Celebrating Flavourful Abundance @ Sakae Sushi, One Utama

Hey.... Gong Xi Fa Cai from Sakae Sushi's iconic green frog and me! :p Sakae Sushi, popular for its kaiten sushi-concept with over 32 outlets in Malaysia offering a delectable variety of quality Japanese specialties including sushi, sashimi, yakimono and many more. It was another early lou sang and catching up with my foodie blogger friends. What better way to celebrate this prosperous and joyous occasion than to bond over a hearty meal at Sakae Sushi? 

Fortune Salmon Yee Sang 

Success (2-3 pax) RM29.98

Money (6-8 pax) RM56.98

Add On Options : 

Salmon Sashimi RM12.99

Chuka Hotate RM6.99

Chuka Kurage RM6.99

Chuka Mekabu RM4.99

Salmon Sashimi RM12.99
Luscious and thick slices of fresh airflown salmon.

Chuka Kurage RM6.99

Taking a break from the traditional Yee Sang dish, this tantalizing Japanese-inspired Yee Sang served with a variety of authentic Japanese ingredients such as seasoned jellyfish, mekabu seaweed, Japanese cucumber, sesame and more truly impressed me. What's more when it's topped with a unique and appetising citrus-infused sauce, perfectly complement with the freshest ingredients to bring out the flavours of Yee Sang. One of the best Yee Sang I've had especially when we add on more Salmon and Jellyfish!

Happiness Treasures (6 pax & more) RM98
Specially handcrafted by Sakae's master chefs featuring Sakae's all time favourite sushi selections such as Hana Maki, California Hoso Maki, Salmon Sushi, Tamago Sushi, Soft Shell Crab Maki, Kani Salad Inari, Mini Ebi Tempura Sushi, Kappa Maki and Kani Maki.
Available for Happiness Treasure Combo that includes Money Yee Sang.

Golden Abundance RM49.90
Lavish platter for more prosperous consists of five must-try golden offerings like Soft Shell Crab, Mini Ebi Tempura, Itoyoridai Katsu, Fried Hotate and Fried Kani served with a spicy mayonnaise.

Salmon Cheese Roll RM16.99
The savoury goodness of delectable rolls with salmon, crabstick, Japanese omelette and Japanese cucumber topped off with cheese and spicy mayo.

Dragon Roll RM15.99
Maki creation of crisp and succulent golden tempura prawn layered with fresh avocado slices and shrimp roe. One of my favourite and must order every time I visit Sakae.

Salmon Mentaiyaki RM18.99
Perfectly grilled salmon with cod fish roe. Superb!

Hotate Mentaiyaki (2 pcs) RM10.99
Love the succulent half shell scallops grilled with cod fish roe.

Salmon Kabuto Nabe RM19.99
For soup lovers, try this hearty Japanese-style hotpot with succulent salmon head, assorted mushroom and vegetables in flavoursome broth.

Karinto Manjyu & Ice Cream RM11.99

Traditional Japanese deep-fried bun with red bean paste filling come with a scoop of creamy green tea ice cream. 

In conjunction with the Year of the Monkey, Sakae is pleased to introduce their limited edition adorable plush toys - Fortune Rong Rong which symbolises prosperity while Lucky Mon Mon means full of happiness.

With the all-new Prosperity Giveaway, diners will receive a special reward with just a minimum purchase of RM80. This includes exclusive and attractively designed Sakae Limited Edition Angpows, RM8 prosperity voucher and a Prosperity Gift Card. Some of the prizes include a set of limited edition, Fortune Rong Rong & Lucky Mon Mon plush toys or free foods vouchers or Sakae cash vouchers.

Last but not least, don't forget to participate in the Pose for Prosperity contest from 18 January till 29 February 2016. Just snap a creative pose with the 'Toss to Prosperity' Yee Sang standee located in front of Sakae Sushi outlets, upload it to comment section of Sakae Sushi Malaysia's Facebook contest post and the most creative photo stands a chance to win attractive cash prizes and more.

Special thanks to everyone for accommodating my signature pose. :p Let's usher in the Year of the Monkey with amazing food discoveries, attractive rewards and auspicious toasts for a celebration of abundance like no other at Sakae Sushi! So fresh.... so oishi.... :D

Sakae Sushi

LG225, Lower Ground Promenade,

1 Utama Shopping Centre,

No. 1, Lebuh Bandar Utama,

47800 Petaling Jaya,

Selangor.

Tel: +603-7732 9628

Website : www.sakaesushi.com.my/

Facebook : www.facebook.com/sakaesushi/

Din Tai Fung Introduces New Dishes and Tea-Time Sets

Din Tai Fung is one of the top ten restaurants of the world and proud to be the only Asian restaurant to be on the list. Recently, Din Tai Fung was even ranked the sixth in the list of '101 Best Restaurants in Asia' by US-based food website.

Din Tai Fung famed for its Xiao Long Bao as each piece is delicately hand pleated with 18 exquisite folds and prepared fresh using only the finest ingredients. We had the signature Pork Dumpling (bottom left), Shrimp & Pork Dumpling(bottom right) and Chocolate & Red Bean dumpling(top). The chocolate and red bean dumpling is highly recommended to end your meal as desserts. Best enjoy piping hot too!

WEEKDAYS TEA-TIME DESSERT SETS 3pm - 6pm

Pork Bun, Vegetarian Mushroom Bun
Simply adore the soft fluffy bun and moist flavourful fillings.

Mini Sesame Bun, Mini Red Bean Bun

Vegetable and Pork Bun.
Do you know the vegetable used for the fillings are actually finely chopped 'siew pak choy'?

Mini Black Sesame Bun.

Mini Red Bean Bun.

Sesame Rice Ball with Peanut

NEW DISHES 

Mini Golden Custard Egg Bun RM3.00 (1 pcs) RM8.50 (3 pcs)
One of the best custard bun I've tasted. Bonus point, even when its warm, you still get gooey fillings. Most of the custard bun fillings will get clump when it's not piping hot. According to the chef, it takes quite a few of trial and error to get this perfect fillings. So make sure you check this out!

Steamed Thousand Layer Cake

Vegetable & Diced Beancurd Fried Rice RM17.50

Noodle with Fresh Mushroom & Tofu RM15.50
Always love Din Tai Fung's noodle. Springy texture and al dente simply tasty.

Stir-Fried Cloud Ear Mushroom with Garlic RM22.80

Stir-Fried Garlic Shoot with Minced Pork RM25.10
This is the first time I had garlic shoot and boy it was so tasty and addictive.

Chilled Mango Pudding
Just nice to end our meal with a pudding with just the right sweetness.

Boiled Papaya & Snow Fungus
Need some nourishment? Opt for this instead.

Ginseng Tea with Red Dates (Hot/Warm/Cold)

Lemongrass with Lime Juice, Roselle Drink

For more information, please log on to www.dintaifungmalaysia.com

Bon Odori, Japanese Food Affair by Cold Storage @ New Wing Oval, One Utama

Hola! Do you have any plan for the coming weekend? If you don't, may I suggest you to go check out the much-celebrated Bon Odori cultural dance and festival food fare from Japan by Cold Storage.

From left : Mohd Azizil Halim Bin Mohd Mohsin, Cold Storage Bandar Utama Store Manager, Angus Gore-Andrews, Cold Storage General Manager, Patrick So, One Utama Management, General Manager with the Japanese Samurai.

The five-day event start from now till 6th September 2015 (Sunday) at the New Wing Oval concourse of One Utama Shopping Centre. You will be treated to different aspects of Japanese culture, along with over 1,000 items of food products, confectionery and a variety of delicacies.

Bon Odori simply means 'Bon dance' is a style of dance performed during Obon. Originally a Nenbutsu folk dance to welcome the spirits of the dead, the style of celebration varies from region to region with each region has their own local dance with different music. The Bon Odori festival has been celebrated in Japan for more than 500 years. The carnival-like celebration that lasts for three days is celebrated between July and September, within different regions of Japan.

Shoppers can catch various Japanese culture performances.

With activities from traditional to modern, dancing, singing and costume dressing, as well as a variety of popular games from Japan fit for the whole families. The event also features Japanese food booths and refreshments and other Japanese arts performances and demonstrations.

More than a thousand Japanese products on offer at the fair.

The food items available including imported Japanese food products and confectionary such as rice crackers, green tea, candy and gummy, as well as cooking ingredients such as seaweed, miso and other condiments.

In conjunction with the celebration of the Japanese festive season, special items are brought in from Hokkaido and Shizuoka, among many other limited edition products. Till then, wishing you a great weekend ahead.

"Make Beautiful Happen" with Panasonic Beauty

Hi, ladies! Let's be beautiful with Panasonic Beauty. Few weeks ago, Panasonic showcased its latest range of beauty and grooming products by Panasonic Beauty, focusing on Hair Care and Face Care with live demonstrations from the experts. The event held in a cozy and comfortable cafe, Betjeman & Barton in One Utama Shopping Mall.

Panasonic Beauty's Theme for 2015 "Make Beautiful Happen" aims to promote beauty in a bigger picture as beauty encompasses every aspects of one's life and not only looks. In line with the theme, Panasonic Beauty equip the Malaysian women with knowledge and tips on how to look good. This is the first step towards creating a beautiful environment by spreading the joy of making oneself beautiful.

Hair Care

Yves Chong, Style Director from collaborating partner Number 76 Hair Salon demonstrates blow drying using Nanoe Hair Dryer model EH-NA65 (RM423) and EH-NA45P (RM286) to achieve salon smooth and shiny hair style even at home. With nano technology, moisture is retained even during blow drying.

Geozo style her hair using Nanoe Hair Straightener model EH-HS95 (RM412) The straightener has Photo Ceramic Coating to maintain hair moisture & reduces colour fading at the same time.
It can also be used for hair curling.

Scalp Massager model EH-HE94 (RM349) with a 4 finger simulation movements that can be used even in the shower, for a cleaner and healthier scalp. It was indeed a perfect pleasure for a scalp spa experience in the comfort of your home. I'm so going to bring you home! :D

Face Care

Facial Steamer model EH-SA31VP (RM529) produces nano-ionic steam that penetrates into the skin for deep moisture retention. It also can be used for makeup removal.

Carol tries out Thermal Esthetic Roller model EH-SP32 (RM469) to achieve a more lifted and firm face.  With 2 warm temperature selection, it comes with another roller attachment for the body as well. Now, you could bid farewell to flabby arms and thighs.

I love the cooling sensation of the Facial Cool Putter model EH-SQ10 (RM319) which aids in tightening of pores. The device will turn cold once turned on and I just need to press it on my face gently.

One of Aishah Sinclair favourite product, Eye Warming Massager model EH-SW50 (RM589) help relax her eyes after a long day and improves blood circulation around the eye area. Say goodbye to tired eyes!

We are treated to a delightful hi-tea too.

Photo opportunity with the gorgeous Aishah Sinclair.

Thank you Panasonic for having us. 😍

Panasonic will continue to provide the Malaysian women, innovative and practical solutions for their beauty regime. Make Beautiful Happen everyday with the assistance of Panasonic beauty products. Till then, XOXO.

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