Sangkaya Bukit Bintang Jalan Alor Joining The Durian Craze - Durian Cendol - The King Of Chendol

This year 2016, is gonna be a great Durian year for me; as we gotten the chance to taste Durian the King of Fruits not only on its whole but in many variations of desserts. Today, we head down to Sangkaya which is famed for its coconut ice-cream at its flagship store located at 79, Jalan Alor, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, to taste out a new dessert offering.

As many have known one of the hottest talks about in town was a Malaysian Dessert somewhere in early May 2016; was the Durian Cendol in Shah Alam. Now Sangkaya which also serves its version of the famous Malaysian cendol; is also jumping on this bandwagon with their offering.

At Sangkaya, the main difference for the cendol is there is no Santan that is added into the cendol; in place of that is the coconut ice-cream which has a much smoother texture and taste and also with shredded coconut strip which exudes out a more natural coconut taste.



What was set on top of the Cendol Durian (RM13.50) is the species that has a bitter taste and when intertwined with the cool coconut ice cream and the other condiment (Cendol, Corn, Grass Jelly, Red Beans) was perfectly paired. If you love to have an additional durian, you can add it at RM3.50 per piece.

 This King of Chendol is only available at the Jalan Alor outlet (opening time 5 to 1 am daily) and there is a limited daily supply, so it is best to go early to avoid disappointment to eat this dessert.

If Durian is not your cup of tea, you can also try out the original Sangkaya Chendol (RM10.50). All the condiments in this dessert are of premium quality; for example, the corn that is used are the full corn, not the creamy corn, while there are whole roasted peanuts, fresh coconut flesh, Chendol, Grass Jelly and the all important Coconut ice cream (which replaces the Santan) topped with roasted coconut flakes.

For me; One must try the Signature Sangkaya Coconut ice cream (RM10.50) when going to Sangkaya which has a creamy texture . Served on a one-half of the coconut shell, you get 4 full scoops of the coconut ice cream layered with fresh coconut flesh and you can have a choice of 3 toppings (coconut flakes, roasted peanuts, corn flake, cereal, sweet corn, kidney beans) to goes with your ice-cream. There will also be an offering of seasonal extra topping like raisin during the Ramadan season for you to choose from.

For some of you which like to explore on other flavours; can order the Signature Sangkaya Ice-Cream; where you can choose the other flavours like the " Cha Yen" , "Teh IJO" or the "Chokoko" flavour besides their popular Original Coconut Flavour.

There are other drinks that you can order at Sangkaya namely the Coconut Coffee series (from RM6.50 to RM7.30)  like the CoLatte, CoCinno, CoBlack, CoBlack Jelly for those that loves a taste of coffee with is blended with coconut water and/or coconut milk.

And for others that prefer a cold drinks can also order their Shakes series, which has the Original Coconut Shake (RM9.40), Chai Yen Coconut Shake, Teh Ijo Coconut Shake or the Chokoko Coconut Shake. Sangkaya is currently running an on-going promotion which is for the order of any 2 Shakes at RM15.00.

Ramadan Buffet KL 2016 - Grand Millennium Hotel Kembara Selera At The Mill Café Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur

This holy month of Ramadhan, come together with family, friends and business associates to create memorable moments at Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur. Whether to Buka Puasa with your loved ones or to organise a corporate gathering for your esteemed clients, we have just the thing for you.

From 6 June 2016 to 5 July 2016, The Mill Café brings you Kembara Selera, a unique epicurean journey with a thematic buffet that embodies the concept of a food bazaar. Featuring a medley of culinary delights presented in 24 market-style stalls and live cooking stations, Executive Chef Laurent Lherisson and his team of master chefs are ready to whip up a labyrinth of Asian and international delicacies to appeal to the most discerning palate.

Be greeted with a treasure map when you arrive, then trail the streets of Kuala Lumpur to explore over 100 tantalising specialities, all under one roof. Kick-start your gastronomic adventure at the famed Jalan Bukit Bintang with a variety of fruits and mouth-watering desserts, and fuel your appetite with a selection of succulent seafood, assorted Sushi, Chicken Murtabak, Daging Masak Merah, Ayam Percik Kelantan, Nyonya Asam Fish and Stir-fried Beef at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman.

Also, meet Chef Makhan Singh for a taste of his signature Tandoori Chicken before strolling along Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Petaling for a vibrant array of authentic Ikan Bakar, Roasted Chicken, Pasta ala Casa, Asam Laksa Penang, Sup Tulang, Bubur Lambok and more.

Quench your thirst with refreshing beverages at Jalan Chow Kit or take a quick break to shop for local goodies including Raya cookies and traditional clothing.

Renowned for serving one of the best Iftar buffets in the heart of Bukit Bintang, this year The Mill Café is set to take its dining experience to a whole new sensory level with even more colours, textures and flavours.

To add to the Ramadhan Buka Puasa festivities, diners will discover a special Lok-Lok truck, stationed at Jalan Travers, offering a host of fresh, saucy and spicy bites. To round up the feast, visit Jalan Bangsar for a choice of Char Kuey Teow, Chicken and Beef Satay

as well as Spit Roasted Baby Lamb.



Other main sumptuous dishes that you can try out are Daging Masak Merah



or try out the Assorted Fried food like the Fried Quail, Fried Beef Lung, Special Fried Chicken



Kari Kambing Kentang



or the Whole Baked Fish



accompanied by the colourful Nari Briyani



To end your meals, there is a wide selection of traditional Malay Kuih and desserts too

For an even more special Buka Puasa experience, dine at the Sunset Terrace to enjoy magnificent views of the city as the sun goes down or relax and unwind at the Shisha Lounge over various flavours. Priced at RM 148.00 nett per person, the ‘Kembara Selera’ buffet promotion will run from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM throughout the holy month. A special early bird offer is also available at RM 118.00 nett per person till 5 June 2016.

The Mill Café is located at Level 1 of Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur. All prices are in Ringgit Malaysia and inclusive of 6% GST. Pre-payment is required for guaranteed booking. For reservations or enquiries, please call +60 3 2117 4163 or email mill.gmkl@millenniumhotels.com.

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Durian - King Of Fruit Season Is Here in Malaysia - Musang King and Black Thorn Durian Feast at Durian King TTDI Bukit Bintang

Durian - The King Of Fruit Season has finally arrived. For fans and diehard of Durian, you can start to indulge in Durians for the next 2 -3 months.

At Durian King Bukit Bintang and Durian King TTDI, the season starts off with the arrival of 2 of the most sought after Durian species which is the Musang King (from Raub) and also the Black Thorn (from Penang).



We had the first-hand opportunity to taste these 2 species of Durian; For the Black Thorn, this is the first time that I have tasted it. For fans of Musang King, the Black Thorn is one level up in terms of taste and texture; it has that is creamier texture and taste compares with Musang King.

Photo Courtesy of Durian King Facebook page

One of the distinctive difference is the colour of the Durian flesh, while the Musang King is bright yellow as the earlier photo; the top quality flesh of a Black Thorn is orange in colour. We were told that for Black Thorn; it will taste even better when it is kept one day after picking up the fruit which has just drop from the Durian fruit tree. By doing so; it will turn the Durian flesh to have that bright glowing orange colour as depicted by the above photo.

At Durian King; all the durian are transported fresh from the contracted farm in Penang and Raub on a daily basis. We were told that in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, you will not be able to get any Black Thorn Durian from any Durian store as they have contracted all of the farms that supply this Black Thorn.

To spot the difference between Black Thorn and other species is quite easy. You just look at the bottom of the Durian and in the middle, you will see a thorn jutting out and it will turn black when it is ripe; but it does fall off;



the other distinct feature is the shape of the Durian which resembles a Star Fruit like shape as shown in the photo.

For the Musang King, to identify; there is 2 distinct character; the first is the marking around the durian at the stem as shown above.

and at the bottom, there is a star like brown marking there.



Durian Musang King

At Durian King, they are also the first in Malaysia to serve Chill Durian at the shop; We quip; why sell chill Durians; the owner says that in the past he noticed that there are a number of customers that like to bring home the Durian to be consumed after chilling it; so he decided to invest in the chiller and put up the Durian in the chiller for customer to enjoy chilled Durian. You can still opt for the Non-chill version too.

Lastly; one of the most talked about dessert in town now is the Durian Cendol. At Durian King Bukit Bintang and Durian king TTDI, they are also jumping on this bandwagon to serve Durian Cendol too; but in this case, we had the Black Thorn Durian Cendol instead.

We were also given a short lesson on how to choose a nice Durian by the Durian King himself Mr Erik Ong; just for your info 

First test: You pick up a Durian; put it near your nose; take a deep sniff (breath) from the nose to smell it; if you can smell the durian aroma you pass the first test.

Second Test: Give it a shake; if you can feel that there is knocking; that means the Durian is good.

There you have it; So for Durian fans; get ready your stomach to feast on the King of Fruits - The Durian season is here.

2016 Ramadan Buffet Kuala Lumpur - Enak KL Malay Fine Dining Restaurant Starhill Gallery Bukit Bintang - Santapan Kampung Tradisi

This year 2016 Ramadan, rediscover one of Moyang's (ancestor in Malay) specialties you haven’t tasted in years as you feast in one of the well known Malay Fine Dining Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur which is the Enak KL Malay Fine Dining Restaurant located at  LG2, Feast Floor, Starhill Gallery, 181 Jalan Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur.

Enak KL's combination of delicious authentic cuisine and heartwarming service has won them numerous awards over the years. Leveraging on their focus to bringing traditional Malay cuisine to the fine dining population, Enak KL has won many well-deserving accolades and followings.

The fine attention to detail is evidenced from the elegant and cosy ambience. Ensuring your palate is suitably imbued with the unmistakable richness of the Malay culinary heritage, every dish is prepared using age-old recipes (more than 100 years old) that have been passed down from four generations to stay true to delivering to the renowned traditional Malay Fine Cuisine.

For the Ramadan Buffet aptly named as Santapan Kampung Tradisi, there is a daily rotating menu that is served to guest; we had a special preview of some of the highlight dishes for the Ramadan and we started with the speciality appetiser dishes which is the Mango Kerabu.

The second appetiser is the Pergedel Kentang

followed by the Tempe Goreng

and the final one was the Kerabu Ikan Pari.

For the main dish, we particularly like the Ikan Assam Pedas Bendi (this is the Johor version which has a strong flavour and thicker sauce texture as compared with the Melaka version). Best eaten with steaming hot white rice.

followed by the Ayam Percik - I am not usually a fan of Ayam Percik but here it has a very smooth taste from the marination and blended well with the Percik sauce; while the chicken was grilled to the right balance unlike those that I have eaten before at other restaurants.

Other mains are the Sambal Tumis Udang Petai

and the Gulai Daging Kentang

and we finish off with the crunchy Pucuk Paku Goreng Cendawan

For dessert, we had the Pisang Caramel

Puteri Mandi  - a glutinous dough flavoured with coconut cream and served with gula Melaka.

and the Sago Gula Melaka

So if you want to tantalise your family members, business associates and friends, you can bring them to Enak KL to taste out some of this authentic Malay dishes for this Ramadan.

Beginning 9 June till 1 July 2016, the buffet is RM85 nett per adult and RM45 nett for children between the ages of 5 to 12 years old. For reservations and enquiries, Call +603-2141 8973 or Email info@enakkl.com

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