Interview and Berbuaka Puasa with Datuk Chef Wan: Asian Food Channel’s Best Wan Series
When I received the email invitation for an interview with Datuk Chef Wan, I immediately replied “YES, count me in!” There is no other Malaysian celebrity chef is more popular than Chef Wan. Growing up with his cooking shows on national TV, it is a dream to meet him personally.
I was invited for an interview session at his home in Ampang last week. His house is well decorated with a very Asian influenced theme. There, he …

Thai Airway’s Halal Dark Sauce Noodle with Chicken: Travel Moments
A few months ago, I flew to Bangkok from Kuala Lumpur via Thai Airways. It was an afternoon flight and I missed my lunch by chance. I was getting hungry and worried of the gastric attack. As soon as I got seated, I asked for salted peanuts. With something to munch, I slowly wait for the proper meal and playing around with their touch screen in-flight LCD.

For some unknown reason, I chose the dark sauce noodle with chicken. Normally, I rather …

Ramadhan Buffet at J.W.Marriot Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
It’s the holy month of Ramadhan again.The time of best Ramadhan food, the evening stalls and the food, I loved it! This year, instead of introducing Ramadhan roadside stalls, I was invited for a better place for all those food. Well, I had the Ramadhan buffet at J.W. Marriot Hotel Kuala Lumpur.
Ushering in the holy month of Ramadhan, the city’s happening hotel has prepared a wide variety of traditional Malaysian delicacies for guests to experience. Geared towards preserving heritage, the Ramadhan buffet which …

Tiger Beer Gives Free Beer at Asia Cafe, Subang, MALAYSIA
There is no such thing as free lunch. That is the first thing I learned from my economic class back in Uni. However, yesterday there was a thing call “free beer”. It wasn’t a joke. Tiger Beer was giving out free beers to anyone (except minors below 18 years old and Muslims) at Asia Café, Subang. The event lasted for an hour, started from 6pm on August 12th.

There were a couple of hundred people queuing up for the free beer and …

Nagomi Japanese Restaurant, Jaya 33: A Japanese Dinner Feast
My last food invitation review with Nagomi Japanese Restaurant was in Menara Hap Seng. I fell in love with their kobe beef and their shabu shabu. Lately, a few weeks ago, I had a food review “reunion” with Nagomi thanks to Shaz. This time around, the food review was held at their new outlet at Ground Floor, Jaya 33. At the food review, I met new friends such as Sandra Wong , Gary Lim, Yintse and old timer Jason Mumbles. …

Famous Petaling Street Hokkien Noodle Kim Lian Kee at Lot 10 Hutong, MALAYSIA
I went shopping a few days ago with my mum and my sis at iSetan Lot 10. Since we were there, I decided to bring them for a treat, a lunch at Lot 10 Hutong. They had no idea what’s Lot 10 Hutong is all about, though they had been shopping in iSetan Lot 10 for years.
My mum’s first impression was like; there’s so many good food here! Not just my mum, my sis was impressed as well. …

The Legendary Meng Kee’s Char Siew (Caramelized Roast Pork) at Glenmarie, Shah Alam, MALAYSIA
One of the most popular char siew in Kuala Lumpur, the Meng Kee Char Siew (Caramelized Roast Pork) has been around for years. However my first visit to their shop is at their branch in Glenmarie, Shah Alam.
It was a hot day and my clients tagged me along to one of the unexpected food, char siew. After reading the signs in front of their restaurant, the place needs no more introductions. Thus, it was packed and …

World Class Dining at Marina Bay Sands Singapore Preview: Food Tasting session with Santi Santamaria, Guy Savoy, Tetsuya Wakuda, Daniel Boulud and Justin Quek
This could be one of the rarest occasions in the culinary world. Six world class celebrity chefs: Santi Santamaria, Guy Savoy, Tetsuya Wakuda, Daniel Boulud and Justin Quek were altogether at Marina Bay Sands Singapore.

I walked slowly into the event hall as the chefs were chatting with each other. Approx. 300 media representatives around the world, awaits the 6 world class chefs for the Q & A …

Thai Food Cooking Classes at Blue Elephant, Bangkok, THAILAND
This could go to one of those untold stories of mine. Last year, at the last few days for my Tourism Of Thailand media trip, I was given the chance to learn Thai food at the famous Blue Elephant Cooking Academy in Bangkok.

The exterior the Blue Elephant Cooking School
My days of cooking have long gone passed by since my university days where I used to cook for Rachel. Since then, even staying on my own, cooking is never a necessity. Somehow, I …

Authentic Shanghai Cuisine at Shanghai, JW Marriot Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
A few weeks ago, David tagged me and Rachel for a dinner at Shanghai, JW Marriot Hotel. Like many, little did I know about the presence of this restaurant in JW Marriot Hotel.

Hello Shanghai!

Located at first floor, the first impression was the fine Chinese oriented decorations of the restaurant. I loved the paintings at the background, for some reason, I’m quite traditional.

Flower decorations on the table
We were then brought to a VIP room with a single table. In there, it …

“A French Affair” with AFC Star Laura Calder: Up, Close and Personal
Last month, I attended “A French Affair” with AFC (Asian Food Channel) Star Laura Calder at University College of Hospitality (BERJAYA UCH). Highly anticipated by viewers from around the region, Laura’s debut will bring Malaysian fans up close to meet the lady best known for her wonderful easy-to-follow approach to intimidating French cuisine.

Well, I loved attending live cooking show by celebrity chefs. For some reason, I feel the authenticity of the celebrity chefs by watching them live than watching …

Cafe Tortoni (1858): The Oldest Cafe in Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA
It is one of the highlights of Buenos Aires. Located just blocks from the famous Florida Street, Café Tortoni is a must visit place in Buenos Aires. As introduced by the tourist maps and also the locals, Café Tortoni is one of the oldest café in Argentina.

Established in 1858, with the history of more than 150 years old, Café Tortoni caters both the locals and the tourists. Located at Avenida de Mayo 825 ,Buenos Aires City, the café or coffee shop …