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MIGF 2018 Menu at 2OX, Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[MIGF 2018]   2OX is pronounced as “two ox” in reference to two (2) oxen which are also referred to as bullocks in certain countries (hence the name bullock carts). The establishment is a 90-seater modern French with a Mediterranean twist cuisine bistro, and is takes up two (2) lots along the redeveloped The Row KL (formerly Asian Heritage Row) along Jalan Doraisamy (next to Sheraton Imperial KL Hotel) in downtown Kuala Lumpur. 2OX was established in 2015, and was soon known as one of Kuala Lumpur’s most authentic French eateries (although I must add that there weren’t too many … Continue reading MIGF 2018 Menu at 2OX, Kuala Lumpur

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MIGF 2018 Menu at Samplings on the Fourteenth, Berjaya Times Square Hotel

Tim Chew

[MIGF 2018]    My partner in crime and I recently visited Samplings On The Fourteenth which is located at the East Tower on the 14th floor of Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Since opening its doors in 2011, Samplings On The Fourteenth Restaurant is known as one of the fine-dining restaurants in the local dining scene and has won numerous awards (including many from MIGF), as it provides good service, an innovative menu, comfortable ambience, as well as a premium culinary experience. The restaurant’s main dining room seats 60 people with an addition of 2 private rooms that accommodates … Continue reading MIGF 2018 Menu at Samplings on the Fourteenth, Berjaya Times Square Hotel

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Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival (MIGF) 2016 – Neroteca Damansara Heights

Tim Chew

Preview – Full Post to Follow Soon [MIGF Special Feature]   Pearl and I headed over to Neroteca in Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur to try their Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival (http://www.migf.com/) 2016 menu.   Entrata Cestini di Parmiggiano Con ‘Pecora Alla Callara’ Parmesan Cheese Basket with Braised Lamb and Vegetables    Starter Mare & Monti Scallop, Langoustine, Baby Squid, Baby Cuttlefish, Black Mussels with Cream of Potato and Porcini Mushrooms Paired with the 2012 Col di Salici Prosecco di Valdobbiandene    Zuppa Di Zucca Pistachio Burrata, E Gamberi Cream of pumpkin soup with pistachio, burrata and shrimp Pasta Tagliatelle Tricolore … Continue reading Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival (MIGF) 2016 – Neroteca Damansara Heights

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Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival (MIGF) 2016 – Yezi at The Roof

Tim Chew

Preview – Full Post to Follow Soon [MIGF Special Feature]   Elaine and I headed over to try out the Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival 2016 (www.migf.com) menu at Yezi which is located in The Roof, First Avenue Bandar Utama. YeZi brought home eight (8) awards at last year’s MIGF including some key notable ones such as “Most Outstanding Soup” for YeZi’s specially-created ‘Wild Forest Truffle Mushroom Broth’, “Most Outstanding Starter” for ‘Salt and Pepper Mushrooms’ and ‘Homemade YeZi Hand Roll’, “Most Outstanding Dessert” for YeZi’s ‘Coconut with Avocado’ and “Most Outstanding Main Course” under the alternative category for its premium seafood … Continue reading Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival (MIGF) 2016 – Yezi at The Roof

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Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival (MIGF) 2016 – Samplings on the Fourteenth

Tim Chew

[MIGF Special Feature]   Kathy and I headed over to Samplings on the Fourteenth at the Berjaya Times Square Hotel to try their Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival (MIGF) 2016 menu. This was actually the second time that I reviewed the MIGF menu at Samplings on the Fourteenth, the first being back in 2014. The restaurant is shared by the Berjaya Times Square Hotel and the Berjaya School of Culinary Arts. During the daytime on weekdays, the students from the school use it to hone their skills, and you can get a decent meal prepared by the students at a very … Continue reading Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival (MIGF) 2016 – Samplings on the Fourteenth

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Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival (MIGF) 2016 – Senja at The Club Saujana Resort

Tim Chew

[MIGF Special Feature] . My partner in crime and I have very fond memories of The Restaurant at The Club Saujana Resort as we had our very first Malaysia International Gourmet Festival dinner there back in 2013. Since then we’ve had a MIGF dinner every year but nothing stick in our memory quite like our first time. The Restaurant has since been changed to Senja, the resort’s Italian restaurant which has taken up this space situated beside a tranquil pool (not the swimming pool fortunately) and lush gardens since 1 August 2016. The interior has not changed much (it really … Continue reading Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival (MIGF) 2016 – Senja at The Club Saujana Resort

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Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival 2016 – Five Senses at The Westin Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

  PREVIEW – FULL STORY TO FOLLOW SOON   [MIGF Special Feature]   My partner in crime and I recently headed over to Five Senses at The Westin Kuala Lumpur for our first Malaysia International Gourmet Festival (MIGF or Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival as it’s now known) menu review of 2016.     APPERTISER 中国元素三小点 带子芋角，陈皮梅小番茄，酿白菜 Three Combinations Deep Fried Scallop Dumpling, Tomatoes Cherry Marinated with Sour Plum Stuffed Vege with Prawn Paste Wine: Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Santa Margherita D.O.C.G, Italy   SOUP 菊花雪梨炖乳鸽 Double Boiled Snow Pear with Pigeon Wine: Sauvignon Blanc, Michel Lynch, France   MAIN COURSE ONE … Continue reading Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival 2016 – Five Senses at The Westin Kuala Lumpur

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Malaysia International Gourmet Festival (MIGF) 2016 – Dynasty Chinese Restaurant @ Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel

Tim Chew

PREVIEW [MIGF Special]     I have had the honour of trying the Malaysia International Gourmet Festival (MIGF) menus at Dynasty Chinese Restaurant located in the Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel for the past two (2) years running: MIGF 2015 Review – Dynasty Chinese Restaurant MIGF 2014 Review – Sagano Japanese Restaurant & Dynasty Chinese Restaurant at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel This October, MIGF returns with the theme “High Octane Chefs”, and Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel’s Executive Sous Chef Kok Chee Kin has prepared a special 4-course “high-powered” cuisine set for this year’s festival. Chef Kin is no newbie in the festival, … Continue reading Malaysia International Gourmet Festival (MIGF) 2016 – Dynasty Chinese Restaurant @ Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel