Month: September 2023

Authentic Fujian fare at Tien

Authentic Fujian fare at Tien

TIEN serves authentic Fujian cuisine and is the first pork-free resto under the PUTIEN franchise, located in KLCC. Similar to Putien, food at Tien is unpretentious and simple; ingredients are specially chosen for their exceptional quality and freshness.  PUTIEN was started in 2000 and has 

Guinness Snowskin Mooncakes

Guinness Snowskin Mooncakes

The Beer Factory (TBF) has once again partnered with Malaysia’s favourite stout, Guinness, to create the limited-edition Guinness Snowskin Mooncakes. The limited-edition mooncakes offer a more pronounced and balanced taste profile. The combination of alcohol-infused golden bean paste centre, coupled with deep roasted flavours of 

Mooncakes from Concorde Hotel

Mooncakes from Concorde Hotel

Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s mooncakes come in a unique lacquer box this year Mid-Autumn Festival.
The mooncakes are beautifully packaged within two collections – square and rectangular – in classic bold red and classy orange tones.

The box collection is elegantly handcrafted and fitted with LED touch sensor light and designed for multi-functional use. It can be transformed to an elegant storage box as well as a decorative light-up display item.

Classic favourite selections range from traditionally baked to snowskin mooncakes, not forgetting the signature Snowskin with Musang King Durian that features pure Musang King durian pulp.

Lacquer Square – RM188 nett per set
Box of 4 Mooncakes (4 x 180gm)


Set A Set B
Pure Lotus Double Yolk White Pure Lotus Single Yolk
Pure Lotus Paste Assorted Fruits Nuts
Pandan Pure Lotus Pure Lotus Paste
Japanese Red Bean Japanese Red Bean

Set C – Snowskin Set D
Snowskin with Pandan Single Yolk Snowskin with Musang King Durian
Snowskin with White Lotus Single Yolk
Snowskin with Red Bean Paste
Snowskin with Yam Paste

Lacquer Rectangular – RM188 nett per set
Box of 5 Mooncakes (1 x 180gm & 4 x 120gm)

Set A Set B
Pure Lotus Single Yolk (180gm) Pure Lotus Single Yolk (180gm)
Assorted Fruits Nuts Green Tea Lotus Paste
Pandan Pure Lotus Pandan Pure Lotus
Japanese Red Bean Japanese Red Bean
Pure Lotus Paste White Pure Lotus

‘Mid-Autumn Elegance’ Box Collection

Visit Concorde kiosks at :
*Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur (Lobby)
*1 Utama Shopping Centre (Centre Court, Ground Floor)

Discounts & Offers:
 20% Discount for CIMB, Citibank, HLB, MBB, OCBC, PB, RHB, SCB, UOB
cardholders
 25% Discount for 10 boxes and above
 Discount is not applicable for Snowskin with Musang King Durian

-Autumn

For delivery services, guests may request mooncake box sets to be delivered to office or home whereby delivery charges will apply accordingly. Call / WhatsApp 012-399 5021 or email to fbkl@concorde.net

Ah Soon Kor dishes out yesteryear favourites at the Oriental Group of Restaurants

Ah Soon Kor dishes out yesteryear favourites at the Oriental Group of Restaurants

When SK invited me to the review, I naughtily asked, “Is he cute?” to which she cheekily said: “You will like this chef.” And indeed, legendary chef Wong Ling Soon, better known as Ah Soon Kor, is quite the character! He returns as guest chef, 

Keeping it real food at BeReal Cafe

Keeping it real food at BeReal Cafe

At health cafe BeReal, I learnt for the first time what shiokoji (used in place of salt) and rejuvelac (from sprouted fermented soy bean) was. Extolling biodynamic ingredients, BeReal Cafe makes its own sourdough breads and sausages, features biodynamic vegetables and uses natural seasonings made 

Upping the steaks at Maria’s SteakCafe

Upping the steaks at Maria’s SteakCafe

The outlet at 1 Powerhouse is Maria’s SteakCafe latest outpost and it was definitely one of the nicer locations. Windows covered one wall, stretching from floor to ceiling – we sat next to a lovely view of PeeJay, enjoying cocktails and first class steak.

The review started off with delightful Spicy Mussels appetiser, tomato based with chunky but that went well with the garlic toast. We were good and had our greens – Caesar Salad and Kale Salad. The kale takes some getting used to but it’s super healthy and came with yogurt dressing, so we’re convinced it’s good for us.

Spicy Mussels

Kale Salad

The highlight was the Sizzling Wagyu MB7 Porterhouse Steak, dubbed king of steaks because of its luxurious cut of composite meats. Tender, seared perfectly with slight crust and the meat still pink inside, this signature dish is meant for sharing. Cooked with just salt and pepper and sizzling with a slab of butter, it would be hard to resist this as the aroma hits you even before the dish reaches your table.

We also had NZ baby cutlets – so tender, delish, not gamey at all; and a portion of Grassfed Tenderloin, also a worthy meal for one. Oh, if you must have carbs the Seafood Aglio Olio is highly recommended – plenty of seafood and pasta nicely al dente.

Lamb cutlets

Tenderloin one portion
Seafood pasta

All in all, an amazing meal, ending on a sweet note of Tiramisu and Prune cake. The Tiramisu was ok, being alcohol-free, it lacked oomph but the prune cake was much better – light, very moist and great taste and texture. Didn’t look appealing but was surprisingly very, very good and I highly recommend this.

Tiramisu

So, my maiden trip to Maria’s Steakcafe proved worth the calories – a good place to bring the family or friends for celebration without busting the budget.

Add: 1Powerhouse, Level 30, 1, Persiaran Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya. hp: 016-902 0490

Mooncakes by Oh Cha Matcha

Mooncakes by Oh Cha Matcha

Oh Cha Matcha, a renowned matcha cafe celebrated for its dedication to health-conscious options and exceptional matcha creations, presents its Snow Skin Mooncakes for the third year this coming Mid-Autumn Celebration. Oh Cha Matcha’s packaging is a striking red and white box, depicting the enchanting 

Flaming fun festival at Guinness Flavour By Fire

Flaming fun festival at Guinness Flavour By Fire

The Guinness Flavour By Fire Festival at Sentul Depot revealed tantalising aromas, mouth-watering cuisine, and vibrant sights and sounds. The blazing revelry was combined the tantalising fusion of Guinness-infused flame-cooked creations, sending taste buds on a journey beyond the ordinary. With a line-up of 11