Food Explorer & Home Chef
The Carlsberg Smooth Draught ‘Real Spicy, Real Smooth’ dining exBEERience contest saw 100 lucky winners and their partners being rewarded with the coveted prize of experiencing contemporary Indian cuisine paired with Carlsberg’s signature refreshing smooth brew, Carlsberg Smooth Draught, in gastronomic symphony. Spearheaded by culinary …
I first tasted Churn’s ice cream in Sept 2020 during the first Lockdown when they had a giveaway. I still have fond memories of that delish Earl Grey ice cream! Fast forward almost 2 years later, today Churn has a full-fledged shop with more than …
Thong Kee Cafe is an old established name that has been around for 3 decades. The original cafe in Bentong, Pahang was started by Wong Mun Thong, and it still exists today, famous for its 1+1 Hainan coffee plus tea. Prior to his foray into F&B, Mun Thong had experience as a renovation worker, sales rep, insurance manager and cook.
Having evolved from the old school kopitiam, it dropped “kopitiam” in its name and adopted the word “cafe” instead and amazingly, became a lot more hip and attracted a much younger crowd. Today there are 9 outlets around the Klang Valley, and most of them attracting long queues.
Despite the Sea Park outlet being in my hood for years, I avoided it for the longest time because 1. I hate queuing and crowds 2. It’s just kopi and toast la. Then, when a friend back all the way Australia raved about it, I decided to find out what the hype was once and for all.
And yes, there was already a long line when I got there at 11am. Thankfully we didn’t have to wait too long. Verdict? The onsen egg was perfectly half-boiled, the yolk almost orange-hued. Kampung eggs perhaps, or it better be something marvellous at Rm3.40 for just 2 eggs.
The famed croissant with ham and cheese was frankly unremarkable as it cannot compare to the flaky, crisp yet chewy-centred croissants offered at more modern cafes. The toast (normal coffeeshop bread) with ham was crusty and buttery, and a lot more scrumptious. The breakfast muffin with otak-otak was interesting and commendable, though quite small.
We also tried the claypot noodles (lo shi fun) – not bad, tasty but lacked more of the thick black caramel sauce and the fragrance associated with claypot-cooking. Probably it was poured in later and not really cooked in it? The popular nasi lemak from one of the stalls was good but not amazing – I would have liked more kick to the sweetish sambal. The Prawn noodles and Wantan mee seemed tempting from afar – next round.
I cannot resist curry puffs – the style is similar to the ones sold in Ikea, but a little more filled with potato and tiny bits of meat, at a more premium RM2.50 each (3 in a set). Not bad la.
Living up to its reputation, the Hainanese kopi mixed with tea was indeed delicious, and the coffee itself fragrant, well-balanced and moderately “kaw”. A nice change from Western All Day Breakfast, a meal here is comforting and soul-food for those who long for nostalgia, but at premium prices. Kopi average about RM4 per cup while the toast varieties are from RM5 to 8 (approx).
Think I’ll stick to making my own imperfect eggs at home. But I don’t mind dropping by to pick up the kopi.
Add: 33, Jalan 21/1, Sea Park, Petaling Jaya (1 of 9 branches)
Pioneering the efforts of helping people eat better, Tasty Australia presented a series of Chef’s Table degustation menu based on Cross-Culture Omakase using Australian ingredients led by Celebrity Chef Daniel Green. In collaboration with World Gourmet, Chef’s Table OMAKASE features menus specially curated by five …
Heineken is inviting consumers to immerse themselves in fresh experiences at the Heineken® Hotel Takeover that will take guests on a journey that will redefine and elevate MUSIC, ART, WELLNESS and CULINARY experiences. Happening across two weekends from 23rd – 24th July and 30th – …
Earlier this year, Guinness Malaysia introduced Guinness Draught in a Can to the local market, offering lovers of the brew the smooth and creamy texture of a pub-poured pint from the comfort of their own homes. To officially introduce and to bring consumers through the innovation behind this product, Guinness Malaysia has launched House of Guinness – a hub that gives fans of the brand an added dash of magic to their usual drinking experience, all while immersing themselves in the world of Guinness at APW Bangsar.
Participants will need to earn their taste of Guinness Draught in a Can by successfully completing their mission to become Guinness Innovation Experts. After checking in, they will be transported to the Guinness Innovation Lab and introduced to the world of Guinness and the new Guinness Draught in a Can.
After learning about the history and evolution of Guinness, as well as the technological advancement the brand has experienced over the years, guests will then be sent off to complete their first mission with the hint ‘The Widget is the Key’. This is where the nitrogen widget comes to play. Then, they will head onto their next task to ‘Activate the Widget’, before completing the ‘Release the Nitrogen’ mission and enter a giant can of Guinness Draught in a Can to feel the surge and settle. Those who successfully complete all three mission tasks will be awarded the title of Guinness Innovation Expert.
“We are excited to have launched Guinness Malaysia’s first-ever mission-based experience for fans to discover the innovation of Guinness Draught in a Can themselves. This new innovative product will provide a new drinking experience for fans to enjoy smooth and creamy Guinness Draught wherever they are, thanks to our nitrogen widget. We hope that through the House of Guinness, fans will get to spark magical moments while learning more about the uniqueness of the product in a playful and fun way,” said Shaun Lim, Marketing Manager of Guinness Malaysia.
To secure a spot at the House of Guinness, fans can sign up for free at www.houseofguinness.my and an email confirmation will be sent for participants to accept within 48 hours. Upon successful registration, each participant will be entitled to receive a complimentary Guinness Draught in a Can, and a limited-edition Guinness merchandise on the event day.
House of Guinness is available for fans to experience from now until Sept 4, on Wednesdays to Sundays. Book your slots in advance. Each participant may experience House of Guinness three times total on separate days for the duration of this event and is entitled to a complimentary Guinness Draught in a Can for each visit, as well as receive one limited-edition Guinness merchandise. Slots can only be booked one day before event day at the latest.
For more info about House of Guinness and Guinness Draught in a Can, visit https://www.houseofguinness.my/
from press release
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Chinatown’s new bars worked together with three bartenders slinging drinks at each others’ venues for the recentChinatown Bar Takeover. Head bartenders Kelvin Lee (Her House), Yap Siew Mun (Kapitan Haus) and Haniff Yon (Rust KL) served their own special menus of three drinks each inspired by the food and history of Chinatown.
The gin-centric menu features Scottish gin maker Caorunn’s three expressions, made up of the classic version, Scottish Raspberry Gin and the Highland Strength which packs a stiff 54% ABV. The specials are available at their respective bars located within short distances from each other until end June.
Lee said his drinks – the Roasted Chestnut Raspberry Cup, Bakkwa Hero and Green Dragon – were built around syrups integrating foods sold in the neighbourhood, including Petaling Street’s roasted chestnuts, honey glaze bakkwa and dried bamboo leaves.
Yap’s three creations are Air Mata Kucing highball, Red Light District sour, and the Kapitantini; an apple-infused twist on the Martini. Located along Kwai Chai Hong on Lorong Panggung, Kapitan Haus’ Red Light District drink is a nod to the area’s history of hosting brothels.
Haniff highlights local fruits in the Farang, Dirty Pandan, and Cheese & Pepper. The drinks are made using guava juice and lychee cordial (Farang), pandan vermouth and papaya pickle cordial (Dirty Pandan), and cantaloupe cordial with a head of mozzarella foam (Cheese & Pepper).
During the launch, Kwai Chai Hong co-founder Zeen Chang, said the boom of visitors since the alley was cleaned up into the tourist destination it is now has spilled over to the neighbourhood. She added that she was proud to see the area’s reinvigoration, with many new cafes and bars opening.
Her House opened in January, while Kapitan Haus was rebranded as its own bar last May. The newest was Rust KL which opened last month.
Jane Rai, founder of Free Walk Kuala Lumpur Unscripted, who was also at the launch on June 16, said Chinatown had seen constant change since she began running tours there in the 1990s.
Her House, Kapitan Haus and Rust KL will be running the menu till the end of June 2022.
From press release
Nespresso invites Malaysians to embrace positivity and ‘feel good’ moments over its Barista Creations for Ice coffee range and its thoughtfully crafted coffee recipes. Inspired by the delicious flavours of the tropics and in honour of Brazil’s national drink – the Caipirinha – the lime …