Food Explorer & Home Chef
In Malaysia, the beginning of the year starts with a bang, as the continuation of the December festivities, follows Chinese New Year and soon after, Hari Raya. The continued feasting, that lingering tiredness, that bloating feeling that doesn’t quite go away. None of these are imagined. …
Paya Serai has long been acknowledged to have one of the best Ramadan spreads around. This year is no different as one of the most splendiferous Buka Puasa spreads in the Klang Valley surely has to be at Hilton Petaling Jaya. The choice of dishes …
Specially for this Buka Puasa, Culina Bistro weaves commendable local flavours into its European-slanted menu, alongside other a la carte selections.
The four-course Festive Feast for two begins with Oxtail Soup, made from Australian oxtail simmered in a light broth, together with carrot, celery and potato. The oxtail is one of the most tender I’ve had, in a comforting soup – the perfect starter for breaking fast.
Next is Roti Jala, paired with an aromatic potato curry. This popular Malay tea snack eases the way for the main course, with its lacey-crepe that absorbs the richness of the curry, yielding texture and flavour that’s a party in the mouth.
At supplementary charge, you can also have appetisers such as Crab Cakes (+RM70), Pandan Chicken (+RM30), Seafood Tempura (+RM50) and Beef Bergedil (+RM50), if you want something more substantial.
For mains, choose two main courses from a line-up that reflects Culina’s hybrid identity: Ayam Percik, Beef Pizza, Butter Chicken, Clam Aglio Olio or Prawn Spaghetti.
We had the Mibrasa-grilled chicken or Ayam Percik that is organic, antibiotic-free lacto chicken, marinated for 24 hours with galangal, lemongrass and a blend of other spices. Grilled in a Mibrasa charcoal oven, you get a lightly charred skin, still juicy and moist flesh inside, infused with a light smokiness that enhances the poultry. This comes with corn rice and zesty acar (pickled vegetables) for a complete meal.
We also tried the delectable Beef Pizza, hearty and tasty, which will cater to the young well. The crust is nice and crisp at the edges, dotted with pepper-crusted beef slices, mushrooms and capsicum.
Dessert was simple yet well-executed – the Pandan Crêpe (+RM10) was a version of the Malay kuih ketayap, with a dose of cream added on top of the gula Melaka sweetened dessicated coconut, plus coconut ice cream on the side. Other choices include Flourless Chocolate Cake (+RM28), Kueh Bakar with coconut ice cream, Soft Serve Sulawesi Vanilla (+RM10), or a Dessert of the Day (+RM10).
Situated within The Shoppes at Four Seasons Place, Culina merges gourmet market and bistro dining whereby you can choose premium meats from Australia, New Zealand and Korea, seafood from France, artisanal cheeses, olive oils for your meal. Culina also displays an extensive wine list and other ingredients for your baking needs.
The Festive Feast promotion is RM198 for two at Culina Bistro, ends March 23.
Add: B1, Shoppes at Four Seasons Place, 145, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. Call: 03-2779 7313.
Wan Chun Ting at Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara welcomes Chinese New Year with a thoughtfully curated menu that honours reunion, prosperity and the art of sharing a meaningful meal together. Known for its classic Cantonese interpretations elevated through refined technique, the restaurant presents a celebratory dining experience …
Dining at a Japanese resto doesn’t have to mean fancy or posh, it can be simple as long as great food spells happiness. Stepping into Ossu, I felt some regret… That I didn’t discover this place earlier! Upstairs, the cloth partitions give it a true …
Planning a reunion dinner with the family? Or an auspicious family gathering for the Year of the Golden Horse? The media had a preview of some of the delicious dishes you can look forward to from Oriental Restaurants, churned out by the experiences Oriental chefs:
*Yee Sang with Iberico pork
*Poon Choi filled with abalone and other premium treasures, housed in a cute ceramic pot with a horse head cover, a collab with Color King – RM688 (For takeaway, it comes inclusive of the ceramic pot which you can keep)
*Roast Treasure Duck with lotus seeds and chestnuts – RM78/half, RM148/one duck
*Braised cabbage with pork tendon – RM118
*Steamed Indonesian soon hock – seasonal price.
*Pu-er tea-smoked farm chicken – RM168/per bird
*Claypot rice with freshwater prawns – RM188/4 pax
*Iberico pork cheek paired with sweet honeydew. – RM88
*Deep-fried nian gao sandwich between yam and sweet potato
The menu we had was a curated collection of dishes that was specially selected for tasting. You can choose to follow the provided set menu, or choose the dishes above on a la carte.
Set Menus are available, starting from RM1,888 for 10 pax per table onwards.
Available at all Oriental group of restaurants in the Klang Valley, however, some dishes may be only available at select outlets only.
Considered a Malay/nyonya dish, Nasi Ulam when done right, contains something like 15 different herbs and spices. I hardly cook this as it’s so labour-intensive. So it was a pleasant surprise to find the Fried Nasi Ulam, topped with a crispy fried chicken, plus salted egg …
This Chinese New Year, MAGGI pays tribute to the hands, hearts and stories behind every reunion table – especially the home cooks taking on the meaningful task of preparing festive dishes for family and loved ones. As young Malaysians step into hosting roles for the …
Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur welcomes Chinese New Year with a burst of vibrant celebrations from Jan 15 to March 3. Yun House anchors the festive celebrations with a refined Cantonese Chinese New Year dining experience. Guests can also enjoy festive menus at Curate and The Lounge.
At the Michelin-acclaimed Yun House, exquisite set menus and a la carte selections are available, prepared by Executive Chinese Chef Jimmy Wong. Guests can choose from three set menus.
Each set menu opens with one of Yun House’s signature Yee Sang, led by the Smoked Salmon and Black Truffle Yee Sang.
The Yun House Fortuity Set Menu unfolds with Steamed European Lobster with Garlic, Scallions and Hsinchu Rice Vermicelli, followed by Braised Premium Abalone with Winter Melon and Sun-Dried Oyster.
On the a la carte side, explore delicacies crafted with prized ingredients from Malaysia and around the globe. Standouts include the Grilled Korean Wagyu Beef Char Siu with Honey-Pepper Glaze, Crab Claw in Singapore-Style Chili Sauce with Fried Mantou, and Crispy Roasted London Duck With Herbal Essence.
Desserts such as Deep-Fried Rice Cake with Sweet Potato and Yam, and Lemongrass Jelly with Bird’s Nest, offer an auspicious finale to the meal.
*Majestic: RM588/pax (min 4)
*Auspicious: RM888/pax (min 4)
*Fortuity: RM1,388/pax (min 4)
*Vegetarian: RM338/pax
A wide selection of a la carte dishes is also available.
For reservations: contact +60 3 2382 8602 or email yunhouse.kualalumpur@fourseasons.com.
Curate
Curate has a mix of traditional Chinese dishes and bold modern flavours for buffet at RM190/pax for lunch and RM240/pax for dinner.
The Lounge
Celebrate new beginnings with an extraordinary repertoire of sweets and savouries at The Lounge. Merging beloved Chinese flavours with classic European elegance, each bite carries a heartfelt wish for luck, longevity and prosperity. A selection of superb teas and fortune cookies completes the experience. Price: RM242/pax
For reservations: contact +60 3 2382 8602 or email diningreservations.kualalumpur@fourseasons.com.
Thank you for the sumptuous lunch, Datuk Rosemarie Wee!
Tiger Beer kicked off the Chinese New Year (CNY) with an early Tiger Town celebration, a multi-day and multi-city event. The returning festival, now expanded to Penang, launched over the weekend at LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre, KL. The launch ceremony set the tone for …