Monday, September 11, 2017

Kuala Kubu Baru Food: Restoran 98海鲜饭店 | Part 3 Rawang Kuala Kubu Bharu Food Trip


After our excursion to the Fish Sanctuary and the Selangor Dam in Kuala Kubu Baru, we headed back to town for dinner. We were made to understand that dinner is served quite early, so we headed straight to Restoran 98 aka Nine Thy Eight located at 33 & 34, Jalan Dato Balai, Kampung Tun Abdul Razak, 44000 Kuala Kubu Baru, Selangor.


There are not many restaurants in Kuala Kubu Baru that are opened on Saturday evening. Anyway, this restaurant was recommended by our friend to try it out.


Our first order is the Assam Pedas Sotong (RM15.00). A Generous serving of white Sotong. The Assam Pedas sauce was not too spicy and was good with white rice. According to the captain, we can also order this Assam Pedas style with Fish of your choice or Prawns too.


Next, we ordered one of Restoran 98 signature dishes which is the Smoked Chicken 口水鸡(烟熏鸡)(半只) (RM28.00) aka Saliva Chicken. The smoked chicken is served with pickled papaya and drenched with a homemade sauce; my personal opinion was to have the sauce served separately as I find the vinaigrette taste a little over powering. The taste of the smoked meat was very intense and we really like it.


Our last dish is also one of the Restoran signature too which is the Fried Pork Knuckle 98猪手 (RM40.00). At RM40.00 for a Pork Knuckle is a real steal here. Love the crispy skin and the well-marinated pork meat. For me, the sauce that came with it somehow does not complement well with the pork knuckle. I prefer to eat it as it is. 

After dinner, it was time to leave this laid back quiet town which offers reasonably cheap and delicious food and a really nice break from the city norm. With a full satisfied tummy, we vowed to make a trip again in the not too distant future to try out the other fares that this town offer.

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Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Tai Thong Restaurant 2017 Mid Autumn Set Menu


To celebrate the 2017 Mid Autumn Festival a.k.a Moon cake Festival; Chef at Tai Thong Group of Restaurant has 2 special set menu for you to taste.


The first set is the Flying Dragon and Dancing Phoenix Over The Moonlight (RM738++ for 6 Pax and RM1,098 ++ for 10 Pax).


Starting off is the Lobster Combination Platter with 3 accompanied individual dish:



Chilled Salad Lobster. The salad contains chilled cut fruits with a mayonnaise dressing and topped with chunks of lobster meat.



The second starter on the platter is the Stir-Fried Shark Fin With Scrambled Eggs.



Next is the Crispy Stuffed Chicken with Fish Paste and Almond Flakes. It uses the skin of the chicken which is spread with the fish paste and topped with Almond Flakes. It is then deep fried and cut into small bites pieces; you can taste the crisp of the chicken skin while the other side has the crunchy texture of the Almond Flakes.


This is followed by the Double-Boiled Chicken Soup With Wild Mushroom and Dried Scallop. We like the full bodied taste of the soup which encapsulates all the natural taste of the ingredients especially the wild mushroom and dried scallop.


For the meat dishes; we were served the Baked Spanish Iberico Pork Ribs With Cumin. The baked ribs are served with a stir fried mix vegetables with a combination of mushroom. One can taste the strong flavour of the marinated pork ribs with its soft meat texture.


The star of the night is the Steamed Estuary Tiger Grouper with Wan Yee Mushroom (Hot Oil Saute). The fish has been deboned to make it easy to eat and also allow the sauce to immerse into the tender firm texture of the fish meat.


The next dish is a little fusion dish which is Pan-Seared Scallop Skewer with Lemongrass served with a bread roll.


To fill our stomach; the set menu comes with Imperial Fried Rice With Fish Roe. The rice is fried with a generous amount of seafood with a balance of "Wok Hei" and not too overly oily.


For dessert, we had the Double-boiled Crystal Peach Resin with Snow Lotus and Red Dates which is served chilled. This is served with the Charcoal Bun With Durian and Salted Egg Yolk.


The other 2017 Mid Autumn Set Menu is called the Blooming Flowers and Full Moon Celebration Set which is priced at RM568 ++ for 6 Pax and RM798 ++ for 10 Pax.


The dish that is served for this set are Tai Thong's Combination Platter has 4 starter dishes i.e. the Chilled Top Shell with Fresh Fruits Salad, French Toast With Fish Paste and Seaweed, Salted Egg Yolk Squid in Yam Ring and Steamed Bamboo Pith Rolls. The second dish will be the Braised Crab Meat Soup With Shredded Abalone and Conpoy.


This is then followed by another combo dish of Smoked Duck with Chilled Jelly Fish and Crispy Stuffed Chicken with Fish Paste And Almond Flakes.


For the fish dish; you will be served the Braised Giant Grouper with Roast Pork Belly and Leek. After which; comes the Stewed Abalone Slice and Fish Maw with Home Made Taufoo.


Next is the Boiled Sea Prawn With Yam and Thin Vermicelli in Superior Soup.


For dessert; you will be served the Chilled Sea Coconut With Aloe Vera and Lemon. This dessert is served with Blueberry Sponge Cake.



For both the set; you will receive 2 complimentary pieces of moon cake when you order the 6 Pax package while the 10 Pax package you will receive 4 complimentary moon cake.

For more information on Tai Thong Mid-Autumn Set, Moon Cakes promotion and outlet, please visit Tai Thong Restaurant Facebook page. #taithonggroup #taithongmooncake2017

Monday, September 4, 2017

Tai Thong Restaurant Moon Cakes Festival 2017


For 2017 Moon Cakes Festival Imperial China Restaurant Subang Jaya Tai Thong Group has just launched its moon cakes series.


Every now and then, Chef at the restaurant will turn out new recipes for the moon cakes which include adding new flavours and ingredients to provide the customer with the flavours that they like.


Of late the Durian (King of Fruits) had taken a prominent role in many moon cakes offering by Chef. At Tai Thong, the Chef has crafted out 3 special Durian moon cakes namely Durian Emperor, Snow Skin Durian Coulis and the Snow Skin Musang King


One of the current trends is to make a smaller size moon cakes which make it easier for consumption in that, you can eat it at one go rather than storing a cut portion to be eaten later.


Other flavours of traditional skin mooncakes offered are Lotus Single Yolk


 Jade Custard


Mocha Milk Tea (New)


Salted White Lotus With Belacan Dried Shrimp And Chicken Floss


While for the snow skin series; there is the Snow Skin Pandan Single Yolk (New)


Snow Skin Japanese Potato With Custard (New)


Snow Skin Yam Single Yolk


Snow Skin Durian Coulis


and the Snow Skin Musang King (Limited Edition)

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For more information on Tai Thong Mid-Autumn Set, Moon Cakes promotion and outlet, please visit Tai Thong Restaurant Facebook page. #taithonggroup #taithongmooncake2017

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Sunday, September 3, 2017

Arissto Coffee - My Personal Home Coffee Happy Maker


Recently, we have subscribed to an Arissto Coffee Happy Maker at home; and now we can enjoy a premium cup of Italian coffee at any time when we are at home. The number one reason for choosing to subscribe to this coffee bar rather than purchased; is that we do not have to pay for the coffee machine.


With a push of a button on the Arissto Coffee Happy Maker, we can easily have an Espresso, Latte or Cappuccino in less than one minute with the full aroma of freshly brewed coffee.


Now we can enjoy these crafted Premium Italian coffee in the comfort of our home and at a much lower cost compared to those that we had in cafes and coffee outlets.


What I enjoyed most is the consistency in terms of the taste, body and flavours, as you can expect the same taste from each cup each and every time.


With 6 flavours to choose from which includes Sunrise, Lonely, Peace, Passion, Moonlight and InLove. You can read more about the flavours from here. For my mid-morning cup; I enjoyed the dark chocolate flavour of the Passion while my morning cuppa has to be the Espresso Sunrise, with a hint of nutty bitter aftertaste which I like.


With an aesthetics design, we could have the coffee maker placed in our living hall, while we entertain our friends and family with a freshly brewed coffee of their choice.

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Ee Chinese Cuisine @ Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur Signature Dish



Ee Chinese Cuisine @ Eastin Hotel Kuala Lumpur is a very popular Chinese restaurant in Petaling Jaya that continues to dish out some of their speciality signature dishes from its a-la carte menu.


Once again, we are here to taste some of Chef Alex signature dishes.


To start off our dinner, we had the 3 Deluxe Combination Platter. The star of this dish is the Salted Egg Oyster. A big juicy Canadian Oyster is wrapped with a crispy layer of deep fried Salted Eggs Crust. A nice feel of crispy salty taste on other outside and married with the succulent taste of the large oyster. The second combo is the Scallop Yam Basket; the scallop together with a piece of banana is nicely wrapped with the shredded Yam and deep fried to a light crunch. The third combo is the Steam Crabmeat Ball serve in a Champagne glass which provides a lighter taste. A superb combination that highlights all the different seafood taste in one platter.


Another one of the dishes at Ee Chinese Cuisine that we always look forward to is the double boiled soup. Tonight we were served the Double Boiled Dried Scallop Top Shell and Fish Maw Soup. One can taste the encompassing all natural flavours of the ingredient till the last drop. Served hot; it is a real delight to start the dinner with this tummy warming delight.


Next on;  is Chef Alex speciality Roasted Crispy Pi Pa Duck. We have always enjoyed this dish as one can appreciate the process used to cook this speciality. Chef Alex Pi Pa Duck recipe lies in the special marinade sauce that is spread onto the duck cavities. Left to a slow natural air drying process to infuse the marinade and to have a real dry skin; it is then roasted with perfection that is evident by the crispy crackling skin with a moist tender texture duck meat. A wonderful delight to be eaten with a bowl of steaming white rice with a dollop of gravy.


For the fish dish; we were served the Steamed River Patin With Preserved Vegetables & Onion in Superior Soya Sauce. Not many restaurants take up the challenge to serve steam fresh water fish as it can be very challenging and not a simple task; firstly is to ensure that you have a good quality stock, to begin with. Paired with a preserved vegetables that offer a special taste and with the superior soya sauce coupled with the nice texture of the meat; it was a job well done by the Chef.


Our last main for the night is the Stir Fried Prawn, Homemade Beancurd and Broccoli with Spicy Sauce. This dish has 2 cooking style which is stir fried and steam. The homemade bean curd which is topped by a layer of chopped spinach is soft and silky. This is then bedded with a layer of steam eggs. Garnished with poached Brocolli in the middle and topped with the Spicy Stir Fried Prawn makes this; a 2 flavour dish.


Ending our night, the Chef serves us the Stir Fried Soy Noodles With Shredded Chicken and Dried Shrimp to ensure we go home with a filled tummy.


For dessert, we had the Double Boiled Fig with Crystal Pear and Peach Gum which is served chilled and has the right balance of sweetness level to tone down taste-bud for the night.

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