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Four Seasons presents Festive Wonderland at all its dining outlets where the curated Christmas offerings make the season all the more special. Come together for the festive buffet at Curate and enjoy the lavish spread. Taste and partake in the month’s Yuletide classics. Of course, …
Bistro Lea, helmed by the same people behind Atelier Binchotan, chef Lau Ka Hong and wife Celine Choong, debuts with a splash in the Hartamas scene, buzzing even on a mid-week Weds nite. Decor is decidedly French café bistro vibes, with outdoor seating replete with …
I love kway chap and that’s the one thing I will look for when I’m in Singapore or Penang as KL doesn’t really have a good one. There have been more shops offering this homey dish in the last few years, some of Thai origin which is similar but not quite the same as the Penang version. When (Whiskey Por) Wei Kee brought his family’s legacy to PJ and opened Wei Kee Kimberley duck in Damansara Uptown in August last year, I was elated! Finally, kway chap as it should be, sold in clean surroundings, an air-conditioned environment!
The original Kuan Kee started as a street stall over 4 decades ago, expanded into a shoplot behind the cart and offering tong sui as well. What’s different is that this one is specially sells braised duck.
Made out of rice flour, kway chap is like a cross between kway teow (flat rice noodle) and hand-torn pan mee (made out of wheat flour). Smooth and slippery, yet slightly chewy in texture, it comes in a broth that is full-bodied and robust, and a bunch of ingredients such as duck meat and some not so popular stuff like pork intestine, coagulated blood, pig ears, hard boiled egg, preserved vegetable and pork belly. The taste is an acquired one as not everybody is comfortable with the assortment of ‘spare parts’. But I love it (except for the blood which I normally ask to be excluded if I remember) and for each signature RM15 bowl, it comes generously chock full of ingredients.
I’ve been to Wei Kee several times, glad that finally, authentic Penang style, real kway chap is in KL. The only setback is the parking at Uptown which can be quite challenging, unless you don’t mind parking at Starling Mall and walking a bit further.
You can also order side dishes like the Teochew kuih Quang Chiang and spring rolls, and add other stuff like pickled vegetables, stir fried sawi, pig ears, intestines, tofu, and half or 1 full braised duck. Don’t like kway chap but don’t mind the innards? You can order porridge or rice to go with it as well.
Prices are very affordable, starting from RM5 for the side offerings, and service commendable.
Add: 77, Jalan SS 21/1a, Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya. hp: 016-410 1039
Hidden upstairs on the 2nd floor in a corner shoplot in Solaris, KL, blink and you might miss it as there’s no prominent signage if you’re not looking up. I was surprised that the small Korean resto Sigol Madang was mostly full. I’ve tried to …
Tagged as ‘a new concept store by Broom’, their interior decorators deserve top marks for nailing the ambience of the space convincingly, including a patio dining area. Very different from sister cafe Broom Artistry but just as warm and welcoming with its gorgeous kampung-inspired decor. …
As 2024 draws to a close, EQ has planned a year-end of culinary extravaganza, from intimate festive tea for two to a grand party. The award-winning property has enjoyed an unprecedented year in the number of accolades it has collected and is living up to its many plaudits.
The Angel Tree initiative has been an annual event since the inception of EQ’s predecessor, Hotel Equatorial. Each year alongside the property’s Christmas tree is a smaller one dedicated to the gifting programme. Tags bearing names and ages of children from Shelter Home are hung from the Angel Tree for guests to choose. A simple minimum cash donationcan be made or purchase the gift for the child of the home, and an EQ staff will then deliver it during a hotel sponsored Christmas party for these children.
In the same spirit of festive cheer, EQ has also planned for visits from Santa in the hotel on Dec 24 (7pm) and Dec 25 (12.30pm), alongside special carollers.
As a nod to the North American celebration of Thanksgiving, EQ will be preparing meal options at Etoile on Dec 1 with a Thanksgiving semi buffet lunch from 11.30am featuring a buffet of appetisers and desserts and free flow of chilled juices and soft drinks, with mains in the form priced at RM98+ per platter for two to three persons. Barbecue platters are also available from RM38+/100g. The Thanksgiving semi buffet is priced at RM88+ per adult and RM44+ per child (6-12 years old). Etoile is also offering takeaway roast turkey, beef Wellington, salmon mayonnaise, and leg of lamb for the occasion.
Nipah, EQ’s famed all-day dining restaurant, will offer buffet lunch and dinner throughout December featuring festive specialties like wagyu beef hammer, roasted lamb leg, lobster thermidor and more. Nipah’s Festive Buffet Lunch will take place every day except Dec 25, priced at RM158+ per adult and RM79+ per child (aged 6 to12). The Festive BBQ Weekend Buffet Dinner (RM178+ adults, RM89+ children) will run from Thursday to Sunday from 6.30pm to 10.30pm except for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
The chic Bottega Lounge will offer Festive Dolce Vita Afternoon Tea from Mon to Sat at 12PM – 2.30PM and 3PM – 5PM for RM99+ per person or RM198 for two, with Christmas-themed dainties and exceptional imported Ronnefeldt teas and specialty coffee. The weekend Festive Dolce Vita Afternoon Tea Buffet every Sunday from 3PM to 5PM will feature an extended menu of tea time delights for RM128+ per person and RM64+ per child with the option of two glasses of Bottega Prosecco or cocktails for an extra RM88+.
Fine-dining restaurant Sabayon has Festive Dinner Course priced at RM588+ per person for a four-course menu, and RM888+ per person for a eight-course degustation will feature options such as Angus beef tartare with toast, Scottish salmon with sour cream, capers and dill, and cheese raclette with potato and cornichons.
For an exclusive EQ tradition, take advantage of the returning Chalet pop-up at Sabayon every Sunday in December where the Chalet Festive Sunday four-course lunch featuring signature dishes like Duck Breast à l’Orange, Filet de Saumon Norvégien, Crêpes Suzette, and more, a true delight for lovers of Continental cuisine. Priced at RM288+ per person and RM98+ per child, guests can also dial up the luxury with the lobster thermidor upgrade or the add-on of an unlimited drinks trolley for RM288+ per person, which will make the meal even merrier with a free flow of sparkling wine, white or red wine, gin trolley, juices, soft drinks and mocktails.
There’s a selection of festive foods made to order ranging from roasted turkey, chestnut stuffing, roasted potatoes, cranberry sauce, giblet gravy and vegetables priced at RM148 per kg of meat; lobster mayonnaise, Russian salad, romaine lettuce priced at RM438 per 700g, home-smoked Baltic salmon retailing at RM188 for 600g, and slow-roasted Christmas goose, cranberry and apple sauce and gravy at RM198 per kg. More options are available in the Holiday Spirit catalogue.
For sprinklings of Yuletide cheer visit the annual Christmas gift shop at the lobby of EQ for festive gifts of all sizes. From pretty Christmas cookies for an office gift exchange to bespoke hampers selected and packed for a specific person or organisation, the cheerful Christmas guests can celebrate with variety and convenience.
Sabayon will offer a Christmas Eve six-course dinner with classic dishes from French and central European cuisine at RM788+ per person for the limited window seats, and RM688+ per person for regular seats.
Etoile, Kampachi and Nipah have Christmas Eve specials ranging from bistro-style sharing platters at Etoile with a sizzling grilled meat and seafood platter starting from RM118+ per platter and beverage package from RM88+ per person and five-course omakase dinner at Kampachi for RM508+ per person, with the option of a premium ala carte menu and sake buffet at RM158+ per person. Nipah’s Christmas eve buffet dinner begins at 6.30pm, with an international selection of food including seafood on ice, unlimited chilled juices and soft drinks for RM238+ per adult and RM119+ per child.
For reservations or more info, log on to eqkualalumpur.com.
Jameson is having its very own pickle ball Christmas social. Taking over Pickle Social Club, Bukit Kiara at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC) on Dec 14, this one-of-a-kind event brings together the excitement of a pickle ball tournament, exclusive streetwear drops and live …
The MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2025 has unveiled the latest list of the MICHELIN Starred, Bib Gourmand and MICHELIN Selected restaurants, honouring 143 restaurants across Malaysia’s dynamic culinary landscape. This third edition highlights the country’s finest gastronomic experiences and introduces new award categories …
Over 2,000 people were present when Guinness Malaysia, the Official Beer of the Premier League, crowned its first Grand Prize winner at the spectacular Guinness Matchday event held at Sentul Depot recently.
The sheer joy on Gregory Isaac’s face was unmistakable when his name was drawn from hundreds of entries, securing the once-in-a-lifetime prize — a fully paid trip for two to watch a Premier League match in England in April 2025.The excitement was palpable throughout the night as fans bonded over their love and passion for football and Guinness. Football-themed activities kept the energy high, as attendees scored exclusive prizes, including complimentary pints of Guinness, signed jerseys from football legends, customisable Guinness jerseys and other limited-edition merchandise.
The air was filled with a tantalising aroma of Guinness-infused delectables as chefs behind Kitchen Mafia, Tipsy Boar, Kao BBQ, Yat Sing and Caketella presented unique dishes that embodied the distinct Guinness flavour.
Shaun Lim, Marketing Manager of Wheat Beer, Stout, and Diageo Brands at Heineken Malaysia Berhad, reflected on the spirit of the event: “Guinness Matchday is more than just football — it’s about bringing people together through shared passions. Whether you’re a football fanatic or a Guinness lover, it’s a celebration of the perfect blend of the beautiful game and the perfect pint. Fans may debate their favourite football teams, but everyone agrees: it’s always a Lovely Game for a Guinness.
“We’re thrilled to have our first grand prize winner and can’t wait to see them enjoy the unforgettable Premier League experience that Guinness made possible. Guinness is always looking for new and exciting ways to bring our brand values of power, goodness, and communion to life in an engaging and immersive way. Our season-long Guinness x Premier League celebration is the perfect occasion for fans to come together for an authentic Guinness experience and create unforgettable memories.”
The night was made more exhilarating with the live viewing of two Premier League matches broadcast on a massive 8m x 14m screen. Regardless of club allegiance, fans cheered for the outstanding footballers with their favourite Guinness in hand.
The celebration doesn’t end here! Two more Grand Prize winners will be selected before the end of the League season, so make your way to any of the nationwide Guinness Viewing Parties at your favourite bars and pubs. Stay updated on all things Guinness Malaysia by following their social media channels, www.facebook.com/guinnessmalaysia and www.instagram.com/guinnessmy.
Stumbled upon Lee Ga in Desa Sri Hartamas while in search of authentic Korean food beyond the usual BBQ one of those days. Korean cold noodles aren’t as popular here but naengmyeon done right, is really quite refreshing and tasty. The version at Lee Ga …