God Festival Special Vegetarian Set Menu… Read More
Two winning Malaysian chefs in World Sushi Cup 2018
Two Malaysian sushi chefs won big at the World Sushi Cup 2018 in Tokyo last month. Chef Sky Tai emerged the champion while Chef Steve Chua was one of the finalists. The Norwegian Seafood Council… Read More
Mooncake with eight yolks stands out at Four Seasons
I have had mooncakes with four salted egg yolks during the Mid-Autumn Festival many years ago. I have not seen these in a long time. Now the newly opened Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur has… Read More
Yalumba wines to pair with flavours of Oriental Cravings
Which winery can lay claim to being run by five generations for 169 years? Yalumba in Barossa Valley, South Australia, is Australia’s oldest family-owned winery. Yalumba’s first vineyards were planted by Samuel Smith in 1849… Read More
Fab and fresh at Curate, Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur
We had lunch at Curate in Four Seasons Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, and it was unforgettable for the beauty of the place, the layout of the kitchen theatre and the food. Walking in, our eyes are… Read More
Chef Chua bound for World Sushi Cup 2018 in Tokyo
Chef Steve Chua Kok Hua is all set to take part in the World Sushi Cup 2018 on August 23. He has been preparing for this ever since he emerged the champion in the qualifying… Read More
China & Nanyang in an Oriental feast to please
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










