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Thursday, January 3, 2019

Chinese New Year 2019: Dynasty, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel

Welcome an auspicious Lunar New Year with exceptional culinary indulgences at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel's Dynasty restaurant from 21 January to 19 February 2019. Led by Executive Sous Chef Kok Chee Kin, the restaurant’s master chefs have crafted 10 decadent dine-in set menus and exclusive à la carte specials that are a perfect blend of classic traditions and modern flavours.

Toss to good fortune and celebrate the occasion with six varieties of Prosperity Yee Sang, comprising different seafood options and an appetising mix of refreshing ingredients such as white turnips, carrots, yam, as well as accompaniments like pickled ginger and pomelo, complemented with a house-made plum sauce.

Diners looking for an all-new experience should try this year’s exquisite collection of Lunar New Year Dim Sum stunners conjured for discerning palates. Explore awe-inspiring interpretations of yum cha traditions over delicate Steamed Fu Kwei Abalone Dumplings, Golden Dumplings with Carrot Sauce, Crispy Potato with Egg Custard and more at RM19.80 nett per basket.

Epicureans seeking to usher in the New Year with a luxurious reunion dining experience may indulge in one of Dynasty’s gourmet set menus. Three scrumptious nine-course set menus that symbolise happiness, prosperity and health offer feature exquisite selections such as Braised Scallop Broth with Bamboo Pith and Dried Seafood; Steamed Live Sea Grouper in Premium Homemade Soy Sauce; Sun-dried Oyster with Black Moss, Flower Mushrooms and Vegetables; as well as modern creations like Sautéed Fresh Prawns with Chinese Herbs; Poached Farm Chicken with Kwei Fei Abalone in Superior Stock; Crispy Almond Chicken and more. Set menus start from RM1,798 nett for a table of 10 persons.

For intimate gatherings, diners may select the Golden or Diamond nine-course set menus priced from RM1,098 nett for a table of six persons, while smaller groups may choose seven or eight-course celebratory set menus from RM498 nett for a table of five persons, with highlights like Crispy Farm Chicken with Spicy Minced Garlic and Roasted Duck King.

Gourmands seeking an even more exclusive dining experience may indulge in three different individual set menus featuring thoughtfully crafted dishes such as Golden Minced Garlic Soft Shell Crab with Money Bag; Chilled Chicken Roulade with Golden Soft Shell Crab; and Honey Baked Cod Fish with Mushroom and Minced Duck in Golden Cup. Each individual set menu is priced at RM198 nett, RM298 nett and RM398 nett per person respectively, for a minimum of 2 persons per order.

You can also choose to celebrate festive reunions in the comfort of your home or office with Dynasty’s signature Treasure Pots. An impressive centre piece for any table, the Prosperity Treasure Pot is layered with ingredients including fresh and sun-dried scallops, fish maw, fish stomach, Fu Kwei abalone, sea cucumber, roasted duck, farm chicken, flower mushroom, money bags, dried bean curd, tiger prawns and fungi mushroom. Brimming with whole Hokkaido and sun-dried scallops, whole abalone, stuffed dried oysters, Sang Kang balls, smoked duck, bamboo pith and a variety of premium treasures, the Golden Prosperity Abalone Treasure Pot is a melting pot of top-grade ingredients for a reunion full with abundance. Treasure Pots are available for dine-in and takeaways at RM498 nett and RM998 nett for five persons.

For restaurant reservations and to discover more, call 03-2771-6692 or email rhi.kulrn.fb@renaissancehotels.com. Online reservations can be made at
www.klrenaissance.com/dining

Material in this post is courtesy of Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel.

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

SEVEN Bar & Lounge, The RuMa Hotel & Residences

By EDKL Writer A.A.

SEVEN's bar snacks are one or two notches above the norm - Nyonya pai tee comes packed with yellowtail tuna, sriracha, sesame seeds and spring onions (RM32), while chicken wings are stuffed with biryani-spiced mince for a persuasive punch of Malaysian flavours (RM32). Even the gin-and-tonics showcase intriguing local elements, ranging from pandan leaves and smoked coconut to laksa leaves and wild highland peppers (RM45-RM70 per cocktail).

SEVEN Lobby Bar and Lounge
The RuMa Hotel & Residences, Jalan Kia Peng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.
Daily, 10am-1am (last call at 1230am). Hotel Tel: 03-2778-0888

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Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Malis, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Set in an elegantly imposing riverside building, Malis means to impress, offering classical Cambodian cuisine with contemporary flair, from roasted duck leg with lemongrass and egg to samlor korko soupy vegetable stew that's thick with pork and pumpkin. The Kampot pepper creme brulee makes for an excellent sweet finish, partnered with milky borbor ambok and aromatic jasmine-infused ice cream.

Venien's Gastrobar, Subang Jaya

A playful gastrobar that brings together East and West, embodied by murals of a geisha raising a mug of beer in her grasp and twisting spaghetti on her fork, this new venue is spearheaded by a Malaysian couple who pride themselves on tasty temptations offered at prudent prices, perfect for Subang's SS15 neighbourhood.

Venien's Gastrobar is barely a month old, but its founders have previously run Nyonya eateries elsewhere and rely on their family's generations-old recipes, including Melaka-Style Char Mee, a relatively unique twist on fried noodles with prawns, tossed with a sweet-and-sour sauce and sambal belacan that combine for a mellow savouriness that evokes the comfort of home cooking, with a light nuttiness and lovely tang (RM10.90).

Indeed, Venien's Gastrobar succeeds if you're seeking a hearty meal with soulful Peranakan inflections, from Sambal Udang Petai that's fresh and flavoursome (RM16.90) to Assam Kari Babi Kentang that's fleshy and fragrant (RM14.90), both paired with rice and keropok for a fulfilling lunch or dinner that may conjure nostalgic memories of Mom's kitchen, especially if you grew up in Malacca.

Porcine pleasures also prove popular here: The Grilled Pork Chop might look like a lean and mean slab of meat, but it's juicy and smoky enough to win our affection, completed with carbs of both mashed potatoes and fries (RM15.90), while the Pork Burger boasts a house-made patty with a moist minced texture, decked with bacon, onions and mozzarella for extra layers of lust-worthiness (RM13).

If you're craving even more pork, note that Venien's Gastrobar also serves an extra-special Siew Yuk XXL, a kilogram of roast pork belly in all its glory, at RM58 (book in advance by at least one day, since the siew yuk is prepared to order to ensure crisp, succulent satisfaction).

Round out your feast with the Nachos, loaded with a thick, creamy blanket of cheese plus a bonus of rich cheddar cheese sauce for further dipping - a sure-fire crowd-rouser that comes in a mighty portion that four people can munch on (RM13.90).

For dessert, East and West do unite harmoniously in the Puffy Pandan Pancakes, aromatically paired with grated coconut and a brown sugar sauce, with a scoop of ice cream to placate the young at heart (RM10.90).

Drinks also display flashes of fancy, from creative combos like Wintermelon with Coconut Jelly (RM6), Green Tea Milk with Oreo (RM6.50), and Japanese Roasted Milk Tea with rice crispies (RM7) to cooling classics like the Lemongrass Tea (RM6) and Longan Sea Coconut (RM7.50) - what each has in common is the capability to hit the spot for a reviving, chilled-out treat.

Thanks to Venien's Gastrobar for having us here.

Selected photos in this post are courtesy of Venien's Gastrobar.