Sunday, February 18, 2018

Champignons at Oasis Square Ara Damansara

Fine Dining at Champignons Oasis Square Ara Damansara without burning a hole in your pocket

Champignons at Oasis Square Ara Damansara

With the current state of the economy, diners today are looking at either bargain food or value for money dining. At the newly opened Champignons at Oasis Square, is located at B-G-02, Oasis Square, Ara Damansara, 47301, Petaling Jaya, Selangor; you get to taste out fine dining cooking at a very reasonable price.

Champignons at Oasis

Foods that are prepared and served here goes thru a meticulous precision cooking. This is brought about by its' Chef illustrious career serving fine dining dishes around the world for the last 20 years. Do Check out Champignons at Oasis Facebook page for more updates and new menu


One of the main vision of Champignons at Oasis Square Ara Damansara is to served contemporary European with a modern twist quality dishes that have it customers coming back for more. Making use of Asian ingredients and flavours that are enhanced with modern preparation techniques, Champignons at Oasis Square are mindful of being consistent and using the freshest ingredients for their dishes.

Champignons at Oasis Square Ara Damansara

Our review started with Amuse Bouche (Chef Delights) i.e. Croque Monsieur with a dash of truffled infused in the ham with a good combination of the cheese that is sandwiched with a crispy toast.


To start off our dinner, we had the Homemade Smoked Salmon With Citrus Salad. The smoked salmon is cured in-house by the Chef and the cut has a strong firm bite much like the sashimi texture instead of the soft mushy texture. It was a nice presentation of the salad which is bedded with a beetroot sauce and julienne apples with croutons and fried flatbread at the side to complement a multitude of texture to this salad starter.


For the soup, we ordered the Wild Mushroom Soup (RM18.00). The Chef uses 2 type of fresh mushrooms which is the button and oyster mushrooms. Yoghurt is used instead of cream to thicken up the soup texture while a piece of fried tempura oyster mushroom provides an interesting texture to the soup. The soup is served with a serving of bruschetta mushrooms which is topped with parmesan cheese.


Our next order is a sharing platter which is the Grilled US Pork Ribs With Plum Sake Glaze (RM25.00). We asked the Chef why he chooses the US Pork Ribs instead of local or Iberico pork. According to him, the US Pork has a better texture, fewer fats and are better taste compared even to the Iberico. We can feel that the meat texture was good and perfect for grilling. The marinade which has a hint of plum taste with a lemony flavour has us going for a second piece of the tender succulent pork ribs. It is then topped with fried pork rind to add to a crunchy feel to the dish.


For the night we tasted 2 main courses the first of which is the Black Truffle Chicken Breast (RM35.00). The chicken breast is marinated in white truffle oil that has the aroma lingering in our mouth. The use of white truffle oil instead of the conventional black truffle oil is due to the strong flavour of the white truffle oil. We were surprised by the texture of the Chicken Breast as most of the time, chicken breast tends to have a firm texture after cooking especially pan-fried, but here the Chef uses the sous-vide style to maintain a tender juicy texture of the chicken breast. Right before serving; a light pan-fried add to the crispy skin; while maintaining the juicy meat texture on the inside.


Our second main is the Australian Lamb Short Loin With Homemade Lamb Sausages (RM48.00). We particularly like the homemade lamb sausages which have a firm and bouncy texture. Premium meat from Australia; with minimum fats is marinated and used to make these sausages. The dish is served with salted baked onion with a carrot puree.


For desserts, we had the Champignons Chocolate Delights (RM18.00); a highly creative prepared dessert which resembles Mario mushrooms which are wrapped in a white chocolate on the top, the use of sponge cake that looks like moss and raspberries to create a magical adventure with various textures which include sparkly popping candy, raspberries jelly, raspberries sauce and lychee sherbet has us mesmerised.

Champignons at Oasis Square Ara Damansara

So now you know; if you are in for a treat or set to impress your other half, you might want to try out Champignons at the Oasis. The Chef has also crafted out a menu that is paired with fine wines to let you experience the taste and flavours of the dishes.

Champignons at Oasis Square Ara Damansara Location Address Map

Thursday, February 15, 2018

All You Can Eat Japanese Buffet Agehan Japanese Restaurant Grand Blue Wave Hotel Shah Alam

All You Can EAT Japanese Buffet Promotion At Agehan Japanese Restaurant

Japanese Buffet Agehan Japanese Restaurant Grand Blue Wave Hotel Shah Alam

The popular All You Can EAT (Teppanyaki, Teriyaki & Sushi) Japanese Buffet is back again. Agehan Japanese Restaurant at Grand Blue Wave Hotel Shah Alam is offering the buffet with a wide spread of Japanese Dishes for you to savour.


“Making sushi is an art, and experience is everything” –Nobu Matsuhisa

All You Can Eat Japanese Buffet

Expect to be served with rich and flavorful dishes of exciting taste from Agehan Japanese Restaurant, Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah Alam.

Japanese Buffet Agehan Japanese Restaurant

Specially prepared by Chef Christopher Leong, Japanese Sous Chef. The promotion is priced at RM78.00nett (Adult) and RM45.00nett (Children aged 4-11) and is available until further notice.


You will be served a variety of dishes from the Sushi Selection, Temaki Selection, Noodles Selection, Teriyaki Selection, Makimono Selection, and Teppanyaki Selection.

Chuka Idako
Chuka Idako


Agehan Japanese Restaurant offers an interesting Sushi selection such as Tobikko Sushi, Chuka Kurage Sushi, Tako Sushi, Salmon Sushi, Tuna Sushi, Chuka Idako Sushi and White Tuna Sushi.


For Temaki selection Agehan offers California Temaki, Ebi Temaki, Tuna Temaki, and Salmon Temaki.



As for Noodles selection, they have Kake Udon, Tsukimi Udon, Tanuki Udon, and Zaru Udon.


while from the Teriyaki selection Agehan Japanese Restaurant offers Tori Teriyaki and Saba Teriyaki.



and for the Makimono selection, choose from the array of  Futo Maki, Tuna Mayo Sushi, Kani Maki, California Maki, Tuna Maki, Kappa Maki, Salmon Maki, and Kani Sushi.


 Lastly from the Teppanyaki selection; you can choose from either the Beef, Squid, Chicken Sausage, Chicken Thigh, and Vegetable.


To finish off your meals, there is also a selection of western style dessert


and freshly cut local fruits for you to savour.



For more information, you can visit Grand Bluewave Hotel facebook page for the latest promotion

Agehan Japanese Restaurant Grand Blue Wave Hotel Shah Alam Location Address Map

Saturday, February 10, 2018

An Viet Vietnamese Yee Sang CNY 2018 @ Sunway Pyramid Mid Valley

An Viet Sunway Pyramid

Thru the years Yee Sang or "Loh Sang" has evolved from what it was during the early seventies; those days; they were just "Chat Choi Hong Wan Yee Sang".

An Viet Gardens Mid Valley

But nowadays Chef is a real creative lot when it comes to Yee Sang. We have eaten a fair bit of variations especially this year and now at An Viet Vietnamese Restaurant they have the Vietnamese Yee Sang.


Staying true to Vietnamese cuisine that emphasizes fresh ingredients, An Viet yee sang features fresh salmon sashimi complemented with 100% natural fruits and vegetables, such as banana blossom, home-made pickle, radish, dried lotus seed, green mango, roasted peanut, water apple, carrot, pomelo, and lettuce.

An Viet Chinese New Year Promotion

Toss with the specially concocted Vietnamese inspired dressing infused with kaffir lime leaves for a wonderfully refreshing treat.

An Viet Ang Pow

The serving portion is good for 4-6 people and RM39.90. For more information please visit An Viet Vietnamese Restaurant Facebook Page


An Viet Vietnamese Restaurant Sunway Pyramid Location Address Map




An Viet Vietnamese Restaurant Gardens Mid Valley Location Address Map 


Thursday, February 8, 2018

Tokuya Malaysia Mont Kiara Japanese Concept Store

Tokuya Malaysia
Tokuya Malaysia


Tokuya Malaysia is formerly as Toku Tokuya which is housed at Plaza MK1 Mont Kiara and has moved to the adjacent building which is at LG1-6 & LG1-7 ARCORIS PLAZA, Jalan Kiara Road, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, which has a much bigger space to cater for more display to serve its' customers. Tokuya Malaysia officially started its' operation at this new premises on 27th January 2018

Kitchen Section

You can check out the latest offering and new product series at Tokuya Malaysia facebook page or call 603-6206 3544

Container/ Tupperware Section
Container/ Tupperware Section


TOKUYA Malaysia retails & caters to consumers a wide range of affordable yet high-quality Japanese products. We truly believe in the products we carry, carefully selecting a variety of household products from Japan. Unlike other Japanese Concept Stores, they are the first of its kind in Malaysia.

Personal Care Section
Personal Care Section


All TOKUYA Malaysia products are manufactured in Japan if not, quality controlled compliant with the Japanese Standards. Therefore, the products we offer are guaranteed for your money's worth. At TOKUYA Malaysia, we constantly keep up with the lifestyle trends in Japan. As a result, we offer products that are simple, minimalistic, at the same time functional and innovative.

Gardening Section
Gardening Section


The products often have more than one purpose and can be playful when used in combination with other home appliances. TOKUYA Malaysia believes that a well-designed product can have a very real and tangible effect on our everyday lives.

Stationery Section
Stationery Section


TOKUYA MALAYSIA pride itself that their clients can enjoy visiting the store as they offer products that are unique, high quality as well as in many varieties.

Melamine Section
Melamine Section


Their aim at TOKUYA Malaysia is to create experiences that allow clients to continuously discover new products during their visits. TOKUYA Malaysia has established a wide-ranging product lineup that is quality guaranteed and low prices that made possible by their close relationship with their Japanese partners.

Hardware Section
Hardware Section


Store Hours
Monday-Sunday 10am-10pm


Tokuya Malaysia Location Address Map


Wednesday, February 7, 2018

2018 Mister World Prestige International Grand Finals Pullman Hotel Putrajaya

2018 Mister World Prestige International Grand Finals Pullman Hotel Putrajaya


2018 Mister World Prestige International Grand Finals At Pullman Hotel Putrajaya
2018 Mister World Prestige International Grand Finals At Pullman Hotel Putrajaya

The 2018 Mister World Prestige International Grand Finals was officially held in Pullman Hotel, Putrajaya on 25th January 2018Vintage Collection International is the main sponsor of the 2018 Mister World Prestige International Grand finals. They were founded in 1996, and they mainly cater evening gowns and suits for executives. At present, they have three experienced high fashion designers from all over the world to design and tailor the outfits.


Saturday, February 3, 2018

Publika Food | 4Play Seafood and Co

4Play Seafood and Co

There is a new restaurant in Publika which is 4Play Seafood and Co and is located at A1-G2-07 JALAN DUTAMAS 1, Publika, Kuala Lumpur and one of their many specialities is down to its' seafood and Western Oriental fusion dishes. For more information and promotion offer, check out 4Play Seafood and Co facebook page

Publika Food 4Play Seafood and Co

Opened barely less than 1 month, 4Play Seafood and Co is frequented for its seafood dishes especially to those that love crab dishes which comes with a few special flavours that are simply enticing and best eaten with fried mantao or just a plain bowl of steaming white rice.

Publika Food 4Play Seafood and Co

With a simple setting and an elaborate Chef that started at La Bodega and Two Sons Bistro; is in charge of the new menu at 4Play Seafood and Co. The menu is still undergoing some changes to some of its flavour that will cater to the crowds frequenting Publika.

Wild Mushroom Soup

Our review started with an order of Wild Mushroom Soup (RM20.00) which boasts the combination of the blended shitake, oyster and white mushroom which is simmered with a rich cream broth and drizzle with truffle oil that has a distinct mushroom flavour and taste.

Butter Garlic Mushrooms

Our next chef recommended appetizer is the Butter Garlic Mushrooms (RM21.00). The Chef has a penchant for dishing perfectly executed mushroom dishes. Here again; like our soup, it has a strong mushroom flavour which is enhanced by the use of a blended butter, garlic and basil sauce.

Golden Salted Eggs Yolk Chicken

Next on, we move on to order some Golden Salted Eggs Yolk appetizer, the first of which is the Chicken Golden Salted Eggs Yolk(RM25.00). The Chicken meat is lightly battered with Salted Eggs Yolk and sauteed with curry leaves, onions, chilli padi and chilli flakes which leaves a strong curry flavour.

Golden Salted Eggs Yolk Prawns

This Golden Salted Egg Yolks dish can also be ordered with Prawns (RM28.00) as the base ingredients. The deshell prawns made it easy to be eaten as an appetiser. But for some, you may order some white rice to go with this salted egg yolk dish.

Calamari Golden Salted Eggs

While for the squid lovers, there is the Calamari Golden Salted Eggs (RM25.00). All these salted eggs dishes are best to be eaten with an icy cold draught beer as it has that slightly salty taste of the salted duck eggs but fans of the salted will relish on these offerings.

Creamy Spinach Stuffed Mushroom

Another one of the Chef popular dishes is the Creamy Spinach Stuffed Mushroom (RM22.00) as a starter. Using portobello mushroom as the base; it is topped with flame cheese that melted and encompasses the filling.

Spicy Chilli Mussels

Next, we move on to some Chef speciality seafood dishes, the first of which is the Spicy Chilli Mussels (RM35.00). This dish has a slightly spicy sourish taste. We were recommended to eat this with the Toasted Garlic Bread to scoop up the chilli sauce.

Creamy Butter Chilli and Curry Leaves Clams

This is then followed by the Creamy Butter Chilli and Curry Leaves Clams (RM30.00). I personally like this flavour which has a strong aroma and coupled with the freshness of the Clam, it was a real treat and for this, we ordered a bowl of white rice to finish off the creamy buttery flavourful sauce.

Coconut Cream and Chilli Crab

The Star of 4Play Seafood and Co is the Coconut Cream and Chilli Crab (RM75.00). Each order of the seafood dishes is at the weight of 500 gram. The sauce was quite good which went perfectly with an order of Fried mantao as the dip.  Customers have a choice to order the crab, clams or mussels dishes with others flavours (all in 6 different sauce base) as well; with the sides of white rice, toasted garlic beard or fried mantao to go with these seafood dishes.

Jalapeno, Sundried Tomato, Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Our final main dish is the Jalapeno, Sundried Tomato, Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken (RM35.00). For this dish; there is a tad of saltiness to my taste. If you like to eat less salty taste; please make sure to have the chef reduce its saltiness during your order. For me; it would have been ideal to use the thigh drumstick quarters for this as it has a more tender and juicy meat texture.

4Play Seafood and Co; Location Address Map


Thursday, February 1, 2018

Chinese New Year CNY Menu 2018 | Shanghai Restaurant JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur


Usher in the Year of the Earth Dog this Lunar New Year with classic Shanghainese cuisine. The culinary symphony that is performed at the newly refreshed and renowned Shanghai restaurant at JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur is led by Executive Chinese Chef Wong Wing Yuek.


And in Chef Wong, Shanghai has a man who is dedicated to serving only the best and most authentic dishes from his native city.


Shanghai is the only hotel Chinese restaurant in Kuala Lumpur that specialises in exquisite Shanghainese cuisine. Guests can enjoy more than 100 authentic dishes originated from the Northern and Southern regions of Shanghai. The restaurant serves a sumptuous selection of Shanghainese Dim Sum and dishes for lunch and dinner.


Stir up good fortune and wealth this year with Shanghai restaurant’s interesting variety of Yee Sang. The Yee Sang can be accompanied with delicacies such as abalone, jellyfish, salmon, lobster, geoduck, and even fresh fruits, for a refreshing twist on a traditional dish.


Vegetarians will not miss out on this iconic dish as they can enjoy Yee Sang made with vegetarian ham. The Yee Sang is served with a luscious homemade sauce which is Shanghai’s well-kept secret recipe.

Braised Pig trotter With Sea Moss
Braised Pig Trotter With Sea Moss


In creating an auspicious feast for family and friends to usher in good luck, prosperity, good health and joy, Shanghai has specially created three set menus this year. Starting from MYR 288.80 per person, these menus are perfect for reunions and corporate gatherings. Luxuriate your palates in specialities such as Braised Superior Fish Maw Soup with Sea Cucumber, Bird’s Nest, Mushrooms and Shredded Chicken, Steamed Cod stuffed with Chinese Ham served with Honey and Supreme Stock Paste, Stir-fried Succulent Prawns with Sweet and Sour and Mustard Pastes, Traditional Rice with Chinese Waxed Meat and Vegetable in Casserole, Steamed Bamboo Fish Shanghainese-Style with preserved vegetable, Chinese Ham and Mushrooms, Braised Spanish Pork with Pine Nuts and Vegetable and Sweetened Cordyceps Flower with Snow Fungus.

 Braised Spanish Pork with Pine Nuts
 Braised Spanish Pork with Pine Nuts


Available on the Chef’s Specialities a la carte menu is unique and delectable creations to be savoured - Steamed Chicken with Chinese Herbs, Wolfberries and Red Dates, Shanghainese Family Hot Pot with Assorted Dried Seafood, Braised Wild Mediterranean Red Prawn in Brown Sauce, Braised Abalone with Superior Fish Maw, Dried Scallop and Mushroom in Casserole, Deep-Fried Bean Curd stuffed with French Goose Liver and Truffle Paste, Steamed Siew Mai with Abalone and Deep-fried Crispy Glutinous Rice Cake with Yam.


Shanghai’s selection of Yee Sang is now available for your enjoyment. The specially curated Lunar New Year set and a la carte menus are available for lunch and dinner from 1 February until 2 March 2018. 

LUNCH
Monday to Saturday: 12.00 pm to 2.30 pm
Sundays and Public Holidays: 10.30am to 2.30pm

DINNER
6.30pm to 10.30pm

For reservations and enquiries, please call +60 3 2719 8288 or email shanghai@ytlhotels.com.my.


Shanghai is the only hotel Chinese restaurant in Kuala Lumpur that specialises in exquisite Shanghainese cuisine. Guests can enjoy more than 100 authentic dishes originated from the Northern and Southern regions of Shanghai. The restaurant serves a sumptuous selection of Shanghainese Dim Sum and dishes for lunch and dinner.

Shanghai Restaurant JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur Location Address Map