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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 

Celestial month at EQ

Celestial month at EQ

EQ continues the tradition of gratitude gifting, with its range of delicious traditional mooncake
and snow skin variants, in a variety of packaging to suit all gifting needs. For the Mid-autumn
Festival 2023, which is on 29 September, the mooncake masters at EQ have crafted a variety of authentic treats. Traditional baked mooncake variants include the EQ Signature Pearl of Harmony, Low Sugar White Lotus Single Yolk, Traditional Cantonese Mixed Nuts, Pandan Lotus, and Red Bean. EQ’s famed mini baked mooncakes are available in sets of four in Green Tea, and Pure Lotus flavours.

Snow skin variants include the much sought after Golden Charcoal Musang King Durian, which is an EQ signature item, as well as Emerald Yuzu Pandan, Mint Chocolate, Hawaiian Nut, Butterfly Pea Flower Vitagen White Lotus, Red Bean Custard, and Sun-dried Scallop Mixed Nuts.

Individual mooncakes can be purchased exclusively at the Mid-autumn Festival pop-up booths located at the hotel lobby. The Celestial Treasures range will also be available at all Kampachi and Ippudo restaurants, Thyme Out at the AICB Building from 1 July onwards, and the pop-up store at Pavilion KL Centre Court from September onwards. Prices range from RM28 to RM38 for baked mooncakes, and RM28 to RM48 for the snow skin variants.

There will also be early bird offers, with 15% discount from 1-31 August 2023. Bulk purchase orders of 20 or more boxes will receive 10% off. There is a 15% discount for the purchase of 50 boxes and above, and 20 percent for the purchase of 100 boxes and above. Beautifully designed gift boxes are also available, with the Autumn Box priced at RM268 for a set of four baked mooncakes, or RM288 for a set of six snow skin mooncakes. The Autumn Box is a bespoke valise-style bag with a functional carry handle, complete with a set of metal cutlery to enjoy the mooncakes with.

The Longevity Box is a traditional, classic box crafted from PU leather, with a design inspired by the Legend of the Jade Rabbit from Chinese folklore. It contains either a set of four baked mooncakes (RM198), or a set of six snow skin mooncakes (RM218). The Mini Mooncake Box is a nostalgic tribute to the former Equatorial hotel, featuring a classic box in orange, with a motif inspired by the Legend of the Jade Rabbit. It contains a set of eight mini baked mooncakes in pure lotus and green tea flavours, priced at RM88.

The gold standard of the Celestial Treasures range is the Premium Collection Box, a luxury, classic red PU leather case which includes either a premium Liquor VSOP or Bottega Prosecco Gold. The set of four baked mooncakes and VSOP is priced at RM888, while the set of four snow skin mooncakes and Bottega Prosecco Gold retails at RM688. EQ also provides a bespoke gift creation service, which customises items from the Celestial Treasures range for corporate clients, as well as individual gifting. EQ’s Celestial Treasures are available for order via WhatsApp at +60 12 278 9239 or via email at
dineateqkl@kul.equatorial.com.

EQ celebrates 50-year anniversary

EQ celebrates 50-year anniversary

Hotel Equatorial first hotel opened its doors in Kuala Lumpur on 27 December 1973 and was among a cluster in the Golden Triangle that helped usher in the modern era of hospitality in Malaysia. To commemorate the anniversary, a year-long series of events will be