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…
Jan 23, 2018
Ruyi & Lyn welcomes the year of the dog with the cutest yee sang
It comes in the figure of an adorable shih-tsu, complete with shaggy orange ears made of chopped carrots and the cutest face of chopped turnip. It’s that time of the year again when the yee sang takes centrestage, backed up…
Jan 18, 2018
How to pronounce brie, langres, roquefort and other French cheeses with Chef Darren Chin
Thankfully, brie is just pronounced bree. You’ve made it through canapés, expertly selected the perfect bordeaux wine from the sommelier, skillfully made it through your degustation dinner from salad niçoise to coq au vin and said bon appétit right. Don’t…
Jan 17, 2018
3 cognac craftsmanship mysteries unveiled at Hennessy Declassified
Here’s what we discovered about Hennessy’s distillation and selection process, through a unique sensorial journey comprising valleys, barrels, tasting rooms, and one fine master blend. Vineyards and cellars of Cognac came alive at Platinum Park for Hennessy Declassified, an immersive…
Jan 16, 2018
Enter gin heaven with MAZE’s latest addition of 70 rare labels
In addition to that and an existing arsenal of more than 200 imported craft gins, the new menu also includes a mix of classic and bespoke gin cocktails. Gin aficionados, we’ve found the ultimate lair for you to spend drinks…
Jan 16, 2018
Kirin Ichiban takes you on a winter journey through Japan at The Table
Grill, seafood, hot pot or fusion? No matter your preferred Japanese cuisine, seasonal flavours await at The Table, Isetan with a glass of cold Kirin Ichiban beer. Good beer deserves good food to go with it. This thought comes to…
Jan 11, 2018
Michelin-starred Chef Mario Cittadini returns to Mandarin Grill for a limited time this January
You could find yourself in Italian gastronomic heaven from January 11 to 14 at Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, as visiting Michelin-starred executive chef Mario Cittadini presents the fruits of his travels and experience on the Mandarin Grill table. Malaysian lovers…
Jan 09, 2018
How Michelin went from tyre company to world’s top dining authority
While that may sound off the wall, a quick probe into the history of the Michelin Guide draws a fairly logical connection between the two. Michelin stars have been the coveted accolade in the domain of fine dining for…