Food Explorer & Home Chef
I’ve come to really like this neighbourhood café called Little Days in Sea Park. On days when I’m late for lunch and the nearby coffeeshops are closed (around 2pm), I find myself here. Cozy air-cond café with timber benches and tables, menu offers simple Malaysian …
When you have a Japanese Omakase, each meal tells a story of tradition, culinary artistry and seasonal flavours. It is crafted with finesse in the hands of the chef. Nestled within the Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur in Bukit Bintang KL, Sushi Qubey welcomes diners to …
I’m a sucker for fried chicken and having a case of FOMO after seeing other people posting about the quirky toilets at Chicken & Beer, of course gotta go try la! Bathed in an orange hue, the resto reminded me of American fast food diners, spanning over 2 floors. There’s a huge signboard outside so you can’t miss it. I was under the impression that this place was a byproduct of K-drama but apparently it’s got American roots. Can anyone enlighten me on the origins/inspiration for CB?
We had the Mr Chee Chicken platter which came with 5 pcs chicken in both original (Golden crispy) and spicy (Red Hot), chicken skin, coleslaw and French fries.
Verdict: the original flavour was surprisingly tasty, Crispy and moist, and quite juicy when you bite in. I didn’t care for the spicy version. Not that it was spicy, but the abundance of raw spices and chili flakes gave a slight bitter aftertaste to the skin which I didn’t really take to. No. 1 says he prefers this so it’s really to each his own.
The chicken skin bits was thin, super crisp and addictive, one of the better versions I’ve come across (just forget about your cholesterol OK), while the fries were nicely done too. Thankfully the coleslaw wasn’t drenched in mayo and was actually quite pleasing. Normally I avoid it as too much dressing and too sweet for my liking.
There’s also chicken with rice, indomie noodles, waffle, chicken chop and burger. Plenty of choices if you need more carbs.
Best of all were the craft beers from Paperkite, starting very reasonably at only RM23 (Pale ale) to RM28 (IPA). We had an Oatmeal Stout and Wit or Miss (Belgian wheat beer) which went splendidly with the chicken.
And yes, the quirky toilets are really cute, there’s even a selfie booth and pour yourself beer station.
Looks like CB’s hit a winning formula.
Add: 72, Ground Floor, Jalan SS21/35, Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya. hp: 014-321 3523
As we bid farewell to the Year of the Dragon, festivities of the Lunar New Year herald the way for the Year of the Snake. Honouring the traditions of Chinese New Year, Oversea Restaurant’s festive feast — a celebration of the rich heritage of Cantonese …
Tiger Beer welcomed the Year of the Snake in bold style with the launch of its ‘Together We Roar’ campaign at Pavilion Bukit Jalil recently. The event set the tone for a festive season and celebration with a vibrant lineup of experiences. The atmosphere at …
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 annually for Chinese New Year, and in 2025, reflects the symbolism of transformation and rebirth associated with the Year of the Snake. Golden Phoenix will serve a menu which draws from its 50-year-old culinary heritage, as well as debut new dishes for the Year of the Snake.
Key among the offerings is a selection of yee sang with choices such as Norwegian salmon and jellyfish, fabulous fruit and red dragonfruit sauce, ten-head abalone, and two advance order variants – fresh Canadian geoduck and Austrian lobster. Portions start from RM128 for a small serving for 4 to 6 persons, to RM668 for a large portion for 6 to 10 featuring imported Austrian lobster.
The prosperity or treasure pot dish known as poon choy – ingredients slow-cooked to allow the essence of prawns, abalone, scallops and assorted meats – to produce a rich, aromatic stock. Golden Phoenix’s poon choy features ten-head abalone, sea cucumber, Japanese dried scallops, king prawns, roasted duck, steamed chicken, sea moss, Pipa tofu, dried oysters, fish maw, top shell slices, sea moss, baby cabbage, mushrooms, white radish, yam and money bags. Priced at RM688+, the portion serves between 6 and 10, making it an extravagant, delicious centrepiece to the lunar feast.
Another key offering is Golden Phoenix’s traditional Peking duck (RM288+) served two ways. The crisp skin is sliced tableside, then served wrapped in a delicate crepe with cucumber, spring onions and sweet bean sauce. The meat is then prepared in the guests’ preferred way: sautéed with spring onions and ginger in oyster sauce, minced and wok-fried with vegetables, stir-fried in kung poh sauce and served with fried oriental buns, or in fried rice or noodles.
The pop-up menu will also feature rich, clear soups, a selection of prime abalone and dried seafood including braised whole five-head abalones, sea cucumber and sea moss priced at RM228+, stewed fish maw and sea cucumber in superior stock at RM188+, Shunde-style Boston lobster at RM48+ per 100 grams, prime grouper and cod served in a choice of four preparation styles – steamed with superior soya sauce or with cordyceps flowers and red dates, deep-fried with superior soya sauce or with pickled cabbage and minced chicken.
Dessert selections will feature Golden Phoenix’s special rice cake, baked peony lotus seed paste, and hot ginger tea with glutinous rice ball, all at RM18+ per portion.
The culinary team at Golden Phoenix has also put together some stunning set menus for the Reunion meal which take the guesswork out of a meal, and allows diners to savour the mastery of perfectly prepared Cantonese cuisine. Selections include the vegetarian menu, priced at RM188+ per person, Happy Reunion menu priced at RM288+ per person, Prosperous Atmosphere menu priced at RM388+ per person, Wealth Treasures menu priced at RM488+ per person, and Great Prosperity menu priced at RM688+ per person.
EQ has a special Chinese New Year room and dining promotion for those wanting to usher in the Year of the Snake in elegance and luxury. Guests who book a minimum of two nights at the special rate of RM888+ per night will receive RM200 F&B dining credits per night for use at the Golden Phoenix restaurant pop-up. The F&B credit will need to be utilised during the duration of the stay.
Add: Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur. Call 03-2789 7777
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, …