The Christmas spirit is back in town and what makes it better to celebrate this festive season with the ever popular year-end festival gatherings at Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. They will be offering Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner on 24th December 2018, Christmas Hi-Tea Brunch on 25th December 2018 & New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner on 31st December 2018 at Big Apple Restaurant.
What makes it a little more special to celebrate in Berjaya Times Square Hotel? The hotel’s Michelin Star Executive Chef Abri stepped up the game with a full spread of traditional Christmas delicacies which showcases the true Christmas spirits.
Here are some of the recommended dishes by Chef Abri:
And for those who would like to satisfy their sweet tooth… there will be plenty of sweet delights from Christmas Spiced Cake, Panettone, Christmas Pudding with Cream Anglaise, assorted macaroons and many more!
This festival of lights, Nook will be presenting ‘An Indian Spice Trail’ featuring an enhanced spread of Indian delicacies on the buffet line for dinner headlined by Nook’s new Indian Chef, Kumaresan Chandra Sagaran as he will be spicing up the buffet line during dinner.
This promotion will feature authentic Indian dishes on the buffet with Chef Kumar, as he is fondly called serving up a variety of his specialty dishes on a rotational basis on the buffet line daily.
Chef Kumar’s appetizers will be offering diners Potato Masala Salad, Vadai in Yogurt, Chana Chat Salad, Tandoori Aloo Chat, Potato Bhaji, Coconut Fritters as well as Pakoras Salad.
They will also be serving Rassam, a spiced soup dish, with a rotation of either Crab Rassam and Tomato Rassam. Isn’t it appetizing just looking at these starters?
The main spread of casserole dishes will allow diners to indulge in the various Indian curries and Masalas. Amongst the dishes that will be available during this festive promotion, start your meal with a hearty plate of Jeera Pulao Rice and Matar Pulao Rice then paired with scrumptious dishes such as Dhal Terka, Vegetable Sambar, Madras Fish Head Curry, Sri Lankan Fish Curry, Lamb Veruval, Lamb Keema, Chicken Perattal, Chicken Curry Leaf, Bhindi Baigan Masala, Aloo Gobi, Palak Masala, Vegetable Jalfrezi, Cabbage Thoran and Chick Pea Veruval.
Nook’s carving station will also be featuring Chef Kumar’s specials with the Roasted Lamb Tandoori with Mint Chutney and Baked Fish with Toum Sauce. For a twist of fusion, The Pizza station will be offering Chicken Masala Pizza and a Tandoori Chicken Pizza flavor made using Chef Kumar’s recipes.
To end the meal, some popular Indian sweets will also be featured on the buffet with the specials like Rasgula, Rasmalai, Coconut Candy, Palgova, Mysore Pak, Laddu, Gulab Jamun and Payasam.
Nook’s ‘An Indian Spice Trail‘ buffet is priced at RM 118 nett per adult and RM 59 nett per child aged 6 to 12 years old. It will only be available from 1st to 30th November 2018 daily for dinner from 6:30PM to 10:30PM.
Are you still deciding a venue to have your family dinner? For reservations and more information please call +60 3-2723 1188 or click here!
Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral Address: No. 5 Jalan Stesen Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Contact: 03-2723 1188
This August, Nook at Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral will give center stage to 5 of its chefs, each with their own specialty dishes to be featured on the buffet line! Proclamations of “Merdeka” are often heard nationwide this August as it is our Independence Day on 31st August but as fellow Malaysians regardless what the occasion is, it is not a celebration without food.
The team of 5 chefs include, 36 years-old Mohd Haffizi Bin Aledul Ginani, known to all as Chef Fizi. He is the man in charge of the appetizers who sets one’s heart on their fellow diners appetite at Nook.
The peanut sauce simply tantalizes my taste buds. As simple as this salad may look or sound, it was definitely a lip-smacking dish to begin with.
Refreshing, light and healthy dish, I love how the noodles are not thoroughly cooked giving it some nice light crunch to it, Chicken was well-marinated and really garlicky!
Shrimp matches perfectly with bittersweet citrus fruit, making it such a lively appetiser to begin with. It reminded me a lot like the Yam Som-O I’ve had during my trip to Thailand.
The second chef to be featured for the month will be Chef Muhammad Hafiz Bin Izham, a 29-years old from Pahang who specializes in Malay cuisine. He will be serving up his specialty dishes as per below!
A simple rich, delicious and creamy green curry with sea bass was bursting with bright, bold flavors. You’ll catch yourself scooping for more green curry topped on a hearty bowl of rice.
Warm and filling perfect for rainy weathers, this soup was truly heart yet so flavorful. The eel has a really nice texture to it and wasn’t too chewy.
One of the few dishes that got everyone’s head turning when served. Just the look on the rich and sweet coconut gravy makes one mouth-watered.
The Chinese cuisine on the buffet will be prepared by the hands of Chef Emmanuel Chang Lin Con, a 32-years old who hails from Malacca.
Fragrantly distinctive flavors from the sauce paired perfectly with the lightly crisp chicken. The aroma itself yearning for a bite.
One of the all-time favorite dish at the buffet counter, this dish is no stranger to Nook’s regular diners. The prawns were crunchy, juicy and evenly coated with oats.
Beautifully wok-fried with dried chilies giving some nice heat to it. Mussels were really fresh and complemented the rich, fragrant black bean gravy really well.
Nook’s buffet will be also feature a spread of Western and Fusion dishes by their Sous Chef, Ahmed Zaki bin Harun, the maestro of fusion cooking will be plating up a variety of dishes.
This ultimate fusion dish, full of ri1ch and warming flavors will definitely have you grabbing for more. Chef Zaki does not jokes around when it comes to his fusion dishes.
This rather famous ambrosial Malay dish was one of a kind. The beef was braised till soft and tender complementing the flavorsome dark sweet sauce perfectly. What’s missing right here is a bowl of rice!
Inspired from his days when Chef Zaki was based at Southern Italy, this classic four cheese pizza has to be one of the most wonderful combinations of bread and cheese imaginable.
No buffet is ever complete without a dessert spread. On the dessert bar, you’ll find delectable creations of Chef Zahrin Mohamad bin Madzlan.
This local dessert was inspired by Chef Zahrin’s mother. A little drizzle of Gula Melaka to complement the coconut rice flour porridge with some freshly diced jackfruit. Perfect to have after a heavy feast!
And what’s a feast without brownie tower!
Decadent little tiramisu with a twist of local ingredient bursting with a shot of espresso.
Nook’s buffet dinner is priced at RM108 nett per adult and RM54 nett per child for kids aged between 6 to 12-years old on Sundays to Thursdays. On Fridays and Saturdays, tickle your taste buds and dive in series of tantalizing flavors of fresh mussels, prawns, crabs and many more at Nook’s Sea Meat Buffet Dinner priced at RM120 nett per adult and RM60 nett per child!
For reservations and more information please call +60 3-2723 1188 or click here!
Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral Address: No. 5 Jalan Stesen Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Contact: 03-2723 1188
“Tao”, which means peach in Mandarin, is the new restaurant located on level one of the hotel and is immediately recognizable with a vibrant design using the bloom of the pale pink April peach flowers as a signature motif and a spectacular cloud-like inspired ceiling giving an impression of dining under the stars.
It was a pleasant dining experience for us to have Dim Sum Chef at Tao Chinese Cuisine, Chef Lo Tian Sion (羅天送) tosavour in his toothsome dim sum made from premium quality ingredients.
The diced abalone was soft and barely chewy while prawns were so fresh and crunchy!
Siew Mai is one of my favorite food in the world! Lol Scallop was also soft and not even close to being overcooked giving it a nice melt in mouth-like texture.
Bun texture was really fluffy while luscious filling of sweet ‘char siew’.
This was really addicting! It was deep-fried to crispy perfection stuffy with gooey cheese.
Silky and smooth on the outside, crunchy and scrumptious inside! The sauce complemented with it very well. Loss of words on how spectacular this dish was!
The rice noodle has a nice light crisp from pan-frying and the dried shrimps made it extra flavorful.
At first glance it may look like any other regular wok-fried egg noodles but when it comes to taste it was extravagant. The salted egg yolk was evenly coated on the noodles giving it some nice salty creamy eggy flavors. As the sesame seeds were wok-fried along with the noodles, it really does brings out the oomph of this dish.
Thick chunks of asparagus beautifully stir-fry with garlic was so juicy, crunchy and flavorful. Have you ever had vegetables that were so addictive?
After a luscious meal, having this was so soothing and refreshing.
Super adorable “ninko” in disguise as mandarins. You’d get some sweetness from the sweet potato and gooey gooness from the “ninko” with some slight crispiness on the outside deep-fried to golden perfection.
If you’re looking forward on planning a Chinese New Year gathering, you should check out their menus and offers on their page right here!
Gong Xi Fa Cai!🍊
Opening Hours:
Lunch – 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Dinner – 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM
InterContinental Kuala Lumpur Address: 165, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +60 3 2782 6000
It’s the time of the month again and this time to gather with your friends and family and spoil them this festive season! Here at Dynasty Restaurant, we’ve got the Executive SousChef, Kok Chee Kin and his team to come up with a few festive menus featuring some wonderful Cantonese dishes.
Here’s a sneak peek on what we had!
Beautiful thinly sliced sashimi salmon with almost melt-in-mouth texture. Perfect way to start off the wonderful dinner with some prosperity toss. There’s an option for Fruity Fiesta or Jellyfish as well.
If you’re looking for something for more exclusive, they’ve got Premium Yee Sang and there’s an 3 options!
– Sea Cucumber, Abalone & Pseudo Shark’s Fin
– Abalone, Jellyfish, Scallop, Salmon & Lobster
– Mini Abalone
Oh, the yee sang above is part of the set we’re having which is Happiness Set, serving 9 dishes at the price of RM 1788 for 10 persons. Don’t worry, the yee sang could be ordered as ala carte.
This delicious and shark-friendly alternative is flavorsome that warms our heart to belly. I really enjoy the chunks in the soup giving some texture to it.
You get that nice crunch of almonds at the bottom of the chicken and light crisp from the chicken skin paired with some crackers on the side while the meat is still relatively soft.
What I love about this dish is the ginger paste on top of the fish topped with coriander. The steamed fish takes on the flavor and fragrance of the ginger and spring onions. The fish itself was beautifully cooked and still firm and moist.
Sinful and irresistible prawn dish loved by many! Savory from the salted egg yolk and sweetness from the pumpkin are indeed a perfect match for the bouncy and firm textured prawns.
The mushrooms are cooked to soft and tender and dried oysters were chewy and flavorful. Whenever there’s a family occasion and this dish is on the table, I’d take spoonful of the sauce and drizzled them over my bowl of rice because there’s just something magical about it.
X.O. sauce really brings the fried rice to a whole different level. There’s a nice heat to the fried rice, not too spicy but really palatable.
Sweet, refreshing and nourishing. I love the aloe vera chunks in this delightful ‘tong sui’.
‘Nian Gao’ to be enjoyed both ways. Deep-fried to crispy golden perfection and gooey inside or steamed and coated with coconut flakes. I personally enjoyed the fried ‘nian gao’ because there’s sliced yam in it which complemented it so well.
This treasure pot is stuffed with whole sun-dried scallop, fish maw, stuffed dried oyster, fresh scallop, flower mushroom, fu kwei abalone, farm chicken, roasted duck, money bag, sea cucumber, vegetarian roasted meat, vegetables, tiger prawns, fish stomach, coral clam and fungi mushroom. One pot wonders.
They’ve also got Golden Prosperity Treasure Pot price at RM 998 or RM 1038 for takeaway that contains whole sun-dried scallop, fish maw, stuffed dried oyster, Hokkaido scallop, flower mushroom, whole abalone, farm chicken, roasted duck, money bag, sea cucumber, sang kang ball, smoked duck with carrot, vegetables, tiger prawns, bamboo pith, coral clam, vegetarian roasted meat and fish stomach.
You should book your tables soon! They’ll be serving from 2nd February 2018 till 2nd of March 2018 only! Visit Dynasty Restaurant Facebook page right here!
Or simply reach them at 03-2771-6692 or drop them an email at rhi.kulrn.fb@renaissancehotels.com
Chinese New Year is just around the corner and the thought of finding a venue and making reservations for the big day, it’s going to be tough to book a table especially at popular eateries. Even if you do, the restaurant would probably be loud and overcrowded with screaming kids, other tables cheering their way to a prosperous new year and you’d probably have to yell at each other across the table throughout the dinner. That’s not so nice isn’t it? Wouldn’t it be easier if you could enjoy exclusive meals in the comfort of your home?
Three Brothers Restaurant got you covered! In fact, takeaways are encouraged.
Not to mention, you could check out their reunion dinner package over here!
Don’t be fooled by its texture, some people would’ve looked at it and assumed the yee sang looks really dry but believe me, its ridiculously fresh and moist. Price above does not includes the sliced Norwegian salmon, fish roe and such. I love how the fish roe gives the popping sensation as you have a mouthful. Crab legs were firm and sweet and the salmon was simply spectacular. Feel free to add-on for a more prosperous toss!
Let me break this to you first, the bowl and lid are part of the takeaway. Yes, its inclusive! This soup is so nourishing it uplifts the festive spirits with its gourmet flavours. What you see is what you get, the portions and ingredients here are ridiculously legitimate!
This wonder pot is packed with decadent Chinese New Year delicacies loved by family and relatives of all ages. This dish is brim with layers of premium seafood and meats that are richly braised. Who wouldn’t love a dish that’s believed to bring in good luck and fortune for the coming year? Yes, the pot is included as well.
You could read more about how this finger-licking platter on my previous post on their reunion dinner packages! I’ll leave it right here. It’s one of my personal favorite dish in this restaurant!
Most of us would’ve skipped this dish because we’d be too stuffed for carbs but nope, not this one. It’s packed individually per person with just the right portion and getting to enjoy little bits of each elements in the dish. It’s surprisingly light, not too salty nor sweet.
Visit their Facebook page below or give them a call for further enquiries or drop your order now!
Restoran Three Brothers Address: 23, Jalan Bulan U5/Ca, Subang 2, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor Opening Hours:Daily
Monday – Saturday : 10 AM – 3 PM and 5 PM – 10 PM
Sunday : 4 PM – 10 PM Contact: 012-315 2953
Chinese New Year reunion dinners never always has to be in fancy restaurants and hotels but somewhere around your neighborhood works the same. Here in Three Brothers Restaurant, you’d be able to enjoy premium quality dishes and probably dishes you wouldn’t expect to have it here at all!
The Prosperity Toss was really refreshing. None of the elements on this plate were dry at all. Yes I know there’s probably nothing much to boast about yee sang because ‘it all tasted the same’ but not here …
Voila! The fish skin was crispy almost like having potato chips but a much healthier option. Salmon sashimi was ridiculously fresh and has a melt-in-mouth texture while the Red Clam or Akagai sashimi has a nice mild, subtle taste.
This soup is loaded with goodies! Sliced geoduck, fish maws, muhsrooms, half chicken and many more! It tasted much sweeter and flavorful as the soup releases the flavors from the ingredients gradually.
It may not be a pretty but strange-looking fish but it is absolutely aromatic, delicious, and not greasy at all. What I love about grouper fish is that you get to enjoy more of the fish not needing to worry much of the bones. The sauce is what makes this dish even better!
Who would’ve expected a Hispanic-Portuguese inspired European dish in a Chinese restaurant which was definitely one of the show-stopping dish in the menu! This dish is often served as a dinner centerpiece in Spain. It’s like Roasted Turkey for Christmas!
These intensely juicy and succulent pork with superior flavor these has an excellent meat-to-bone ratio which makes them so immensely satisfying as well as exquisite.
Deliciously cured Iberian ham in beautifully marbled and deep red in color. It also has a nice smooth fat with low melting point giving it a very aromatic with a long-lasting flavor, and a creamy, melting sensation in your mouth.
Taste as good as the ribs but more on a leaner and tougher texture. This delicious pork platter really does brings the authentic flavors of inland Spain to your dining table.
More fish maws! I really enjoyed the chewy texture and how it perfectly absorbed the sauce. Oh did you know the money bag represents wealth and prosperity? Except its stuffed with minced pork and black fungus.🤣
Impressively rich in delicate flavors from the prawns and scallops along with the black truffle. I really love the crunch of the vegetables which gives some texture to it.
You know its a good fried rice when you get that oomph on your first bite. The fried rice is filled ‘wok hei’ and you get that nice popping sensation going on in your mouth as you get some of the tobiko or fish roes.
What makes this tiramisu so special? No, it’s not because its topped with gold leaves. This tiramisu flew all the way from Italy! And the taste wise, it is squisito regardless there’s no alcohol contain in it. I really love how the coconut flakes played along with the Tiramisu!
Are you still planning a venue for your reunion dinner? You should really consider having it here! Here’s the package of what they’re offering this Chinese New year!
For more info, click here.
If you’d prefer having exclusive Chinese New Year meals at home, they do takeaway options as well which makes it completely hassle-free and enjoying luscious meal in the comfort of your home surrounded with love ones. To check it out, click here!
Restoran Three Brothers Address: 23, Jalan Bulan U5/Ca, Subang 2, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor Opening Hours:Daily
Monday – Saturday : 10 AM – 3 PM and 5 PM – 10 PM
Sunday : 4 PM – 10 PM Contact: 012-315 2953
The joyful season of giving and spreading love is upon us and Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral will be rocking the festivities with an array of offerings at Nook for a truly spirited season.
The focus of the Hotel’s offerings will be centered at Nook, the Hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, offering up a buffet spread of festive fare from 1 till 30 December 2017. The featured menu will highlight traditional festive dishes on the buffet spread with Nook’s local specialty dishes complementing the spread with a selection range to satiate everyone’s taste buds.
Let’s start off with the sumptuous spread of Western and traditional favorites throughout the month of December at Nook.
Keeping it true to its’ nature, Nook will also offer an Asian flavor to the spread.
A feast is never complete with desserts and this Christmas season with Nook’s selection of sweet offerings.
It’s definitely a rockin’ feast here in Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral!
For reservations and more information, please call +(60) 3 – 2723 1188 or click here!
ROCKIN’ CHRISTMAS Buffet Dinner
6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
1 – 30 December 2017
Adult : RM 118 nett per person
Child : RM 59 nett per person
Christmas Eve’s Buffet Dinner & Christmas Day:
Adult : RM 128 nett per person
Child : RM 64 nett per person
xoxo,
Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral Address: No. 5 Jalan Stesen Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Contact: 03-2723 1188
Warisan Cafe is Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur’s Halal-certified restaurant. It features an open kitchen and buffet dining highlighting the flavors of the world with wide spread of Malaysian, Japanese, and Italian specialties, as well as many other international cuisines.
Whether your family prefers local delights or American classics like roasted ham or turkey, Christmas dinner is the perfect occasion to bring everyone together here in Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur.🦌⛄
Otak Otak Wellington is a MUST TRY! You’ve probably and otak otak and beef wellington but Otak Otak Wellington isn’t it?😛
🎄Shoutout to the wonderful chefs behind this festive feast!🎄
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, located at the heart of the city centre surrounded by luxurious business hotels, shopping centres and of course greeted by the spectacular view of the Petronas Twin Towers.
The main reason we’re here was for the luncheon that was designed to showcase its Special 8-course Chinese New Year banquet menu and guests were also given a sneak preview of the Centre’s expansion. The Centre’s award-winning 50-strong culinary team, helmed by Executive Chef Hisham Bin Jaafar, continually explore local produce, euro and asian cooking traditions as well as ingredients that can be tastefully combined into tailor-made menus that cater to the needs and dietary requirements of multicultural and multi-ethnic delegates and visitors.
Upon arrival, an absolutely refreshing glass of hibiscus juice with a dash of lemon juice as the welcome drink were served to us complementing the soothing music performance as we mingle around waiting for the doors to be open.
The table setups reminded me so much of when I was in my first year of college we would be assigned by our lecturers to work in hotels around the city for any banquet functions.
Feeling unease and intimidated at the beginning but after we settled down at our table and looking at the menu, I can’t wait for the luncheon to begin!
Chef Hisham bin Jaafar, Executive Chef and Chef Andrew Lee, Chinese Master Chef then further explained the menu that captures the exquisite balance in combining contemporary taste with traditional dishes. A banquet of distinction, the 8-course Chinese menu at RM1600++ per table of 10 guests, will be available for booking from 3 October 2017, and any booking confirmed before 30 November 2017 will enjoy the same rate for a 2018 booking for this special 8-course Chinese menu!
To begin with, our starter was the Five Happiness Combination Platter. I’d always go for the fried ones regardless! The chicken on lemongrass skewer was one of my favorite.
Moving on to soup, we’ve got Seafood Chowder with Silken Beancurd and Enoki Mushroom.
To be honest I was a little bit worried if it has strong fishy flavors as I’m never much of a fan of seafood but I’ll have to take back my words on this one because it was absolutely stunning! Texture of the soup wasn’t thick and gooey, it was really light and easy to have. It was so good I had two bowls of it HA!
Roasted Sesame Chicken with Five Spice Salt! Need I say more!?
Crispy-like skin and juicy meat – everything is on point on this dish! Oh I must say the chef who portioned the chicken did a really good job!
Deep-fried Fish Fillets with Portuguese style Turmeric and Ginger Sauce was so flavorful and delicious!
Takes me back to Malacca where the Portuguese Settlement is and there used to be a stall that makes really good grilled stingray with the similar sauce.
Stir-fry Prawn with Shrimp Paste enhanced with Curry Spice Kum Heong style. Ah yes, the rich golden fragrance! It was so tasty and aromatic.
Braised San Ken Beancurd Dumpling with Bailing Mushroom and Broccoli Florets. I really did enjoyed the broccoli crisp-tender texture!
Wok-fried Rice with Shredded Cuttlefish and Silver Anchovies. We were stuffed and this was our 7th course but regardless how stuffed we were we couldn’t resist the aroma of the fried rice.
Last but not least, we’ve come to an end of the wonderful 8-course menu, Chilled Honeydew Melon with Pearl Sago. It could’ve been better but there’s a little too much ice which cause it to lose its sweetness.
Ha what’s Chinese New Year without a toss for prosperity?
The Centre is offering a Chinese New Year in-house “Yee Sang” from RM188++ for a 10-persons fresh salmon platter to complement the Chinese New Year Banquet Menu! Just look how pretty those salmons are!
It was an amazing luncheon and opportunity indeed! Can’t wait for more food-ventures awaiting for me!
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Address: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Stall 7, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Contact: +60 3-2333 2888