In our last trip to Phuket, we chose to stay in the Old Town area.  Usually we would have stayed in the popular Patong Beach area but this time we decided to stay in Phuket Town itself for a change and also because there are better dining options there. One of the most popular restaurants in the Old Town is One Chun.  It is almost an institution there and it’s always busy!  Located in a 19th century building, this vintage restaurant is appealing with its charming old Chinese wooden furniture and Peranakan-like floor tiles.  Green ceiling beams and door frames against white ..read more

Hock Kee Kopitiam is not like your regular kopitiam in a row of shoplots.  Instead, it’s a cosy space inside Nexus in Bangsar South serving all the usual kopitiam favourites, some of which are given their own unique Hock Kee twists.  Given how the kopitiam trend is a hit with Malaysians, it isn’t surprising to find that Hock Kee was really busy – the place was pretty packed with customers enjoying a leisurely brunch on a weekend! We were quickly ushered in by their smiling helpful crew and politely given some of their shop recommendations.  It’s easy to pick out these as we saw ..read more

This year, Pullman KLCC Hotel & Residences is all set to welcome the Year of the Dragon, one of the luckiest animals in the Chinese zodiac.  Besides the must-have celebratory menus, lobster sashimi Yee Sang, there’s also a special Chinese New Year-themed Afternoon Tea available from 15 January till 25 February 2024. At Red Chinese Cuisine, there are 4 auspicious CNY Set Menus for family reunions and corporate appreciation gatherings: 吉慶華堂宴 Spring and Happiness Set RM2,088 per table of 10 persons RM1,088 per table of 5 persons Deep-fried Crispy Prawns with Mango Salsa Double-boiled Chi ..read more

The Year of the mighty Dragon will be making its grand entrance soon and EQ Kuala Lumpur is all set to usher in the new lunar year.  Making its annual pop-up appearance, EQ’s legendary Chinese restaurant, Golden Phoenix will be delivering specially-curated festive meals during the celebration from 29 January till 24 February 2024.  Operating on Level 1 of EQ, lunch and dinner will be served, featuring special sets and a la carte menus showcasing traditional recipes going back 50 years ago, as well as exciting new dishes for the modern gourmet. A total of 7 menus have been designed f ..read more

Opened in August last year, Zukkini is nestled in Oasis Ara Damansara, serving fusionistic Australian and Asian cuisine.  Indeed, diners will get an “oasis” feel when stepping into this cool space with lots of striking tropical greens in its interior.  This calming effect is further contributed by their elegantly simplistic wood-themed furniture and flanked by tall glass windows allowing lots of natural daylight streaming in. Zukkini’s menu offers a good range of western and local items, ranging from brunch and breakfast dishes right up to dinner.  Sourdough creations and ramen ..read more

This year EQ is pulling out all stops to make Christmas merry and the year-end festivities spectacular.  From celebratory buffets, specially-curated meals in sophisticated venues to gourmet meals-to-go, EQ has something for everyone to make this festive season super-memorable! In a recent media preview, we got a sneak peak at some of the goodies coming up soon at this award-winning hotel. All restaurants in EQ will be offering festive menus, with guests being spoilt for choice. SABAYON – EQ’s celebrated fine dining restaurant is offering a luxurious 7-course Christmas Eve dinner priced ..read more

After having dined in Chef Wan’s restaurants several times, we wanted to try out some more casual fares from his cafes.  So we hopped over to the outlet in Taman Tun Dr Ismail on a late afternoon. Decked out in the usual Chef Wan’s “tropical paradise” theme, the café is beautifully set up.  Browsing through the menu, we could see a wide selection of dishes inspired by Chef Wan’s extensive travels around the world.  From local fares like Cucur Udang and Mee Rebus to western-style Fish & Chips, pizzas, pasta, pastries and burgers… it was quite difficult to place our orders ..read more

This month when you visit Bottega Lounge at EQ Kuala Lumpur, you will be greeted with a pleasant vision of pink, from its decadent bite-sized confectionery and savoury appetisers.  “Pinktobar” has been coined for October as the month dedicated to cancer awareness. In conjunction with Pinktober, EQ has joined hands with MAKNA (National Cancer Council) for this first-ever collaboration. Guests to Bottega Lounge will be wowed with a specially crafted pink-themed menu featuring savouries such as delicate artisanal smoked salmon sandwiches, and bespoke desserts such as black sea salt raspberr ..read more

A “Bear Paw” serving freshly-brewed coffee through a “bear hole” took centre stage as Bask Bear Coffee celebrated its 100th physical store milestone at Suria KLCC recently. Bryan Loo, Chief Executive Officer of Loob Holding Sdn Bhd, alongside the Bask Bear mascot during Bask Bear’s 100th store carnival As the only coffee brand inspired by the basking Malayan sun bear, Bask Bear Coffee is spearheading sun bear conservation efforts with its “Save Sun Bear Fund” to adopt a sun bear at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) in Sandakan, Sabah. Bryan Loo displaying the ‘Bear Paw’ service ..read more

With an extensive renovation and refurbishment exercise done, The Ming Room at Bangsar Shopping Centre is now almost double its previous space.  Re-opened since July, the intricate and ingenuous design using bamboo elements for its facade and interior is unique and a conversation-starter.  The main dining hall is now spacious and diners can be seated comfortably on bright orange chairs against elegant cream-clothed tables.  There are also 8 private beautifully-appointed dining rooms for cosy discreet dining. Reception area Main dining hall Lovely bamboo elements in the decor Pri ..read more