1. Palong Coffee House Deepavali Food Promotion

It’s Deepavali in a couple of days’ time and what does it mean? Curry and spice galore, of course!

2. assorted salads

So, I have good news for you. For THREE days beginning tomorrow, Palong Coffee House at Kinta Riverfront Hotel, Ipoh, is running a Deepavali food promotion.

3. sup ayam delima

On these three days from Nov 9 to 11, buffet hi-tea is only RM34 nett per pax, inclusive of 6% GST and no service charge is imposed.

4. fish curry

Even better news, buy two pax and the third person eats for free! Buffet Hi-Tea hours are from 12 noon to 5pm, which means a total of five hours per day to indulge in!

5. mutton biryani masala

As for the food, it is not all Spices of India – it is more of a Malaysian cuisine with a variety of Malay and Chinese dishes too. Therefore, if you don’t like it hot, there are still other types of food for you.

6. roasted chicken rice

Obviously, there photos are just from a small selection of the extensive menu that numbers easily more than sixty items.

7. condiments for nasi lemak

For salads and appetisers, there will be cucur udang, popiah basah, putu mayam and wadeh while for soups, they are sup ayam delima and rassam.

8. sambal sotong

Meanwhile, the noodle stall serves noodle of the day with accompanying condiments. There will be a choice of either curry laksa, mee rebus, laksa Penang or mee Bandung.

9. snacks

The main courses will have aloo ghobi, tandoori quail bird, fish head curry, dhall sambar, steamed idhli, ayam goreng tepung and ubi rebus, just to name a few.

10. snacks

Wrapping up your meal will be a good assortment of snacks and desserts, washed down with teh tarik or fruit juice.

11. assorted desserts

As you can see, these are just the kind of food to enjoy with your loved ones this Deepavali festive season.

12. rojak buah

Palong Coffee House at Kinta Riverfront Hotel, Ipoh
Add: Jalan Lim Bo Seng, 30000 Ipoh, Perak.
Date: 9th – 11th Nov, 2015
Time: 12pm – 5pm

Price: RM34 nett per pax (inclusive of 6% GST, no service charge) / Senior citizen 55 years & above 50% discount / child 5 years old & below FOC
Promotion: Buy 2 Free 1

For reservations, call: 05-245 8817

13. promotional poster

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2 Comments

• At November 8, 2015, Bella Enveeus wrote:

  Deepavali is about lights, muruku and kolam drawings for me. The price is affordable and the food looks good too. Will definitely tell my Ipoh friends to go here for their Deepavali treats. :)

• At November 9, 2015, Juneci wrote:

  Looks good! le, I am going to find my Indian friends to see if anyone wants to share with me their muruku XD

1. introducing the Yuletide spread (L-R): Marcom Manager Chiam E-Fay, Executive Chef Mohd. Long Abdul Rahman, Director of Sales Edward Lai, Sous Chef Talib & Marcom Executive Melissa Chan

It’s not even December yet and I am already making plans for Christmas. It is, after all, one of two festivities that I observe annually. As the season of giving beckons, it is also an opportunity to spend it with loved ones. What better way to get together than over a meal in a cosy environment?

2. smoked salmon, crab and prawn cocktail

3. seasonal leaves and compound salads with dressings, oils & condiments

No plans yet? Maybe you should consider these offers by Impiana Hotel Ipoh? As one of the leading hotels in Ipoh, you are assured of a certain standard when it comes to meals and services.

4. baked aubergine and buffalo mozzarella

5. terrine and galantine

From 1st December 2015 right up to 3rd January, 2016, Impiana Hotel Ipoh is running a number of promotions at their Coffee House, Bistro as well as a New Year’s Countdown party at the ballroom.

6. artisan cheese board with grapes, tomatoes and apple chutney

7. hand rolled sushi served with pickled ginger, wasabi and soy sauce

Let me attempt to list them out:

Christmas Buffet Dinner @ The Coffee House
Date: 24th & 25th Dec, 2015
Time: 7pm – 10.30pm
Price: RM88 nett (adult) / child (6-12 years old) & senior citizen (60 years and above) – 50% off

Menu highlights: seafood platter on ice, chicken piccata with tomato creamy sauce, baked lamb shoulder served with caramelized onion, roasted duck with red cabbage in orange sauce, seafood parcel, stuffed macadamia quails, beef goulash, crème brûlée, Christmas stollen cake, Christmas minced pie, yule log, etc.

8. assorted cold cuts

Christmas Hi-Tea @ The Coffee House
Date: 25th – 27th Dec, 2015
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Price: RM48 nett (adult) / child (6-12 years old) & senior citizen (60 years and above) – 50% off

Menu highlights: honey glazed chicken wing, boneless fish with breadcrumb, stuffed pita bread with chicken and sweet pepper, smoked salmon spinach quiche, shepherd’s pie, etc.

9. assorted cold cuts

6-Course Set Dinner @ The Bistro
Date: 1st Dec, 2015 – 1st Jan, 2016
Time: 7pm – 10.30pm
Price: RM100 nett per person (inclusive of one glass of house wine) / RM220 nett per couple (inclusive of one bottle of wine)

10. chicken salad

Christmas Set Dinner @ The Bistro
Date: 24th & 25th Dec, 2015
Time: 7pm – 10.30pm
Price: RM220 nett per couple (inclusive of one bottle of wine and door gift)

11. salad condiments and sauces

New Year’s Countdown Party @ The Ballroom
Date: 31st Dec, 2015
Time: from 7pm
Price: RM100 nett per person (adult) / child (6-12 years old) & senior citizen (60 years and above) – 50% off
Cover charge: RM50 nett per person (11pm onwards with two drinks & party packs)

Menu highlights: selection of prawns, crab and mussels, grilled lamb shoulder with rosemary sauce, roasted beef with creamy black pepper sauce, roast beef Wellington, Christmas stollen bread, yule log cake, Christmas cookies, etc.

12. sweet potato & lentil soup

Inclusive of:
*festive buffet dinner & gourmet dessert
*all-night dancing & party favours
*lucky draw prizes worth up to RM2,000
*live entertainment by Poe & The Retired Stoners Band

Discount: Early bird booking between 1st to 15th December – 10% discount for group booking of minimum ten pax

13. herb crusted rack of lamb

New Year’s BBQ Buffet Dinner @ The Coffee House
Date: 1st & 2nd Jan, 2016
Time: 7pm – 10.30pm
Price: RM88 nett (adult) / child (6-12 years old) & senior citizen (60 years and above) – 50% off

Menu highlights: deep fried smoked chicken wing, prawn skewer in BBQ sauce, stuffed pita bread with chicken & sweet pepper, roast turkey, Christmas stollen bread, yule log cake, assorted Christmas cookie, etc.

14. roast sirloin of beef

New Year’s Hi-Tea @ The Coffee House
Date: 1st – 3rd Jan, 2016
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Price: RM48 nett (adult) / child (6-12 years old) & senior citizen (60 years and above) – 50% off

15. salmon Wellington with caper sauce

16. Christmas pudding with vanilla custard

Additionally, Christmas goodies are available for sale at The Deli such as Christmas cookies, fruit cakes, Christmas stollen bread, gingerbread house and others.

17. exotic fruit pavlova with clotted cream and cherry

18. another version of pavlova

So, are you tempted yet? Do take note that these food photos are part of the Christmas menu that will be available in the various menus for Christmas and New Year.

19. tiramisu cheese cake

20. yule log cake

Impiana Hotel Ipoh
Add: 18, Jalan Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah, 30250 Ipoh, Perak.
Tel: 05-255 4364
Fax: 05-255 1948
Email: info.ipoh@impiana.com
Web: impiana.com

21. gingerbread house

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6 Comments

• At November 15, 2015, Hanniz wrote:

  Gosh they've really planned their menus ahead in time! Even New Year's!

• At November 15, 2015, Sharon Lee wrote:

  Food serving was really huge portion and nice! Love the Christmas house and after Christmas I can't wait for CNY too!

• At November 15, 2015, Leona wrote:

  Christmas comes early, ahh I wish and wish to be able to dine at least one Christmas meal

• At November 16, 2015, Anfieldyee wrote:

  Too bad, it's at Ipoh. Kinda far for me.

• At November 16, 2015, Sebrinah Yeo wrote:

  Lolx the Director of Sales is my neighbour so coincidence hehehe

• At November 16, 2015, Ellie wrote:

  The food looks so inviting. And very xmassy too. Will let my Ipoh friends know about this.

Once in a while, Great Miner Chinese Cuisine Restaurant in Ipoh runs an unbeatable promotion that is difficult to miss.

1. the Buy 1 Free 1 Set at RM78 nett per pax

For November until the end of the year, there are three different offers up for grabs for those looking for a delicious halal Chinese meal whilst enjoying the great ambience of the hotel.

2. Double Boiled Chicken Soup with American Ginseng

Honestly, where can we get to dine for this low price at an air-conditioned restaurant within a 4-star hotel? In Great Miner Chinese Cuisine, that’s where!

3. Deep-Fried Prawn Roll

Menu 1:
a) Stir-fried fish fillet with Mongolian sauce
b) Curry chicken served with homemade bun
c) Braised homemade bean curd with petola
d) Soup of the Day
e) Plain rice
f) Mixed fruits
g) Chinese tea

Price: RM38 nett for THREE pax
Time: Lunch only

4. Braised Whole Abalone with Fish Maw & Mushroom

Menu 2:
a) Stir-fried fish fillet with Mongolian sauce
b) Curry chicken served with homemade bun
c) Stir-fried mixed vegetables with dried cuttlefish and squid
d) Braised homemade bean curd with petola
e) Soup of the day
f) Plain rice
g) Mixed fruits
h) Chinese tea

Price: RM80 nett for SIX pax
Time: Lunch only

5. Stir-Fried Fish Fillet with Mongolian Sauce

Menu 3:
a) Double boiled chicken soup with ginseng
b) Deep-fried prawn roll
c) Braised whole abalone with fish maw & mushroom
d) Stir-fried fish fillet with Mongolian sauce
e) Braised noodles with minced meat
f) Chinese pastry

Price: RM78 nett per pax (Buy 1 set, Free 1 set)
Time: Lunch & Dinner

6. Braised Noodles with Minced Meat

As you can see from the above three sets of menus, the price point is really friendly! I dare say that this is not a deal that comes by often.

7. Chinese Pastry

The photos in this post are of Menu 3 – they are of regular portions. Since it is Buy 1 set, Free 1 set for only RM78 nett, it means that it is only RM39 per pax. What a steal.

Great Miner Chinese Cuisine accepts walk-in customers but prefer reservations to be made.

8. presenting the Buy 1 Free 1 RM78 nett set (L-R): Great Miner Cuisine Supervisor Ho Lai Sin and Manager Ms. Wong Yoke Meng, Kinta Riverfront Hotel Marcom Manager Mac Loh, alongside Chinese Sous Chefs Ngoi Chee Mun & Lee Ching Fee

This promotion starts from NOW until the end of the year. Holders of Kinta Riverfront Hotel’s membership will enjoy 15% discount (for maximum ten pax).

The prices quoted above are inclusive of 6% GST and 0% service charge.

Great Miner Chinese Cuisine Restaurant
Kinta Riverfront Hotel
Add: Jalan Lim Bo Seng, 30000 Ipoh, Perak.
Time: 10.30am – 2.30pm (lunch) & 5.30pm – 10.30pm (dinner)

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1. Sushi Mentai in Ipoh

The newly opened Sushi Mentai outlet in Ipoh was selected as the venue for my early birthday celebration with my family as I am hitting the road again later this week.

2. lunch hour crowd

3. packed during lunch hour

The bright orange façade of the corner lot on the same street as Maxis Centre in Greentown Business Centre caught our attention and we couldn’t wait for it to be opened for business.

4. sushi-go-round

5. preparing Salmon Nigiri Sushi

Sushi Mentai is a familiar brand for those who have a liking for Japanese cuisine – after all, there are more than twenty outlets in cities such as Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Penang and now, it has finally arrived in Ipoh.

6. close up shot of Salmon Nigiri Sushi being prepared

7. Tori Katsu Don (chicken cutlet simmered with egg on rice) – RM12.80

The brand is already well-known for bringing Japanese cuisine to the masses by keeping prices affordable without compromising on quality, taste or freshness. So, it was no wonder that the restaurant was packed when my family had our lunch there on the fourth day of its opening (opened on 17th Nov, 2015).

8. Tori Katsu Curry Rice (chicken cutlet and rice with curry sauce) – RM13.80

9. Salmon Teriyaki Don (grilled salmon with Teriyaki sauce on rice) – RM14.80

Most people preferred Sushi Mentai’s selection of fresh sushi from the conveyor belt. After all, each plate is only RM1.80 (as indicated by yellow-coloured plates) and RM2.80 (red-coloured plates).

10. Tori Teriyaki Don (grilled chicken cutlet and rice with Teriyaki sauce) – RM12.80

11. Agedashi Tofu (fried bean curd) – RM4.80

Each range boasts 25 different varieties, and that’s a lot of choices to pick for a meal!

12. Saba Teriyaki (mackerel grilled with Teriyaki sauce) – RM11.80

13. Tori Katsu (chicken chop) – RM8.80

What my family had were from the à la carte menu. Obviously, compared to the conveyor belt, our food took a bit more time to prepare but we didn’t mind the wait.

14. Salmon Mentaiyaki (salmon grilled with cod roe) – RM14.80

15. Yasai Tempura (assorted vegetable tempura) – RM6.80

So, today’s photos were our lunch for four taken a few days ago, with items that ranged from special maki (rolls) to yakomono (grilled, broiled or pan-fried), agemono (deep-fried) and of course, donmono (rice dishes).

16. Tempura Moriawase (assorted tempura) – RM13.80

17. Salmon Wrap (salmon & cucumber wrapped with rice sheet) – RM10.80 for 6 pieces

As you can see, we opted for rice instead of noodles (menmono). The Chinese must have rice even while eating Japanese! Hahaha!

18. Unagi Kabayaki (eel grilled with Kabayaki sauce) – RM18.80

19. Takoyaki (takoball) – RM4.50 for 5 pieces

Looking at these photos, you can imagine how full we were. I was prepared for the bill to be above RM200, as prices on the menu are exclusive of 10% service charge and 6% GST.

20. Kaki Fried (fried oyster) – RM9.80 for 3 pieces

21. all these for under RM200!

To my surprise, the bill came up to under RM200 for everything, which was just right for my budget. Will I return for another meal? Of course, since these dishes were just from a small selection of the menu. But then again, I’d probably go for the sushi-go-round this time!

22. Sushi Mentai Ipoh

Sushi Mentai (Ipoh)
Add: 12-1A, Persiaran Greentown 8, Greentown Business Centre, 30450 Ipoh, Perak.
GPS Coordinates: N 04.60015° E101.09562°
Tel: Not available
Business hours: 12pm – 9.30pm (Mon – Fri) & 11.30am – 9.30pm (Sat, Sun, Public Holiday)

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The end of October saw me head out to the East Coast state of Terengganu. Yes, again! I have lost count of the number of times that I have visited the state but Terengganu is just too large that it is impossible to visit the entire state in one trip.

1. silat demonstration

Our first stop was Kampung Alor Limbat in Marang. We were there to check out the new homestay establishment managed by Koperasi Desa Alor Limbat Marang Berhad (KODESAL).

Alor means stream while Limbat is the species of a fish. Kampung Alor Limbat is located some 25 km from Kuala Terengganu. The population here is slightly more than a thousand.

Do be aware that this is a rural community and while the people are friendly and courteous, they may not have the same kind of outlook about things that city folk do.

2. set up of the accommodation

Even though the homestay here is already open to guests, there is still plenty of work to be done to start receiving paying guests. The ten cabins are basic – they can accommodate two to four guests, at only RM100 per night.

The kampung (village) view is very peaceful and I think that given some time, when the trees have grown and flowering plants bloom, the village will be like a lovely, welcoming garden. This is the reason why I hope to return one day and see how it has developed.

Guests who come to stay at Kampung Alor Limbat can indulge in a number of old childhood games and get to savour traditional food too.

3. petik mata traditional game

Petik Mata is a traditional game played by children and adults alike. Although I do not know the specifics of the game, the one who can hit the stick the farthest wins.

And then there is another game called Gasing Cacang. Like the name suggests, it is a game of tops. Top spinning is a traditional game of the East Coast. In Kampung Alor Limbat, villagers play it during the dry season, festivals and special occasions.

As a guest of Kampung Alor Limbat, I was able to witness for myself the making of traditional food. They were foreign to me as these are not what we can pick up from the supermarket.

4. grinding noodles for laksa kebok

Laksa is a very common food in Malaysia. Here at Kampung Alor Limbat, it is usually prepared and eaten after harvest season. This is an all-day dish and I would say, an all time favourite. At the same time, it can be found during festivals. The laksa noodles is made using “kebok”, giving it a very smooth texture and delicious taste. In Terengganu, it is eaten either with a red or white sauce.

5. frying emping

Emping, to me, is like cereal (or flakes). It is actually made from rice, whereby the rice, young or old, is soaked in water for several hours. After soaking, dry it by frying it in a pan without adding oil, until they turn white.

6. emping ready to be served

Then, pound these flakes in a wooden mortar. These flakes are served with coconut and a sauce called “serawa”.

7. pounding lok lik

Lok Lik is a speciality prepared for banquets at the mosque. Made of young rice known as “pak ah”, it is pounded in a mortar with palm sugar and coconut until well-blended.

8. lok lik ready to be served

9. pounding gajah mengamuk

Gajah Mengamuk is a traditional food of the community. Usually served for breakfast, it is made from tapioca, boiled and then pounded. It is served with sweets, coconut or sugar.

10. menimba ikan

How do villagers here catch fish? By way of gotong-royong, forming groups of 30 to 40 people when the dry season arrives. Scooping leftover water out of pools and creeks the men, usually, use various tools and even their bare hands, get hold of the fish to be prepared for dinner.

11. menimba ikan

Koperasi Desa Alor Limbat Marang Berhad (KODESAL)
Add: No. 4, Tingkat Bawah, Dataran Sri Limbat, Kampung Alor Limbat, 21400 Marang, Terengganu.
Tel: 09-6193060
Email: kodesal12@gmail.com

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5 Comments

• At November 28, 2015, Geng Qian wrote:

  such a different and nice experience. now i can tell my friends what else to see in malaysia! woohoo

• At November 28, 2015, Ruby wrote:

  Hi Emily, nampak homestay selesa dan aktiviti menarik! Tapi paling best adalah makanan dia! OMG! Kalau pergi homestay, kampung food memang menyelerakan!

• At November 28, 2015, Nur Misnan wrote:

  wow.. seronoknya kesana. homestay yg kecil tapi nampak selesa utk rehat dan lelapkan mata.. aktiviti2 tradisi GANU yg menarik

• At November 28, 2015, Miriam wrote:

  Interesting post on the festivals in Terengganu! First time seeing the equipment used to make the laksa and I love emping!!

• At November 28, 2015, Sin Yee wrote:

  What a great homestay experience. I love to stay at place like this when I am out of town.

1. Nuar taking a bite of the crunchy fish cracker

It is said that if you are in Tererngganu and do not try all of their special delicacies, your visit is not valid. What are the delicacies, you may ask. Top off my head is Nasi Dagang, then there is Keropok Lekor and of course, Keropok Keping.

2. preparing the fish by cleaning (top right) and deboning (bottom right)

3. fish flesh is mixed in the grinder

In my previous two posts yesterday and the day before, I wrote about the two economic contributors of KODESAL, or Koperasi Desa Alor Limbat. This Keropok Keping cottage business is also one of their economic activities.

4. flour is added into the pot

5. kneading the dough

I had the opportunity to visit their mini factory recently and witnessed for myself the entire process of making both types of Keropok Keping – fried and boiled.

6. 2kg blocks of fish crackers

7. blocks of fish crackers are placed into the boiler to be boiled

Obviously, fried crackers are everyone’s favourite because the boiled version is a taste to be acquired over time. Not everyone has a liking for it but those who know how to appreciate it can’t live without it.

8. 2kg blocks of fish crackers

9. slicing crackers using a machine

During my recent trip to Terengganu, I brought home with me FOUR large packets of Keropok Keping…. to be fried and savoured at home in Ipoh, imagining myself by the beach of Redang.

10. arranging the slices of fish crackers to be sun-dried

11. arranging the slices of fish crackers to be sun-dried

Keropok Keping is just not the same as our prawn crackers – one is made from fish, the other is made from the essence of prawns. Yes, I know.

12. local women are packing the fish crackers into plastics bags to be sold

13. fish crackers produced by Koperasi Desa Alor Limat, Terengganu

Besides fish that has been deboned, other ingredients used to make Keropok Keping are sago flour, salt, ice and Monosodium Glutamate (MSG). Oh, yes! As you can see, it is not for everyone!

Koperasi Desa Alor Limbat Marang Berhad (KODESAL)
Add: No. 4, Tingkat Bawah, Dataran Sri Limbat, Kampung Alor Limbat, 21400 Marang, Terengganu.
Tel: 09-6193060
Email: kodesal12@gmail.com

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• At November 30, 2015, Aliza Sara wrote:

  Never knew how its made, but now i know! Great information right here

• At November 30, 2015, Syafiera yamin wrote:

  Mak aih sedapnya keropok lekor.. sambil makan sambil tengok tv hihi

• At November 30, 2015, Miriam wrote:

  I actually quite like the boiled version because am not a fan of fried food. I love love love keropok from Terengganu and Kelantan! So yummy

• At November 30, 2015, FiSh wrote:

  wah...looks like there are plenty of work involved to make the slices :) no wonder those from terengganu taste so good!

• At November 30, 2015, Renae Teo wrote:

  Oh yums! Love crackers which uses real meat and not those processed/fake ones. Looks like a lot of hard work but bet it's yummy!

• At November 30, 2015, Adeline wrote:

  My childhood memory. It's always my favourite snack during the old times. :D

• At November 30, 2015, Cheryn wrote:

  I grew up in Terengganu and this is my absolutely favourite food! Keropok. Do you know there is chinese keropok in terengganu too? its steamed and is served with belachan.

• At December 1, 2015, Sunshine Kelly wrote:

  I like original Terengganu keropok unlike some that taste like only flour without much fish.

1. the long-tailed macaque named Panjang bares his teeth as he is forced to demonstrate how coconuts are plucked at Teluk Ketapang

Said to be the “best” homestay in the state of Terengganu, I have visited twice before, although have yet to spend the night here.

2. mending fishing nets

3. Rambo Cruise begins from Jeti Seberang Takir

Recently, I made yet another stop and was given a demonstration of the things that guests can do or learn here.

4. Rambo Cruise

5. arriving at the Crystal Mosque on Pulau Wan Man, Kuala Terengganu

The highlight of this trip was the Rambo Cruise, although I cannot tell the difference between this boat cruise and the Terengganu River Cruise. The sights looked the same – the difference is probably in the operators of both businesses.

6. Kuala Terengganu’s very own i-City

7. yes, we love Kuala Terengganu

I don’t deny that homestay programmes are not my cup of tea. I don’t mind visiting, though, and this was where I learned about traditional snacks such as keropok lekor cicah colek (KLCC), lempeng nyior & tepung bunga.

8. clockwise from left: traditional snacks of keropok lekor cicah colek, lempeng nyior & tepung bunga

9. making grasshoppers from palm leaves

Guests would also be able to view demonstrations of community art and craft such as batik painting.

10. traditional Malay inai drawing on the hand using henna

11. batik painting

For more information, you can check out the official website of Teluk Ketapang Homestay or read up on my previous visit to the village.

12. local bikers are sometimes engaged to greet guests upon their arrival

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1. Big Ben

The reason I was in Malacca was the opportunity to taste for myself Portuguese cuisine, both from Portugal and Malaysia’s Portuguese community.

2. Sambal Pipinyu

3. Devil's Curry Chicken

As you can imagine, it was a trip that saw us stuffing ourselves from morning till night. However, I’m not complaining,!

4. Beef Semur

5. Fish Curry Maraydoo

This is one restaurant that is like a hidden gem even among the locals. Called Big Ben’s Restaurant, Café & Cottage Industry, it is located at the underutilised Limkokwing Academy of Creativity & Innovation within the one and only Portuguese Settlement in Ujong Pasir, Malacca.

6. Inchi Mintu

7. Kambreng Tambrinyu

Perhaps Limkokwing Academy doesn’t ring a bell. Well, the building was formerly Lisbon Hotel. Ah-ha!

8. Mulyu

9. Portuguese Baked Fish

Our lunch here, prepared by Big Ben himself, was THE opportunity to try authentic Malaccan Portuguese cuisine. As you can see, they are all spicy! The dissimilarities are just in their different levels of spiciness.

10. Portuguese Fried Mee

11. Portugal De Yami Manggala

Prior to this filling meal, the only Portuguese dish that I have eaten was Devil’s Curry. Suffice to say, with a full course meal like this, it was a great culinary experience for me and I am already thinking of making another trip here. Luckily, it’s not difficult to locate now that I know Big Ben’s hiding spot.

12. looking out at the beautiful scenery

Have a look at my food shots and salivate but please don’t ask me for their recipes!

Big Ben’s Restaurant, Café & Cottage Industry
Add: Limkokwing Academy of Creativity & Innovation, Portuguese Settlement, Melaka.
Tel: 016-4469077 (Big Ben)
Email: benildus7@yahoo.com

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4 Comments

• At December 5, 2015, FiSh wrote:

  The Portuguese baked fish is definitely something i wanna try! :) this place is famous for that dish right?

• At December 5, 2015, Miera Nadhirah wrote:

  How nice getting to taste authentic Portuguese food...will check it out the next time I am in Melaka

• At December 5, 2015, Dewi wrote:

  Makanan enak memang perlu dicoba. My parents visit melaka often, will recommend this place to them. Thanks

• At December 5, 2015, Renae Teo wrote:

  Oh the food looks good! I love Portuguese food, now I need to try Big Ben's!

1. famous Melaka pork + liver satay washed down with fresh coconut juice

My friends and I were on a food hunting trip to Malacca recently and stayed at Case del Rio for two nights.

2. liver satay

Just around the corner from the hotel is the famous pork satay house. We obviously had to drop by before leaving Malacca.

3. a container-full of skewered marinated meat ready to be grilled

It was lunch hour on a Sunday, so I guess, popular as they are, we were rather lucky to be able to get a table for three.

4. grilling satay

Total waiting time was “only” about 30 minutes. It was good that they gave us some satay to start our meal first and then topped up the balance of our order when the satays were available.

5. grilling satay

It has certainly been a long while since I had pork satay. As I don’t take beef, I would only take chicken satay. I am unsure if pork satay is still available in Ipoh….I need to go and check the stall in Ipoh Old Town.

6. grilling satay

But then again, Ipoh’s pork satay is Cantonese-style while this one at Sun May Hiong is said to be Hainanese-style.

7. taking order after order

The sauce here is a little sourish compared to the other famous pork satay shop in Malacca. Could it be because of the pineapple?

8. full house

Well, it’s a closely guarded secret as the sauce is what makes or breaks a satay meal.

9. Restoran Sun May Hiong Satay House in Malacca

Restoran Sun May Hiong Satay House
Add: 50/50A, Jalan Kota Laksamana 1/1, Taman Kota Laksamana, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia.
Tel: +606-281 7281
Business hours: 11am – 6pm (Mon–Fri) & 10am – 7pm (Sat & Sun)

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• At December 6, 2015, Miriam wrote:

  Yummy! The satay looks so good. I have heard many people saying this place it good so can see it is really popular

• At December 6, 2015, Maple Shuh Hong wrote:

  wow~~ thanks for introduce this! I never really know there is pork satay in Malaysia. i thought pork satay only available in thai cuisine or thai restaurant in Malaysia. but the guarded secret sauce nice?

  Seeing the amount of the crowd, I was so tempt to try too!

• At December 7, 2015, Sharon Lee wrote:

  Yummy pork satay to eat for! Gonna visit the this satay place when I visit Melacca =D

• At December 7, 2015, Reia wrote:

  I love satay! But I don't like pork hhehee. Looks like a nice satay place though.

• At December 7, 2015, Betty Liew wrote:

  This one I have never try yet. I usually will go for their satay celup. Yummy...Yummy

• At December 7, 2015, Jacqueline Khoo wrote:

  Wooo satay heaven! Never heard about it before but definitely will get a try next time when I visit Malacca next time :D

• At December 8, 2015, Jessytheklchic wrote:

  yummm. I want one. Actually its my first time hearing of this store. Shall go there when I am in malacca.

1. roasted turkey with giblet sauce

The newly-certified five-star resort, The Haven, has unveiled a scrumptious buffet dinner for this Christmas season. With a healthy selection of salad varieties at the open salad bar followed by wild mushroom soup, the highlight is the succulent roasted turkey, sliced with old fashioned giblet sauce.

2. open salad bar

Other items on the BBQ station are New Zealand lamb shoulder, Australian beef steak, chicken meat, sea bass and fresh prawns, additionally marinated with Haven, a secret sauce.

3. fresh cut fruits

On the menu is the signature Haven fried rice, a proven all-time favourite of the restaurant, served with large fresh prawns, squids, chicken and vegetables.

4. dessert counter

Also available is the turkey ham pasta carbonara, a spaghetti dish for those seeking a lighter meal. Other items include shepherd’s pie, roasted potatoes in jackets and au gratin vegetables.

5. clockwise from top left: Signature cheese cake for order, Christmas pudding, English truffle & Christmas fruit cake

I am unable to share photos of the entire Christmas buffet menu at The Haven, but here are some important ones, including the range of X’mas desserts.

6. clockwise from top left: coconut pudding, Buche De Noel, tarts & Stollen

This is certainly a season to be jolly, and it is best celebrated with family and close friends, feasting on a MSG-free menu.

7. Sous Chef J.C. Rajesh presents Cuisines’ Christmas menu

Some of you may not be aware that Cuisines is only open to guests of BEST WESTERN PREMIER The Haven Ipoh. It is not open to the public. The good news is that for a limited time, guests can enjoy a night’s stay at The Haven for as low as RM500+!

8. part of the Christmas buffet menu at The Haven’s Cuisines Restaurant

So, don’t wait anymore. Make your accommodation reservation and enjoy the facilities of The Haven, then celebrate Christmas here in the midst of nature.

Date: 24th – 26th Dec, 2015
Time: 7pm – 10.30pm
Venue: Cuisines, Clubhouse
Price: ONLY RM128+* (adult) / RM90+* (child/senior)

BEST WESTERN PREMIER The Haven Ipoh
Add: Jalan Haven (Persiaran Lembah Perpaduan), 31150 Tambun, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
GPS Coordinates: N 04° 38.167′ E101° 9.684′

Email:
sales@bestwesternhaven.com.my
reservations@bestwesternhaven.com.my

Web: Best Western Haven | The Haven Resorts
Tel: +605 220 9000
Fax: +605 220 9011
Hotline: 1700.8.1700.0

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1. assorted items from the carving station

Tower Regency Hotel, Ipoh, unveiled their Christmas Eve buffet dinner last week. At only RM49.90 nett (adult), one could enjoy a magnificent buffet spread of Yuletide goodies, some of the photos which I am sharing in this post today.

2. rolled NZ beef with vegetables

3. stuffed roasted chicken

Beginning with appetisers of shrimps cocktail on ice, assorted fresh garden salad, three-colour pasta salad and sushi, soup of the day is hot creamy pumpkin soup with garlic bread.

4. roasted lamb leg

5. prawn cocktail

Main courses to expect are chicken lasagna, roasted marinated beef with au jus, poached fish fillet with capers, cheese mushroom omelette and baked Duchess potatoes.

6. assorted sushi with condiment

7. Xmas decorated cake

Much looked forward to is the carving station where a good variety of grilled items will be served, from roasted lamb shoulder to roasted chicken, roasted crispy vegetables, among others.

8. Yule log

9. Xmas pudding

Wrap up your meal with an array of colourful desserts, to appease that sweet tooth of yours. Complimentary glass of sparkling juice will also be served.

10. varieties of Xmas cookies with cinnamon sticks

11. Tower Regency Hotel presents the upcoming Christmas menu (L-R): Managing Director Mr. Simon Leong, Ikma, Intan, Noor Fazilah, Nurul Shuhada, Hotel Manager Mdm. Mariana, Chef Faizul & Jeeva

In accordance with the festive occasion, cheering up the meal are Santa Claus and Santarina, amidst live music. Diners stand to win exciting prizes in luck draws throughout the evening.

Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner
Venue: Café @ 6, Level 6, Tower Regency Hotel, Ipoh
Date: 24th December, 2015
Time: 7pm – 10pm

Price: RM49.90 nett (adult)
Price: RM25 nett (child below 12 years old / senior above 60 years old) – must make prior booking to enjoy this special price

Call: +605-2086888 ext. 6122 / 6900

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1. Chef Randy at his special counter

In the blink of an eye, it’s been three years since I stayed at Palm Garden Hotel, IOI Resort City.

2. some of the ingredients for som tam (Thai papaya salad)

When I was there recently, nothing much has changed. However, I was lucky that I was at the right place at the right time as the hotel is currently running a Thai food fair.

3. some of the ingredients for som tam (Thai papaya salad)

As you can see, I didn’t give the som tam (Thai papaya salad) a miss.

4. some of the ingredients for som tam (Thai papaya salad)

Prepared by Chef Randy, his som tam was so good, I went for a second round.

5. Chef Randy pounds the salad

If you happened to be at Palm Garden Hotel, whether to spend the night or to attend a function, don’t pass Chef Randy’s som tam by.

6. som tam (Thai papaya salad)

This is only one of the items available during the Thai food promotion at the hotel.

7. Chef Randy and his som tam (Thai papaya salad)

Palm Garden Hotel IOI Resort City
Add: 62502 Putrajaya.
Tel: +603-89432233
Fax: +603-89431122
email: sales@palmgarden.com.my
website: www.palmgarden.com.my

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11 Comments

• At December 13, 2015, FiSh wrote:

  I love thai salad for its crunchy and tangy flavour all the time :) now this post is making me hungry!

• At December 13, 2015, Miriam wrote:

  Som Tam! I love it. SO healthy and it taste so good too

• At December 13, 2015, siennylovesdrawing wrote:

  ohh! my favourite thai som tam :) miss this so so much!

  cheers, siennylovesdrawing

• At December 14, 2015, Miera Nadhirah wrote:

  Som Tam... makes me miss my time in Thailand... huhuhu.... it is so yummy....

• At December 14, 2015, Rane Chin wrote:

  The food look yummy! I love Thai papaya salad must try this out soon!

  http://www.ranechin.com/

• At December 14, 2015, Jane wrote:

  Thai papaya salad looks tempting. Will try this out.

• At December 14, 2015, Sherry wrote:

  Nice place to dine. We like go dine once a while. Missed the food there

• At December 14, 2015, Fadzi Razak wrote:

  They made the som tam fresh? That's obviously great. I bet the taste is even better

• At December 15, 2015, Ivy Kam wrote:

  Nice place for Thai food, the buffet spread looks very appetizing :)

• At December 15, 2015, Isaac Tan wrote:

  i think i see one too many cili padi in the salad.. fiery hot!

• At December 17, 2015, Ayue Idris wrote:

  omg..i love somtam so much! the food looks sooo yummy!

When in Kajang, it is a must to feast on satay, as many skewers as we could. One of the more popular stalls that we went to for dinner one evening was Willy Satay, at Ramal Food Junction (food court) in Taman Ramal Indah.

1. Willy Satay in Kajang

I have no idea why Willy Satay became the satay stall of choice – I was told their popularity only boomed a few years ago.

2. the many grills of Willy Satay

Throughout that evening, their tens of grills were working non-stop and still, the queue for food was exceptionally long.

3. fulfilling a satay order

I was lucky not to have to wait that long as we already made advanced booking for beef and chicken satay. The other two types of satay available here are lamb and innards.

4. satay hot off the grill

I noticed that unlike the usual satay, Willy Satay don’t have too much fat pierced between the chunks of meat, which is how I like my satay served.

5. a smiling server

Furthermore, the peanut sauce was awesome and the satay that was grilled to perfection could be savoured as they were without additional sauce.

6. a plate of beef & chicken satay

While Willy Satay is highly recommended, if you plan to try them out, do bear in mind that you have to spare at least 30 minutes of waiting time.

Willy Satay
Add: Ramal Food Junction, Jalan Ramal 1, Taman Ramal Indah, 43000 Kajang, Selangor.
Tel: +6017-210 7008
Business hours: 4pm to 12am

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• At December 17, 2015, Michelle wrote:

  I love satay!! And that stack of chicken satay looks sooooo good!!

• At December 17, 2015, Miera Nadhirah wrote:

  Oh gosh sooo laku until have to wait 30 minutes... hehehe... i will try this if I head over to Kajang....thanks

• At December 17, 2015, Sharon Lee wrote:

  Miss Satay already after reading your post =D I love beef and chicken satay! I know Kajang Satay is the BEST!!

• At December 17, 2015, Anfieldyee wrote:

  That's... alot of satay you gonna have it @_@

• At December 17, 2015, Cheryn wrote:

  I go to eat kajang satay all the time! I have not heard of this store.

• At December 17, 2015, Leona wrote:

  hhm this is where i live, satay is definitely our strong point and attraction

• At December 17, 2015, Hanniz wrote:

  I.want.satay.now! Have not tried theirs but it's good that theirs has less fat. Peanut sauce is important for me!

• At December 17, 2015, rachell ho wrote:

  Kajang is the place for satay. Those pictures had stimulus my taste bugs for satay d

• At December 18, 2015, Ivy Kam wrote:

  Ooo satay my favorite, will check out this place soon, drooling already :)

• At December 18, 2015, Isaac Tan wrote:

  my all-time favourite malaysian food would be satay, and where better than in Kajang.. nice!

• At December 18, 2015, Sin Yee wrote:

  It was a long long time thing to have satay at Kajang. Hahah~ Never been to Willy Satay. Perhaps, I shall check it out soon.

• At December 18, 2015, Sunshine Kelly wrote:

  So kajang is famous for their satay. I have not tried this stall yet.

I am someone who has no patience to wait for my food to get cooked. Thus, steamboat and grill are my least favourite eating places. As such, my recent dinner at Grill & Such in Seri Kembangan was almost like a new experience for me.

1. Khai presents the specially-prepared à la carte items

With the motto “Taste the thrill”, Grill & Such, which was opened in October 2015, offers locals the chance to dine on local food in Korean style.

2. a set of 13 items from Grill & Such

Owner Fadzil Shaari from Sungai Siput, a trained architect with his own firm, loves Korean food himself and thought that it would be a good idea to set up a similar eatery where diners can bond over a low-carbohydrate meal.

3. my special set without beef or mutton

Featuring timber panelling against bright lights, Fadzil believes that this ambience would improve one’s appetite. It certainly did to mine, after all the trouble grilling my food and being bombed with sizzling oil. LOL

4. it’s time to grill ‘em

The grill set has 13 items marinated with homemade sauce, but I opted to have mine without beef and mutton, so my table had only eleven items. Nonetheless, diners may order from the à la carte or go for another round of the 13-item set.

5. Grill & Such

Grill & Such can accommodate about 30 to 40 pax simultaneously and it is also suitable for those hosting gatherings and private functions in a separate lounge where karaoke and live band are available.

Grill & Such
Add: E-6-G & E-7-G Putrawalk, Jalan PP 25, Taman Pinggiran Putra, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor.
Tel: +603-89571077
Email: grillnsuch@gmail.com

Business hours: 8am – 11.30am & 3pm – 12am

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• At December 18, 2015, Aliza Sara wrote:

  Mmmm! looks good. are the ingredients used fresh? :D

• At December 18, 2015, ora wrote:

  waaah seeedaaaaap ni !

1. Bahulu Classiq gift packs of kuih bahulu and Swiss roll

One of the places that we visited while in Hulu Langat was Bahulu Classiq, a mini factory which produces snacks, including kuih bahulu and Swiss rolls.

2. a worker prepares the dough

3. filling the mould tray with dough

Adjacent to the factory is their signature café, Bahulu Classiq Café.

4. industrial oven

5. kuih bahulu hot off the oven

The kuih bahulu that are baked here are not the traditional type because their target market is gifts for weddings and corporate events.

6. slicing the Swiss roll

7. some other snacks available for sale

Therefore, one could see that their packaging is also of a class above to suit the occasion.

8. Café Bahulu Classiq

9. Café Bahulu Classiq

My favourite kuih bahulu from Bahulu Classiq is in pandan (screw pine) flavour baked with chocolate rice. Yummy, I could eat tens of it in one go!

10. Café Bahulu Classiq

11. Café Bahulu Classiq

Bahulu Classiq is open for orders for your wedding or any other gift-giving occasion. Call the number included below.

Bahulu Classiq
Add: 24, Batu 18, Kampung Jawa, 43100 Hulu Langat, Selangor.
Web: www.bahuluclassiq.com
Tel: +603-9021 1131

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• At December 19, 2015, Miera Nadhirah wrote:

  I love Bahulu... Will definitely go try this out when I am in Hulu Langat... thanks

To usher in the New Year, what better way is there than to dine on the rooftop of the clubhouse of a five-star resort, amidst a natural prehistoric setting, feasting on a time-honoured communal dish, Poon Choi (in Cantonese), that is fit for an emperor?

From Jan 8 to Feb 22, The Haven Luxury Resort is offering this traditional luscious one-pot Chinese dish, or Big Bowl Feast; a special meal where all dishes are served in just one large bowl (or platter).

1. Cuisines Executive Chefs Ong Kian Onn (L) & Foo Seong Khong present the dish fit for an emperor

The Haven’s Poon Choi is made up of 17 specially selected array of fresh ingredients, prepared without preservatives, monosodium glutamate (MSG) or artificial additives.

Ingredients in the Poon Choi set are: sea cucumber, mushroom, lantern bladder, scallop, Chinese dried scallop, smoked duck, abalone, prawn, goose feet, fish fillet, carrot, white radish, yam, Chinese cabbage, dried bean curd stick, chicken and lastly, broccoli.

2. The Haven Poon Choi Set with 17 ingredients - good for 8 to 10 pax

This Poon Choi set is part of the full dinner menu which includes garlic rice, Hong Kong kailan (vegetables) plus a dessert of red bean soup with glutinous rice balls and Chinese pastry.

3. Poon Choi Sets suitable for 4- 5 pax each

Named “Night Sky Gourmet Poon Choi Dinner” because of the exceptional experience of dining under the stars (weather and guest preference permitting), and overlooking The Haven’s calm lake, it will definitely be a new experience for many.

What’s even more special is that members of today’s modern multi-racial and cultural families can all join in for the meaningful Chinese New Year reunion dinner because The Haven’s Cuisines (restaurant) which is in charge of this Poon Choi dinner is Halal-certified.

4. red bean soup with glutinous rice balls

Although residents and guests of The Haven can just dine on this Poon Choi set (RM988+ for 8 to 10 pax or RM498+ for 4 to 5 pax), this Poon Choi set is also available to the public if they take up one of two packages: RM2,488+ for 8 to 10 pax or RM1,288+ for 4 to 5 pax, inclusive of a night’s accommodation at the 2 + 1 Lakeview Superior Suite. These packages come with breakfast as well.

5. Chinese pastry

These suite packages are valid for five persons (maximum 6 persons with 1 extra bed at RM90+ per bed). Applicable from Sunday to Thursday only.

Surcharge of RM100+ per suite per night applies on Friday and Saturday.

Suite type upgrades are also available:
*Lakeview Deluxe Suite @ RM100+ per suite per night
*Lakeview Suite @ RM200+ per suite per night
*Executive Suite @ RM400+ per suite per night
*Premier Suite @ RM500+ per suite per night.

These packages are priced slightly higher from Feb 7 to 10, 2016: RM3,088+ for 8 to 10 pax or RM1,588+ for 4 to 5 pax.

Suite packages are valid for five persons (maximum 6 persons with 1 extra bed at RM90+ per bed).

For further information or reservation, contact:

BEST WESTERN PREMIER The Haven Ipoh
Add: Jalan Haven (Persiaran Lembah Perpaduan), 31150 Tambun, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
GPS Coordinates: N 04° 38.167′ E101° 9.684′

Email: sales@bestwesternhaven.com.my
Web: Best Western Haven | The Haven Resorts
Tel: +605 220 9000
Fax: +605 220 9011
Hotline: 1700.8.1700.0

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• At January 5, 2016, Miera Nadhirah wrote:

  My gosh that one looks sooo good... my mouth is watering... I want some of that....

• At January 5, 2016, Fong Hui Ying wrote:

  wow!!!! i feel hungry now after see your post!!! the poon choi look so yummy!!!

• At January 5, 2016, Shini Lola wrote:

  Wow~ Thanks for sharing. I'm from Ipoh myself but I never try this before. Will give it a try with my family next time =)

• At January 5, 2016, Michelle wrote:

  Okay I'm not a fan of poon choi, but this one looks pretty good! I'm glad you had such a nice experience.

• At January 5, 2016, Kylie cre8tone wrote:

  Such an awesome dining experience! Yummy leh!

• At January 5, 2016, Sharon Lee wrote:

  The poon choi set definitely looks so sumptuous and makes me feeling hungry! Yums!

• At January 5, 2016, siennylovesdrawing wrote:

  wow! so temting to enjoy the foods posted here, just that it's quite pricy though, but for CNY should be ok :P let me check with my family members 1st :) cheers, siennylovesdrawing

• At January 5, 2016, Low Sze Shin wrote:

  So yummy!

  Lots of good stuffs put together in one pot!

• At January 5, 2016, pamela wrote:

  Looks like the poon choy is awesome. happy cny in advance

• At January 5, 2016, Leona wrote:

  I wish to try poon choi too as I've never had the chance the eat that before it seems so interesting

• At January 5, 2016, Hanniz wrote:

  I've never tried or come across Poon Choy before. How interesting!

• At January 5, 2016, Anfieldyee wrote:

  I think this would be perfect for Chinese Reunion dinner, if they do add the lousang :D

• At January 6, 2016, Sunshine Kelly wrote:

  Wow this dinner is so lavish, I wish to try their poon choi also.

• At January 6, 2016, Ivy Kam wrote:

  Poon Choi is getting popular recently during the Chinese New Year, I bought back one too last year for my family gathering :)

• At January 7, 2016, Isaac Tan wrote:

  yum! it's that time of the year again!

  had two poon choi dishes back to back today.. one was a seafood one, i prefer meat over seafood.

1. management and staff of Syeun Hotel Ipoh wish Gong Xi Fa Cai (L-R): Senior Banquet Manager P. Mahendaran, Sales & Marketing manager Rains Choong, Chef Chen (Assistant Chinese Chef), Chef Ho (Head Chef), Director of Sales & Marketing Elena Phor, Director Maggie Ong, Chef Choi Mow Soon (BBQ Chef), Chef Cho Kam Loon (Chef Cutter), Chef Ho Woon Tet (Sous Chef), Event Executive Moon & Senior Supervisor Nor Akhmar Hisham

The time of the year for family members from far and wide to come together is soon upon us. Quiet Ipoh will see the return of sons and daughters contributing to the traffic congestion. Yet, Chinese New Year is all about togetherness, not only among family members but also friends. And so, no matter how difficult or far, people put themselves through this exodus in the name of tradition.

2. Menu D - Prosperity Salmon Yee Sang

3. Menu D - Braised Sharks fin Soup with Dry Scallop, Crab Meat and Seafood

Syeun Hotel Ipoh will be hosting a hundred tables at the ballroom for this reunion dinner on Feb 7, 2016. This “Family Reunion Dinner” is the sixth year that is organised by the hotel, to jointly celebrate this joyous occasion.

4. Menu D - Steamed Woo Foo Chicken with Chinese Herbs and Green Garden

5. Menu D - Steamed Pomfret Fish in Soy Sauce

Besides spending quality time together over an appetizing Chinese course dinner to welcome the Lunar New Year, Syeun Hotel has lined up a series of entertainment to make the evening more meaningful and enjoyable.

6. Menu D - Salad Ming Prawn Ball, Mixed Fruit & Sesame Seed

7. Menu D - Braised Assorted Seafood Whole Abalone in Claypot

The dinner will be interspersed with Chinese New Year songs performed by the Little Angels, as well as a variety of singing and dancing performances. Syeun’s God of Prosperity is making a special appearance during the dinner to give out lucky red packets.

8. Menu D - Fried Glutinous Rice with Dry Shrimp and Octopus

9. Menu D - Hot Sweetened Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Dry Longan and Snow Fungus

As we are ushering into the Year of the fire Monkey, a photo booth with the theme of the year will be set up for guests to take photos as keepsakes. Additionally, two copies of family portrait will be included for every table, free-of-charge.

10. Menu D - Two Varieties of Chinese Cookies

11. part of Menu D

By now, you are probably curious to have a look at the menu. The hotel has prepared FOUR menus to be served at the reunion dinner. Menu A is a vegetarian 9-course dinner (for 10 pax) at RM588 nett. Menu B is priced at RM668 nett, Menu C is at RM868 nett (one complimentary bottle of red wine) and Menu D is RM1388 nett (two complimentary bottles of red wine).

12. Menu B - Prosperity Salmon Yee Sang

13. Menu B - Braised Broth Soup with Seafood and Bean Curd

In this post, I have included photos for the full set of Menus B and D to enable you to know exactly what will be served. It is totally worth your money, I can say for sure.

14. Menu B – Baked Emperor Honey Chicken

15. Menu B - Deep Fried Garoupa Fish with Thai Sauce

Meanwhile, from now until Feb 6, 2016, the hotel is also offering Year End Promotion. To be held at Syeun D Hall, there are three packages to choose from. Package A RM568, B is RM788 (one complimentary bottle of red wine) and C at RM1,118 (two complimentary bottles of red wine).

16. Menu B – Pan-Fried Ming Prawn Ball with Black Bean Sauce

17. Menu B - Stir Fried Assorted Vegetables, Ling Zi Mushroom, Macadamia Nuts

From Feb 9 to 22, 2016 is the Chinese New Year promotion which also comes in three packages: RM568, RM 788 (one complimentary bottle of red wine) and RM1,268 (two complimentary bottles of red wine).

18. Menu B - Fried Glutinous Rice with Dry Shrimp and Octopus

19. Menu B - Hot Sweetened Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Dry Longan and Snow Fungus

In addition, a special Chinese New Year Buffet Lunch Promotion at the hotel’s Garden View Coffee House will begin from Feb 8 to 12, 2016. Price is RM28 nett (adult) and RM19.90 nett (child from 5 – 12 years old).

20. Menu B - Deep Fried Sesame Lotus Bun

21. part of Menu B

For enquiries and reservations, contact: +605-2538889 ext. 8330 / 8008 or +6012-5218339 (Rains Choong) or +6012-5179337 (Moon).

Syeun Hotel
Add: 88, Jalan Sultan Abdul Jalil, 30300 Ipoh, Perak.
Web: www.syeun.com
Email: sales@syeun.com
Tel: +605-2538889 / +605-2428889
Fax: +605-2533335

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14 Comments

• At January 6, 2016, Kakalina wrote:

  How time flies and CNY is just next month. Hope to dine there when visit Ipoh. :)

• At January 6, 2016, ayuarjuna wrote:

  already feel CNY feast!!!

• At January 6, 2016, Bella Enveeus wrote:

  Wow that whole abalone in claypot. Must be pricey. But what a way to celebrate CNY with family with all this abundance of food!

• At January 6, 2016, Low Sze Shin wrote:

  The dishes look so luxurious!

  Happy CNY in advanced!

• At January 6, 2016, Kylie cre8tone wrote:

  HOw I wish I could dine there.. So nice the dishes!

• At January 6, 2016, Hui Ying wrote:

  OMG!!! So fast got lao sang ady!!! Every chinese new year, i sure will eat more more!!!

• At January 6, 2016, Miriam wrote:

  Can't believe CNY is coming already! With all this food it sure looks like it will be a great Monkey year

• At January 6, 2016, Nesro wrote:

  The food looks yummy, im already drooling.. Chinese new year its a big deal and this is a really good promotion for the restaurant to get more people engaged. I wonder what they'll do here in Vietnam

• At January 6, 2016, Dewi wrote:

  Looks good. My sis in law family are in Ipoh, will share this news to them :)

• At January 6, 2016, FiSh wrote:

  wow that abalone is huge! i just had my first lou sang today, you're so quick in celebrating hahah

• At January 6, 2016, Geng Qian wrote:

  ling zhi mushroom looks so delicious! hope i can have a bite on it!!

• At January 6, 2016, Rawlins GLAM wrote:

  Gimme Hot Sweetened Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Dry Longan and Snow Fungus! Looks so yummy! So fast that it is almost CNY!

• At January 6, 2016, Aliza Sara wrote:

  Woohooo its that time of year again. Great food and OMGGGG. I can taste it already!

• At January 12, 2016, chanderpal singh wrote:

  Hey let me tell you i love to come to this site reason you bring detailing and much hard work in it many thanks for your help and support. this food selection is such a nice one that i am feeling hunger now

1. Wang Fu Jing Night Food Market

Just a short stroll from Wang Fu Jing, an upscale shopping district, Beijing’s answer to Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, is the Wang Fu Jing Night Food Market.

2. sugar-coated haws & fruits on sticks

3. snake meat

Although the stalls seem many at first glance, many of them offer the same types of food.

4. BBQ innards

5. pineapple rice

Unlike the typical pasar malam in Malaysia, this one only offers food, but from what I noticed, these food were brought in from various parts of China, not only Beijing.

6. BBQ fare

7. snake meat

If you have the stomach for weird food such as spiders, centipedes and scorpions, Wang Fu Jing Night Food Market is not to be missed when you are in Beijing.

8. chips on sticks

9. oyster with garlic

Tables and chairs are not provided, so, expect to eat standing, or on the go. Worry not, as food are packed in bowls, or skewered on sticks.

10. royal crabs

11. banana fritters

Although one could see what food each stall sells by checking the signboard overhead, most are in Mandarin. Hard luck for those of us who can’t read it.

12. Chinese hamburger

13.

Wang Fu Jing Night Food Market is open nightly from 6pm to 9pm. It is a good distraction for those of us who do not have the budget for branded wares at Wang Fu Jing Shopping Street.

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15. fruits on sticks

Despite being street hawkers, vendors are neatly dressed in red caps and aprons. They are difficult to miss.

16. pig-faced

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1. Norwegian Salmon Yee Sang

One of the most important meals throughout the year is the Chinese New Year reunion dinner. It is a time for bonding and to catch up with one another over a sit-down Chinese course meal.

2. Raw Norwegian Salmon

3. Lotus Leaf Glutinous Rice

To usher in the Year of the Fire Monkey, said to be the most active and aggressive of the Monkeys, Impiana Hotel Ipoh is offering a Prosperity Feast at their Coffee House.

4. Braised Mushroom with Dried Oyster & Black Moss

5. Snow Pear & Longan with White Fungus

There are two Family Reunion 8-Course Chinese Set menus, priced at RM798 nett and RM898 nett. These sets, good for ten pax, are available for dinner (7pm – 10.30pm) from 8th to 13th February, 2016. Here’s what to expect from the two sets:

6. Steamed Dragon Garoupa with Mixed Vegetables in Soy Sauce

7. Deep-fried Crispy Chicken with Mongolian Sauce

A) Family Reunion 8-Course Chinese Set @ RM798 nett
Norwegian Salmon Yu Sheng
Braised Exotic Seafood Broth
Deep-fried Crispy Chicken with Mongolian Sauce
Poached Live Tiger Prawn with Premier King Soy Sauce
Deep-fried Garoupa with Nyonya Cincalok Sauce
Chengdu Province Vegetables with Dried Oyster
Lotus Leaf Glutinous Rice
Snow Pear & Longan with White Fungus
Crispy Shanghai Pancake
Orange Cordial
Chinese Tea

8. Poached Live Tiger Prawns with Premier King Soy Sauce

B) Family Reunion 8-Course Chinese Set @ RM898 nett
Norwegian Salmon Yu Sheng
Braised Crab Meat Broth with Dried Scallop & Roe
Golden Crispy Chicken with Sesame & Prawn Crackers
Sautéed Crystal Prawn with Portugal Sauce
Steamed Dragon Garoupa with Mixed Vegetables in Soy Sauce
Braised Mushroom with Dried Oyster & Black Moss
Sweet BBQ Chicken Fried Rice
Chilled Mango Sago with Pomelo in Coconut Milk
Crispy Shanghai Pancake
Orange Fruit Punch
Chinese Tea

These photos shared today are a mixture from both mouth-watering menus of A and B.

9. Chilled Mango Sago with Pomelo in Coconut Milk

10. Braised Exotic Seafood Broth

Other meals available at The Coffee House are: Buffet-style Chinese New Year Eve Reunion BBQ Dinner (7pm – 10.30pm) from 5th to 9th February, 2016, priced at RM88 nett per adult and RM45 nett per child.

11. Deep-fried Garoupa with Nyonya Cincalok Sauce

12. Sweet BBQ Chicken Fried Rice

As for Fortune Hi-Tea (12pm – 4pm) which is priced at RM45 nett per adult and RM24 nett per child, it is available from 6th to 9th February, 2016.

13. Sautéed Crystal Prawn with Portugal Sauce

14. Golden Crispy Chicken with Sesame & Prawn Crackers

Pre-Chinese New Year set is also available from 22nd January to 7th February, 2016. It is priced at RM598 nett per table.

15. Chengdu Province Vegetables with Dried Oyster

16. Crispy Shanghai Pancake

For enquiries or reservations, call Impiana Hotel Ipoh at +605-2555555 (ext. 8022).

Impiana Hotel Ipoh
Add: 18, Jalan Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah, 30250 Ipoh, Perak.
Tel: +605-2555555
Fax: +605-2551948
Email: info.ipoh@impiana.com

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6 Comments

• At January 25, 2016, Aliza Sara wrote:

  OMG 8 course meal looks so good! Maybe i should celebrate CNY in Ipoh this year.

• At January 25, 2016, Shivani wrote:

  The Garoupa looks really good dear and the CNY prosperity Feast actually has quite a variety too :) Cheers to the share dear.

• At January 25, 2016, Nesro wrote:

  Emily, have you tasted some of the food? Im very intrigued to try the Lotus Leaf Glutinous Rice because it looks a bit brownish black, i wonder how it tastes like.

  The 8 course meal is a good deal for aprox RM800 for 10 people with 8 dishes to eat from its a giveaway especially for Chinese new year

• At January 25, 2016, cindyrina wrote:

  Goodness! what a feast...all menu look awesome delicious.i love that shanghai pancake and lotus rice.

• At January 25, 2016, Uswatun Khasanah wrote:

  duh, i want the fish menus, looks so tempting

• At January 26, 2016, miera wrote:

  I like the menu.. it looks really very good... almost all of my CNY favorites....

1. Poon Choy Set @ RM618+ for ten pax

This Chinese New Year, for those who plan to hold their reunion in the cosy setting of their own home, they can add-on to their home-cooked meal with the traditional Rainbow Yee Sang at RM48 (small) and RM68 nett (large) from Excelsior Palace Chinese Restaurant.

2. à la carte: Poon Choy for ten at RM498 nett

On the other hand, those who prefer to dine out can do so at Excelsior Palace Chinese Restaurant where the luscious one-pot Chinese dish, Poon Choi (in Cantonese) or Big Bowl Feast is available on Chinese New Year’s Eve (7th February from 7pm) at only RM618 nett for a table of ten.

3. à la carte: Stir-fried Vegetables with Prawns @ RM60+

The Poon Choi is a special dish where all ingredients are served in just one large bowl. This special Excelsior Palace Poon Choi Set consists of the Poon Choi, as well as rainbow yee sang, fried rice and dessert.

4. à la carte: Steamed Chicken with Soy Sauce @ RM80+

The Poon Choi (RM498 nett for ten pax) is also on the à la carte menu, as well as all those other signature dishes shown here. They are available for lunch and dinner from 5th Jan to 23rd Feb. All prices listed here are inclusive of 6% GST.

5. à la carte: Steamed Tiger Grouper Fish with Soy Sauce @ RM180+

Obviously, Excelsior Palace Chinese Restaurant also offers other full course Chinese dinners, priced from RM388 nett to RM1588 nett. For further information or reservation, contact the restaurant directly.

6. à la carte: Steamed Rice with Waxed Meat @ RM80+

Excelsior Palace Chinese Restaurant @ Hotel Excelsior
Add: 43, Jalan Sultan Abdul Jalil, 30300 Ipoh, Perak.
For reservations, call: 05-2559616
Fax: 05-255 6922 / 9616
Email: mail@hotelexcelsior.com.my
Web: www.hotelexcelsior.com.my

7. Excelsior Palace’s Poon Choy Set and signature à la carte dishes

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13 Comments

• At January 26, 2016, Geng Qian wrote:

  Poon Choy looks so nice! would love to buy one for my family.

• At January 26, 2016, Caroline wrote:

  The price for the full course dinner seems reasonable!

• At January 26, 2016, Sharon Lee wrote:

  The Poon Choy looks super sumptuos and delicious! The price looks affordable for a dinner for a family gathering!

• At January 26, 2016, Joanne Wee wrote:

  They look yummy~ Makes me hungry

• At January 26, 2016, Betty Liew wrote:

  The food look so nice . Only leave a week, then we will be celebrating CNY. Hurray

• At January 26, 2016, Arisa wrote:

  Mouth watering Chinese dishes indeed! I'm sure this place is gonna be jammed pack for CNY like all restaurants lol

• At January 26, 2016, Yuki Low wrote:

  Last year my company annual dinner was held at Hotel excelsior, that time the food quality was really bad. Now looks like they have much improvement.

• At January 27, 2016, Kakalina wrote:

  Always happy to eat with family during festive season. Will visit this restaurant when visit Ipoh.

• At January 27, 2016, Sunshine Kelly wrote:

  The steam rice with waxed meat looks tempting and generous portion.

• At January 27, 2016, Isaac Tan wrote:

  poon choy is the trend now . not bad, at that price.. <3

• At January 27, 2016, Ivy Kam wrote:

  Among all the CNY dishes, I love the Poon Choy, filled with so many premium ingredients :)

• At January 27, 2016, Leona wrote:

  the food and dishes looks so homey, and the poon choy i wanna try that so much

• At January 27, 2016, Iris Lee wrote:

  the poon choy looks yummy! too bad i'm not in ipoh to celebrate cny. :(