Thursday, May 11, 2017

Pak Loh Chiu Chow Starhill Gallery Bukit Bintang - Week Day Set Lunch Promotion



In the heart of the city lies a well-known Chinese restaurant in Star Hill Gallery, Feast Village called Pak Loh Chiu Chow Restaurant. This restaurant is the golden sister of the world-renowned Pak Loh Chiu Chow in Hong Kong that dishes out authentic Teochew or also known as Chiu Chow delicacies for decades on the island.


Pak Loh Chiu Chow Restaurant Address
LG 12 Feast Village
Starhill Gallery
181 Jalan Bukit Bintang
55100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 - 2782 3856


Now, everyone can dine in style and experience the depth and breadth of Pak Loh Chiu Chow's famous award-winning Executive Chinese Chef Alex Au. Chef's creations with the brand new lunch menu featuring Week Day Set Lunch whetting appetites of those looking for a quick, affordable and yet delicious meal.


Starting our review is an Appetizer Of Roasted Duck With Butterfly Bun, Seasonal fruits & A Glass Of Juice. All sets with price starting from RM 35 onwards include the main of rice or noodles which come with an appetiser of Roasted Duck with Butterfly Bun, seasonal fruits and a glass of juice.


The first set that we tasted is the La Mian Soup With Bacon & Seasonal Vegetable (RM 35.00). For me, the star of the night would probably be this La Mian Soup which is served with house made bacon and seasonal vegetable drenched in a thick, concentrated and hearty pork bones broth which take hours of slow brewing to extract out the full flavours of the ingredients. 


The second set is the Stir Fried La Mian With Pork & Seasonal Vegetable (RM 35.00). Fried to an aroma filled with the charred of the Wok Hei, it is a real treat to slurp up the springy noodles which are enhanced by the juicy and tender pork slices.


While the third set is the Fried Rice With Barbecued Pork, Prawns & Seasonal Vegetable (RM 35.00).


This is then followed by the Lemon Chicken Chop With Rice & Seasonal Vegetable (RM 35.00).  A myriad of crispy battered chicken which had the sourish tone from the lemon partnering with Chef concoction of several sauces. Love the texture of the crisp-tender meat of the chicken which marries perfectly to the sauce.


Followed by the Rice With Braised Pork Belly With Preserved Moi Choy & Seasonal Vegetable
RM 45.00.  As explained by this dish is very time consuming and tedious to be prepared, and if the steps and processes are not adhered to, the result can be disastrous. The choice Pork Neck meat was used as it has a soft texture while having the fats portion that is not overly fatty as most would use the pork belly meat.


And the last set we tasted was the Rice With Baked Sweet & Sour Spare Ribs & Seasonal Vegetables
RM 45.00. The finger licking spare ribs were braised till soft and tender, oozing with flavour. Specially imported ingredients of 'Chen Kong Prized Vinegar' from China, Chinese herbs, and with sweet coming from rock sugar,  Chef utilised red yeast rice for the natural red colouring instead of using artificial colouring for the dish, so can be assured no artificial preservatives are used for the red colouring. The spare ribs get a little sweet, but one get the pork's natural flavour and the tang of vinegar is a nice contrast.

 
Apart from the Week Day Set Lunch dishes, diners can choose a variety of a la carte dishes from Hong Kong Roasted Meats, Chiu  Chow Marinade, pork, chicken cuisine to healthy soups, porridge, noodles, fried rice, eggs, vegetables and much more. The first we tasted was the Braised Spring Chicken Stuffed With Glutinous Rice, Garlic, Ginger & Straw Mushrooms RM 45.00.  A highly nutritious tender spring chicken thru the tedious cooking process of braising the chicken is stuffed with fragrant glutinous rice which was pan-fried with ginger and mushroom to enhance the flavour. To ensure it's cooked through and retains its juiciness, this dish is cooked under low fire for more than 2 hours.


Signature dish of Pak Loh is the Slow-Braised Goose With Pork Fillet, Pork Intestine, Pig's Ear, Egg & Beancurd - RM 45 (Small) RM 80 (Regular)


Honey Barbecued Pork RM 40.00 - Well-marinated in Chef's special sauce of premium 'Mui Kwai Lou', Hoi Sin sauce, Char Siew Sauce and oyster sauce, the pork belly is oven roasted to perfection. Fat melts through the meat making it luscious and buttery with a smooth mouth feel as it melts on the tongue. 


Pomfret Porridge (RM 45.00) - For those that might not like to have a heavy meal can opt for the bowl of super comforting fish porridge. The porridge broth is the result of boiling three different types of fish bones such as Red Snapper, Grouper and Seabass for the extract sweetness. The end result is a lusciously creamy and superbly rich fish flavours porridge that are served with a generous portion of pomfret meat slices.


Double-Boiled Pork Tripe with Pepper & Salted Vegetables RM 25.00


Our last dish is the Stir-Fried Kailan With Fresh Lily Bulb & Halibut Fish RM 40.00 - A lovely simple stir fried vegetable dish with rich flavour coming from the fragrant Halibut fish. The dried Halibut is deep fried and added to the dish to enhance the taste and flavour. Adding in some fresh sweet and crisp Lily Bulb, it gives this dish a multi-texture feel.

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Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Taste New Zealand Food Fair at Jaya Grocer's SHOP & WIN 3rd - 21st May 2017!


Fans of New Zealand produce are here for a treat to the highly sought after Taste New Zealand Food Fair is back with quality, honest products comprising a delectable selection of new artisanal treats, guilt-free chocolates, premium New Zealand apples and kiwi fruits from a clean and sustainable environment for every Malaysian home.

Organised by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), Taste New Zealand will be held at all 19 Jaya Grocer outlets nationwide from 3rd May to 21st May, promising something for everyone. Malaysians can look forward to over 150 New Zealand products at the fair, with 30 new exclusive products featured.




Additionally, Customer who spends RM50 in a single receipt at Jaya Grocer Taste New Zealand will also be able to redeem an exclusive 60th Anniversary themed shopping bag and enter a lucky draw contest. The grand prize winner will win RM888 worth of New Zealand products.


“Malaysians consistently seek high-quality New Zealand dairy products, from healthy and tasty milk powder and cheese to yoghurt and ice cream. This demand continues to grow as Malaysians become increasingly conscious and mindful of what they consume,” says Matt Ritchie, New Zealand Trade Commissioner to Malaysia and Brunei.


“New Zealand food and beverages are also safe and sustainably-produced. Our natural environment, climate, and clean air are ideal for almost every kind of production, from horticulture to seafood and farming,” he added.


Kanthan K, Head of Merchandising Department said, “As Malaysia’s Fresh Neighbourhood Grocer, we take pride in carrying quality, premium products for every Malaysian’s daily convenience and needs. Jaya Grocer is glad to collaborate with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise to feature an exciting range of both new and readily available products at the New Zealand Food Fair that are equivalently delicious, nutritious and meeting health requirements.”

Some of the items that consumers can look forward to purchasing at the fair:


‘Grow Young Together’ with Anlene 

Renowned for producing some of the best-tasting dairies the world has to offer, consumers can look forward to delicious products from New Zealand's leading dairy brands, Fonterra, with Anlene Heart-PlusTM. Launched March 2017, Anlene Heart-PlusTM is the only high calcium milk in Malaysia with the dual action formula that supports greater mobility (MoveMaxTM) and heart health (HeartMaxTM). 

The MoveMaxTM formulation contains important nutrients such as magnesium, zinc, and Vitamins B, C, D & E to help care for bones, joints and muscles, while the HeartMaxTM formulation contains Omega 3 (DHA + EPA), plant sterol, potassium, Vitamin B12 and folic acid that enables optimal cholesterol levels, blood pressures, and blood sugar levels. 

Anlene seeks to trigger conversations about ageing, debunking the myth that it should restrict mobility and lifestyle choices. With the right nutrition, people can continue to live as young as they feel inside. 


All Natural New Zealand Ice-cream & Yoghurt ~ The Collective Dairy

Founded by two chefs with entrepreneurial minds, Angus Allan and Ofer Shenhav, The Collective is New Zealand’s leading gourmet yoghurt brand, thriving on creating an extraordinary yoghurt with an unbeatable taste. The Collective takes pride in its all-natural, vegetarian, gluten-free goodness which guarantees no added nasties.

With catchy names like Pink Lemonade, Sassy Strawberry & Fig n’ Ginger, the probiotic yoghurt brand steers away from the corporately packaged world and focuses on being fun, slightly edgy and undeniably approachable by individuals of all age ranges. 


Luv’ya

Blessed to grow in a land of pure water and fertile land, New Zealand apples are renowned for their unbeatable taste and will do more than keeping the doctor away. 

Luv’ya Fruit grows apples in their own orchards right in the sunny, temperate region at the top of New Zealand’s South Island. Known for being mildly sweet and with a subtle pear essence, the Ambrosia apples have crisp, fine-grained flesh that remains white even when sliced. As the name ‘Ambrosia’ means “Food of the Gods’, customers will attest to its out-of-the-world juiciness. 


Rockit™

Rockit™ Apple Snacks have also recently returned to popular Malaysian retailers. Rockit™ is the world’s first specially bred miniature ‘high quality’ apple, positioned as a healthy snack and has a delicious sweet flavour, bright red colour and a juicy, crisp crunch.


 Whittaker’s - Top quality chocolates and biscuits 

Founded in 1896 by James Henry Whittaker, New Zealand’s primary chocolate brand, Whittaker’s sources for top quality, hand-harvested cocoa from Ghana and Madagascar – the two homes of the world’s finest beans. These beans are then batch roasted and made into fine grade chocolate, thus differentiating them from other competitors who often purchase cocoa liquor rather than roasting their own beans.

Dark chocolate fans can look forward to two of Whittaker’s’ new artisanal varieties. The Fijian Ginger and Kerikeri Mandarin is a rich 62% dark chocolate infused with mandarin from the famed citrus growers of New Zealand’s Keri Keri, paired with luscious, crystallised ginger hand is cultivated in the islands of the world’s finest ginger producer, Fiji. 

There will also be limited edition Sharebags – Whittaker’s Tweats comprises of 12 mini slabs of creamy milk chocolate with popping candy, specifically moulded in the shapes of some of our favourite New Zealand native creatures such as the Kiwi and Moa bird, the forest-dwelling Morepork owl, the lizard-resembling Tuatara, owl-parrot Kakapo and a Penguin! These delectable Whittaker’s mini chocolate slabs are made using 33% cocoa. 

Griffin’s

New Zealand’s No. 1 Biscuit brand has also finally set food in Malaysia. Griffin’s, New Zealand’s favourite biscuit bakers have been delighting Kiwi families for more than 150 years. They are armed with its heritage of expertly baking biscuits with top quality ingredients and utmost craft and care. Malaysians can now experience its delicious biscuits made with real New Zealand milk and milk chocolate. 


With over 150 products featured at Taste New Zealand, experience and taste quality at all 19 Jaya Grocer outlets from 3rd – 21st May 2017. 

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For more information on New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, please log on to www.nzte.govt.nz

Monday, May 8, 2017

Mother’s Day 2017 Hi-Tea ‘Mum Queen Of My Heart’ at Royale Songket Restaurant Grand Bluewave Hotel Shah Alam


MOTHER’S DAY Hi-Tea ‘MUM QUEEN OF MY HEART’ 
Royale Songket Restaurant Grand Bluewave Hotel Shah Alam

“The bond between a mother and her child is one defined by love. As a mother’s love for her children lasts a lifetime, so are the wisdom, prayers and grace. Her love is the purest, unconditional and true… Happy Mother’s Day.”



Royal Songket Restaurant Grand BlueWave Hotel Address
Persiaran Perbandaran
Seksyen 14 
40000 Shah Alam
Selangor

Friday, May 5, 2017

Ramadan 2017 Buffet Shah Alam Royal Songket Restaurant @ Grand Blue Wave Hotel - Istimewa Citarasa Penang



Want a taste of Penang for the Ramadan 2017 buffet, you can try it out at the Royal Songket Restaurant Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah Alam Istimewa Citarasa Penang


Royal Songket Restaurant Grand BlueWave Hotel Address
Persiaran Perbandaran
Seksyen 14 
40000 Shah Alam
Selangor


Ramadan Is The Month Of Blessings, Whose Begining Is Mercy, Whose Middle Is Forgiveness & Whose End Is Celebration


This Ramadan 2017 Buffet, Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah Alam (GBWHSA) will be offering an extravagant buffet spread with over 100 different dishes every day that features Penang cuisine at Southeast Asia's First 5 Star Hotel Accredited with the Highest Friendly Rating by Crescentrating.


Royale Songket Restaurant, located on the ground floor, resemble an exclusive dining venue of Malaysian heritage in a contemporary setting inspired by gold and silver are woven thread fabric; Songket.


Come and savour a wide spectrum of mouth-watering gastronomic Halal delights prepared to perfection by their professional chef-helmed by Indian Chef Rathakrishnan as he presents his Penang dishes such as Nasi Kandar, Kari Kelapa Ikan, Kambing Panggang, Daging Masak Hitam, Ayam Golek Serai Wangi, Ikan Bakar, Rendang Manu, Mee Udang Hokkien, Murtabak, Roti John, Roti Cheese, Roti Pisang, Rojak Pasembur and many more.


There are many choices to choose from, starting with the Kambing Panggang served with Nasi Beriyani


Steamed Fish Chinese Style


Spice infused Ayam Goreng Berempah


Freshly grill Ikan Bakar,


Sotong Bakar & Udang Bakar


Flavourful Kari Ketam


Kari Kepala Ikan


Daging Masak Hitam


Nasi Kandar style Sotong Kari


There'll also be a buffet line of light and savoury dishes such as Lemang, Nasi Impit, Ketupat Nasi, Ketupat Daun Palas, Penang Char Kuey Teow, Tandoori Chicken With Naan Bread, Tosai, Rojak Pasembur, Popiah Basah, Sotong Kangkung, Seafood On Ice, Bubur Lambuk, Assorted Dim Sum and Fried Wanton, Assorted Steam Pau and many more delicious dishes waiting for diners to enjoy while breaking fast. 


A variety of sweet desserts to choose from Pop Corn, Ice Cream, ABC Ice Kacang, Cendol Pulut, Assorted Cakes, Assorted Malay and Nyonya Kuih, Assorted Bubur, Chilled Peach With Sago & Coconut, Banana Bread and Butter Pudding and a whole lot more. 


Nyonya Kuih and an assorted dessert to soothe your sweet tooth


Assorted Cakes


Besides the great food, diners will also get to enjoy Al-Quran recitation and Imam for Maghrib prayer at the hotel's Musolla. As usual, GBWHSA will conduct Project Amal Bubur Lambuk Barakah and special event for orphans during the holy month.


GBWHSA Ramadan Buffet promotion runs from 27th May until 24th June 2017 with a wide selection of foods and will be served at their Royale Songket Restaurant, situated on the Ground floor. Prices start from RM 115+ Per Adult and RM 65+ for senior citizen (60 & Above) and Children (4-11 years old). There will be also a Special Price for the Weekend and Public Holidays stated from RM 115+ for 1 Adult With 1 Child. 


For those who prefer the ambience of Ramadan for your company breakfast, there's the banquet menu offering of RM75+ and minimum for 100 persons.

For the first 10 days of Ramadan, there'll be a special promotion with the price at RM90+ for Adult and RM50 for children (4-11 years old).


For more information and reservations, please call the Sales & Marketing Department at 03-5511 8811 Ext 2801, 2804 or 2806, e-mail to dosm@bluewavehotels.com or the hotels' Website at www.bluewavehotels.com

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