Hotel Equatorial Melaka needs no introduction. Located in the heart of Melaka just across Dataran Pahlawan, it is within walking distance to Jonker Street, A Famosa and several other famous attractions at UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Hotel Equatorial Melaka Bandar Hilir, 75000, Melaka, Malaysia Tel: +60 6 282 8333 Fax: +60 6 282 9333 One of our favourite hotels in Melaka, we’ve had so many priceless memories here. The boys and the hotel’s resident bear […]

Culturally rich in heritage, Malaysia’s united identity shines in its cuisine as traditional flavours from different backgrounds blend together to create dishes we love. In light of this, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur celebrates the different palates with a truly Malaysian feast at Serena Brasserie throughout this holy month of Ramadan. Themed, “Warisan Tradisi di Serena” the culinary team have combined their treasured family recipes and expertise to present a spread of childhood favourites that takes diners […]

SELERA ASLI MALAYSIA FEATURING DELICACIES FROM SARAWAK – THE LAND OF THE HORNBILLS I have a couple of food blogger friends in Sarawak and I read about them singing praises over their local traditional cuisines all the time that I wished I have the opportunity to try them but until today, I have yet to set foot in Sarawak. Imagine my delight with puasa month around the corner, chefs at Chatz Brasserie, PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur […]

Taste of Malaysia with Chef Supi After a long day of fasting during the month of Ramadan starting from 16 May to 14 June 2018, get together with family and friends at TEMPTationS over a sumptuous Taste of Malaysia Buffet of more than 100 dishes. Specially curated by Executive Chef Supi Mansor, he said the buffet is inspired to please every palate as it comprises of the diverse culinary culture of Malaysia and the traditional […]

‘MEDAN KAMPUNG’ SUNSET DINING With the approaching of the holy month, New World Petaling Jaya Hotel takes the pleasures of dining, gathering and celebrating to a whole new level with a tasteful take on community dining with its lively market-style set-up at Pasar Baru. All set to delight guests looking to break fast or just to gather and celebrate, the hotel’s Executive Chef – Alexander Chong, together with his master chefs have skillfully put together […]

We were privileged to join our Muslim friends to break fast at Chatz Brasserie, PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur yesterday. Chatz Brasserie features a variety of traditional Malaysian ‘kampung’ cuisine including popular Malay dishes and items daily with four Iftar menus on rotation.  Bubur Lambuk, a must-have at breaking of fast. Ketupat Palas Lemang Serunding Ayam and Daging At the Kerabu corner, appetise with Pasembor Berlauk with Peanut Gravy, Kerabu Pucuk Paku, Kerabu Ayam Daun Kesom and […]

Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur welcomes the holy month of Ramadan with an array of sumptuous and delicious delights from the northern states of Malaysia to Swez Brasserie. Bringing in the favourites from Kedah, Penang, Perak, Kelantan and others, Warisan Tradisi Kampung D’Utara is a must taste medley for buka puasa this Ramadan.  Top picks such as Sup ‘Gear Box’, Ikan Bakar Kuala Kedah, Gulai Kawah Daging, Nasi Kandar, Ayam Panggang Madu Berbijan, Kari Kepala Ikan […]

CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY FLAVORS FOR THE BREAKING OF FAST WITH AN ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT TROPICAL FRUIT FIESTA AT RENAISSANCE KUALA LUMPUR HOTEL Starting from 27 May 2017, diners can engulf their senses with a feast of more than 100 dishes including Malaysian classics enjoyed during the fasting season. Not only that, be spoilt with an all-you-can-eat tropical fruit fiesta and durian, the king of fruits (subject to seasonal availability) at the ‘urban tropical oasis’. The breaking of […]

Pearl International Hotel showcases their best this Ramadan through their “Sentuhan Ramadan Berbuka Puasa” with authentic and traditional Malaysian Ramadan food during this upcoming fasting month. My family was invited to preview their buka puasa buffet and I must say that I am surprisingly impressed with what they have to offer. Sentuhan Ramadan Berbuka Puasa @ Pearl International Hotel, Cafe 5 with whole marinated lamb served daily at the carving corner. Aptly named Cafe 5, it […]

Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur welcomes Ramadan, the Muslim holy month that comes once a year. The Muslims honour Ramadan as a month of patient endurance through fasting and gratitude through prayers. It is a month to strengthen and reinforce faith, compassion and forgiveness and an increased religious observance and self-reflection. The second thing that comes to mind when it comes to Ramadan besides fasting is buka puasa. Buka puasa is a session where the Muslims […]

As the fasting month approaches, chefs at Chatz Brasserie, PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur will be cooking up traditional Malaysian ‘kampung’ dishes this Ramadhan. Our family was invited by the good people of PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur to preview their full Buka Puasa buffet spread. Air bandung to quench our thirst before feasting. The many varieties of kurma to break fast with.  To reminisce the moments of Ramadhan with the family, a daily highlight of 12 types of Rendang […]

This holy month of June, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur hotel’s all-day dining restaurant Serena Brasserie presents A Journey of Heritage: With the Celebrated “Kampong Boys”, beginning 6 June to 5 July 2016.  Our family was invited by the good people of InterContinental Kuala Lumpur to preview their Buka Puasa buffet spread.  Celebrated “Kampong Boys” dressing down to the theme, setting the ambiance for a lovely kampung feel.  Executive sous chef, Abdul Razak with his signature Laksa Johor; rich and […]

TEMPTationS Restaurant, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur will be serving a sumptuous feast of more than 100 Malaysian favorite dishes plus typical traditional dishes for buka puasa next month. Diners can also feast on the king of fruits – durian, after sating their appetites at the buffet. Our family was invited by the good people of Renaissance Kuala Lumpur to preview their Buka Puasa buffet spread.  From the authentic local selection of kerabu, jeruk and sambal to the various types […]

Pullman Kuala Lumpur Bangsar. It was our first time dining there. It is also the hotel’s first Berbuka Puasa feast at LINK All Day Dining. Before I elaborate further there is ONE thing I really want to shout about. This ONE factor that sets this feast apart from others is their DURIAN Buffet! YES! You read me right. They have DURIAN Buffet included for Buka Puasa diners here! Durian lovers will love this! I know […]

We had dinner at the award-winning Cinnamon Coffee House, One World Hotel last week. Themed ‘Aroma Semenanjung’ it presents a taste of Malaysia Truly Asia, featuring multi-ethnic delicacies of Malay, Indian, Chinese, Nyonya and Eurasian offering a diverse menu of over 100 varieties each day. We love dining in Cinnamon Coffee House as it is very spacious. We can bring in Ayden’s stroller easily and there is ample of space to walk about without knocking into […]

One thing I love about being in Malaysia is the abundance of food and their endless variety. This Ramadhan, we decided to try something different and join our Muslim friends in breaking of fast at Frontera Sol of Mexico. Frontera Sol of Mexico at Jaya One is serving Tex-Mex buffet for buka puasa.  Frontera Sol of Mexico 83-G.2, Block E, The Square, Jaya One, 72A, Jalan University, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Buffet Period: 29 June […]

We had a great time last year joining our Muslim friends breaking fast with celebrity chef Jaafar Onn and songstress Haiza at Dorsett Grand Subang. In case you missed it, you may refer to my post here. Break fast with Celebrity Chef Jaafar Onn in Dorsett Grand Subang This year, to our delight, this fabulous duo teamed up again to brighten up our evening. Chef Jaafar Onn has his own action station and together with Haiza, they serenade […]

Muslims fast from dawn until the sun sets, offering more frequent prayers and restraining from wicked intentions during the Holy month of Ramadan. This Holy month also brings the ties between family and friends closer when Muslim seek forgiveness from each other and endure the month together. In this multi-cultural country, non-Muslims are always invited to join in the break fast meal as we live harmoniously together and that was just what we did several […]

In about a little over a month, our Muslim friends will be ushering the holy month of Ramadhan.  It has always been our favourite to walk around Ramadhan Bazaars scouting for food and more but sometimes, the scorching heat is simply unbearable. When that happens, I prefer to just dine somewhere cool and comfortable. Dalam masa sebulan lebih, rakan-rakan Islam kita akan menyambut ketibaan bulan suci Ramadhan. Ia sentiasa menjadi kegemaran kami untuk berjalan-jalan cari […]