Wednesday, August 22, 2018

GRAND HARBOUR RESTAURANT Mid Autumn 2018 Moon Cake Menu

GRAND HARBOUR RESTAURANT Mid Autumn 2018 Moon Cake Menu


Grand Harbour Restaurant Fahrenheit 88 Damen Mall

There are 2 outlets for the Grand Harbour Restaurant, the first one is at Fahrenheit 88 while the second one is located at Damen Mall Subang Jaya. 

Grand Harbour Restaurant Chef Chan Peng Wah aka Big Nose Chef

To many Chinese families which celebrates the Mid Autumn  Moon Cake festival 2018, you can make a visit to Grand Harbour Restaurant to taste out the specially crafted dishes by the famous Chef Chan Peng Wah aka Chef Big Nose and to buy the mooncakes to bring home or as a gift to families and friends.

Moon Cakes 2018 Golden Zest (Honey Lemon Single Yolk) 柠蜜单黄

This year 2018 Grand Harbour Restaurant is featuring 2 new mooncake flavours under the theme of Mid Autumn Treasures which feature its first treasure which is the Golden Zest (Honey Lemon Single Yolk) 柠蜜单黄 

Moon Cakes 2018 Fruity Duet (Cranberry & Pineapple) 蔓莓凤梨

and followed by the Fruity Duet (Cranberry & Pineapple) 蔓莓凤梨

Moon Cakes 2018 Fruits Nuts Mixture 伍仁果子

while the other 2 flavours that we tasted were the Fruits Nuts Mixture 伍仁果子, which is one of my favourites as there are big chunks of nuts and fruits that makes nibbling into it a delight.

Moon Cakes 2018 Jade Lotus Single Yolk 单黄翡翠莲蓉

and Jade Lotus Single Yolk 单黄翡翠莲蓉

Moon cake 2018 Grand Harbour Restaurant Fahrenheit 88 Damen Mall

For those that love to taste out, the other flavours can order from the Grand Harbour Restaurant at Fahrenheit 88 and Damen Mall.


Mid Autumn 2018 Grand Harbour Restaurant Ala Carte Menu

For those wishing to taste the special Mid Autumn dishes by Chef Chan can relish on it starting with ala carte menu.

Mid Autumn 2018 Braised Spare Ribs with Chestnut & Fried Onion 葱油栗子焖肥骨

The first dish is the Braised Spare Ribs with Chestnut & Fried Onion 葱油栗子焖肥骨 (RM50.00+) which is braised using a secret sauce until an almost fork tender texture with its juices fully incorporated into the three-layer spare ribs. 

Then it is cooked with the chestnut to enhance the aroma and flavours which is evident on our first bite of this melt in mouth spare ribs, especially on the fatty layer.  The sauce is perfect with a bowl of white rice.

Mid Autumn 2018 Steamed Chicken With Lotus Seed & Garlic In Lotus Leaf

The second dish is the Steamed Chicken With Lotus Seed & Garlic In Lotus Leaf (RM120.00+) which Chef has meticulously prepared it with 2 step process which the first is to poached the chicken and then simmered the village chicken with a special salty broth to encapsulate into the chicken giving it a special light salty taste. 

The chicken is then cut into individual pieces and places on a lotus leaf and together with the lotus seed is sent to the steamer. The result is a distinct salty taste of the firm-tender chicken meat which has a broth that is again perfect with a bowl of steaming white rice.

Mid Autumn 2018 Red Dates Layer Cake

For dessert, the Chef has also presented the special Red Dates Layer Cake (RM9.80+) which is served chilled.

Grand Harbour Restaurant Mid Autumn Festival 9 Course Set Menu

You can also taste out the special Grand Harbour Restaurant Mid Autumn Festival 9 Course Set Menu at RM1,188+ 

Mid Autumn 2018 Braised Crab Meat Thick Soup With Assorted Dried Seafood and Crab Roe

which also feature some of the following dishes which is Braised Crab Meat Thick Soup With Assorted Dried Seafood and Crab Roe. This rich soup is full of dried seafood which includes fish maw, fish lips, dried scallop with pieces of water chestnut and lots of crab meat. A nice warm touch to open our palate for the dinner.

Mid Autumn 2018 Wok Fried Giant Grouper Fillet in Hong Kong Fishing Village Style

The next dish is the Wok Fried Giant Grouper Fillet in Hong Kong Fishing Village Style. Usually, crabs or prawns is used for this style of cooking but the Chef has used the Giant Grouper fillet for a change. This prized fish is normally best served using the steaming style as one can really taste the elastic texture of the fish. For a change, the fish fillet which was battered; is then deep fried and wok fried with garlic, dried chillies and black dace to give it a fiery taste to this dish.

Mid Autumn 2018 Poached Ming Prawn With Chinese Yellow Wine

This is then followed is the Poached Ming Prawn With Chinese Yellow Wine. The extra big size Ming Prawns are laid on to the special pot, It is then fired up and cooked in front of the customer while the broth of Chinese Yellow Wine is slowly poured into the pot. 


You can see the changes in the colour of the cooked prawns and this is best eaten as soon as it is cooked so that you can enjoy the taste to its fullest with the nice bouncy texture of the cooked prawns.

Mid Autumn 2018 Braised Homemade Bean Curd With Fish Lips & Mushroom in Abalone Sauce

For the vegetable dish, we were served with the Braised Homemade Bean Curd With Fish Lips & Mushroom in Abalone Sauce. 

The fish lips are braised to a nice firm texture together with the thick shitake mushroom and the soft homemade bean curd which is then served with poached broccoli.

Mid Autumn 2018 Fried Rice with Eel and Black Pepper

Our last dish before dessert is the Fried Rice with Eel and Black Pepper. Here again, the Chef invokes some sense of creativity into a simple dish. For fans of the Eel will find this a refreshing change. Other condiments include the use of sweet corn and mustard leaves to blend into the overall taste.




For this set, you will be served 2 type of mooncakes to end your dinner.GRAND HARBOUR RESTAURANT Mid Autumn 2018 Moon Cake Price
GRAND HARBOUR RESTAURANT Mid Autumn 2018 Moon Cake Price

Grand Harbour Restaurant Fahrenheit 88 Address Location Map


 Grand Harbour Restaurant Damen Mall Address Location Map

Sunday, August 19, 2018

BANGI AVENUE CONVENTION CENTRE (BACC) BY AVENUE GARDEN HOTEL

BANGI AVENUE CONVENTION CENTRE (BACC) BY AVENUE GARDEN HOTEL


 “Oasis within the city”, is what is coined for Bangi Avenue Convention Centre (BACC) by Avenue Garden Hotel as is poised to be hot on the “I Do” list for wedding seasons to come, as the largest multipurpose convention centre in Southern Klang Valley as it offers all your wedding and event needs to be housed under one roof: convenient, affordable and - most important of all - stunning.

Official Launch BANGI AVENUE CONVENTION CENTRE (BACC)

Strategically located in the modern township of Bangi Avenue and established within a stone’s throw away from Avenue Garden Hotel, Bangi Avenue Convention Centre is the perfect getaway within the city, away from the hustle and bustle for a quaint garden wedding.

BANGI AVENUE CONVENTION CENTRE (BACC) Address Facebook

The lush green garden by Bangi Avenue Convention Centre - is named as“Union Square” - which is the heart of the convention centre, nestled in a beautiful and scenic set furnished with a sophisticated water fountain to complete the perfect garden-themed wedding or private function.

BANGI AVENUE CONVENTION CENTRE (BACC) Wedding Venue

“The key must-haves for wedding venues are aesthetics and affordability. People are constantly inspired through social media - yearning and searching for the ideal space to tie the knot and create picturesque memories that will last forever.

BANGI AVENUE CONVENTION CENTRE (BACC) Garden Wedding Venue

Driven by this, BACC offers a space with a stunning garden backdrop, while also caters to all their practical needs,” said Mr Loo Yung Wai, Managing Director of Avenue Garden Hotel and Bangi Avenue Convention Centre.

Avenue Garden Hotel Bangi Selangor

“The added support of Avenue Garden Hotel as a nearby accommodation presents the duo as a handy package, especially for events that require visiting guests – whether outstation or international. The beauty of BACC’s is its strategic location is that it is accessible 30 minutes away from Kuala Lumpur in the business hub of the Southern region of Klang Valley,” added Mr Loo.

BANGI AVENUE CONVENTION CENTRE (BACC) Pillarless Ballroom

Unlike any other convention centres in Malaysia, with a floor area of up to 27,000 sq ft for the Grand Ballroom itself and a surrounding floor area of 88,585 sq ft. which comprise of the outdoor and covered boulevard spaces.

BANGI AVENUE CONVENTION CENTRE (BACC) Wedding Dinner

Bangi Avenue Convention Centre is rendered not only for its boundless for weddings but also for various types of exhibitions and carnivals, along with its outdoor fountain area ideal for private functions including mini-concerts, dinners and more. 

“As one of the nation’s largest convention centres, we are unique and blessed with a vast land space that enables us to present a package that is affordable, dynamic, spacious and comfortable all-in-one venue that can service and cater to a myriad of events,” said Mr Loo.

BANGI AVENUE CONVENTION CENTRE (BACC) State Of Art Facilities

Bangi Avenue Convention Centre offers the best of both worlds with a selection of indoor venues that are versatile and flexible for a variety of occasions, and are well-equipped with state-of-the-art professional sound and lighting equipment to satisfy for a range of small to large scale events, meetings, conferences, exhibitions and more. 


“One of the many highlights of BACC is our spacious ballrooms. We offer three pillar-less ballrooms that vary in size to suit your space requirements. The beauty about these ballrooms is that it can be converted into a Grand Ballroom, accommodating up to 2,200 guests for round-table seating (or banquet style), or up to 3,300 guests in a theatre setting. Nevertheless, if you’re looking for something a little smaller and intimate to hold press conferences, corporate dinners or appreciation sessions and more, lavish or grand, we have it all,” shared Mr Loo.

BANGI AVENUE CONVENTION CENTRE (BACC) Malay Wedding Dinner

Commenting on the food services offered at Bangi Avenue Convention Centre, Mr Loo shared, “We have the privilege of living in a multicultural nation.

BANGI AVENUE CONVENTION CENTRE (BACC) Chinese Wedding Dinner

Not wanting to deprive our visitors of this luxury, we also ensure that guests are given the option to select from a variety of delectable cuisines we offer here in Bangi Avenue Convention Centre, including Chinese, Western, Muslim, and International food to satiate varying needs and appetites.”

BANGI AVENUE CONVENTION CENTRE (BACC) Parking

BACC’s spaciousness allows it to also deliver a multi-storey carpark for 1,000 vehicles to accommodate the venue’s large capacity.

BANGI AVENUE CONVENTION CENTRE (BACC) Malay Wedding Venue

With a rapidly growing population of millions in the Southern part of Klang Valley which includes Bandar Baru Bangi, Kajang, Sepang, KLIA, Putrajaya, Serdang, Cheras, Puchong and more, Bangi Avenue is a flourishing township that places BACC and Avenue Garden Hotel at an advantage.

Avenue Garden Hotel Bangi Lobby Address

“Bangi Avenue is a fast developing business district with a thriving housing estate and a water theme park (with more to come in the future). We aim to complement the growth of the community with the establishment of four more hotels with a total room capacity of 1000 in the coming years – further uplifting Bangi Avenue to become a modernised township,” commented Mr Loo on Avenue Garden Hotel’s future plans.

BANGI AVENUE CONVENTION CENTRE (BACC) Western Style Wedding

Whether it be for a wedding, concert, business meeting, or conference, Bangi Avenue Convention Centre BACC by Avenue Garden Hotel aims to be one of the optimal choices for guests, shareholders and business partners, where confidence in the venue and its services offered are grounded in professionalism and efficiency. 

For more information, visit: https://avenuegardenhotel.com.my/meetings/

BANGI AVENUE CONVENTION CENTRE (BACC) Address Location Map

Thursday, August 16, 2018

OASIS SQUARE RESTAURANT - CHAMPIGNONS AT OASIS - French Fine Dining At Champignons

Oasis Square Restaurant CHAMPIGNONS - A French Gastronomic Journey with Champignons

Oasis Square Restaurant CHAMPIGNONS - A French Gastronomic Journey with Champignons

CHAMPIGNONS AT OASIS has recently invited Chef Raphael Kinimo from Lyon France to jointly served its guest for a special dining experience featuring specially crafted French cuisines with Champignons owner Chef Gary Chang.

 A French Gastronomic Journey with Champignons Chef Kinimo and Chef Gary Chang

Chef Raphael is an honoured recipient of the Maitres Cuisiniers De France - one of the highest honours a French Chef can be achieved.

CHAMPIGNONS AT OASIS Menu and Prices

Laying out for the night of this exclusive fine dining where an intensity of scents, textures, aroma and the French fine culinary flavours will fully tantalize our taste buds and senses.  The 5-course menu was carefully prepared with the finest ingredients nature has to offer and paired with a handpicked wine selection.

CHAMPIGNONS AT OASIS  - Foie Gras Lollipop With Port Wine and Seaweed Cracker With Citrus Crab Meat

Starting off with an Amuse Bouche serving of Foie Gras Lollipop With Port Wine and Seaweed Cracker With Citrus Crab Meat with the crisp of the crackers and the slightly citrusy taste of the crab meat was indeed a nice start for the evening.

CHAMPIGNONS AT OASIS  - Chef Raphael Caviar Tin

This is then followed by the Chef Raphael Caviar Tin which has a Vanilla Poached Lobster And Crustacean Gelee

CHAMPIGNONS AT OASIS  - Black Truffle Chicken Consomme

For the soup we were served the Black Truffle Chicken Consomme that comes with a Truffle Chicken Liver Tartlet With Onion Jam.

CHAMPIGNONS AT OASIS  - Seared Halibut With Salted Lemon

Next on the is the feature dish of Chef Gary which is Seared Halibut With Salted Lemon accompanied by a Blue Mussels on a Bouillabaisse sauce. We like the flavours of the sauce which has a nice fish and herbs flavour in it.

CHAMPIGNONS AT OASIS  - Smoke Wagyu Beef Rib Eye

The mains dish is the Smoke Wagyu Beef Rib Eye that was accompanied by a Cinamon infused tomato, mushroom fricassee, Nastridium Poivre Eclater, Borderlaise And Foie Gras Sauce. The sauce has a nice flowery aroma while the sauce which is infused with red wine truly stand out with the nice texture of the fine wagyu ribeye.

CHAMPIGNONS AT OASIS  - Caramelized Banana With Cepe Mushroom

For this meal, we had 2 desserts the first is the Caramelized Banana With Cepe Mushroom with Milk Chocolate and Cepe Mushroom Ice Cream. This is the first time I had a taste of a silky soft mushroom ice cream. 

CHAMPIGNONS AT OASIS  - Petit Four

Lastly, we had the Petit Four a passion fruit meringue tart which goes well with a cup of tea or coffee to end our night of savoury dining experience at the CHAMPIGNONS AT OASIS.

Although for many that have missed this dining experience; do stay in tune with the CHAMPIGNONS AT OASIS facebook page, as they will be showcasing these special dining experience from time to time.

CHAMPIGNONS AT OASIS Address Location Map