Food Explorer & Home Chef
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With the rainy weather these days, a hotpot meal with Sichuan mala soup is perfect to heat up the tummy, in more ways than one!
Riding on the trend, DeMala Hotpot Restaurant – the name is a wordplay of ‘the mala’ – offers halal mala hotpot which promises good quality meat and seafood. Located in a newish part of 1 Utama mall opposite KFC (LG) in the food hall area, you need to make your way to the area just outside the mall.
Varying sets are available, depending on the number of diners (from RM88/2 pax to RM188/4 pax), and you can top up with more meat such as lamb, chicken and premium beef slices. Seafood options include fresh grouper, snapper, baby lobster, mussels and scallop, among others. Prices range from RM16 to RM78 (tiger prawns)/RM128 (seafood platter). Fresh fish go by market price.
There are also a whole variety of meatballs and other stuff as well as a selection of side orders such as veggie, mushrooms, noodles, etc. Demala goes the extra mile by providing fresh hydroponic vegetables which you can freshly pick from the rack. Veggie, mushrooms, noodles and dessert are on free-flow here.
You have 5 choices of broth to choose from: Sichuan Mala, Mushroom, Tomato, Tom Yum and Chicken Bone Broth. We had the mala and chicken bone broth. The mala wasn’t as killer spicy as some places, which was a good thing ‘coz if your whole mouth becomes numb from the spice, the meal is no longer enjoyable as you can’t taste what you’re eating anymore. The chicken broth started out mild and subtle but by the end of the session, it had a lot more depth and flavour after all the ingredients that were dunked in it.
For this review, we found the prawn paste (cleverly shaped like a koi fish) and prawn balls particularly delightful as they were fresh and springy. Tiger prawns and other seafood come super fresh as well as the farm is just nearby. We also had the lamb and beef slices – good quality slices and tender to the bite.
In case you have that family member or friend who prefer separate dishes to pair with a bowl of rice, Demala has an la carte menu offering dishes such as sour spicy Sichuan Fish Slice Soup and super crispy Spicy Diced Chicken, laden with dried chillies that will give that extra kick.
Service is prompt and friendly with choices aplenty in the menu, making Demala a good bet for those looking for Muslim-friendly hotpot places to dine.
Add: LG603, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, 1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya.
call: 03-7499 3705
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Guinness Malaysia has officially launched its first-ever flagship outlet, Arthur’s Storehouse in Malaysia at Pavilion KL. Fans can enjoy the true Guinness experience alongside a Guinness-infused food and cocktail menu as well as exclusive merchandise imported from the Dublin Storehouse.
Decked out to give Guinness fans a similar experience to that of the Dublin Storehouse, details such as a history wall, photography corner, a Guinness bar and dining area as well as lounge, are all designed in the distinct colours and feel of the brand.
“This year has been remarkable for Guinness as we’ve been able to bring numerous sensorial experiences for the lovers of our brews, all while they learn more about the rich history and the magic behind them. The very first Guinness flagship outlet is designed to give Malaysian fans the Dublin Storehouse experience right in the heart of KL. For that, we are thrilled about this exclusive partnership created between Guinness Malaysia and Storehouse Project,” said Shaun Lim, Marketing Manager of Guinness Malaysia.
Besides learning about the precision of the roasting process that gives Guinness its distinctive taste, you can try for the perfect pour here. Special rates are available for fans who want to learn pouring the perfect glass themselves under the guidance of the Guinness Academy, and take home a customised Guinness glass with their name engraved on it. What makes the flagship outlet so distinctive is its menu being the first in Malaysia to showcase a variety of exclusive Guinness-infused dishes.
Starters include BBQ Hot Wings Glazed with Homemade Guinness Sauce, Guinness Battered Onion Ring and Guinness Braised Oxtail Pork Crackling. For main dishes, Arthur’s Storehouse serves familiar favourites such as BBQ Guinness Pork Ribs and Braised Lamb Shank, which pair best with Guinness Foreign Extra Stout, while the Guinness Aged Ribeye Steak and Guinness Shepherd’s Pie pair best with Guinness Draught. The menu also features Asian classics like Guinness Bak Kut Teh and Bulldog Hokkien Mee. Those with sweet tooths can also sample unique Guinness-infused desserts.
“At Arthur’s Storehouse, patrons will be able to indulge in our carefully selected menu of food and cocktails infused with Guinness, all while basking in the atmosphere of Arthur’s Storehouse. A unique experience awaits our patrons when they visit this first-ever Guinness flagship outlet,” said George Ang, Director of Storehouse Project Sdn Bhd.
Offering classics like ‘Black Velvet’ which is a mixture of Guinness Foreign Extra Stout and Prosecco, as well as something to provide a different cocktail experience with the ‘St James Gate’ which is a mixture of Guinness Draught, Irish Whiskey and coconut milk with cinnamon, and the ‘Guinnesstini’ made with Guinness Foreign Extra Stout, espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur and ice cream.
You can also find exclusive Guinness merchandise imported from Dublin Storehouse such as Guinness glassware, gift sets, mugs with the iconic toucan, playing cards, puzzles, magnets, keyrings and bottle openers. Guinness crisps, sauces, chocolates, fudge and truffles are also available for purchase.
For more information about the Arthur’s Storehouse flagship outlet visit http://arthursstorehouse.com/. To check out more information about Guinness, head over to Guinness Malaysia’s social media pages at www.facebook.com/guinnessmalaysia and www.instagram.com/guinnessmy.
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French wheat beer 1664 Blanc and its raspberry variant 1664 Rosé has launched the ‘Art with a Twist’ artist edition cans, designed by French artist Michaël Cailloux. Building on the encouraging response of the ‘Bon Appétit-Lah’ campaign, the French-Malaysian fusion cuisine with a twist in June, this ‘Art with a Twist’ campaign is an elegant interpretation of art with a twist.
Created by famed French artist Michaël Cailloux whose work is inspired by nature and colours, the artist edition 1664 Blanc and 1664 Rosé cans instil art nouveau naturalism depicting a surrealist Parisian Garden.
“1664 Blanc continues to share good taste via a voyage of experiences be it through food, fashion, or art. This latest ‘Art with a Twist’ campaign aims to bring Parisian-inspired elegance and elevate shared moments with friends and loved ones over our fine brew that represents the French essence of good taste,” commented Olga Pulyaeva, Carlsberg Malaysia’s Marketing Director.
From now until November; 1664 Blanc’s Art with a Twist will be offering its artist edition cans and artist edition merchandise to kick-off the year end festivities. To reward consumers who join in the celebration of art, a host of exclusive merchandise lies in wait for lucky winners.
To take home the limited-edition artist edition collectible can set of either 1664 Blanc or 1664 Rosé, consumers need to purchase three full pints, six half pints or one bucket of either variant of 1664 Blanc at their favourite pub. Alternatively, fans can also get two sets of the artist edition collectibles with any purchase of 1664 Blanc beer tower. A purchase of a can or bottle of 1664 Blanc or 1664 Rosé at participating convenience stores might also win them an exclusive artist edition 20” trolley luggage.
At super-hypermarkets and official Carlsberg online stores, an artist edition canvas tote bag is available with any purchase of two four-can pack of 1664 Blanc or 1664 Rosé (while stocks last). An e-commerce exclusive artist edition pack set consisting of 1664 Blanc and 1664 Rosé, is also available solely on e-commerce sites such as Shopee, Shopee Supermarket, Potboy, and Pandamart.
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