Food Explorer & Home Chef
Jameson, the world’s No.1 Irish whiskey, presents Joliday, the ultimate Jameson Glamping Experience which will happen from June 24 to 26. Set in the stunning, tropical surroundings of Perak, glampers can expect to enjoy a mixture of exciting activities over a 2D/1N trip including a …
Given the buzz about the new ramen joint in town and how the chef is Sapporo-born chef Kita Koichi trained under the late Kawana-san who ran Kiori-tei in Shibuya, I had to try Ken Shin-Ryu for myself to see if it was worth the hype. If …
Off the top of your head, how many songs on Lemon Tree do you know? Citrusy, refreshing and energising – The Lemon Tree café located at Menara Lien Hoe, Tropicana, is pretty much about these vibes.
The 1,700sq ft café is bathed in light streaming through the Victorian style tall glass windows, covered over with a dome ceiling. Bright and cheery, with the sun’s rays shinning through the glass, a tall (artificial) lemon stands at the back and while usually plastic trees come off looking fake and cheap, this one somehow works for the interior.
Morning or afternoon coffee at The Lemon Tree is much like a summer’s day in the English countryside, and what’s more, there’s a whole range of lovely pastries to choose from ranging from savory mains to sweet delights to perk up your visit. The cafe offers fresh artisanal pastries including croissants and mille feuille as well as its signature big breakfast dubbed Morning Fuel which comes with buttered croissant, gourmet chicken sausage and portobello mushroom all in one plate, littered with pommegranate seeds and avocado slices.
Besides specialty coffees, there are designated drinks such as Tangy Pear Honey-nade and Citrus Yuzu Oolong and a choice of kombucha varieties as well.
“We love sharing the passion we put into our menu. Our goal here is to allow café-goers to experience the many flavors offered while enjoying the space to rest, relax and gather with friends and family,” said Brenda Ou, Marketing Manager of The Lemon Tree.
Even if you’re not a coffee fan, this will undoubtedly turn out to be a popular space, given its instagram-worthy attributes.
Add: Ground Floor, Menara Lien Hoe, Persiaran Tropicana, Petaling Jaya. tel: 011-5763 0433
Delivering yet another innovative showcase, Carlsberg invites beer lovers on a “Real Spicy, Real Smooth” drinking and dining exBEERience campaign this April and May. Carlsberg Smooth Draught, together with Penang-born Chef Mano Thevar of the Michelin-starred restaurant Thevar, presents boundary-defying cuisine paired perfectly with its …
Hong Kong-based coffee chain, The Coffee Academïcs (TCA), said to be a multiple award-winning speciality coffee brand, made its debut at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. Spanning some 2,013 sq ft with an 80-seating capacity, the cafe offers a different coffee experience for enthusiasts, given its interesting …
Taste is a very personal thing, but I dare say The Roulade Rasa Sayang from Elevete Pattiserie should appeal to most people. A light and fresh pandan sponge roll layered with swiss meringue coconut buttercream and gula Melaka syrup, reminiscent of the traditional ondeh-ondeh, this was one of my fav from the tasting platter. The Bunga Telang Bar, a cake version Edwin’s fav kuih – Pulut Tai Tai not bad too. This is layered with modern sous vide kaya, pulut tai tai and light coconut buttercream in either green or blue.
Macarons with sago and kaya? Or pulut tai tai in the centre? Not quite what the French had in mind when they invented the macaron but then, creativity is the mother of innovation. Chef Edwin Chan, inspired by Raya desserts, has taken this to the next level by incorporating Malaysian flavours into the French meringue-based confection. His special Ramadan Manis Macarons, a box of 12 assorted macarons which Edwin dubs Aidilfitri Fatcarons, includes Bunga Kantan, Sirap Bandung, Pulut Tai Tai and Sago Gula Melaka flavours, among others. Though not a macaron fan, the unique flavours piqued our interest. The kaya and sago versions were interesting, but the boys and I didn’t like the pulut and bunga kantan flavours so much.
There’s also Ketupat in the form of a fresh pandan chiffon sponge, put together with Elevete’s signature gula Melaka buttercream, touched up with coconut buttercream swiss meringue and coconut gula Melaka chocolate truffle in the shape of ondeh-ondeh. I popped one in my mouth in one go, forgetting that it’s chocolate, and the sweetness of the truffle caught me by surprise. The others said it wasn’t that sweet though.
Cupcakes are always popular and the Eid Mubarak Cupcakes, come topped with sugar-coated Raya elements on Elevete’s signature pandan, red velvet and butterscotch cup cakes.
Or, you could be greedy and choose to try a bit of everything from the Aneka Aidilfitri set which consists of slices of Roulade Rasa Sayang, Meriah Treasure (a platter of six different cake flavours), Buah Tangan and AidilFitri Fatcarons.
As Raya gifts, be sure to bring along some “Buah Tangan” – a set of three jars with Elevete’s combo of Pineapple Tart, Semperit cookies with cherries,and Almond London.
Elevete Patisserie’s Ramadan and Raya Specials are available online from now until June 4 on Elevete Patisserie’s official website: https://www.elevete.com.my/collections/ramadan-raya-2022.
Chef Andy Choy (Chateau Dionne) said the theme for The CKT Supper club this month was ‘Italy’ and not Italian, otherwise we would be better off at a true blue Italian resto. He’s being honest, and frankly, it did feel more like Malaysian fusion with …
It’s that time of the year when you get extra strong cravings for rendang and other Malaysian favourites. Give the cook at home a break and gather the family for a Ramadan buffet feast at Citarasa Nipah in EQ, KL. Featuring classic kampung dishes prepared …
No prizes for guessing what Tifa Modern European bar and restaurant is all about – but of course, it adopts a modern take in both its decor and cuisine.
Tifa, in Latin, means 3, which reflects the number of partners helming the resto, with one of them being Angie Hiew, fronting both customer service (unoffically) and the kitchen. The former boss of Flamenco (25 years ago) brings with her some of her iconic bestsellers to her current set up that leans towards Spanish fare.
Among the highlights for our review were the excellent chicken liver pate (RM15), elevated with splashes of Armagnac and blended walnut, served on sliced baguette. Angie’s signature smooth and creamy pate will have you asking for more, and you can order this on its own to go with bread.
The Seafood Paella (RM42) is another crowd-puller, brimming with prawns, mussels, clams and squid, its tempting aroma wafting through the air even before it reached our table. Packed with flavour, the rice had a slight crust at the bottom as any respectable paella should.
Other notable tapas on the menu that we tried included the prawn avocado, smoked salmon on generous dollops of cream cheese and Chinese roast duck with house-made sauce, and everything was washed down nicely with glorious bottles of Spanish Cava and red wine.
Wine lovers will be happy to know that Tifa stocks a healthy wine list, including a good selection of Spanish wines so you’re covered for a good night out.
The list of tapas/small bites also extends to clams, braised oxtail, beef meatballs, garlic prawns, Spanish tortilla, and other appetising stuff and there’s hearty, delectable mains like pastas, steaks and fish choices as well as seafood stew.
There’s also an executive lunch available which changes daily, priced at RM25.
Was pleasantly surprised at the reasonable price point, especially given its prime location in the heart of KL. Certainly worth a visit if you’re hankering for some Spanish vibes.
Add: KL Trillion, 338, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 017-358 1338.
Jameson, the world’s no.1 Irish Whiskey, invites everyone to ‘Widen the Circle’, one sip at a time, and Ietting the good times roll all across Kuala Lumpur, Johor Baru and Penang. In conjunction with the launch of the campaign, Jameson Malaysia has released a brand …