Having visited several dining venues at the food hub, here are five of our favourite places to dine and wine in DC Mall. Food is a universal language in which Malaysians are exceptionally fluent in. The evidence lies in the…
Feb 09, 2018
Celebrate love the gastronomic way with these Valentine’s dates and treats
Sugar, spice, and everything nice – here’s how and where you can treat your loved one to an intimate journey of the senses this Valentine’s Day. Every February, KL springs alive with all things romantic. Our favourite malls and restaurants…
Feb 09, 2018
Lai Po Heen is serving up Fortune, Prosperity, and Wealth this Chinese New Year
Having tried a selection of dishes off the three menus, here are our favourite picks. You know Lunar New Year is around the corner when you see terms like luck or prosperity on restaurant menus. Expressions like these are synonymous…
Feb 06, 2018
So that’s the difference between Chinese, Korean, and Japanese chopsticks
Subtle cultural differences have influenced designs we observe to this day. As Asians, we use them almost on a daily basis – but few give a second thought to the chopsticks they’re using, when there’s food on the table calling…
Feb 06, 2018
The symbolism of Chinese New Year foods and why we eat them
Chef Tan Tzaan Liing of Five Sen5es, The Westin Kuala Lumpur shares why certain dishes are staples in the lavish course meals served during Chinese New Year. Mention Chinese New Year and there are a few things that come immediately…
Feb 05, 2018
Ruyi & Lyn gets intimate with four-course Valentine’s dinner
Chef Nik Michael Imran joins resident Chef James Ho to curate a distinct yet nostalgic East-meets-West menu for lovebirds this February 14. It’s a dual celebration this year with Valentine’s Day coming up right before Chinese New Year, and Ruyi…
Feb 04, 2018
Whisky Hour: Dewar’s 15 Year Old – The Monarch
The Monarch is made for those who have grown up with Dewar’s whiskies and are now looking for something to further mature their palates into. The oldest blender of scotch whisky in the world – and which today continues to…
Feb 02, 2018
Toss to prosperity with Nobu’s twist on your average yee sang
Executive Chef Philip Leong and team have specially curated two Nobu Signature Prosperity Platters to honour the Chinese tradition while highlighting the brand’s Japanese Peruvian influence. For some, the count of the number of yee sang dishes you’ve tossed to…
Jan 30, 2018
Here’s what the all-new Sheraton PJ has prepared for this Lunar New Year
To mark the occasion, its Cantonese-specialty restaurant, Yue is serving up a hearty spread of Chinese delicacies to welcome new opportunities and good fortune. With the majority of us heading back to our respective hometowns this Lunar New Year, the…
Jan 25, 2018
Review: A ‘Deuce’ between contemporary European fare and comfort food
A casual dining venue and bar in one, offering contemporary European fare similar to its antecedent, but with added comfort food options. We were taken by surprise last October when we heard that Coquo – one of Publika’s European dining…