Food Explorer & Home Chef
The Australian Food and Wine Collaboration Group came together to showcase “Taste the Wonders of Australia” in Kuala Lumpur recently. The Group, comprising Hort Innovation Australia, Dairy Australia, Meat & Livestock Australia, Seafood Industry Australia and Wine Australia, initiated a strategic, concerted effort to advance …
Professional butchery is not just about cutting meat, it is also about the butcher’s skill in deboning, portioning, creation and display of creative and practical applications, reducing wastes and increasing yields. The Ultimate Butchers Challenge was held by the Aussie Meat Academy recently at UCSI, …
One of those days, I was craving bbq meat so we paid Uncle Botak BBQ a visit. A popular station for smoky barbecued meat, it comes with a host of homemade sauces too.
The Muslim-owned resto claims to be THE place for wood-fired chicken, beef tenderloin and lamb shoulder, house-made beef meatballs and smoked duck breast. We ordered a combo platter for 4 which had all of the above and came with 4 choices of made-from-scratch sauces such as French demi-glace, French brown, fresh coriander bbq, spicy peri-peri sauce and Italian sour cream sauce.
The beef and lamb (200g each) were done just right, texture firm yet tender to the bite, juicy. Luckily, they were not drenched in BBQ sauce, (which I can’t stand) but lightly marinated, so the meat was flavourful on its own even without dipping into the sauces.
The chicken was OK, but not as tasty as the beef and lamb. Meatballs (200g) were very good, hearty and meaty, not mixed with flour like some cheap ones which are often mushy. Not sure if they made this in-house as smoked duck tasted commercial, like the kind bought in supermarket. Twas alright but not amazing.
I wouldn’t recommend the spaghetti as it was soggy, swimming in watery cream (gravy?) and soft, and not the cheesey potato wedges either as they use gooey artificial orange cream cheese instead of real cheese.
At RM128 for the platter, it’s quite worthwhile as this comes with salad and wedges as well. If you’re looking for a casual place for family or friends to gather, this place is an option.
Add: B-G, 08, Jalan SS 7/13b, SS7, Petaling Jaya. Hp: 011-1122 5563
A vegan restaurant is hard enough to come by in the Klang Valley, what more a Japanese vegan! By Age 18, located at The Five, Bukit Damansara, KL is the first branch outside Japan. The first restaurant is in Mure, Kagawa in Japan and the …
It’s been ages since I’ve last been to Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant at Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur, oh, how I’ve missed thee! The recent media sneak preview revealed its new line-up of sumptuous classic signature dishes. Leading the kitchen is chef Foong Ah Kwai who …
Oversea Group sees the return of its signature mooncake with timeless classics such as Lotus and White Lotus, Golden Emerald, Shanghai, Assorted Fruits and Nuts, Red Bean, Golden Starlight, Royal Fairy, Noble Delight and the indulgent Musang King Durian.
Many of these are available with options of single or double egg yolks, or in less-sweet versions. Oversea is also one of the few to offer a rare 4-yolk mooncake. Using high-quality ingredients and meticulous attention to detail, every mooncake is a reflection of skill and tradition. The variants are:
• White Lotus with Single Yolk Mooncake – signature lotus paste made from 100% pure Hunan finest-quality lotus seeds.
• Golden Emerald with Single Yolk Mooncake – Pandan paste made from lotus seeds and pandan juice.
• Golden Starlight with Single Yolk Mooncake, Oversea’s signature, features pandan and mung bean paste.
• Noble Delight with Single Yolk Mooncake (lotus seeds, fresh dragon fruit and strawberry flavouring).
• Royal Fairy with Single Yolk Mooncake (rose lotus paste and mung bean paste.)
• Shanghai with Single Yolk Mooncake – rich, buttery shortcrust pastry filled with smooth lotus seed paste.
New flavours include Momoyama mooncakes, featuring textured crust made from white kidney beanpaste, inspired by Japanese confectionery techniques. Originally used in premium wagashi, Momoyama mooncakes can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.
•Momoyama Chocolate Lava Mooncake
•Momoyama Matcha Red Bean Mochi Mooncake
•Yam Sesame Mooncake
•Classic Black Tea (BOH Cameron Ian) Mooncake
•Musang King Durian indulgence
Oversea Snowy Mooncake flavours:
•Snowy Popping Mooncake – Chocolate filling with white chocolate bits, wrapped in orange QQ snow skin.
There’s also the Oversea Moonlit Elegance Gift Set, perfect for corporate gifts or friends.
Available until Oct 6, Mooncake gift boxes and artisanal confectionery are sold at all Overseas outlets, selected shopping malls, and online at www.overseamy.com. Customers can also reach out via WhatsApp at +6010 303 0011.
Hotpot has become a fast favourite among Malaysians and now there’s a refreshing new way to complement your meal. Inspired by the communal energy of hotpot culture, Tiger Crystal Coldpot – an ice bucket cleverly designed to resemble a traditional hotpot, filled with ice-cold Tiger …
A first for me as I didn’t even know there was such a thing as Japanese yakitori omakase. FooTori did a good job as every skewer had its own distinct flavour and texture. Hidden away on the ground floor of Plaza Kelana Jaya near the …
For this coming Mid-Autumn Festival, Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur offers a selection of artisanal creations by chef Ng Meng Loong, dim sum and dessert maestro at Yun House, the Hotel’s Michelin-selected Cantonese restaurant.
This year’s mooncake gift box features a specially commissioned design by acclaimed Malaysian artist CN Liew, with contemporary patterns bathed in vibrant red shades, evoking a sense of modern glamour; the design extends across a scarf that ribbons the box that doubles as a pocket square or handkerchief.
Look forward to new varieties like Snow Skin Mooncake with Butterfly Pea Flower & Saffron, mullet row, salted egg yolk and pistachio nuts and the Eight-Nut Treasure Baked Mooncake, as well as age-old favourites such as red bean.
I’m not keen on durian, but the Musang King version was compelling with its full-on fleshy durian – quite irresistible. With flavours ranging from the iconic white lotus given a tweak with palm sugar, Macadamia nuts and seaweed; and Black sesame lotus seed upgraded with birds’ nest, mooncakes by Four Season are another level altogether.
Priced from RM45 to RM48 for Classic Baked Mooncakes, and RM58 to RM88 for Snow Skin Mooncakes, orders are available up till October 6. Call +60 3 2382 8602 or email yunhouse.kualalumpur@fourseasons.com for details and purchases.
Revisiting a cherished chapter in Malaysia’s fine dining history, EQ brings back Chalet, once regarded the pinnacle of fine dining during the early days of Malaysia’s culinary history. Returning as a limited edition dining experience hosted at The Conservatory, Level 3, a visit to Chalet …