South Africa arrives at Mandarin Grill with 5-course Druk My Niet wine pairing dinner this July

Mandarin Oriental’s premium modern steak house presents an exclusive taste of this South African wine on July 6. Sprawled across 24 hectares in Boland in Western Cape, Druk My Niet is an award-winning boutique winery that adopts sustainable organic farming…

Treat dad to Cantaloupe’s Big Sunday Lunch this Father’s Day

They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and dad is no exception. It’s just two days from Father’s Day, so we trust you already have something in mind to show your love and appreciation to…

Chef Wan brings a taste of tradition to Mandarin Oriental KL’s Ramadan cheer this June

Available only until June 11, treat yourself to a smorgasbord of traditional Ramadan delights, inspired by the tastes and cultures of the world. The celebrity chef mingles easily with the crowd filling Mandarin Oriental KL’s Mosaic and Lounge on the Park…

The most puzzling requests from diners our chefs have heard

“One time I had a request from a guest asking for his duck confit medium rare.” Chefs have one of the toughest jobs in the world. They hold the wellbeing of their diners in delicate drops of a well-measured out spoonful…

How to plan your meals wisely during the month of Ramadan

There’s a good reason why dates are so popular during Ramadan, and it’s not just because of their taste. Every year, Muslims around the world observe the holy month of Ramadan by fasting from before dawn to sunset. As we…

Japan’s only Michelin-starred chef Luca Fantin opens restaurant in Bulgari Hotel, Bali

Michelin-star chef Luca Fantin brings his award-winning Il Ristorante from the bright and busy Tokyo to the tropical paradise that is Bali.  Since 2009, Michelin-star chef Luca Fantin has been well-known for his award-winning Italian restaurant, Il Ristorante – Luca…

7 surprisingly common foods you should not eat for breakfast

Shockingly enough, cereals and fruit juices are two big no-no’s. You probably already know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day; it helps us replenish our glucose levels and keeps us energised throughout the day. What you may…

The world’s first premium lamb – and possibly the healthiest red meat yet?

“Te Mana is to lamb what Wagyu is to beef” There’s a new type of lamb expected to raise the global standards for premium meat – and it has just been launched by New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English at…

WIN: A French afternoon tea for 4 at Hotel Stripes KL

Don’t miss out on your chance to win a treat for 4 to experience the famous Le Goûter French high-tea at Brasserie 25, Hotel Stripes KL. Opened last February in the historical Jalan Kamunting, Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur is more…

5 must-try items at the new Mr Chew’s Chino Latino Bar

While its name suggests a Chinese-Latin fusion cuisine, #MrChewSays to leave it at that would be a naive interpretation. Opening its doors just last month, Mr Chew’s Chino Latino Bar is the new “it” place to be for innovative food, creative…