Return of Golden Phoenix at EQ KL

Return of Golden Phoenix at EQ KL

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 

Lunar Feast at Yun House, Four Seasons KL

Lunar Feast at Yun House, Four Seasons KL

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, 

Penang Kimberley Street’s kway chap in PJ

Penang Kimberley Street’s kway chap in PJ

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 

Dining extravaganza @SolaireResort

Dining extravaganza @SolaireResort

I was whisked away over a weekend to Solaire Resort Entertainment City in the Philippines recently, and what an experience it was! The huge imposing facade of Solaire Resort greeted me way before I was anywhere near, it’s that big. Once we arrived, it was 

Snapshots of Solaire Resort Entertainment City

Snapshots of Solaire Resort Entertainment City

It’s literally been more than 2 decades since I last visited Manila in the Philippines for a fashion shoot. I can hardly remember much of it – bits of Makati, the old church, going around in a taxi – that’s about it. This time round, 

Awesome celebration with Tiger Crystal Food Festival

Awesome celebration with Tiger Crystal Food Festival

I’ve been to quite a few Tiger Food Festivals in the last few years and I must say this year’s was quite happening! Some 10,000 guests flocked to 1U  Shopping Mall, PJ from Sept 5-8 for the Tiger Crystal Food Festival which has become a 

Charcoal grilled fare at Carbon fine dine

Charcoal grilled fare at Carbon fine dine

Deep inside Kota Damansara, PJ is a row of factory lots. We weren’t even sure if we were at the right place until we saw the words Carbon emblazoned across a grey building. Chef David Tay greeted us outside and took us through an amazing 

Exquisite mooncakes from Oversea Restaurant

Exquisite mooncakes from Oversea Restaurant

For Mid-Autumn Celebration 2024, Oversea Restaurant features two new exclusive limited editions. The two new flavours – Snowy Tangy Yuzu and Snowy Hazelnut Chocolate Ganache mooncakes – are limited to 1,000 pieces each only. Each mooncake flavour showcases a delightful fusion of flavours, expertly handmade 

Lunar Treasures from Four Points by Sheraton, Chinatown KL

Lunar Treasures from Four Points by Sheraton, Chinatown KL

This year, Lady Yi’s Tea House at Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown is presenting its Lunar Treasures Mooncake Collection, an ode to childhood memories and time-honoured traditions. This year’s celebration features two new additions to their crowd-favourite mooncakes and a festive gift box 

Oriental Group celebrates 25th anniversary with special menu

Oriental Group celebrates 25th anniversary with special menu

Once a year, the Oriental Group of Restaurants come up with a special chef’s menu, and this year is extra special as it is their 25th anniversary. Curated by their Master Chefs team, the unique dishes require special ingredients, arduous preparations and delicate skill. The