Food Explorer & Home Chef
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I love kway chap and that’s the one thing I will look for when I’m in Singapore or Penang as KL doesn’t really have a good one. There have been more shops offering this homey dish in the last few years, some of Thai origin …
Hidden upstairs on the 2nd floor in a corner shoplot in Solaris, KL, blink and you might miss it as there’s no prominent signage if you’re not looking up. I was surprised that the small Korean resto Sigol Madang was mostly full. I’ve tried to walk-in before this and couldn’t get a place. Reservations are recommended if you wanna get a small cosy booth. The menu is very limited with Gukbap being the main highlight here. The rest are sides like egg, rice ball, jeon, etc and accompaniments like chicken feet, squid, whelks. That being said, food was really good here.
Never heard of Gukbap? There’s even a set of instructions teaching you how to eat this. They give you a sheet of paper specially to rest your cutlery. Gukbap (RM32), or sliced pork soup, comes with rice, and in a claypot, boasting authentic flavours straight out like from Busan. Soup tasted clean and flavour subtle, almost bland so you need to add shrimp sauce (similar to our cincalok), salt and chilli powder, if you like spicy, for seasoning. The result was a heart-warming, soul comforting soupy rice with tender pieces of meat without any funky, porky smell. We were there on a rainy evening so it was the perfect foil to an otherwise wet event. Makes sense why they also call this hangover soup.
The huge pot of chicken feet (RM68) was heated up over a hot stove so it was spicy (for my friends) and temperature hot, and had us licking the delicious gravy off our fingers. I felt it was quite a lot to pay for chicken feet compared to our chicken rice and chap fan places but I guess being a Korean restaurant, it reserves the right to charge? The other dishes like squid and whelk (snails) average around RM98. We also had the best seafood jeon (RM30) ever – crispy, fragrant, flavourful. Even the steamed egg (RM18) seemed extra fluffy and the radish kimchi fresh and nicely tart.
Aiming to go back again and try the bossam (boiled pork belly/RM120 for 2 to 3 pax)) which I’ve heard only good things about. I’ve also come to appreciate that sometimes you don’t really need an extensive menu, just excel in a couple of dishes and you’ve got it made.
Add: 02-2, Jalan Solaris 4, Solaris Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur. tel: 03-6211 5163
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As 2024 draws to a close, EQ has planned a year-end of culinary extravaganza, from intimate festive tea for two to a grand party. The award-winning property has enjoyed an unprecedented year in the number of accolades it has collected and is living up to …
Jameson is having its very own pickle ball Christmas social. Taking over Pickle Social Club, Bukit Kiara at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC) on Dec 14, this one-of-a-kind event brings together the excitement of a pickle ball tournament, exclusive streetwear drops and live music to keep the energy alive all night. Come for the game, stay for the vibe, and leave with stories to remember.
Collaborating with Kuala Lumpur’s leading “act local, think global” lifestyle and sneaker multi-label store, HUNDRED PERCENT (HDPC), Jameson will debut the HDPC x Jameson Collection. This exclusive line of jerseys, visors, caps, totes, and tees blends court-ready energy with streetwear swagger that will be dropping at ‘Jingle InThe Court’ on 14 Dec. The collection will also be available online at HDPC’s website from Dec 15 onwards while stocks last. Purchase a bottle of Jameson and get a complimentary personalised jersey with your name on the back.
Grab your partner and join the Jameson Mixed Doubles Pickleball Tournament — the main highlight of the day! Kicking off at 2pm, each team of two consist of one male and one female — can bring as many guests as they’d like to cheer them on. The Grand Prize includes a set of HDPC pickle ball paddles, two personalised Jameson jerseys, a cap and visor, a pair of tote bags, two tees, and two bottles of Jameson. The Second Prize features a pair of Jameson jerseys, a cap and visor and two bottles of Jameson. The Third Prize winner will receive a cap, visor and a pair of tote bags along with Jameson.
Jameson invites pickleball enthusiasts and curious newcomers to join the Jameson Fun Playsessions designed to offer a fun and inclusive environment for first-timers and casual players alike from 2pm to 9pm. Each session is limited to 30 minutes per group. With everything from paddles to balls provided, it’s all about showing up, playing, and enjoying the Jameson experience.
For spectators, the lively energy from the courts sets the perfect stage for an unforgettable night. Jameson is transforming Pickle Social Club into a sonic playground, featuring a curated lineup of Malaysia’s most beloved artists. From 5pm to 11pm, the evening’s lineup delivers a vibrant mix of talent, starting with Claudia Tan, the pop princess who is Malaysia’s first Jameson Distilled Sound alumni, followed by Adriel and Crinkle Cut. The energy ramps up as DJ duo Roshan & Lzzy take the stage, with DJs Reeve and Melissa Jo closing out the night in style. Expect an electrifying mix of singalong Christmas tunes, indie-pop, R&B pop, disco, house, hip-hop, and open-format beats—ending the party with a bang.
Accompanying the night’s captivating tunes is Jameson signature flavours. Jameson ginger ale & lime cocktail pairs perfectly with Smokey BBQ bites from Noa Restaurant. Along with a specially created pickle ball cocktail menu from Noa bar like Jameson pickle backshots to keep the party going all night long.
How to Get Involved: Jameson Pickleball Tournament
●Tournament registration opens Nov 26:
○Secure your spot by purchasing two bottles of Jameson Irish Whiskey 70cl, or two bottles of Jameson Irish Whiskey 70cl Gift Pack with Jameson Fairy Lights via Pernod Ricard Malaysia’s official store on Shopee or Lazada.
○Select “pickleball tournament” at checkout and upload your receipt on the Jameson website. Bottles purchased online can either be delivered to your doorstep or collected on the event day.
Alternatively, register by purchasing one bottle of Jameson from Noa Restaurant at Pickle Social Club, Bukit Kiara, KLGCC, and upload the receipt on the Jameson website.
○Registration is subject to availability with only 20 team slots available, registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, so early sign-ups are highly recommended.
○Each team must form a mixed doubles pair comprising one male and one female. Players must be over thecage of 21 & non-Muslim.
Jameson Fun Play:
●Reserve your 30-minute slot by pre-registering on Jameson’s website.
●Or sign up on-site to be added to the waiting list during the event, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
●Two courts will be reserved for players who pre-register online, while the other two courts will operate for on-site signups.
●RSVP on Jameson’s website for complimentary entry and enjoy full access to the event. Terms and conditions apply.
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Stumbled upon Lee Ga in Desa Sri Hartamas while in search of authentic Korean food beyond the usual BBQ one of those days. Korean cold noodles aren’t as popular here but naengmyeon done right, is really quite refreshing and tasty.
The version at Lee Ga in Desa Sri Hartamas is the real deal, straightforward with only an egg for protein and some garnishing of sliced cucumber, Korean pear and pickles. The noodles looked like vermicelli but texture-wise was a slightly firmer and chewier. The cold ‘soup’ was the first thing that hit the palate. Sometimes made from beef, this tasted like it was purely from radish water kimchi as the soup was clear with just the slightest tangy sweetness. More of a winter dish apparently, however, this made more sense for our tropical weather as it’s cooling. My dinner mate didn’t care much for it as he prefers hot food. I quite liked the clean and palate-cleansing taste though for something without much ingredients, it’s not cheap.
The gukbap went down better, piping hot soup with pork slices and innards, plus rice. The white meat broth was a little bland – that’s where the condiments and banchan add flavour. Nourishing and soul satisfying, there’s a beef version as well.
We also ordered the seasoned stingray, which was raw but seasoned by the sauces, like ceviche Korean style. Somewhat fishy, tangy and strong tasting, it’s an acquired taste. I liked it but No. 2 wasn’t a fan.
I also enjoyed the Mung Bean pancake, different from the usual kimchi pajeon. Taste better with the vinegar sauce.
Certainly different from the normal Korean menu, I highly recommend Lee Ga if you’re open to trying other facets of Korean food.
Add: 34G, Jalan 27/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur. Call: 03-28562041
Built around the theme of a canteen, the resto offers popular Japanese incantations and free-style fusion dishes that are pocket-friendly, suitable even for those not so keen on the usual raw Japanese offerings as most stuff here are cooked. A place I’ve been meaning to …