Delish Lei Cha @ Simple Life, Aeon Bukit Tinggi

Hey, foodies! Are you health-conscious? At Simple Life, you can be assured of natural goodness as all the meals are natural - without artificial flavouring or colouring, additives, preservatives and most importantly No MSG (monosodium glutamate). Only healthy ingredients are used in all the dishes such as brown rice, multi grains, herbs, legumes and lots of vegetable.

‘Simple Life’ simply means a new concept of healthy food. By adopting more natural ingredients in the menu, Simple Life developed healthy recipes, without compromising its taste and aesthetic values. Do you know healthy foods does not have to be bland or raw only? Healthy food can be delectable and beneficial to our health as well. 

Simple Life's belief that ‘a healthy diet leads to healthy life’.

	Organic Lui Cha Multi-Grain Rice, Vegetables, Organic Beancurd, Peanut, Pumpkin, Sunflower seeds and Lei Cha paste.     One of the healthful and herbaceous goodness dishes that I don't usually fancy because of it's strong minty and green taste. Surprisingly, I find the lui cha here palatable as the mint does not overpower the 'tea broth' in fact, it adds a subtle flavor that enhances the overall flavors of the dish. You should really try this! Speaking from someone who's not even a lui cha lover. :p      Multi-Grain Rice Nasi Lemak      Multi-Grain Rice, Pumpkin Rendang, Tempeh Rendang, Crispy Mushroom, Peanut, Fried Egg, Acar, Carrot Sambal      Healthier version of nasi lemak cooked with extra virgin coconut oil and multi-grain rice which is not starchy at all. Pumpkin rendang is sweet and mildly spicy. I love how the anchovies are substitute with fried mushroom which is pretty addictive.  Flavourful carrot sambal which is just as good as the usual sambal.  Kong Poh Lions Mane Mushroom set  Mushroom stir fried in kong poh style served with salad, acar and multi grain rice with a bowl of soup.    Nyonya Laksa  Brown Rice Ramen/ Bee Hoon  One of the dish I truly enjoyed. The nutritious cashew nut powder is used for the curry instead of coconut milk. Must try!   Seaweed Roll   Fresh vegetable seaweed wrapped drizzled with wasabi mayonnaise. Fried Organic Beancurd Mix cabbage beancurd served with Thai chilli sauce. Fried crispy, it's soft inside but taste a tad bland to me.   Fried Lions Mane Mushroom   This could easily pass off as 'karaage'(fried chicken). Taste pretty similar to chicken, definitely an addictive snack. Kids will definitely love this.   Seven Colour Beans   Mixture of 7 type of beans.   With just the right sweetness, brown sugar are used instead of refined sugar which can cause indigestion.  Longan Coral Seaweed  Coral seaweed, brown sugar honey, longan, red dates, white fungus & kembang semangkuk Melaka Nyonya Cendol Now who doesn't love cendol? It's perfectly fine to indulge once in a while. For the best cendol, it's still the usual gula Melaka syrup and coconut milk with finely shaved ice.  Mango Salad What a pretty salad! You'll love the crunchy sourish sweet shredded papaya salad mixture with lots of pumpkin & sunflower seed. So flavourful drizzled with in-house made zesty lemon and mango sauce.  Rojak Appetizing rojak with mixture of Japanese cucumber, turnip, pineapple, green apple, green mango, tomato, guava, shredded papaya and super crunchy beancurd puff. Must try!
	Fruit Tea
	Concoction of apple, orange, watermelon, passion fruit & pineapple. Can never get enough of this, so refreshing and bursting with rich fruity flavour. Simple Life Healthy Vegetarian  AEON Bukit Tinggi No. 1, Persiaran Batu Nilam 1/KS6, Bukit Tinggi 2, Selangor, 41200 Klang, Selangor.  http://www.simplelife.com.my/

Ramadhan Selera Malaysia Buffet Dinner @ Gobo Chit-Chat, Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

Hey, foodies! From 18 June to 16 July 2015, head over to Gobo Chit Chat for its Selera Malaysia buffet dinner promotion. The perfect venue to gather with families and friends to celebrate love and friendships, this Ramadhan.

The Selera Malaysia buffet dinner, available from 6.30pm - 10.30pm daily, features a variety of Malaysian cuisines, such as chicken curry and beef rendang with four hawker stalls highlighting famous Malaysian dishes. 'Goreng-goereng', a stall for fried items, 'Nasi briyani' where chefs showcase authentic briyani rice, 'Manisan' a station of local desserts and 'Rojak Sotong Kangkung' a Malaysian salad dish whose main ingredients are squid and water spinach. There is also a plethora of international dishes, such as BBQ baked spring chicken, roasted lamb leg and grilled sea bass with salsa.

The cold station also features salads and seafood appetizer.

Guests can catch a glimpse of the restaurants team of sushi chefs as they roll colourful masterpieces of sushi to entice guests palates.

You will get to choose your seafood and get it grilled. 

Traditional local delicacies.

Mouth-watering and lovely desserts.

Instead of the usual coffee or tea, you are spoilt with more choices like refreshing ice lemon tea, sirap bandung, barley etc.

The Selera Malaysia buffet dinner is RM119 nett per adult from 18th to 21st June 2015 and RM129 nett per adult from 22nd June to 16th July 2015. Throughout the promotion, for every group of six persons, one dines for free. Hurry! Make your reservation now.

Gobo Chit-Chat,
Traders Hotel,
50088 Kuala Lumpur,
Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.

Tel : +60 3-2332 9888

The Official Launch of "Perdana Trail : A Heritage & Historical Walk"by Hotel Perdana, Kota Bharu.

The "Perdana Trail : A Heritage & Historical Walk" officially launched on 9th May 2015 at the lovely poolside of the Hotel Perdana, Kota Bharu. The event started at 8pm and upon registration, we are given a shawl to cover our head. This shawl is not the usual shawl you see Malay women wear on a daily basis. Instead, Hotel Perdana Kota Bharu gave us a simple, kampung-style shawl that traditional fishermen's wives wear when they do chores. It was jus like living in a traditional kampung by the sea.

My roommate, Wendy and I wore baju kurung that night. Wendy bought her baju kurung earlier from the Tok Guru Bazaar when we sneaked out earlier. I was wearing baju kurung that I've had for quite some time. So glad that I was still able to fit into the baju kurung. Hahaha..... Life has been kind to me! Thank you! :p

Yes! I have countless of pictures at this amazing mirror effect corner. Such a beautiful and interesting spot for picture opportunities!

If I had been a traditional fisherman's wife, this is how I'd look!

 

As usual, Hotel Perdana Kota Bharu never fail to serve us the most delicious of food. Upon entering the venue, we are greeted with this selection of pretty looking desserts. Gosh.... Talk about temptation!

Next what attracts me most is the grill section. Wow.... Fresh fishes, squids, huge prawns and so much more. The seafood galore was simply amazing.

Satay ( Grilled skewered meat)

Satar - Made of fish, ginger and chilli wrapped with banana leaves in a pyramid shaped. This is a traditional 'minum petang'(tea time) menu in the East Coast. Think of it as having currypuffs and kuih lapis in Kuala Lumpur as you enjoy a cup of hot tea later in the afternoon.

Of course the mandatory, nasi bungkus.

Single serving of prepacked Nasi Lemak & Nasi Lauk. Yes, we were served 'nasi' from the first meal at breakfast to dinner.

Jala Emas, Kelantanese delicacy used to be served only by the Royal family. Despite its multi-strand look, similar to that of kuih cakar ayam or the roti jala, it actually very simple to make. The ingredients are only duck egg yolk and sugar syrup. Duck egg yolk gives it a more golden yellow colour as compared to chicken egg yolk, your jala emas might appear slightly pale.

The official launch kicked-off with a 'Dikir Barat' performed by the Hotel Perdana staff. Dikir Barat is so synonymous among the Kelantanese, the lead singer is called 'Tukang Karut'. Usually, he sings using phrases that rhymes, almost like a Malay pantun and the dikir group will follow. This performance is also known for its agile upper body movement. Clapping and swinging waist up had never look so entertaining.

A 'small sampan' then transported a treasure chest to the stage, to officiate the launch. Now we know why we were told that the swimming pool was closed at 5pm. Usually they close at 7pm. We were also told that this sampan was actually rented from a fisherman. Wow! We were impressed with Hotel Perdana Kota Bharu's effort to organize this event.

What's inside of the treasure chest?

The bunting of Perdana Trail! 

Yay! Perdana Trail is officially launched!

Encik Taha (General Manager) presenting a token of appreciation to Pn. Aida (Director of Tourism Malaysia Kelantan) 

This Pak Cik has been making 'Wau'(Malaysia Traditional Kite) for more than 30 years.

There's lots of hard work involves in making a wau. You'll need to split and soak the bamboo in mud for two weeks to prevent the bamboo from being attacked by weevils and to give it more flexibility. The completed lightweight frame needs to be tested to make sure the kite is structurally sound. This enabled the kite to fly higher when the wind blows. Rice paper cut into patterns will be glued on piece by piece to form detailed and special motifs.

What a lovely 'Wau Bulan' with stunning floral motifs. I'm so tempted to bring it home! 

Wau Bulan(Crescent Kite) famous for its crescent-shaped tailpiece, usually measured 2.5 metres wing span and 3.5 metres height. So ever wondered what make a good kite?

"A good kite is one that rises quickly and remains flying, no matter what the whims of the wind may be"

Malaysian Airline System also chose Wau Kucing as its logo, to symbolise controlled flight. There are many other traditional kites in Malaysia including Wau Merak, Wau Daun, Wau Helang, Wau Kuang and Wau Puyuh.

All of us looking lovely with our shawl, ready to enjoy our scrumptious dinner.

Pic credit Hotel Perdana, Kota Bharu.

We then ended our dinner with a refreshing coconut drinks.

Pic credit Hotel Perdana, Kota Bharu.

It was an unforgettable and lovely night with these adorable bunch of friends and personnel from Hotel Perdana Kota Bharu including En Taha, the General Manager. 

Congrats to Hotel Perdana, Kota Bharu for initiating the 'Perdana Trail' to allow its guests to learn more of the local attractions and interests. 

So the next time you visit Kota Bharu, don't forget to book your stay with Hotel Perdana and the sign up to join the interesting 'Perdana Trail'. Thank you, Destination Malaysia by TM Info-Media for the opportunity.

For more information, please visit : 

Website : http://www.hotelperdanakotabharu.com/

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/HotelPerdanaKotaBharu

Instagram : @hotelperdana_kotabharu

Walk Down Memory Lane This Ramadhan @ Sunway Putra Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

This Ramadan, Sunway Putra Hotel Kuala Lumpur will be cooking up a storm and bringing back the original kampung fares that are both crowd favourites and incredibly delicious. This year, guests are taken down the memory lane, through nostalgic moments during the holy month of Ramadan, when the mothers used to prepare special dishes made with lots of love.

Aptly themed, “Dari Dapur Ummi”, the master chefs of the hotel will present dishes that are not only traditional and loved by many, but each dish will feature special ingredients and recipes that were lovingly taught by their own mothers. How lovely is that? :D

The Hotel is also introducing the five main masterchefs of the kitchen, led by Chef Rossham Rosli, Executive Chef who also happens to be the Deputy President of Chef Association of Malaysia (CAM), together with a brigade of skilled team to prepare a feast like never before. Hosted at the newly renovated Coffee House, guests will be able to relish in a spectacular array of over 100 nostalgic must have buka puasa dishes from five buffet displays and 10 food stalls.

Best eaten when chilled, this year, the cold kitchen will be highlighting all the different types of traditional and mouthwatering kerabu (Malaysian salad). Great on its own or as a side dish to any other main course, savour in a selection of assorted kerabu such as Kerabu Kacang Botol Kerisik, Kerabu Ayam Pedas, Kerabu Cekur and Daging, Kerabu Isi Ikan Pedas and Kerabu Isi Kelapa just to name a few. While the highlight from the soup kitchen will be the Sup Isi Ketam Berempah (Spicy Crab Soup), that would be prepared with the finest herbs and spices. Not forgetting the greens, there will be ulam-ulam kampung with eight types of sambal.

The local favorites such as the delicious Ayam Percik Seri Meranti, Daging Rendang Dendeng, Kambing Dalca Mangga Muda, Ikan Tenggiri Goreng dengan Sambal Lemak Tempoyak, Udang Kalio dengan Belimbing Buluh and Kari Kepala Ikan.
Meanwhile, among the show stalls, the highlight will be on popular local fares such as wok-fried Char Kuay Teow, Mee Mamak and old-time favourites like the ketupat, lemang and nasi impit with beef and chicken serunding and Rendang Tok served with peanut sauce.

The buffet highlight would be the barbeque kitchen where guests would be able to enjoy Churrasco Barbeque in Tandoor with a selection of beef, lamb and chicken.

For those hankering for something sweeter, a refreshing conclusion awaits, with traditional delicacies such as the Sira Pisang, Pandan Kuih Lapis, Kurma Pudding Gula Hangus, Ubi Kayu Rebus served with Kelapa and Sambal Ikan Bilis and accompanied by Malaysia’s all time favourite afternoon tea; Teh Tarik.

Guests will be able to use the newly refurbished Surau (Prayer Room) on the same level as the Coffee House (Level 9) for prayers and wuduk (abulution). For the convenience of guests, Sahur will also be available daily from 4.00 am to Imsak at RM 52 nett per person.

Sunway Putra Hotel’s “Dari Dapur Ummi” buffet will be available daily from 6.30pm to 10.30pm from 22 June to 16 July 2015. Priced at RM138 nett per person for adults and RM 69 nett per person for children between six and 12 years old, one dines for free for every group of 10 while children below the age of five also dine for free. Mothers above the age of 60, will be able to enjoy a 50 percent discount from the original price.

CIMB, AmBank, Hong Leong Bank, RHB, BSN and Public Bank credit card holders will enjoy a 25 percent discount while Maybank card holders will be able to enjoy a premium discount of 33 percent from the original price.
For guests preferring to host their own private ‘Buka Puasa’ gathering, the hotel is offering a selection of menus starting with a Muhibbah Set Dinner at RM 1088 nett for a table of eleven and one person dines for free while a Mini Buffet Dinner is priced at RM 98 nett per person. A minimum booking of 20 person is advised for the private dinner packages.

Kindly call Noorita/ Mardalinna for reservations at Coffee House, Sunway Putra Hotel at +6 03 4040 9888 or email to dinesph@sunwayhotels.com.
For private functions, kindly call NurulHuda Azmi, Director of Sales & Catering at +6 03 4040 9888 or email to salessph@sunwayhotels.com .

Sunway Putra Hotel
100, Jalan Putra,
50350 Kuala Lumpur,
Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur