Professional Butchery: Reviving a Time-Honored Craft for Malaysia's Culinary Future

In the bustling world of modern cuisine, the art of professional butchery is often overlooked. However, it plays a vital role in ensuring that the succulent meats we savor at restaurants or purchase from grocery stores meet the highest standards of quality and taste. 

To rekindle this time-honored craft and nurture a new generation of skilled butchers, the Aussie Meat Academy, supported by Meat & Livestock Australia, organized the Ultimate Young Butchers Challenge at Culinaire Malaysia 2023, held from September 19 to 22 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. This event not only celebrated the butchery profession but also set a benchmark for its future.

Meat Mastery Unleashed: The Ultimate Young Butchers Showdown at Culinaire Malaysia 2023 

Sun Bears and Coffee: Bask Bear Coffee Unique 100th Store Celebration at KLCC Suria

Buy a ‘Double Perfection Toastie’ & win 1-year free toasties

The Malaysian home-grown innovative brand now brewing from 220 locations

In a delightful celebration of its 100th physical store, Bask Bear Coffee has introduced the captivating "Bear Paw" service, where freshly brewed coffee is served through a charming "bear hole." This extraordinary event is taking place at Suria KLCC in Kuala Lumpur, and it promises to be a five-day carnival filled with excitement and surprises. Let's delve into the details of this unique coffee carnival and how you can win a year's supply of toasties.

Bask Bear Coffee's Journey to 100 Stores

Bask Bear Coffee, a home-grown coffee brand, has come a long way from its inception. Introduced just before the pandemic hit Malaysia, it quickly adapted by going online during the lockdown, becoming the most delivered virtual coffee brand at the time. 

As the world gradually recovers from the pandemic, Bask Bear Coffee has set a remarkable milestone - opening its 100th physical store in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. This achievement reflects the brand's dedication and the immense support it has received from Malaysians.

Sun Bears and Coffee: Bask Bear's Unique 100th Store Celebration at KLCC Suria

Le.Mirch, the embodiment of innovation and authenticity in Indian cuisine, has taken its place in Kuala Lumpur's vibrant dining scene. This fine dining establishment marries the traditional richness of Indian flavors with a contemporary twist, promising patrons an unforgettable culinary experience.

The Fiery Inception

The name "Le.Mirch," derived from the Hindi word for "chilli," speaks volumes about the depth and intensity of flavors the restaurant offers. This establishment sets out to create a symphony of tastes that awaken the senses and leave a lasting impression.

Le.Mirch Avenue K: Elevating Indian Cuisine with a Breathtaking View KLCC Twin Tower

WEEKEND BBQ BUFFET @CEDAR ON 15 IMPIANA KLCC HOTEL JALAN PINANG

WEEKEND BBQ BUFFET: After a hard week at work, it is time to destress your body and soul, and what a great way to do this is at Impiana KLCC Hotel Jalan Pinang Kuala Lumpur which is presenting its special Grill and Chill barbecue dinner buffet every Friday and Saturday at Cedar on 15, its rooftop restaurant and bar.

Besides the BBQ Buffet, there is an add on Beer Buffet as well (RM79+ per person) which starts from 6pm - 8pm for those that prefer a drink to chill your body before heading for the hearty BBQ buffet which offers a variety of freshly grill meat and seafood.

Cedar on 15 open-air bar serves as a conducive place for those who enjoy taking in the sights of the KLCC and also a beautiful night view of Kuala Lumpur skyline.

You can view our WEEKEND BBQ BUFFET @CEDAR ON 15 Video on Youtube

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WEEKEND BBQ BUFFET @CEDAR ON 15 IMPIANA KLCC HOTEL JALAN PINANG

SOMERSBY SPARKLING WHITE CIDER INSPIRED BY WHITE WINE - NEW SOMERSBY FLAVOUR

Malaysia is honoured to be the first country to launch SOMERSBY SPARKLING WHITE CIDER a refreshing semi-sweet cider outside of Europe.

 Somersby unveiled its latest product innovation, the Sparkling White cider, to complement its other elegant pink Sparkling Rosé. This golden-hued semisweet cider is full of tingling live bubbles and exhibits a fruity white wine aroma. Malaysian cider lovers are the privileged ones to first savour this new sparkling cider in Asia, outside Europe.

 

Suitable for different occasions as an aperitif, Somersby’s Sparkling White offers the same flavours and structures of white wine and keeps the familiar refreshment you can expect from Somersby.

 

Wine and cider lovers can now enjoy Somersby Sparkling White, a bubbly cider that has a sophisticated personality which is less sweet, without a hint of acidity. Because it is easy on the palate, this bubbly aperitif is the perfect alternative to wine or champagne, and pairs well with seafood, white meat, ham and cheese.  

SOMERSBY SPARKLING WHITE CIDER INSPIRED BY WHITE WINE - NEW SOMERSBY FLAVOUR

RAMADAN BUFFET 2019 - IMPERIAL CHAKRI PALACE SKYVIEW MONT KIARA PAVILION KLCC

RAMADAN BUFFET 2019 KUALA LUMPUR: This Ramadhan, Chakri Palace is delighted to once again hold a buffet of Thai cuisines and local favourite dishes especially for “Tantalizing Tastes of Thailand” buffet promotion to be held at Chakri Palace Sky View Dorsett Hotel Hartamas, Imperial Chakri Palace KLCC and Chakri Palace Pavilion KL from 13th May 2019 onwards.

Watch our Video Review On YouTube

RAMADAN BUFFET 2019 - IMPERIAL CHAKRI PALACE SKYVIEW MONT KIARA PAVILION KLCC

CEDAR ON 15 ROOFTOP BAR & RESTAURANT @ IMPIANA KLCC HOTEL - New Menu

KUALA LUMPUR FOOD: Looking to impress your other half or business associates, you can now dine in class at Cedar On 15 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant @ Impiana KLCC Hotel. Located a stone throw from the famous and popular KLCC, you can have a wonderful dining experience with the new menu offering from Cedar On 15.

CEDAR On 15 @Impiana KLCC Hotel

Level 15 Club Tower

Impiana KLCC Hotel

13 Jalan Pinang

50450 Kuala Lumpur

Operational Hours

Monday – Friday  12noon – 1am

Saturday – Sunday & Public Holidays 4pm – 1am

WEBSITE kualalumpurhotels.impiana.com.my

FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/pg/impianaklcchotel

Cedar on 15, the award-winning rooftop restaurant and lounge kickstart year 2019 with brand new all-day dining options for guests in the form of three new menus, namely the Midday Specials, Social Bites and The Cookbook.

GOA BY HUBBA - Spices Of Indian Cuisine at Goa By Hubba

GOA BY HUBBA has recently moved to the prestigious Ascott Kuala Lumpur located at 9, Jalan Pinang Kuala Lumpur, in the heart of the Kuala Lumpur Golden Triangle.

The specialities of GOA BY HUBBA is their elaborate Indian Cuisine. This time around, to celebrate the spices of Indian cuisine, the menu at GOA BY HUBBA now features New Indian Cuisine by Celebrity Chef Sapna Anand, herself born and bred in Goa.

GOA, is one of the smallest Indian states on the west coast, it has remained the dream destination for travellers all around the world. Pristine beaches, a unique cultural mix coupled with warm hospitality, upscale accommodation and deliciously different food keep national and international tourists returning for decades.

Not resting on its laurels, Sapna and the GOA team have been rustling up new dishes to inject freshness into their menu. With her many months away recently, and this time to India's tropical Malabar Coast, Kerala, Sapna has brought home some very interesting flavours. These new dishes were showcased in an exclusive tasting session titled with An Evening with Sapna.

Almost a year since it’s inception, GOA BY HUBBA has garnered avid admirers that are drawn to its signature dishes. Among the many are the Kashmiri Lamb Chop which is a fresh cut lamb rack grilled with a blend of homemade spices, served with a mint chutney that was served to us.

Starting off the evening was the wafer thin Papadam With Moong Dhal Salsa. 

Next on is a marriage setup of the Vegetarian Mantao which was a creation using the popular Chinese Man Tao which is then stuffed with spiced cauliflower, pepper, caramelised onion & coriander.

We then had the Butter Chicken With Cranberry Rice. The chicken thigh meat is lightly grilled and served in a mild butter sauce with cranberry rice at the sides.

Our next dish is the Garlic Butter Prawn With Fried Mantao. The Freshwater prawns are halved and then grilled to have a slight char taste. It is then cooked in a garlic butter sauce, which makes it a rich and creamy dish.



The sauce perfectly matched with the fried mantao which has a nice crisp on the outside and soft texture on the inside to soak up all the butter sauce.

Five new dishes synonymous with Keralan fare were presented with flair. The hero was the homemade Appams which served as the base to be enjoyed with the following new dishes.

The first is the Beef Pepper Fry which has bite-sized chunks of beef laden with spices and pepper is a real start with the Appam.

Next to follow is the vegetable dish which is Vegetable Ishtew; the vegetables are cooked in coconut milk; is a simple yet very flavourful dish.

While the Fish Mango Curry dish which uses fresh red snapper was subtly tart as it uses young raw mango which left a flavour mango sourish taste to the palate. Instead of using fish, you can opt for Tiger prawns instead of the red snapper for this delightful curry.

The melt in your mouth Malabar Bone Marrow Mutton Curry was literally to die for, rich, spicy yet mellow.  The mutton is cooked until soft and tender.

The dinner ended on a sweet note with a Caramelised Ice Cream with Sweet Appam which hit the right note. Sweet APPAM Brown sugar & condensed milk, drizzle with caramel and infused with brandy was the perfect end to our lovely dinner.

“My food is simple and is what I would cook for my family. I am so happy to be able to share it with you tonight. The hero of tonight’s food are the spices, the cooking style and its combinations which we have tasted tonight are the secrets to sublime Indian cooking.” as explained by Chef Sapna.

What's more when these delectable dishes are complemented by Goan Inspired Cocktails that amuses the palate with exotic spices. The dinner also featured Bombay Sapphire Gin in the guise of Indian Inspired Cocktails like the Masala Mantra,

Kinky Kokum,

Spiked Mango Lassi

and Pandara Martini.

For your information; these new dishes will be launched on 20 Aug for all to enjoy! So it’s time to make that beeline to Goa By Hubba to taste this delicious fare.

Goa By Hubba Address Location Map

Kuala Lumpur Ramadhan Buffet 2018 Sedap Restaurant KLCC Pullman Hotel

Kuala Lumpur Ramadhan Buffet 2018 Enak Rasa Sedap Restaurant KLCC Pullman Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Pullman KLCC is located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur City Centre, with stone’s throw away to the city’s finest retail outlets, entertainment hot-spots and its business hub are proud to offer the Ramadhan Buffet 2018 with the theme Enak Rasa. 

This Ramadhan Pullman KLCC is launching a brand new, all day dining restaurant – Sedap Restaurant; drawing inspiration from the Malaysian phrase 'Sedap' which means 'delightful', the restaurant offers you an unrivalled hub to taste various culinary pleasures.

From 17 May 2018 to 14 June 2018 the hotels’ chefs are proud to present over 200 authentic and fusion local delights such as cured quail in turmeric coconut paste, Pahang style braised codfish, pralines – chocolate-coated date and dodol coated with caramelised nuts, all-time favourite; lamb cooked in 38 different styles – just like how the local’s do it. Exclusively for the holy month!

Featuring the finest buffet spread in town, Sedap Restaurant is ready for this year’s Ramadhan, highlighting notable, not-to-be-missed Malaysian favourites. It takes dining to a whole new level with over 200 varieties of ‘Buka Puasa' dishes. In addition, Sedap Restaurant  KLCC Pullman is also preparing a full buffet setup for Sahur, which will be available from 4:30am to 5:30am daily, serving healthy salads, pastries, cereal as well as local dishes.

Pullman KLCC’s buffet dinner will be available daily from 6:30pm to 9:30pm from 17 May to 14 June 2018 and priced at RM168 per adult and RM84 per child aged below 12 years old. For guests who prefer to host their own private “Buka Puasa” get together, or corporate event, the hotel is offering a selection of menus starting from RM150 per person for a minimum of 50 people. All prices are inclusive of prevailing government taxes and service charge. Guests are encouraged to make advanced bookings to avoid disappointment. For Ramadan buffet reservations, email restaurants@pullman-klcc.com.

Ramadhan is the season for us to come together in unity. Facebook and Instagram fans stand to win a Raya Lunch for 4 and a night’s stay in our newly renovated Deluxe Room for 2 when they post a picture of an enjoyable time with family and friends at the Ramadan buffet. Become a fan of the Pullman KLCC on Facebook and follow the Hotel on Instagram @Pullman KLCC to win.

For more information or reservations, please log onto www.kualalumpur-citycentre.com or email to enquiry@pullman-klcc.com or call +603 2170 8888.

Ramadhan Buffet Kuala Lumpur 2018 Chakri Palace Pavilion and KLCC Kuala Lumpur

Tantalizing Taste of Thailand Cuisine Chakri Palace Ramadhan Buffet Kuala Lumpur 2018

This year 2018, Chakri Palace Pavilion has undergone a refurbishment with intricate Thai motives on each wall, purple and gold trimmings for a royal touch as well as two upgraded beautiful VIP rooms that can cater for up to 30 guests. As part of the celebration, Chakri Palace showcased a buffet spread of Thai cuisines and local favourite dishes especially for  Ramadhan 2018.

The theme for this year Ramadhan is the “Tantalizing Taste of Thailand” Ramadhan buffet promotion will be held at Imperial Chakri Palace KLCC and Chakri Palace Pavilion KL from 18th May 2018 onwards.

The dedicated team of Thai Chefs prepared a scrumptious spread of more than 50 modern and authentic Thai and local favorites dishes spread by the with selection of local ulam-ulam and Kerabu, such as Thai Mango Salad, Thai Papaya salad, famous thai appetizer with seven ingredients “Mieng Kam”, Samosa, Crispy Thai Spring Rolls, Thai Crispy Fried Noodles and many more.




For the main course, guests may indulge in Thai cuisine selections such as lamb in Thai green curry, Crispy Prawns With Butter Sauce, stir-fried squid with salted egg, Tomyam seafood, beef with black pepper sauce and fish with sweet & spicy sauce.



To honour this special time of year, a variety of Malaysian favourites were introduced, including Rendang Daging Tok, Masak Lemak Gulai Daging, Ayam Kapitan and Nasi Briyani.



or the Fried Lamb With Black Pepper Sauce

Featured in live action stalls were the special Steamed Seabass with Lime and Chilli Sauce, Chicken and Beef Satay, Ikan Bakar and Tom Yam Noodles that will definitely leave you craving for more.



Finally, indulge in famous Thai desserts such as Red Ruby Waterchestnut,



Thai mango sticky rice and also local favourites such as kuih-muih melayu, bubur jagung, pulut pisang and many other delicacies. The spread and variety were enough to satisfy anyone with a sweet tooth.

The Imperial Chakri Palace KLCC & Chakri Palace Pavilion “Tantalizing Taste of Thailand” buffet dinner will be available daily from 18th May 2018. The buffet items are rotated from three different menus specially prepared for the month of Ramadhan and is open from 7.00 p.m. onwards.



Priced at RM98.90++(KLCC) & RM88.90++ (Pavilion) per person for adults, RM49.90++ (KLCC) & RM42.90 (Pavilion)per child between six and twelve years old and also for senior citizen (>56 years old) whilst children under six dine for FREE. 

Early Bird Offer 

(minimum order 4 persons) 

Purchase before 14th May 2018 at RM78.90++ Per Adult (KLCC)

Purchase before 14th May 2018 at RM68.90++ Per Adult (Pavilion)

Early birds offer is applicable for period from 8th April 2018 – 14th May 2018 only.

Group Bookings BUY 5 FREE 1

For all enquiries and reservation, please call 03 23827788 (KLCC) 03 21431141(Pavilion) or 016 2277182 or email marketing@chakri.com.my or visit us online at http://berbuka.chakri.com.my

Wine Pairing Dinner : Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill Traders Hotel KLCC - New Zealand Week

In conjunction with the New Zealand Week, Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill @Traders Hotel KLCC together with New Zealand Unlimited is running a special promotion to taste and wine with some of the best produce from New Zealand.

New Zealand is popular for its meat, for example, their lamb, the dairy product such as Cheese, seafood produce namely King Salmon and of late its' wines which are regarded as some of the world’s best.

During the week from 7th to 12th November, there will be a series of New Zealand top quality food produce that will be used to by Chef Mat Cook with a special 6 Course Wine Dinner on the 10th November 2016. There will also be a cooking class which will be held on 12th November 2016 (RM160.00 Nett).

For other days, the New Zealand specials will also be offered for lunch (2 or 3 Course as above).

For the 6 Course New Zealand Wine Dinner (RM289.00 Nett), the first course is the BREAD - it is a Light Rye Handmade Bread served with Green Lipped Mussel and Miso Butter and Cauliflower Almond Puree.



This BREAD is paired with Woven Stone Pinot Gris 2012.

while the second course is the APPETISER i.e the Cured NZ King Salmon - served with Avocado Milk, julienne cucumber, tinkles of pomelos and shaved fennels. We always like the texture and fine taste of the NZ King Salmon and find this pairing of the different ingredients to be just balanced.

The New Zealand wine that is paired for the appetiser is the Wooing Tree Chardonnay 2012.

For the ENTREE we had the Roasted Venison which is served with Red Cabbage, Turnips, Smoked Chestnuts with Cocoa Nib Jus.

The wine that is paired with this Roasted Venison is the Waimea Estate Trev's Red 2013.

And for the Main dish for the night is the Pure South Lamb Loin served with a Shoulder Confit, Cracked Wheat, Eggplant, Saffron Yoghurt, Peas and Pine nuts. Lovely texture and taste that was perfectly paired to the Pinot Noir.

Our wine for this lovely dish is the Tankersley Estate Pinot Noir 2013

the Fifth Course is the CHEESE. A good quality cheese always goes well with wine. For this, we had the Kapiti Cheese served with Baguette, Rose Pear, Earl Grey Tea and Fig Jam.

and the wine for this fine cheese is the Wooing Tree Trickled Pink 2012.

while for Dessert, we had the Whittaker's Chocolate Cremeux; a coffee sponge that is served with passion fruit melting moments and hokey pokey ice cream.

The wine for the dessert is the Vinoptima Gewurztraminer 2008.

New Zealand Week Wine Dinner Menu

For reservations and more information about the New Zealand Week, you can call 603 2332 9910 or email to goboupstairs.thkl@tradershotels.com