Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Simmer Huang @ Pavilion Elite

 
Being an avid foodie, I'm always on the lookout for new restaurant to check out. Hence, last week, I was at the newly opened Simmer Huang in Pavilion Elite with a few of my foodie friends. If you  don't know yet, Simmer Huang is China's most popular hotpot chain famed for its unique Three Sauce Simmer Pot which was originated from the "Spicy Fish" in the Imperial Cuisine of Qing Dynasty.

Friday, January 27, 2017

Usher In The Year of the Rooster with Nestle Omega Plus


 
In conjunction of the upcoming Lunar New Year, Nestle Omega Plus hosted a special cooking workshop at The Cooking House, Bangsar attended by the member of the media. The workshop aimed to educate us on tips to adopt a healthier eating habits plus we also had the opportunity to whip out some nutritious versions of delectable Chinese dishes. As an advocate of heart health, Nestle Omega Plus is empowering Malaysians to lead longer, healthier lives by enabling them to take steps that can help improve their heart health, such as practicing healthy eating habits and regular exercise. Did you know regular consumption of Nestle Omega Plus milk aids in cholesterol management as it contains Acticol, plant sterols which help block bad cholesterol from entering the body?

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Shopping Spree with Watsons Brand



Caryn Loh, General Manager and Country Head of Watsons Malaysia (5th from left), Danny Hoh, Customer Director, Watsons Malaysia (5th from right) and KS Wong, Senior General Manager, Sunway Velocity Mall (4th from left) together with celebrity friends and Watsons VIP Members after the shopping spree. 

Last Friday, 10 lucky Watsons VIP members were treated to a money can’t buy experience where they had the chance of a lifetime to a shopping spree with Watsons Brand. The 10 VIP Members had the time of their lives when the shopping spree began as they rushed to Watsons store grabbing as much as they can within the 60 seconds time frame. In total, they managed to shop Watsons Brand products worth RM4,709.92 in the specified time.The shopping spree activity was held as part of the Switch and Save campaign launched by Watsons Malaysia for the Watsons Brand in 2016.

Acronis True Image 2017 New Generation Personal Backup


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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Chinese New Year 2017 @ Sunway Putra Hotel





Last week, we had the pleasure to be invited to the Chinese New Year media preview of the Sunway Putra Hotel. Upon entering the lobby, the amazing gigantic Yee Sang at Atrium Lounge captured our attention instantly.  

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Doutour Coffee @ Sunway Velocity Mall



A new kid on the block entering our Malaysian cafe scene is Doutor. The European style cafe originates from Japan and now has over 1,200 outlets throughout the world. Doutor Malaysia aims to bring the freshest quality coffee experience with the '3 FRESH' philosophy - freshly roasted, freshly ground and freshly brewed. The extensive beverage menu includes Espresso-based coffee, mixed blends and hand-brewed coffee of single origin, not to mention non-coffee beverages for non-coffee lovers.

The Flavours of Fortune 2017 @ Genting Palace, Resorts World Genting


 
Huat ah! How does a joyous celebration with plenty of good food for this coming Year of the Fire Rooster at Resorts World Genting sound to you? This Chinese New Year, the majestic Genting Palace Restaurant offers a spread of delectable festive Cantonese cuisine, a wide selection of dim sum and vegetarian dishes. The CNY set menus are designed for table for four, six and ten ranging from as low as RM568 nett and RM1,288 nett available from 27 January to 12 February 2017. For a more lavish meals, there are also elaborate menus ranging from RM1,788 nett to RM 7,888. Diners can still opt for a la carte order. 

The most exclusive menu is understandably filled with costly ingredients with dishes like Fortune Fong Sui Abalone and Black Caviar Yee Sang, Mini Buddha Jump Over the Wall with Cordyceps Sinensis, Stir-fried Australian Lobster with Fragrant Garlic & Chilli, Steamed Empurau Fish with Finest Grade Mandarin Peel & Fine Soy Sauce, Charbroiled Sea Cucumber with Three-head Abalone in Superior Stock, Lotus Leaf Rice Stewed with Waxed Sausage & Waxed Meat, and Chilled Bird's Nest & Rock Melon with Snow Lotus & Red Dates. 


The basic menu for a table of six, for instance, offers Prosperous Japanese Tuna Yee Sang, Double-boiled Three Treasures with Shark Bone Broth, Steamed River Catfish with Hunan Picked Chilli, Crispy Prawn Ball Salad with Mint Mayonnaise, Roast Duck, Traditional Braised Baked Fish Maw in Claypot, Braised Shanghai Noodles with Scallops and Sweetened Cream of Red bean with Eight Treasures.

 
Comfortable for family gathering and corporate functions, this non-halal restaurant with a palatial setting has ten private dining rooms and a capacity for some 700 people in total.

 
Salmon Yee Sang RM155.00 nett(L) RM88.00 nett(S)

Other selections of Yee Sang available at Genting Palace are :

Wan Yu 'Yee Sang' RM118.00 nett(L) RM69.00 nett(S)
Japanese Tuna 'Yee Sang' RM155.00 nett(L) RM 88.00 nett(S)
Black Caviar & Salmon 'Yee Sang' RM288.00 nett(L) RM180.00 nett(S)
Abalone & Black Caviar 'Yee Sang' RM588.00 nett(L) RM388.00 nett(S)

 
Double-boiled Dried Seafood and Abalone Treasure Pottage
A luxurious and hearty soup served in individual pots comes with one whole abalone, sea cucumber, scallop and morel mushroom.

 
Marinated Royal Mountain Chicken in Fine Soy Sauce
The chicken was brilliantly done, tender and full of flavours.

 
Stewed Sea Cucumber with Goose Feet
A collagen booster dish, it was my first time trying goose feet and it taste pretty much like chicken feet. 

 
The sea cucumber was delicious with jelly-like clinging texture and generously filled with an assortment of goodness, such as mushroom, roasted pork and many more.

 
Steamed River Marble Goby with Crispy Ginger
Perfectly steamed, the fish was marvellous, firm in texture and sweet in flavour. The outstanding crispy ginger truly brings the fish to a whole new level.

 
Pan-fried Marmite Prawns
Fabulous prawns from the red sea, absolutely delish with just the right amount of marmite flavour.

 
Golden Sweet Corn Fried Rice with Waxed Meat
Flavourful rice packed with an abundance of waxed meat. Simply adores the lap cheong, so tasty.

 
Lotus seed and Lily Bulb with 'tai hai nam'
The perfect way to end our meal with the refreshing and nutritious sweet soup dessert.


Pineapple Tarts
Last but not least, a must-have Chinese New Year cookies!
Buttery and crumbly pastry filled with zesty pineapple fillings. Simply addictive!


This Lunar New Year, impress your guest with the best tasting pineapple tarts from Resorts World Genting. Available from now till 11 February 2017, the tarts are packed full in an air-tight container priced at RM39 nett, or a container with red lid filled with 12 pieces of tarts priced at RM28 nettThe kiosks can be found at Genting Palace (Level 2, Genting Grand), Good Friends Restaurant (Level 2, Maxims), First World Hotel Lobby, and Sky Plaza from 11am to 6pm daily. 


 

Restaurant Genting Palace is located at 2nd Floor Genting Grand. For reservation or more information, kindly log on to www.facebook.com/ResortsWorldGenting