Festive Lunch and Dinner Buffets at Lemon Garden, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur 2018

[Hotel Dining]   Sue and I headed over to Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur to try out their Festive Christmas buffet at Lemon Garden which is available from 1 until 30 December (except 24 and 25 December). The buffet has a wide range of international and local buffet spreads featuring Western, Malay, Indian, Chinese cuisines and more. The six (6) speciality chefs at Lemon Garden also featured their signature dishes for all to try, and to add to the festive atmosphere – there is free flow of festive-themed mocktails offered during lunch and dinner. Look out for festive staples such as Roasted … Continue reading Festive Lunch and Dinner Buffets at Lemon Garden, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur 2018

December 2018 Festive Afternoon Tea at Altitude, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur

[Christmas Special Feature]   Joanne and I headed over to Altitude, which is located on Level 53 of Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur. Altitude is a beautifully designed lounge which offers a calming environment for morning coffee, light lunches, afternoon tea and to enjoy the wine expert’s handpicked wines and craft beers, with a casual menu if you’re feeling peckish. Festive Afternoon Tea at Altitude, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur, which is available from 1 to 31 December 2018 from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, is priced at RM98 nett per person which includes premium coffee and tea selections. This festive set differs from the … Continue reading December 2018 Festive Afternoon Tea at Altitude, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur

Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2018/ 2019 Dinners, Parties & Promotions in Kuala Lumpur

If you’re looking for the 2019 list, head over to https://timchew.net/2019/10/26/christmas-2019-dining-promotions-and-new-years-eve-dinners-in-kuala-lumpur-and-selangor/   [Hotels and Restaurants Dining and F&B Promotions] My annual Christmas and New Year’s Eve (NYE) dining, countdown and party list is back and this time includes Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, Aloft KL, Sheraton Petaling Jaya, Hilton Petaling Jaya, DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Hilton Kuching, Troika Sky Dining, Mr. Chew’s Chino Latino Bar, Ce La Vi Kuala Lumpur, Marini’s on 57, Cielo, Chez Gaston Bangsar and Cocott’. Read the full reviews I did this year: Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur – https://timchew.net/2018/12/03/december-2018-festive-afternoon-tea-at-altitude-banyan-tree-kuala-lumpur/ Tanzini and The Club at … Continue reading Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2018/ 2019 Dinners, Parties & Promotions in Kuala Lumpur

KWV Wines Wine Pairing Dinner at PJ’s Bar & Grill, New World Petaling Jaya Hotel

[Preview]     Ashley and I recently headed over to PJ’s Bar & Grill at New World Petaling Jaya Hotel for the KWV Wines wine pairing dinner. KWV was founded in 1918, the same year South Africa’s first democratically elected president, Nelson Mandela, was born. Today South Africa is a global player in the world of wine, and KWV a part of the industry, with its many award-winning wines, spirits and liqueurs, showcasing the quality of South Africa’s wine products to the world. KWV’s strength and competitive advantage is its ability to source grapes from diverse geographic regions, resulting in … Continue reading KWV Wines Wine Pairing Dinner at PJ’s Bar & Grill, New World Petaling Jaya Hotel

Editor’s Note – October 2018

[Editor’s Note] Weekend Buffet High Tea at Taman Sari, Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur    Joanne and I recently headed over to Taman Sari (which in the Malay language means Garden of Flowers) which is Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur’s 220-seater all-day Halal dining restaurant with Malaysian flavours. The restaurant is bright and welcoming with filtered natural lighting by day, and overlooks a beautifully landscaped garden (which BTW is great for photos!) and the hotel’s swimming pool. Taman Sari serves both local and western dishes that appeal to both international palates and those of local guests. We were there to try the Buffet … Continue reading Editor’s Note – October 2018

The Golden Gala Premiere of Swan Lake by Ballet West Live in Genting, Malaysia

[Special Event]   My partner in crime and I headed up to Genting on 23 August 2018 for the Golden Gala Premiere of the much-awaited Swan Lake by Ballet West at the Genting International Showroom, Genting Highlands. The show was staged by The Dance Company in collaboration with Ballet West International Touring Company, and the Golden Gala Premiere, which was an invite only opening night (not open to public), which was graced by DYMM Sultanah Pahang Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom. Swan Lake by Ballet West is Malaysia’ first professional full-UK-cast, full-length ballet performances that foretold the classical tale of Prince Siegfried … Continue reading The Golden Gala Premiere of Swan Lake by Ballet West Live in Genting, Malaysia

PJ’s Bar & Grill and Pasar Baru All Day Dining Restaurant at New World Petaling Jaya Hotel

[Hotel]   Ruby and I recently headed over to New World Petaling Jaya Hotel to try out the new menu at PJ’s Bar & Grill – the hotel’s rooftop restaurant and bar. New World PJ Hotel is the only top-tier hotel in the Kelana Jaya district, integrated within a mixed development complex that also includes Paradigm Mall, Ascent Office Tower and Azure Residences. The design style throughout the hotel is bold and contemporary, with airy spaces flooded with natural light. There is ample use of tactile materials – metal, marble, leather, natural timber and abundant bamboo flooring.     New … Continue reading PJ’s Bar & Grill and Pasar Baru All Day Dining Restaurant at New World Petaling Jaya Hotel

A New Height of Luxury at the Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur

[Hotel] View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tim Chew • Digital & Social Media Marketing Consultant (@timchew1311)   Headed over to The Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur for a private preview of the city’s newest luxury hotel which has a prime location right next to KLCC in Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle – the city’s exciting business, shopping and entertainment hub. The hotel is directly adjacent to the Petronas Twin Towers and across the park from the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, and is an immensely noticeable landmark on the city skyline, being one of the tallest buildings in … Continue reading A New Height of Luxury at the Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur

Events – Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s 12 Anniversary Celebration and the Launch of Red by Sirocco

[Events]   We recently attended a party on 28 July 2018 at SkyBar in conjunction with the 12th anniversary celebration of Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Before the party, we enjoyed the delicious Bucked Out Seafood Buffet at Gobo Chit Chat located on the 5th floor of the hotel. The seafood buffet has a very unique concept which is currently one of a kind in the city and you can read more about it here – https://timchew.net/2018/04/25/bucked-out-seafood-market-buffet-at-gobo-chit-chat-traders-hotel-kuala-lumpur/   Executive Sous Chef Amirul personally sent over the cooked bucket of seafood to our table. He also gave us the grand tour of the … Continue reading Events – Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s 12 Anniversary Celebration and the Launch of Red by Sirocco