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Le Cordon Bleu Malaysia presents: A Refined 3-Course Service Dinner by Graduating Superior Cuisine Students. The thoughtfully curated 3-course dinner is their final showcase, celebrating their culinary journey and mastery. As part of the culmination of their training, the aspiring chefs will demonstrate the techniques, …
The new general manager in town at Four Seasons KL knows the hotel industry like the back of his hand. From parking cars to being the bell boy, Simon Barnett has done it all, rising through the ranks to become general manager today. Well, not …
EQ KL is surely one of the earliest to come up with their mooncake offerings as of July 1st! Their Celestial Treasures 2025 features a mooncake collection that reflects the spirit of tradition, the joy of reunion and the refinement of a gift well given.
Timeless yet contemporary, this year’s offering is a celebration of artistry, emotion and cultural memory, encapsulated in a series of beautifully presented gift sets.
There are four signature sets, each suited to different gifting needs and sensibilities:
Autumn Jade Collection – A classic choice reimagined for the modern giver, priced at RM288 for a selection of four traditionally baked mooncakes or RM298 for six snow skin varieties, this collection comes in a warm-toned, structured gift box that balances traditional aesthetics with a sense of contemporary luxury. Options span from lotus and red
bean to bold new flavour pairings.
Premium Collection – his exclusive pairing of mooncakes and fine spirits celebrates connection in style. Choose from four traditional mooncakes with either a bottle of Hennessy VSOP (RM988) or Bottega Gold Prosecco (RM888). Both come presented in a custom leather box in a warm cinnamon hue.
Longevity Collection – Offered exclusively for bulk purchases, this elegant box of four traditionally baked mooncakes celebrates heritage, generosity and festive grace. With a starting price of RM128, the Longevity Collection is well-suited for those seeking tasteful large-quantity gifting options. Custom logo personalisation is available, making it a thoughtful and practical choice for clients, partners or extended networks during the Mid-Autumn festival.
Miniature Collection – Small in size but rich in sentiment, this set of eight delicately baked mini mooncakes is offered in green tea or white lotus flavours. Each petite mooncake bears the EQ marque and is ideal for intimate, informal gifting. At RM68, the Miniature Collection is available exclusively at EQ’s hotel lobby pop-up booth throughout the season.
Regular sized mooncake flavours include Cantonese Mixed Nuts, Red Bean and EQ’s Signature Pearl of Prosperity. For those seeking more adventurous bites, the snow skin varieties offer playful interpretations of the season — from the richness of Golden Charcoal Musang King Durian to the refreshing blend of Emerald Yuzu Pandan, and the layered indulgence of Mint Chocolate with Hawaiian Macadamia.
A visually arresting choice is the Butterfly Pea Flower with Vitagen White Lotus, with its swirled naturally blue and white skin, while the Sun-dried Scallop and Mixed Nuts marries a soft outer skin with a deliciously nutty interior.
Celestial Treasures 2025 will be available for purchase from 1 July to 12 October 2025 at EQ Kuala Lumpur, as well as Kampachi and IPPUDO restaurants. A special Mooncake Pop-Up Booth will also operate in the EQ hotel lobby, offering the full collection in a dedicated festive setting designed to evoke the spirit of the season.
Early bird savings of 20% are available from 1 to 31 July, and 15% from 1 to 31 August. These apply to the Autumn Jade, Premium and Miniature collections only. (The Longevity Collection and bulk orders are not eligible for early bird pricing.) For enquiries or orders, contact dineateqkl@kul.equatorial.com or WhatsApp +6012-583 5319.
I just found out Ayam Brand sardines and mackerel, a staple in Malaysian kitchens, has apparently been around for over 130 years! Surprise, surprise, during a media drop recently, I received some goodies, i.e. Ayam Brand sardines and Ayam Brand’s Spicy Tomato Paste. Beyond the …
Once a while, it’s nice to explore my own city. We discovered Lo and Behold, along Petaling Street, serving crowd pleasers like tacos, pastas, fried chicken and soft serve. The mural on the wall and quirky posters foretell the fun, laid back vibe here. Bright …
It was a late lunch for us at Ren Ren Noodles, which became even later as it was extremely busy that weekend, and service was slow and took a very long time for the food to arrive. On the verge of hangry pangs, redemption came in the form of ramen-style noodles, but make it Chinese. Each strand was coated with gravy and oil, and further heartily heaped with crispy lardy bits. In my books, that’s a plus point already.
The sticky-glazed grilled pork belly was gorgeous, a cross between char siew (bbq pork) and tong poh yoke (braised pork belly), if you will. Sweetish, tender and taste-worthy, it certainly made a good first impression. There is a generous layer of fat though, so if you are adverse to flavourful fat, this is not for you.
The Gula Melaka minced pork was more of the same, but meat in minced form – pretty tasty composition, though on the oily side. It reminded me of Jjajangmyeon, especially since you’re supposed to mix everything together to get the full experience and hearty mouthful.
The combo no one knew could work – mapo tofu with noodles was a delicious mash-up, complete with spicy chilli paste and tofu and minced pork. The star of it all was the handmade pulled noodles, firm, springy, good bite to it, without a hint of sogginess. Similar to wantan mee, but thicker, but not as thick as pan mee noodles.
The nasi lemak with pork curry was not bad, but paled in comparison to the well-executed noodles.
Round 2: Wednesday nights from 6pm to 9pm is 50% off noodles, so it’s super popular and a bit of a wait getting a table. We waited around 25 mins, not too bad considering the growing crowd. Once seated, we took about 5 minutes to order and then, it was another long wait of 30mins. I really hope on week days the service is better.
We had duck meat noodles , as they ran out of duck leg. A bit disappointed that the duck skin was not really crispy, and the meat was just OK, some pieces quite boney, nothing to shout about. The noodles were a bit on the sweetish side, noted my friend, but I thought they still tasted quite good. The pork chop was a good decent size and the noodles, more savoury.
The beef noodle soup was above average, with robust soup and tender chunks of beef, some tendon as well. The Japanese Unagi noodles was commendable as well. Can’t really go wrong if you’ve got the noodle part right.
Prices are slightly higher than the average mall noodles, starting from RM16.80 for mapo noodles to RM28.80 for Unagi noodles, but it’s a good bowl of carbs worth the calories. They also have rice bowls with similar toppings, with lamb brisket topping the list at RM39.80.
Run by the same people behind the former Superfine cafe, you can expect the same care and quality given to the food served here.
Add: Lot 01-02, Seventeen Mall, 998, Jalan 17/38, Petaling Jaya. call: 03-76257715
Come get A Taste of Macau at Yun House, Four Seasons KL it celebrates its 7th anniversary. The exclusive four-hands dining experience combines the talents of chef Anthony Ho from Zi Yat Heen, the one-starred Michelin restaurant at Four Seasons Macau with in-house chef Jimmy …
The Anchor Pastry Challenge 2025 celebrated Malaysia’s most promising young pastry chefs by offering them a platform to showcase creativity and technical mastery. Organised by Anchor Food Professionals Malaysia & Brunei, 5 finalists each in the Bread & Viennoiserie, and Cake categories, baked their hearts out …
Launched offically in Malaysia last April, Speyburn Single Malt Scotch Whisky held its first exclusive masterclass under the new distributorship of Fortier Wines & Spirits Sdn Bhd.
The masterclass was led by Paul Warathep Chandeeraj, International Brand Ambassador for International Beverage. Paul captivated guests with his engaging, approachable presentation style, taking attendees through a guided tasting of three Speyburn expressions: the 10 Years Old, 15 Years Old, and 18 Years Old.
Born in Thailand and raised in the UK, Paul joined International Beverage in 2012 where he managed trade relations in London. His deepening passion for whisky eventually led him back to Asia in 2015, where he now champions the brand across the region. With over a decade of experience and a gift for storytelling, Paul has played a key role in educating both trade professionals and consumers about the art of premium spirits.
A quintessential Speyside single malt, Speyburn is crafted in Speyside, Scotland, using traditional methods, natural resources, and an intuitive touch that delivers distinctive character in every drop. The distillery, nestled in a lush valley just outside Rothes, has been producing whisky since November 1, 1897, originally founded to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. Locally known as “The Gibbet”, the distillery lies beneath the hill of Cnoc na Croiche, or “Hillock of the Gibbet”, a nod to its storied past.
We tried:
SPEYBURN 10 YEARS OLD, abv 40%
Aged in a combination of American oak, ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, the pale gold with amber highlights offers a fresh and clean first whiff with citrusy hints of lemon. Medium-bodied with notes of toffee and butterscotch surfaces later, and the finish is long and sweet. This is a crowd-pleaser that goes down easy as dinner drinks or just catching up with friends for a night cap.
SPEYBURN 15 YEARS OLD abv 46%
A richer tone, amber hued whisky that’s released annually in just 3,500 limited cases. Matured in American and Spanish oak casks, it gives a rich aroma of dark chocolate, raisins, citrus, and vanilla with layers of orange, toffee, vanilla, and leather with a warming, spiced finish. This was a lovely rendition with just the right mouth-feel, and probably my favourite. Can see myself getting familiar and being firm friends with this Speyside offering.
SPEYBURN 18 YEARS OLD, abv 46%
Aged in both American and Spanish oak for 18 years, it has a deep golden hue that gives off notes of sweet toffee, sugared almonds, tropical fruit, with a hint of smoke and candied apples. It carries a palate of creamy dark chocolate, gentle oak spice, and citrus, leading to a long, smoky finish. Love the hint of smokiness and classy full-bodied whisky.
Held at Curious Kitchen, Petaling Jaya, curated dishes such as cured meats and olives enhanced the masterclass experience. A strong start indeed for Speyburn’s presence in Malaysia.
New York based restaurant Benihana hit the ground running, opening on the 4th floor in KLCC recently and already attracting crowds for its exciting teppanyaki shows! The Japanese-influenced Benihara has been dazzling guests around the world for decades, transforming a simple meal into an exciting …