Food Explorer & Home Chef
Here’s another reason to visit The Crane KL … at the recent wine pairing dinner, we had the pleasure of Damian White, Wirra Wirra Vineyeards sales director who elaborated on the wines and vineyard history. Adelaide Savignon Blanc 2021: fragrant with lime, passionfruit, mandarin, fresh …
Long before bingsu and kakigori became a thing, there was ice kacang. Some 65 years later, Kwong Wah is still going strong with its iconic ice dessert. Its new 3,000sq ft cafe in Pavilion Bukit Jalil is testament to its heritage, catering to a new …
Celebrate this Mid-Autumn with your family, friends and loved ones with Celestial Treasures, premium mooncakes from EQ. Indulge in either the traditional baked mooncakes or pretty handcrafted snow-skin mooncakes, symbolising completeness and togetherness, These mooncakes are presented in custom-made gift boxes and make ideal gifts to family, friends and business partners.
EQ’s Longevity Box is inspired by the Legend of the Jade Rabbit, topped with the illustrations of the Jade Rabbit and comes in a combination of brilliant blue and orange colours, associated with optimism, serenity, health and happiness.
The Autumn Jade Box comes with 2 premium teas – Pu’er Tea and Jasmine Tea – and draws inspiration from the season, boasting natural elements in shades of red and gold that represent the luscious balance of luxury and tradition. You can also choose from three sets of mooncakes to fill the boxes.
The Traditional Baked Mooncake Set (4 pieces per box) is priced at RM198 in the Longevity Box and RM268 for the Autumn Jade Box. Choose from both traditional and contemporary flavours such as Pandan Lotus, Red Bean, traditional Cantonese Mixed Nuts, tiramisu, Low Sugar White Lotus Single Yolk and EQ Signature Pearl of Harmony.
The EQ Signature Pearl of Harmony delightfully marries toasty Black Sesame and the savouriness of a Salted Egg Yolk. EQ’s Mooncake Master, Chef John Chu, introduces exquisite four new flavours for the Snow Skin Mooncake Set – Mint Chocolate with Hawaiian Nut, White Lotus Seed Paste with Pistachio & Sour Plum, Red Bean Paste with Green Tea & Tangerine Peel and Black Sesame Paste with Coconut Lava. There’s also the unique Golden Charcoal Musang King Durian and the Emerald Yuzu Pandan.
The Snow Skin Mooncake Set (6 pieces per box) is priced at RM238 with the Longevity Box and RM288 with the Autumn Jade Box. A special limited-edition mooncake to mark this year – Nerikiri Wagashi – is immaculately handcrafted with 3 contemporary flavours: Citrus Adzuki, Matcha Pistachio & Yuzu Passion Fruit is priced at RM338.
There’s still time to order from the Mooncake Pop-up Booth at Pavilion KL, Centre Court until sept 11 or via WhatsApp at +60 12 278 9239 or via email at dineateqkl@kul.equatorial.com
Once again, the Oriental Group of Restaurants is hosting the much anticipated Annual Celebrity Chefs Signature Feast, this time, prepared by the award-winning culinary master, Chef Frankie Woo in collaboration Oriental Group’s Senior Executive Chef Wong Chin Leong along with the support of his team. …
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 10 flavours to choose from daily, not to mention lip-smacking good sourdough waffles.
A passion project that started from home, CK Lee and Wendy Lee decided to focus on ice cream as they felt it was something everyone would enjoy, and a faithful companion for both good and bad times. If you’ve watched enough American shows, you’ll be familiar with how they wallow in misery by finishing a whole tub of ice cream!
CK felt frustrated that whenever any of his friends talked about enjoying great-tasting ice cream, it was overseas but Malaysia didn’t seem to have anything great to offer in this respect. He saw that there was a niche to fill as local choices were limited and good quality ice cream was not easy to come by. And as a culinary arts graduate, he was more than equipped to explore the possibilities.
Aptly named Churn, an action used to produce or make ice cream, it’s also about churning out happy memories while enjoying the flavours. Made using natural ingredients that are free from artificial additives, preservatives, stabilizers, and emulsifiers, the artisanal ice cream banks on fav flavours and produced after endless testing for the perfect balance.
The proof is in the pudding – or on a waffle in this instance. Fragrant, smooth and creamy, the Earl Grey lived up to its reputation and was one of the best I’ve had. Subtle yet sublime, it struck a fine balance between tea and dessert, especially when perched on a crisp batter that was lightly crusty on the outside, and soft and slightly chewy inside. Mango Passion Fruit sorbet is now my new fav, tart and acidic, the sour taste wakes you up and pools the saliva in your mouth to envelop your taste buds and then teases with mild sweetness.
I hear CK spent hours perfecting his chocolate flavour. And still working on it… gotta go back to try it. As the latest ice cream parlour in town, I dare say it’ll give the popular old guards a run for their money. They’ve got a fan in me, at any rate.
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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 …
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 – 31st July 2022 at KLoé Hotel, the Heineken® Hotel Takeover aims to reignite the spark of discovery and exploration for all, right in the heart of KL.
Bringing the Beats with Heineken® Music: The Heineken® Hotel Takeover will see Heineken® claim various spaces within KLoé Hotel to present a wide variety of music acts. From House, to Hip Hop and EDM, guests can expect a stellar lineup of music acts that cater to any genre. The main party will take place in the Heineken® Basement for party-goers to dance to the likes of Bad Habits, Bass Agents, and BATE. Expect hard-hitting, heat-pumping music accented by high-octane visual projections to which guests will be able to party the night away.
Come Together with Heineken® Social: From the moment guests step into the lobby, they will be immersed in the world of Heineken® as they sip on a refreshing Heineken®. Guests can choose to lounge and socialize amidst local DJs spinning chill tunes, or satiate their appetite with a quick bite from the Heineken® Bar.
The art of Heineken® Secret Rooms: Diving deeper into the Heineken® experience are secret rooms that bring to life the five star pillars of Heineken® through a series of art installations. This includes a revolving mirror art installation and barley fields; natural ingredients; visual projections that represent Heineken®’s unique A-yeast; a wall of 28 clocks to represent the horizontal brewing and 28-day lagering process and finally, a tasting room where one gets to pour their perfect pint. As a guide, guests will receive a passport which contains information on the secret rooms and clues on where to find these Instagrammable gems.
Enjoy culinary delights in Heineken® Kitchen: Guests can enjoy curated gastronomic delights created especially for the Heineken® Hotel Takeover. Whether they choose to dine-in at the Heineken® Kitchen, or grab a bite on-the-go from the pool or lobby area, they can enjoy these hearty plates with more gusto when accompanied with a refreshing Heineken®.
Live Well, Be Well with Heineken® Wellness: Guests can get their bodies moving and hearts pumping to specially curated playlists and cutting-edge visual projections, brought to you by expert fitness instructors from Oxygen. Those who prefer a more zen experience can instead join in on relaxing yoga classes – all of which can be enjoyed responsibly with Heineken® 0.0.
For the ultimate takeover experience, guests can book their Heineken® staycation room for either weekend on KLoé Hotel’s website. Available on a first-come, first-served basis, the rooms will be uniquely branded Heineken® alongside offering Heineken® swag for guests to take home as memorabilia.
Heineken® Hotel Takeover will take place at KLoé Hotel over the last 2 weekends of July, on 23rd July & 30th July (Saturday) from 2PM to 2AM and 24th July & 31st July (Sunday) from 10AM to 2PM.
To register for a free Heineken® at the event, visit: http://www.heineken.com/my/en/campaigns/firstsip/hotel-takeover.
from press release
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 …