Coupe De Vin: Bringing boutique wines at an affordable cost to Chinatown KL

Celebrating its grand opening on 31 July, with terrific promotions throughout August, Coupe De Vin brings boutique wines at an affordable cost to Chinatown, set in a striking space with a view of old and new KL, straddling towers and temples on these soulful streets.

Sheltered in air-conditioned comfort, Coupe De Vin offers a first-floor refuge overlooking Tun H.S. Lee Road. It's a distinctive vantage point to spend the evening with your favourite people, blessed with a wide-open perspective of the skies above. 

For private events and celebrations, this section can welcome up to 35 persons.

The interior is intriguing too - explore the boutique wines, which are carefully curated.

These are more interesting vintages than the grocer's regular variety of wines, but they remain economical, with dozens of labels currently costing between RM168 to RM388 per bottle, representing all the key wine-producing regions. There's even a relatively rare wine with only 8,222 bottles produced for the entire world.

Coupe De Vin is French for 'glass of wine,' so it's reasonable to also relish wine by the glass here - you'll currently find a Spanish red, white and rose at RM38 per glass.

Exclusively for this Sunday, 31 July 2022, customers who purchase a magnum-sized bottle of red wine will receive a complimentary regular bottle. Make your reservations for slots starting from 12pm to 3pm or 6pm to 10pm.

Throughout August 2022, customers who visit Coupe De Vin will receive two dine-in vouchers worth a total of RM100 that can be redeemed at their next visit - a brilliant bargain!

Coupe De Vin's kitchen serves up specialities to pair with the wines, from chicken burgers and spring rolls to cheese platters. For friends who can't consume alcohol, fruit juices are offered.  

Look for the side entrance of the building to access Coupe De Vin, one level above Flaon cafe. Enter and take the stairs up.

Coupe De Vin

First Floor, 180, Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, 50000 Kuala Lumpur. Daily, 2pm-1am. 

Facebook: facebook.com/CoupeDeVinBar

Instagram: instagram.com/coupedevin_180

Nihon Matsuri: Now bringing the flavours of Japan to Stadium Bukit Jalil until 31 July 2022

Walk through the torii this week to experience the flavours of Japan at Nihon Matsuri, running until July 31 at Stadium Bukit Jalil's Carpark B, from 3pm to 11pm daily. 

Here's a peek at our visit on the opening evening. Tickets cost only RM10 per adult; entrance is free for children below 12 years old. Buy your tickets on the spot or at excitix.com.my 

You'll find many visitors lining up for tasty tamagoyaki, kushiyaki, yakitori and other BBQ, plus Japanese rice bowls, hot dogs, crepes and scones and much, much more.

An omakase house is here to satisfy your sushi cravings, with plenty of photo opportunities.

It's fun to stroll around the site, with colourful culture and captivating cuisine to explore.

Write your wishes on the ema (wooden plaques) to place on the wishing boards!

Many activities are available, from kimono and yukata costume rentals to games and workshops that include making origami, kokeshi doll bookmarks, kokeshi doll mini fans, kumihimo bracelets, tsunami zaiku accessories and sand art.

A Gift Tower is also an attraction, bursting with confetti that includes potential prizes to redeem throughout the night.

Performances on the main stage include the daiko performance (drums), anime performances with actors in full cosplay, and yosakoi soran dance. 

The opening ceremony including the presentation of a mock cheque of RM2,000 for the Lovely Disabled Home. Representatives for the organisers included Chairman of XOX NETWORKS Berhad, YM Tengku Ezuan Ismara Bin Tengku Nun Ahmad; Executive Director of XOX NETWORKS BHD, Mr. Koo Kien Keat; Financial Controller of XOX NETWORKS BHD, Ms. Audrey Thong; and Business Development Manager of Trumpet International, Mr. Jon-Neal.

Nihon Matsuri IG：instagram.com/nihonmatsuri_

Nihon Matsuri FB: facebook.com/events/552486296396492
Organiser Trumpet International's FB：facebook.com/trumpet.international
Official website：trumpet.com.my