Food Explorer & Home Chef
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 …
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 signature smooth brew and promises an evening of unforgettable smooth and spicy gastronomy.
Conceptualised for those with a natural affinity for beer and spice, this campaign explores the realm of creative modern Indian cuisine elevated by the silky-smooth finish of Carlsberg Smooth Draught. Bringing together Malaysians’ long-standing love affair with spice, complemented by the freshly tapped beer, this specially curated volcanic feast tests unique ways of enjoying everyone’s favourite brew.
“Carlsberg has always prided itself in giving consumers more occasions to celebrate as well as contemporary ways to enjoy our beer. This ‘Real Spicy, Real Smooth’ dining event with Chef Mano is part of that exciting endeavour where we can delight beer lovers in more explorative ways. Working with a talent like Chef Mano also gives us the opportunity to elevate and innovate beer drinking for today’s modern drinker,” said Stefano Clini, Managing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia.
According to Chef Mano Thevar, “Carlsberg Smooth Draught’s signature smoothness and refreshing hoppy taste makes it a great pairing beer to the spicy elements of Indian-fusion food. So much so that when this partnership came about, I was really excited to get on board. The idea is to bring food lovers on a journey that will fire up the senses and ignite palates with unexpected combinations of fiery flavours, and I can say with full confidence that this dining exBEERience is one dinner series beer lovers are not going to want to miss.”
Capturing an array of Indian flavours as never before, Chef Mano has crafted a full four-course dinner with fierce new concoctions infused with Carlsberg Smooth Draught, based on the beer’s flavour profile. Guests will have a choice of chicken, seafood or a vegetarian main along with a small opening snack, an appetiser and dessert at the end, paired seamlessly with Carlsberg Smooth Draught throughout the evening for a smooth easy finish.
A first-class treat for Carlsberg Smooth Draught beer fans, 100 lucky contest winners and their partners will be rewarded with the ultimate dining exBEERience Grand Prize. The full VIP excursion to the dinner at a location in KL includes accommodation, a chauffeur driven ride for the evening and a date with Michelin-starred Chef Mano Thevar serving up distinct delicacies specially created for the “Real Spicy, Real Smooth” spread worth RM2,000!
April also heats up with further rewards happening all over town. Consumers who frequent their favourite bars or pubs will be able to enjoy a sizzling happy hour deal anytime they purchase 10 half pints, six full pints, two buckets or a tower of Carlsberg Smooth Draught. To top that off, they will also be in the running to win a coveted spot for two at the “Real Spicy, Real Smooth” dining exBEERience.
Available at participating super and hypermarkets, 99 Speedmart and official Carlsberg online stores, RM5 Touch ‘n Go e-wallet credit is up for grabs with purchases of two 6-can Carlsberg Smooth Draught packs or RM10 Touch ‘n Go e-wallet credit with a purchase of one carton (24-can pack) of Carlsberg Smooth Draught. This also gives consumers another avenue to win a seat at the table at the exclusive dinner party!
100 lucky winners will also be able to claim RM388 Touch ‘n Go e-wallet credit when they purchase RM20 worth of Carlsberg Smooth Draught in participating convenience stores. Contest ends May 31, 2022 so give it a try for a chance at an amazing dinner!
Meanwhile, for those who prefer catching up with friends at their local coffeeshops, they will be able to enjoy two big bottles of Carlsberg Smooth Draught, plus an additional RM2 price off their purchase!
Visit https://www.carlsbergsmoothdraught.com to find out more about promotions in-store and be sure to ‘Like’ and ‘Follow’ @CarlsbergMY on Facebook and Instagram for Carlsberg’s latest activities and giveaways.
From press release
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 …
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 the teeny bits of Italian accents, what with Wagyu with rendang sauce, and roti tissue inspired paper thin bread with Western ‘dhall’ made with split peas instead of chuck peas, and all.
But theme aside, regardless what was being served, chef Andy cannot be faulted for his flawless creations as everything he does taste exquisite and sumptuous, well, at least to me anyway. Heck, in the hands of a pro like Andy, he’d probably be able to make even plain cream crackers into classy haute cuisine.
Most of the diners drooled over the Wagyu, which was delish as it was perfectly executed in terms of texture and tenderness, but it was a bit too rendang-ish for me. I much preferred the spring chicken with sausage stuffing, a mixture of chicken, beef and duck meat and herbs – this was love at first bite.
Caprese salad took the form of a refreshing fruit salad with burrata, drizzled with reduced balsamic sauce which mimicked our local rojak sauce. The grilled calamari, toasty and fragrant, was given a Malaysian spin, stuffed with fried rice. Maybe if it was stuffed with a different grain eg. quinoa, would it have been more ‘Italy’? But this was probably the only carbo during the meal, apart from the bread at the start, so maybe that’s why Andy wanted to include rice in his menu.
What was Italian was the delightful limoncello (could easily have had another one.. or five), housemade pasta (could be more el dente) with reduced prawn broth and aioli (bit on the salty side), traditional gelato, almost like a soft serve, and creamy decadent tiramisu. Oh yes, and the lovely concentrated minestrone accompanied by Japanese fish Izaki, kinmedai and tai (sea bream) instead of the usual beef chunks.
The whole idea of a supper club was to experiment with flavours and ideas, and that we did, coupled with generous drinks with a bunch of familiar faces (we didn’t make prior arrangements but just turned out that way), made it a thoroughly enjoyable night. Till we eat again, salute!
Some quick background: Chef Andy Choy has close to 20 years’ experience and worked with Michelin-starred restaurants by Guy Savoy and Gordon Ramsay in Paris, London and Dubai. He also spent 8 years in China before returning to helm Chateau Dionne, together with partner David Lim. He started The CKT Supperclub early this year, with just a select few seats each time, eagerly snapped up by diners who were willing to experiment with him. At the time of posting, next month’s theme hadn’t been decided but since then, Andy declared Hong Kong to the next destination and all seats haven been taken up. Perhaps if there are cancellations … stay tuned, yeah!
Add: Add: 24G, Jalan Medan Setia 2, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur. tel: 018-318 8199
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 …
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 video featuring emerging talent and creatives from the country such as Angel Ng, Cloakwork, Dato’ Maw, Roshan Menon, and Talitha Tan, as they break boundaries, inspire each other to build and grow as a community, and widen the circle. Themed around shared human experiences, the brand video builds on Jameson’s long held belief that life is better shared by inviting people to reach out and share for those moments of authentic human connection.
Pooi Wan, Head of Marketing at Pernod Ricard Malaysia explained, “We truly believe that easy moments of true connection make the world feel like a smaller place. The brand has a rich heritage of bringing people together for shared moments of true connection and through this campaign, we want to encourage consumers to spark conversations over a glass of Jameson and #WidentheCircle with friends old and new.”
Keeping the festivities and camaraderie of St Patrick’s Day alive, Jameson Malaysia has partnered with 7 cocktail bars to bring you a selection of St. Patrick’s Day inspired cocktails including the Jameson Fashioned, Luck of The Irish, Berry Irish, and more.
A host of activities and promotions will be happening from March 2022 to June 2022. The brand will be hosting a series of Jameson Connects activations from March to May 2022 nationwide: 12 venues in Kuala Lumpur, 4 venues in Penang and 4 venues in Johor Baru.
The Jameson Pop-Up is also available in off-trade outlets from March 9 onwards. With a single receipt of a Jameson Original Bottle or a Jameson Black Barrel Bottle, customers will receive an exclusive gift-with-purchase and can stand a chance to win exclusive prizes in the digital Jameson, Ginger & Lime Mix game. Consumers can also purchase the Jameson Original Bottle or a Jameson Black Barrel Bottle via Shopee in the links below:
Jameson Original Bottle https://shopee.com.my/product/143550725/2363816106/
Jameson Black Barrel Bottle https://shopee.com.my/product/143550725/7342951742/
For more information, please visit http://www.jameson-connects.com/
From press release
What a weekend! Guinness got the Gang Back Together during St. Patrick’s Festival for its Guinness Spark event at Tiffin at the Yard, KL. St. Patrick’s Festival 2022 signals the return of good times as it means finally being able to get together with friends …