Food Explorer & Home Chef
I tot this was a new dining spot but turns out Day Dreamers Cafe (halal) has been around for some years, having moved to Plaza Damas from Plaza Damansara, KL, a while back. The hanging baskets and many potted plants outside the cafe at the …
So what’s it like dining in the clouds? If you don’t know try Nimbus which offers 4 course dinners, given a touch of artistry by chef Fred Choong. Dishes here are a result of his experimentation, fusion at its best, and unlike French-skewed cuisines, flavours …
This coming Ramadan season, Commune Lifestyle, is having a “Buka Puasa with Commune” campaign from March 14 to April 10. Nacho Average Taco food truck will be stationed within the premises of Commune flagship store at 69 Jalan Maarof, Bangsar, KL every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6pm to 9pm.
Not just any tacos but birra tacos, the shells are lightly pan-fried, with choices of beef or chicken fillings. Dip the delish ensemble into the gravy that’s provided for the ultimate mouthful of deliciousness. Usually stationed in the heart of town at Petaling Street, Changkat BB, Subang SS15 and Bukit Damansara only from 10pm to 2am, this is your chance to grab their tacos nearer to you. Also look for XO Ice, an Asian-born-Italian-made low-calorie gelato brand, offering their great-tasting gelatos with a premium texture.
This partnership complements Commune’s commitment to providing refreshing options that cater to diverse tastes and lifestyles. Guests are invited to break their fast al fresco dining style, with mouthwatering tacos and gelatos, while soaking in the festive atmosphere. Each purchase of a taco set from Nacho Average Taco at RM20 entitles guests to participate in an exclusive lucky draw. Prizes include bespoke Commune tote bags, opulent discount coupons, artisanal notebooks and the pièce de résistance – a grand prize of the illustrious Commune Samantha Lounge Chair, a masterpiece of sophistication valued at RM1950. In addition, Commune’s annual Raya Sale from March 1 to April 14 offers 20% discount storewide on luxury home furniture and accessories. Immerse yourself in the allure of Commune’s iconic collections, including the SIENA and TIERRA Collection, meticulously crafted to elevate the ambiance of any abode.
Commune Lifestyle emerged as a visionary brand driven by the founders’ passion for storytelling through furniture. With a commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, Commune crafts pieces that embody timeless narratives and authenticity. Founded on the principle of community, Commune fosters personal expression and belonging, evolving as a dynamic force in contemporary furniture and design, whereby every piece tells a unique story. Amidst this ethos, Commune invites guests to experience the essence of community and culinary delight with its latest campaign.
“We are delighted to foster community togetherness during this special time,” expressed Gan Shee Wen, COO and CMO of Commune Lifestyle. “Our Buka Puasa campaign celebrates the joy of shared meals and camaraderie, offering a unique opportunity for guests to break fast together. Coupled with our annual Raya Sale, we aim to create seamless experiences where guests can enjoy a fulfilling meal, then conveniently shop for furniture with exclusive deals, enhancing their festive season with us.”
Iftar at Nipah has been a long-standing tradition at EQ. The breaking of fast provides the perfect opportunity for families, friends and work associates to gather to enjoy the authentic Malay delights. This year, EQ will present two different ways to enjoy the good food …
At the relocated MadHatter in Kepong, you can expect food that you’re not going to find anywhere else. Dessert maestro Marcus Low now offers mains as well, with a focus on breads and brunch. We started our review with a platter of Cold Cuts and …
After all these years, only now do I have the chance to try Yun House in Four Seasons. Totally smitten by the interior – elegant and sophisticated, yet not at all cold or distant, you feel welcomed and invited to join in the warmth and cozy ambience.
Hong Kong chef Jimmy Wong put together a couple of choice dishes for our review. We started with the Four Seasons Combinations Platter which had lovely dim sum such as Crystal Dumpling with Morel Mushroom and Black Truffle, Beancurd Skin Roll with Shrimp and Mustard and Wok Fried Carrot Cake with dried shrimps, dried scallop, egg and diced pickled radish or choy poh.
The translucent skin of the dumpling broke at first bite to reveal its juicy contents, elevated with truffle oil; can’t go wrong with crispy and springy bean curd skin roll while the carrot cake, or rather, white radish (lo pak ko) was simple but so flavourful.
I almost passed out when I heard how expensive the Japanese Sea Cucumber was. Braised for hours in soup with Himamatsutake Mushroom and Sea Whelk together with a host of other ingredients, the milky soup was robust, with depth and taste beyond compare, an almost sticky consistency. Executive chef Jimmy Wong explained that some 40kg of ingredients were boiled down to get 4kg of soup! This was liquid gold indeed.
The main dish was Steamed Sustainable Grouper Fillet with Chinese Hua Diao wine, caviar and ramen which sat on a layer of steamed egg. Banking on the freshness of the fish, this dish appeared deceivingly simple but was expertly put together, harnessing the umami of the wine and caviar that came together beautifully.
Dessert was refreshing Lemongrass Jelly with Bird’s Nest together with Steamed Rice Cake with Shredded Coconut, Black Sugar and Macadamia Nut. Again, simple but with so many components.
A splendid meal, and a foretaste of the other wonderful dishes you can savour at Yun House, Four Seasons.
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I’d like to say chef Andy Choy is the Canelé King but then, his soufflé is also to die for, and now that I’ve tasted his Beef Wellington, I’m definitely in heaven. With the sleek bar at the front and intimate dining area inside and …
Saw someone posting about Sood yod Thai (which means delicious) and tried it out with the family. “Flavours of Chiangmai” was flaunted at the front and on the wall inside. Featuring one-dish noodles mostly, and a couple of rice dishes like Khao Kah Mu (braised …
Long associated with power, authority and largesse, the Year of the Wood Dragon is said to be a time of evolution, improvement and abundance. The annual pop-up of EQ’s legendary Chinese restaurant, Gol8den Phoenix, known historically as one of Kuala Lumpur’s finest, most popular Chinese restaurants, makes a reappearance each Lunar New Year. This year the pop-up restaurant will operate on Level 1 from Jan 29 to Feb 24, serving both lunch and dinner. Items from the set and ala carte menus will draw from a treasury of recipes going back 50 years, and will also feature exciting new dishes designed for the modern gourmet.
A total of seven menus have been designed for the celebrations. These range from RM198+ to RM888+ per person, with the special vegetarian ‘Yan Yat’ set, designed for the seventh day of the Lunar New Year priced at RM188+ per person. A minimum of four persons is required for all set menus.
Rich Fortune Set, RM198+ per person
Platinum smoked salmon yee sang
Braised crab meat soup with dried scallops, snow swallow
Braised sun-dried oyster, abalone, sea moss, flower mushroom, broccoli
Steamed golden snapper fillet with royal premium scallop sauce, enoki mushroom
Poached chicken, home-made spring onion oil
Glutinous rice with chestnuts, chicken, mushrooms wrapped in lotus leaf
Rice cake and baked peony lotus seed paste
Happy Reunion set, RM288 + per person
Platinum smoked salmon, jelly fish yee sang
Braised crab meat soup with dried scallops, fish maw
Braised sun-dried oysters, abalone, sea moss, flower mushroom, broccoli
Steamed golden snapper fillet, royal premium scallop sauce, enoki mushroom
Prawn mayonnaise coated with crispy potato, lychee
Glutinous rice, chestnuts, chicken, mushrooms wrapped in lotus leaf
Stewed chicken leg, eight treasure Chinese herbs, sea cucumber
Rice cake and baked peony lotus seed paste
Sweetened ginger tea, glutinous rice dumpling
Prosperous Atmosphere Set, RM388+ per person
Platinum soft-shell crab, white bait yee sang
Double-boiled matsutake mushroom soup, fish maw, dried scallops, lily bulbs
Braised sun-dried oyster, abalone, sea moss, flower mushroom, broccoli
Steamed tiger grouper, preserved radish, garlic, ginger, superior soy sauce
Duo of prawns, glazed soy, and scallop mayonnaise coated, crispy potato
Oven-roasted duck with sweet orange sauce, chestnuts
Golden Phoenix crispy e-fu noodles, chicken, seafood
Rice cake and baked peony lotus seed paste
Chilled lemongrass jelly, passionfruit, dragon fruit
Wealth Treasures Set, RM488+ per person
Premium Alaskan crab leg, Hokkaido scallop yee sang
Double-boiled morel consommé, fish maw, dried scallops, lily bulbs
Braised sun-dried oysters, abalone, sea moss, flower mushroom, broccoli
Steamed cod fillet, preserved soy bean dregs, superior soya sauce
Blue river prawns, glazed bean sauce
Wuxi chicken, salted egg seaweed roll
Fried rice, soft shell crab, barbecued chicken, fragrant garlic
Rice cake and baked peony lotus seed paste
Chilled lemongrass jelly, passionfruit, dragon fruit
Great Prosperity Set, RM688+ per person
Premium Alaskan crab leg, Hokkaido scallop yee sang
Double-boiled morel consommé, fish maw, dried scallops, lily bulbs
Baked Boston lobster, dried scallops, shimeji, supreme broth
Braised sun-dried oysters, abalone, sea moss, flower mushroom, broccoli
Steamed cod fillet, Taiwanese preserved soy bean dregs, superior soya sauce
Stewed Wagyu beef cheek with preserved vegetables, superior oyster sauce
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Baked lamb rack with oriental mint sauce, baby spinach
Glutinous rice with chestnuts, chicken, mushrooms wrapped in lotus leaf
Rice cake and baked peony lotus seed paste
Chilled sweetened coconut pudding
Five Prosperity Set, RM888+ per person
Premium Australian lobster yee sang, fish roe
Slow-cooked broth, sea cucumber, fish maw, fish lips, dried scallops, Alaskan crab meat
Baked Boston lobster, dried scallops, shimeji, supreme broth
Braised six-head abalone, dried oysters, flower mushrooms, sea cucumber
Steamed star grouper, tangerine peel, ginger, superior soya sauce
Traditional roast duck skin with hami melon, matsutake mushroom with duck meat
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Charcoal grilled MB7 Wagyu beef striploin with sea salt and crispy onions
Fried rice, soft shell crab, barbecued chicken, fragrant garlic
Rice cake and baked peony lotus seed paste
Chilled sweetened coconut pudding
‘Yan Yat’ Seventh Day Set, RM188+ per person
Rainbow mixed fruit, vegetable yee sang
Braised seven treasure vegetables, morel mushrooms
Braised golden money bags, cabbage rolls
Sweet and sour vegetarian fish, pepper, pineapple, pine nuts
Longevity e-fu noodles, fungus, pickled lettuce
Sweetened ginger tea, glutinous rice dumpling and rice cake.
Yee Sang
A must-have at every Lunar New Year is yee sang, the multicoloured, many textured salad which is said to represent the various aspects of life, from the sweet, salty, sour, astringent and bitter. Golden Phoenix will offer six variants of this festive dish, ranging from Korean snow pear yee sang priced at RM108+ for four to six persons, and RM208+ for eight to 10 persons, to the premium Australian lobster yee sang with fish roe priced at RM488+ for four to six persons, and RM888+ for eight to ten persons.
The Boston lobster yee sang with fish roe is RM338+ for four to six persons, and RM688+ for eight to ten persons. The Alaska crab, Hokkaido scallops yee sang for four to six persons is priced at RM228+, while the eight to ten persons serving is RM448+. The crispy white bait and soft-shell crab yee sang (RM168+ or RM328+) is perfect for those with a preference for extra crunch in their yee sang, while the classic smoked salmon, jelly fish yee sang is priced at RM128+ and RM248+ for four to six persons, and eight to ten persons respectively.
In conjunction with the 25th anniversary of Oriental Group of Restaurants as it also ushers in the Year of the Dragon, its latest “Soaring Dragon Brings Joy” Chinese New Year series has been launched. It features a vast array of dishes ranging from Charcoal Grilled …