Food Explorer & Home Chef
EQ KL is once again bringing back the legendary dining icon in the form of an annual pop-up for one season in January 2025. Golden Phoenix, once Kuala Lumpur’s most famous Chinese restaurant, originally opened in the 1970s at the former Hotel Equatorial. It returns …
An exquisite culinary selection awaits at Four Seasons KL. Indulge in festive dishes, specially curated to bring joy and prosperity, merging cherished traditions with Four Seasons’ elegant flair. Starting on Jan 6 to Feb 12, there will be special events to commemorate Chinese New Year, …
Four Seasons presents Festive Wonderland at all its dining outlets where the curated Christmas offerings make the season all the more special.
Come together for the festive buffet at Curate and enjoy the lavish spread. Taste and partake in the month’s Yuletide classics.
Of course, there is Roast Turkey and stuffing, but if you’re not a fan, there’s Roast Lamb and beef steak, a great selection of cheeses, luscious seafood including huge River Prawns and crayfish, Prawn ceviche, pasta cooked on the spot and international selection too such as Chicken Tanjin, Fish Kebab, Palestinian Dhall, etc., not forgetting local fare too such as noodles and curries.
The best part about the buffet at Curate though is the dessert! There are fresh fruits, baklava, Christmas cakes and pies and sweets, mochi, poached pear and a host of other sweet delights.
Come check out the daily festive cheer, available till Dec 30.
Lunch: RM193+; Dinner: 250+; Sunday Brunch RM238+.
For Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet, Curate will be decked out in festive dazzle with classic Christmas delights with a twist.
Dec 24: RM308+
Jingle all the way and feast on holiday treats from around the world on Christmas Day Lunch:
RM308+
Have an unforgettable Cantonese dinner at Michelin selected Yun House on Dec 24, 25:
RM308+
Afternoon Tea is available at The Lounge from Nov 29 yo Dec 31: RM242+
Enjoy New Year’s Eve Dinner at Curate: RM488+
New Year’s Eve Countdown Party at Bar Trigona: package starts from RM595+
New Year’s Brunch at Curate: RM308+
Add: 145, Jln Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.
Bistro Lea, helmed by the same people behind Atelier Binchotan, chef Lau Ka Hong and wife Celine Choong, debuts with a splash in the Hartamas scene, buzzing even on a mid-week Weds nite. Decor is decidedly French café bistro vibes, with outdoor seating replete with …
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
Tagged as ‘a new concept store by Broom’, their interior decorators deserve top marks for nailing the ambience of the space convincingly, including a patio dining area. Very different from sister cafe Broom Artistry but just as warm and welcoming with its gorgeous kampung-inspired decor. …
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.
The MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2025 has unveiled the latest list of the MICHELIN Starred, Bib Gourmand and MICHELIN Selected restaurants, honouring 143 restaurants across Malaysia’s dynamic culinary landscape. This third edition highlights the country’s finest gastronomic experiences and introduces new award categories …