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Business Set Lunch at Senja, Saujana Hotel & Resort

Tim Chew

[Hotel Happenings]   Mikasa, Alice and I recently headed over to Senja at The Club Saujana, to try their Business Set Lunch. The set lunch is available Mondays to Saturdays, from 12.00pm to 2.00pm, and priced at RM68.00. You get to customise your very own 3-course meal and pick from seasonal starters, mains and desserts which change weekly!    Starter (choice of) Rucoletta con Noci, Arance e Pomodorini Secchi Wild Rocket Salad with Walnut, Sundried Tomatoes and Orange A light and refreshing salad that has lots of bitter earthy flavours from the wild salad, contrasting against the sweetness and piquancy … Continue reading Business Set Lunch at Senja, Saujana Hotel & Resort

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Where to Purchase Mooncakes in Kuala Lumpur (2017)

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[Food & Beverage] Dynasty Chinese Restaurant at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel   Dynasty Chinese Restaurant at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival with an array for their handcrafted mooncakes which are available for purchase at Dynasty Restaurant from 29 August to 4 October 2017 and at Mid Valley Megamall from 14 September to 4 October 2017. The restaurant will be offering a selection of 12 types of baked and snowskin mooncakes using pure and natural ingredients, for classics such as the Pandan lotus paste with single salted yolk, low sugar White lotus paste with single salted yolk, Bamboo … Continue reading Where to Purchase Mooncakes in Kuala Lumpur (2017)

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Executive Set Lunch at Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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[Restaurants & Hotels]   Mikasa and I recently headed over to Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur to try their Three (3) course set lunch which is priced at RM59.00* per person for an appetiser, main, and dessert. There’s also the option of a Two (2) course set lunch priced at RM49.00* per person whereby you can choose to have your main with either appetiser or dessert.   Starter (Choice of) Soup of the Day A vegetable soup topped with some truffle oil. Not overly creamy or rich making this a nice and hearty start to the … Continue reading Executive Set Lunch at Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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Weekday ‘Fantastic Feast’ Menu at Dynasty Restaurant Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel

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[Hotel Happenings]   I for one love dim sum and I can eat it any time of the day unlike certain people who only eat it in the first half of the day. There’s just something about partaking of the variety of dim sum items that excites me every time I go for a dim sum lunch. There’s even more reason for me to go for dim sum as from now until 29 August 2017,  Dynasty Restaurant in Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel is offering their dim sum spread at half price (ie. 50% off!) from Monday to Friday! The restaurant is … Continue reading Weekday ‘Fantastic Feast’ Menu at Dynasty Restaurant Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel

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Romantic Dinner with a View of KLCC – THIRTY8, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

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[Romantic Dining Spots]   Some years ago, my partner in crime and I visited the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur for a review for their incredible buffet breakfast (read more about it here – https://timchew.net/2015/02/03/buffet-breakfast-review-at-thirty8-grand-hyatt-kuala-lumpur/) and we were so impressed by it that we were very excited to visit THIRTY8 again – this time for a dinner review of their new menu which was curated by Chef Stefan Beck, THIRTY8’s new Executive Sous Chef. Executive Sous Chef Stefan Beck was born and raised in Germany, and specialises in classic European and Western fine-dining cuisine, which he prepares with a creative modern twist and … Continue reading Romantic Dinner with a View of KLCC – THIRTY8, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

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Guest Chef Jimmy De Almeida at Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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[Hotel Happenings & Special Event]   Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill will be hosting French Chef de cuisine Jimmy De Almeida from 8 to 15 May 2017.  Jimmy is currently a Chef at Bord Eau, Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi. Jimmy was born in the French Alps, and grew up in middle of the mountain in ‘’Annecy’’. He enjoyed the outdoors and spent most of his time with nature during his childhood. At 15 years old he enrolled in the culinary school of ‘’Thonons-les-bains’ where he trained for two years and graduated with an upper diploma in the … Continue reading Guest Chef Jimmy De Almeida at Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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Editor’s Note – May 2017

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[Editor’s Note] Guest Chef De Cuisine Jimmy De Almeida at Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur   Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill will be hosting French Chef de cuisine Jimmy De Almeida from 8 to 15 May 2017.  Jimmy is currently a Chef at Bord Eau, Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi. Jimmy was born in the French Alps, and grew up in middle of the mountain in ‘’Annecy’’. He enjoyed the outdoors and spent most of his time with nature during his childhood. At 15 years old he enrolled in the culinary school of ‘’Thonons-les-bains’ … Continue reading Editor’s Note – May 2017

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Ramadan Buffets in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor 2017

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[Ramadan Buffets Special Feature] Barakat & Syukur Buffet Dinner at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur   The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur has a delightful buffet spread at The Astor Room this fasting month – a time when Malaysians gather with friends and families to celebrate togetherness. From 01 June to 20 June, The Astor Room will transform into a dining venue with tastefully adorned flowers and decorations commemorating this special period. The spread is available from 6:30PM to 10:00PM daily, and features a variety of international and local favourites. Chef Halim has curates a selection of recipes that represent the … Continue reading Ramadan Buffets in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor 2017

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An Evening With Taittinger at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur and Fast & Furious 8

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[Event]   Janet and I headed over to the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur on 4 April 2017 for An Evening with Taittinger At Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur. Taittinger is an independent and family owned Champagne House with a history dating back to 1734. It is a company of growers and craftsmen and the company owns the 2nd largest vineyard in Champagne (288ha). Taittinger has a worldwide presence, with independent agents in more than 1 50 countries and sold 6,2 million bottles sold in 2015, making them among the top 6 champagne brands worldwide. renowned for their unique, elegant and feminine style, and iconic cuvee … Continue reading An Evening With Taittinger at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur and Fast & Furious 8

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The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s 30th Anniversary

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Read about my review of the Japanese buffet brunch at Kogetsu Japanese Restaurant at the second half of this feature.   [Hotel Happenings] The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur is set to mark its 30th Anniversary in April 2017. To commemorate the event, the hotel has put together a series of campaigns and promotional activities underlining the company’s unwavering commitment to continuously enhance its customer experience. Guests are able to enjoy a wide range of special 30th Anniversary offers in rooms, dining and spa segments as part of this great milestone throughout the whole month of April. Having officially opened its … Continue reading The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur’s 30th Anniversary