Tuesday, September 11, 2018

BBC GOT SCIENCE? Hosted By Harith Iskander - Funniest Person In The World

Learning Science The Fun Way With Harith Iskander - BBC GOT SCIENCE? 

BBC Got Science Series Unifi Tv Channel 501
Source: BBC Asia - Got Science? Programme

Got Science? is a science show featuring the Funniest Person In The World Mr Harith Iskander as its host. The BBC Got Science? is set to premiere at 8.05pm on 11th September 2018 BBC Earth Channel (Unifi Channel 501).


As many will attest to; the science subject is not one that has created a lot of interest in of late. Many find science subject as too complex and difficult to understand. BBC - British Broadcasting Corporation has decided to instil some fun into the learning of science with the engagement of Mr Harith Iskander as its host for this new GOT SCIENCE? program.

BBC Got Science Host Harith Iskander Funniest Person In The World 2016
Harith Iskander Funniest Person In The World 2016

What better way to engage the young audience with some fun into the learning of this science subject. Hosted by Mr Harith Iskander, Malaysia's Godfather of comedy and winner of Laugh Factory's "Funniest Person In The World 2016", Got Science? explores and explains the science of everyday life, using reason, logic, rationale and science. The eight-episode series will explore themes of food, health, fitness, sports, anatomy and technology.


The program will be fast-paced and packed with information, debunking myths, decoding trends and technology. Harith threads these stories together in his inimitable light, tongue-in-cheek style through his running commentary and funny one-liners. Popular myths like consuming durians and that alcohol will kill you, and MSG is bad for you are just some of the topics that will be covered in the series.

BBC Player Launch Ryan Shiotani - Vice President Content Asia BBC Studios
Ryan Shiotani - Vice President Content Asia BBC Studios

"BBC Earth is home to BBC's world-renowned natural history, science and adventure content. We wanted to do something fast-paced, fun and informative that would be specifically relevant to our audiences in Asia. Got Science? fits the bill. The series explores science around everyday things we see on the Internet to things our mothers told us, like don't' drink alcohol after eating Durian, all told by Harith in his signature comedic style. I am very excited to see people's reaction to the show when it airs on September 11" said Ryan Shiotani, VP, Content, Asia, BBC Studios.


Speaking at the events, Mr Harith Iskander said that " Science was never his favourite subject in school". "So initially I was quite apprehensive when BBC approached me to host Got Science?. I never quite understood the complex scientific theories and formulae the teachers rattled on about in school. I realise now that it wasn't interesting to me because it wasn't relevant to my daily life. Got Science? approaches science in a way that is fresh, fun and accessible. I hope that viewers will enjoy it and have many light bulb moments as I did".


Got Science? will premiere on BBC Earth on Tuesday 11 September 2018 at 8.05pm and will be available on BBC player at the same time.

BBC Earth Got Science Unifi TV Channel 501

In Malaysia, the BBC Earth channel on Unifi TV (Channel 501). Besides Malaysia, it is also in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, South Kore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

Monday, September 10, 2018

SHERATON PJ HOTEL - Weekend Hi Tea Buffet @ Feast Restaurant @ Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel

Feast @ Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel Weekend Hi Tea Buffet


Sheraton Petaling Jaya  Hotel  - Feast Restaurant Buffet Menu Price

It is a weekend and what better way to eat to your heart content on a Saturday or Sunday with a Weekend High Tea Buffet at Feast @ Sheraton PJ which is a dining restaurant in Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel, Selangor.


We had the opportunity to dine on a lazy Saturday afternoon with a wide variety of spread from the Feast Restaurant Sheraton PJ. As we arrived on the dot at 12.30pm to start this All-You-Can-Eat weekend High Tea Buffet.


There are just too many choices of food to choose from starting with the popular Malay dishes such as Sambal Sotong, Kambing Masak Merah, Ayam Goreng Berempah and more.

Sheraton PJ Hotel High Tea Buffet Menu - Chinese Dishes

Then moving to the Chinese section we had the Brocolli and Pea with Shrimp in Oyster Sauce, Lokam Clam Kung Po, Braised Mushroom With Brocolli and Ginger Chicken.

Sheraton PJ Hotel High Tea Buffet Dim Sum

or try out the Dim Sum offering.

Sheraton PJ Hotel High Tea Buffet Seafood On Ice

For fans of Seafood on Ice, there are the poached prawns, slipper lobster and mussels for you to choose from.

Sheraton PJ Hotel High Tea Buffet Japanese Selection

While for those that love to indulge in Japanese Sushi can taste the sushi dishes presented here.


There are also a number of Western Menu Main course to choose from.


Of course, what is Hi Tea without indulging in the dessert offering? Besides cakes and pudding, there are also ala-minute pancakes and Malaysian Goreng Goreng for you to taste for the later part of the High Tea Buffet. Then, finish off with a cup of tea or coffee from the coffee machine and not forgetting the ice-cream either eating as it is or to add into the cup of coffee.

Sheraton PJ Hotel High Tea Buffet price

The Sheraton PJ High Tea Buffet price is at RM88Nett per person.

Before this, we did a review of Sheraton PJ Hotel Miyabi Japanese Restaurant. You can click on the link to read our full review of it.

Read our other review of Sheraton PJ Hotel Review.

Sheraton PJ Hotel Mooncakes For Mid Autumn Festival 2019 @Yue Restaurant

and

Sheraton PJ Hotel Seafood Dinner Buffet RM98 Nett @ Feast Restaurant

Feast Restaurant @ Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel Address Location Map

Saturday, September 8, 2018

HotPot Kitchen Sunway Pyramid - Latest HotPot Kitchen Branch

Latest HotPot Kitchen Branch - HotPot Kitchen Sunway Pyramid


HotPot Kitchen Sunway Pyramid

HotPot Kitchen has just opened for business at Sunway Pyramid. It is the latest HotPot Kitchen branch that serves this fiery dish. For more information you can check out HotPot Kitchen Facebook Page

HotPot Kitchen Branch

For those staying around Sunway or Subang area are able to go to HotPot Kitchen Sunway Pyramid to taste these specialities without having to travel all the way to the other branch which is HotPot Kitchen One Utama or HotPot Kitchen Mid Valley.

HotPot Kitchen Menu Price

For fans of HotPot Kitchen; there is no further introduction on how to enjoy this meals. But for those that are not so familiar; HotPot Kitchen is a very straightforward dining experience. You really get to choose only items that you really like to eat - much like a buffet steamboat.

HotPot Kitchen How To Order Review

There is only 2 section to choose from. First, you pick up a stainless bowl and head towards the vegetable section. 

HotPot Kitchen Vegetables section

here are wide varieties to choose from starting with the green leafy vegetables like spinach, ladies fingers, cabbages and so forth.

HotPot Kitchen Vegetables section

or the other vegetable section which includes the smooth tofu, fungus, mushroom, bean curd and many more.

HotPot Kitchen Vegetables Menu Prices

All the vegetables are priced at RM3.99 per 100gm.

HotPot Kitchen Meat Selection

Using a different meat bowl, you then select your meat ingredients like the Chicken meat, beef slices or the different type of meatballs.

HotPot Kitchen Meat Selection - Pork Innards

or for me, my favourite is the pork innards like the intestine (which the Chef will fry to a crisp), pork stomach and so forth. It does really blend with the spicy option. All the meat are priced at RM5.99 per 100 gram.

HotPot Kitchen Meat Selection - Premium Ingredients

Finally, you can also choose some premium add-on which includes fish fillet and brown squid.

HotPot Kitchen Meat Selection Menu Prices

After your selection of Vegetables and Meat, you move to the counter where the cashier will weigh your selected ingredients. You can also have an add-on of instant noodles to your dish.

HotPot Kitchen - Unique Platter Taste

The next step is to order your flavours which only has 4 flavours which are the Unique Platter (Non-Spicy option) and the Spicy Option (with 3 level of spiciness namely - Spicy Fragrant, Spicy Dynamic and Spicy Xtreme). 

HotPot Kitchen - Spicy Fragrant Taste

For me, I am just good with Level 1 Spicy Fragrant level. If you accidentally bite into the Sichuan peppercorns, there is a unique numbing effect on your tongue, I suppose this is one of the reasons why so many people yearn for these HotPot dishes is to experience this effect.

HotPot Kitchen - Drinks Selection

You can order your drinks at this point. Upon confirming your orders you will be given an electronic buzzer that will buzz when your food is ready.


Once in a while, when you crave for some Hot and spicy dish, can head over to the HotPot Kitchen for your douses of Ma Lat (Hot Pot) cravings.

HotPot Kitchen - Quality Products and Freshness

One of the key point at HotPot Kitchen is that all steps are taken to ensure that the foodstuffs & ingredients are selected for its finest quality and freshness and goes thru a sterilization process.

HotPot Kitchen Menu - Ma Lat Chicken Wings

At HotPot Kitchen, many do not realize that they have an ala carte menu where you can order the Ma Lat Chicken Wings.  

HotPot Kitchen Menu - Arasi La La

or the Arasi La La which has its own distinctly spicy taste.

HotPot Kitchen Menu - Free Coffee

Don't forget at HotPot Kitchen coffee is Complimentary; it is said that drinking coffee after a HotPot meals serves to relieve the spiciness level in your mouth.

HotPot Kitchen Sunway Pyramid Address Location Map


HotPot Kitchen OneUtama Address Location Map


HotPot Kitchen Mid Valley Address Location Map

Thursday, September 6, 2018

SUMMER PALACE RESTAURANT Moon Cake 2018 & Dim Sum Set Lunch Menu @ Marriott Putrajaya Hotel

 Moon Cake 2018 & Dim Sum Set Lunch Menu @ SUMMER PALACE RESTAURANT Marriott Putrajaya Hotel


Marriott Putrajaya Hotel Summer Palace Restaurant Mooncakes Mid Autumn 2018

During our Staycation recently at Marriott Putrajaya Hotel, we had our lunch at the Summer Palace Restaurant which has a special Dim Sum Set Lunch Menu at RM88.00 per person. We decided to try this crafted lunch menu set by Chef Dixon Lai.

Summer Palace Dim Sum Set Lunch Menu - Deep Fried Salmon Fish Skin With Salted Egg Yolk

The Dim Sum Set Lunch Menu started with a Deep Fried Salmon Fish Skin With Salted Egg Yolk. The Salmon Fish skin is fried to a crunchy crisp with a well smothered salted egg yolk into every inch of the crispy fish skin, we just can't stop taking one piece after another.

Summer Palace Dim Sum Set Lunch Menu - Marinated Japanese Cucumber With Minced Garlic

The second starter is a cold starter which is the Marinated Japanese Cucumber With Minced Garlic. The chef has added a special peppercorn that has a tongue-numbing sensation after we bite into it. The Zucchini has a nice crunch bite while the black fungus slippery texture makes them ideal complimentary ingredients.

Summer Palace Dim Sum Set Lunch Menu - Braised Hot & Sour Szechuan Soup With Prawn Dumpling

Next on the menu is the Braised Hot & Sour Szechuan Soup With Prawn Dumpling. Being a Szechuan dish, you can expect a nice sourish spicy taste to this soup. The prawn dumpling was simply marvellous as each bite into the prawn filling which was sandwich into the dumpling skin was superb. It is indeed a nice change instead of the familiar Wanton soup based.

Summer Palace Dim Sum Set Lunch Menu - Dim Sum Combo

The next dish came in a bamboo basket which is a Dim Sum Combination of four exquisite Dim Sum dishes. In it, you can see what look like a goldfish Dim Sum which essentially is the Steamed Seafood Dumpling With Japanese Dumpling while the other one is the Steamed Squid Ink Prawns Dumpling with Black Truffle Oil.

Summer Palace Dim Sum Set Lunch Menu - Deep Fried Chicken Siew Mai With Teppanyaki Sauce and Fish Roe

The next Dim Sum is the Deep Fried Chicken Siew Mai With Teppanyaki Sauce and Fish Roe


Summer Palace Dim Sum Set Lunch Menu - Deep Fried Crispy Beancurd Roll With Prawns & Cheese

and the last Dim Sum dish is the Deep Fried Crispy Beancurd Roll With Prawns & Cheese


Summer Palace Dim Sum Set Lunch Menu - Stir Fried Hong Kong Kai Lan in Two Different Style

This is the followed by Summer Palace speciality vegetable dish which is Stir Fried Hong Kong Kai Lan in Two Different Style 

Summer Palace Dim Sum Set Lunch Menu - Wok Fried Flat Noodles & Crispy Vermicelli With Seafood & Egg Sauce

And finally, the dish that will fill your tummy is the Wok Fried Flat Noodles & Crispy Flat Noodles With Seafood & Egg Sauce.  Conventionally this Cantonese Yin Yeong is using the Fried Vermicelli but Chef Dixon uses the Flat Noodles which is the crispy portion of this dish. It is something out of the norm but it does taste nice.



For Dessert, we had the Baked Lemon Cheese Tarts to end our meal.

Marriott Putrajaya Hotel Moon cake 2018 Flavours

In conjunction with the Mid -Autumn 2018 festival; Marriott Putrajaya Hotel Summer Palace Chinese Restaurant has crafted out a few mooncake flavours to entice its customers.

Summer Palace - Moon Cakes Flavours - Snow Skin Durian Moon Cake

My most favourite is of course the Snow Skin Durian Mooncake which I love to eat.

Summer Palace - Moon Cakes Flavours - Baked Mooncake With Single Yolk Salted Bean Paste & Jade Pandan

Next is the Baked Mooncake With Single Yolk Salted Bean Paste & Jade Pandan

Summer Palace - Moon Cakes Flavours - Charcoal Snow Skin Coffee With Butter Milk Paste

Followed by the Charcoal Snow Skin Coffee With Butter Milk Paste

Summer Palace - Moon Cakes Flavours - Baked Mooncake With White Lotus Paste & Single Yolk

while the more conventional folks like me will prefer this back to the basic flavour which is the Baked Mooncake With White Lotus Paste & Single Yolk.

Summer Palace - Moon Cakes Flavours - Golden Bean With Black Sesame In Gold Dust

and finally the most special of all is the Summer Palace Golden Bean With Black Sesame In Gold Dust Moon Cake. This glittering mooncake is topped with a layer of Gold Dust to provide to you that wealthy feel when eating this special mooncake. This mooncake is an ideal option as a gift to your special customer that makes them feel special.


Watch our video presentation of the Marriott Putrajaya Hotel Moon Cake 2018 Flavours

Summer Palace Restaurant - Marriott Putrajaya Hotel Address Location Map


Wednesday, September 5, 2018

SOMERSBY CIDER MALAYSIA - Savouring a Floral Twist with Somersby Elderflower Lime Cider

Malaysia’s No. 1 Cider Somersby launches NEW variant - Elderflower Lime boasting pleasant floral aroma with a refreshing twist of lime!  

 The NEW Somersby Elderflower Lime boasts a pleasant floral aroma complemented with a refreshing twist of lime is one of the most popular Somersby flavours globally.

Looking for a refreshing cider that satisfies your smell and tastes sensory? Somersby Elderflower Lime, best served over ice, is the perfect beverage. Infused with floral notes combined with a twist of lime, this new variant of the country’s No.1 cider brand – Somersby tingles cider lovers’ taste buds with a sparkling floral bubbly perfect for any occasion. SOMERSBY CIDER MALAYSIA

This enjoyable union of Elderflower and Lime creates a perfect balance of sweetness and sourness, making it perfect when paired with food. The Somersby Elderflower Lime, in 4.5% alcohol content, is available in bottle (330ml) and can (320ml) at major hypermarkets and supermarkets nationwide.

The Elderflower is the white blossom of the Elderberry tree. Its delicate and subtle lacy white flowers are attributed with medicinal properties and are frequently used for flavouring food and drinks in Europe. This enjoyable union of Elderflower and Lime creates a perfect balance of sweetness and sourness, making it perfect when paired with food. The Somersby Elderflower Lime, in 4.5% alcohol content, is available in bottle (330ml) and can (320ml) at major hypermarkets and supermarkets nationwide. 

Managing Director Lars Lehmann flanked by the management team of Carlsberg Malaysia officiated the launch of Somersby Elderflower Lime at a media and trade launch held at Morganfield’s Da Men Mall USJ.

“Proud to be in the forefront of innovation, we are excited to offer cider lovers a new cider – Somersby Elderflower Lime adding to the existing variants of apple, blackberry and sparkling rosé. By adding a twist of lime into the elderflower, this cider simply tastes so refreshing and boasts a pleasant floral aroma,” said Carlsberg Malaysia Managing Director Lars Lehmann during the media and trade launch held at Morganfield’s Da Men Mall in USJ. 

The management team of Carlsberg Malaysia with Managing Director Lars Lehmann at the Somersby Garden and Kombi van mobile bar during the media and trade launch of Somersby Elderflower Lime.
(Left to right: Corporate Communications & CSR Director Pearl Lai; Marketing Director Charles Wong; Managing Director Lars Lehmann; Government Affairs and Duty-Free Director Lew Yoong Fah; Supply Chain Director Piotr Zajac; Chief Financial Officer Lim Chee Keat; Sales Director Gary Tan; and HR Director Felicia Teh.)

“Somersby Elderflower Lime was launched in Singapore early this year and it has since grown exponentially and contributed significantly to the cider business of our subsidiary Carlsberg Singapore. We are confident that this new variant will further strengthen Somersby’s foothold as the No.1 cider position in Malaysia,” he added. 

Check out special food promotion at 100 participating F&B outlets from 1 September to 31 October where the Somersby Elderflower Lime will be going for a steal!

To unveil this floral bubbly cider, Carlsberg Malaysia feted guests and media to an all-white-themed evening of serenity and casual elegance with the amazing Scandinavian-style garden decor, dotted with lacy white Elderflowers, peppered with a garden feel and complete with an eye-catching flower tunnel, impressing guests with a unique experience of a picture-perfect summer. 

Somersby Kombi mobile bars will be making month-long roving visits in September around Peninsular Malaysia offering consumers a chance to sample Somersby Apple, Blackberry, Sparkling Rosé and the new Elderflower Lime.

To promote the Elderflower Lime variant, the iconic Somersby Kombi mobile bars will be making month-long roving visits in September to local tourist spots, night markets, supermarkets and hypermarkets around Peninsular Malaysia offering consumers a chance to sample Somersby Apple, Blackberry, Sparkling Rosé and the new Elderflower Lime. 

Guests at the launch were introduced to the two natural key ingredients of the Somersby Elderflower Lime – the pleasant floral aroma of Elderflowers and the refreshing zesty Lime.

Cider lovers can get a can of Somersby Elderflower Lime FREE with every purchase of a 4can or 4-bottle pack at participating hypermarkets, supermarkets and convenience stores from 27 August to 30 September. This deal is also available for the 6-can pack Carlsberg or Carlsberg Smooth Draught. 

Guests were treated to an all-white-themed evening of serenity and casual elegance with the amazing Scandinavian-style garden décor complete with an eye-catching flower tunnel, depicting an experience of a picture-perfect summer.

For all you foodies, there will be special food promotion at 100 participating F&B outlets from 1 September to 31 October where the Somersby Elderflower Lime will be going for a steal! Also, check out Morganfield’s for the mouth-watering Baby Back Ribs promotion perfectly paired with the Somersby Elderflower Lime! 

Guests enjoying the NEW Somersby Elderflower Lime by Malaysia’s No.1 Cider while adorning beautiful flower garlands, befitting the theme of a summery-white garden feel all while enjoying Somersby.

And for more GOOD NEWS! you can make a visit to www.winetalk.com.my to get the Somersby Mystery Box set worth RM50 comprising ALL FOUR flavours at only RM35! 

Looking for a refreshing cider that satisfies your smell and taste sensory? Somersby Elderflower Lime, best served over ice, is the perfect beverage that will surely tantalise your tastebuds!

Try the Somersby Elderflower Lime today and it will undoubtedly make you come back for more! 


For details, follow Somersby Cider Malaysia on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SomersbyMY.