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October/ November 2018 Dining Offers at J’s Gate Dining, Lot 10 Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[In Partnership with J’s Gate Dining]   We recently headed over to J’s Gate Dining at Lot 10 Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur to try their October & November 2018 RM18 Specials at Ichiyutei, Kaisen Don Kinme, Shinanoji, Fuji Sakura, Bonta Bonta and TSUJIRI. This promotion from 20 October until 25 November 2018 and all the aforementioned participating outlets are pork free (no pork and no lard). J’s Gate Dining which is located on Level 4 of Lot 10 Shopping Centre (the top shopping floor), brought together 16 specialty restaurants from Japan, taking up the entire floor! The dining hall provides authentic … Continue reading October/ November 2018 Dining Offers at J’s Gate Dining, Lot 10 Kuala Lumpur

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New Authentic French Bistro in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur – Chez Gaston KL by Rendez-Vous

Tim Chew

[Food & Beverage]   Kassey and I recently visited the newest French bistro in Kuala Lumpur – Chez Gaston by Rendez-Vous located in Bangsar Utama. “Chez Gaston” is a traditional French restaurant and bar located just a few minutes from the bustling Telawi streets and one (1) minute from the Bangsar LRT station. The bistro’s concept is to provide authentic and affordable French cuisine while offering a laid-back atmosphere in which to truly relax and enjoy great food and drinks with family and friends. The bistro is helmed by Chef Florian Nigen whose family ran a well-known restaurant in Bretagne in … Continue reading New Authentic French Bistro in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur – Chez Gaston KL by Rendez-Vous

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Oktoberfest 2018 Barrel Tapping Party at Brotzeit Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[Events] We headed over to Brotzeit German Bier Bar & Restaurant in Mid Valley on Saturday, 17 September 2016, for the beer tapping ceremony at 7.30pm (Malaysian time) which is roughly about the same time that the first Oktoberfest barrel is tapped in Germany by the Mayor of  Munich. Oktoberfest was initially started as wedding celebration in 1810 to commemorate the union between Crown Prince Ludwig (who later became King Ludwig I) and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen at Theresienwiese (translated as Therese’s meadow / field) – it is for this reason that Oktoberfest is referred to by Germans as ‘die … Continue reading Oktoberfest 2018 Barrel Tapping Party at Brotzeit Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur

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Contemporary South East Asian Flavours at Majapahit in Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[Special Restaurant in Collaboration with Majapahit]    We recently headed over to The Majapahit in Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur to try out their menu which serves distinct cuisines of Southeast Asia, with an emphasis on Thai and Indonesian dishes. Located in Arcoris Mont Kiara – the latest high-end mixed development in upscale Mont Kiara, the Majapahit features dining areas on 2 floors, complemented by a full bar which serves signature cocktails, wines, spirits and beers. The interior of the establishment features a tropical-themed setting, with a unique and classy design, where rattan chairs and greenery add to the modern vibe … Continue reading Contemporary South East Asian Flavours at Majapahit in Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur

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New European Restaurant in TTDI – 2nd Floor Kitchen & Bar

Tim Chew

[Dining]   We headed over to 2nd Floor Kitchen & Bar in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail recently to try out this new European cuisine establishment. 2nd Floor Kitchen & Bar is under the same group of restaurants/ bars which includes Private Room (which is adjoining the restaurant) and Pawn Room (which is one floor above). All three outlets are connected thus you can easily head over to Private Room for some wine, or to Pawn Room for some bespoke cocktails after dinner. 2nd Floor Kitchen & Bar serves European cuisine in a casual setting. The dining area is split between … Continue reading New European Restaurant in TTDI – 2nd Floor Kitchen & Bar

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New Menu at Tiki Taka Medan Damansara

Tim Chew

[Casual Dining Restaurants]   It’s been more than a year since I was last at Tiki Taka in Medan Damansara for a review (which you can read here – https://timchew.net/2016/07/28/food-review-tiki-taka-at-medan-damansara/) so I was quite excited to see what new items they had on the menu. With me this time was the sweet Denise Th’ng (who is the little sister of Melissa Th’ng the Hitz.fm radio announcer) to try out the new items that Chef Carrie had in store for us. Tiki Taka is not your average run of the mill neighbourhood bar. Tiki Taka is more of a fusion cuisine gastrobar … Continue reading New Menu at Tiki Taka Medan Damansara

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News – October 2017

Tim Chew

Tujo Refreshed   Headed over to Tujo Bar-sserie & Grill recently for their relaunch party that debuted a new and refreshed F&B establishment in the heart of KL! Tujo Bar-sserie & Grill first opened its doors in 2014 (taking over from sevenatenine which was also under the SOUL Society Group) and is located on the ground floor of the Ascott Residences in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and a stones throw away from KLCC. TUJO, with its new tagline of Eat, Drink & Play, is part of the SOUL Society Group which owns other restaurant brands such as SOULed OUT, WIP and … Continue reading News – October 2017

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New British Restaurant in Bangsar Baru – W1 Dining & Cocktails

Tim Chew

[Dining & Restaurants]   The Telawi area in Bangsar Baru, Kuala Lumpur is home to many hipster food & beverage joints and the latest to join the scene is W1 Dining & Cocktails. The restaurant’s name is in reference to the W1 postcode which contains some of London’s most prized addresses – from the swanky luxury apartments of Mayfair to the retailers of Regent Street and Oxford Street, and the bustling nightlife of Soho. Instead of the very traditional British dishes, W1 serves up modern fare in the form of small plates (think tapas!) with a couple of big plates … Continue reading New British Restaurant in Bangsar Baru – W1 Dining & Cocktails

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Food Diary – August 2017

Tim Chew

Gobble Gobble Buffet and New A La Carte Menu at TEMPTationS, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel     Headed over to TEMPTationS in Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel to try out the Gobble Gobble value for money buffet as well as some items from the restaurant’s new a la carte menu. The Gobble Gobble lunch and dinner buffets run from 1 August until 30 September 2017, and are priced at only RM60nett per person for lunch while the Dinner Buffet from Thursdays to Saturdays is at RM80nett per person. Additionally, you can also complement your meal with 2 hours free flow of house wine … Continue reading Food Diary – August 2017

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Cheese Wheel Pasta at 1940s Nicsmann by Lewre at The Starling Mall

Tim Chew

[ADV]   1940s Nicsmann by Lewre has expanded with the addition of its latest outlet in The Starling in Uptown Damansara, offering Petaling Jaya folks a bistro and bar experience in a stylish atmosphere and most importantly at reasonable prices! The new outlet is already popular with diners as it was full house when I headed over with MHB’s Andy Kho and our friends on a Friday evening (good thing we had a table booked!).     The bar at Nicsmann is very well stocked and serves cocktails, draught and bottled beers, wines, champagne, liquor including single malt whiskies as … Continue reading Cheese Wheel Pasta at 1940s Nicsmann by Lewre at The Starling Mall