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

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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.

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

MIGF 2018 Menu - Samplings On The Fourteen Berjaya Times Square Hotel - TASTE MIGF

MIGF 2018 Menu - Samplings On The Fourteen Berjaya Times Square Hotel - TASTE MIGF

MIGF (Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival) 2018 is back and, Samplings On The Fourteenth Restaurant Berjaya Times Square Hotel is once-again participating for this year gourmet festival with its specially crafted festival menu by Chef Val Murugan.

MIGF 2018 Menu - Samplings On The Fourteen Berjaya Times Square Hotel

Samplings On The Fourteenth Restaurant Berjaya Times Square Hotel which has won many accolades and awards will satiate your taste buds during this month-long festival promotion from 1st September 2108 to 30th September 2018.

Samplings On The Fourteen Berjaya Times Square Hotel - KL City Skyline View

As you would have known Samplings On The Fourteenth Restaurant offers its' guest with a fusion taste of local cuisine while having the spectacular view of the Kuala Lumpur skyline while dining in this restaurant.

Samplings On The Fourteen MIGF 2018 Festival Menu

For this MIGF 2018 festival, Samplings On The Fourteenth Restaurant will have two menu’s that convey the exquisite taste of fusion gourmet taste for you and your guest; The first is the MIGF Festival Menu (RM268nett per set)
Samplings On The Fourteen MIGF 2018 Light Festival Menu
and the MIGF Light Menu (RM168nett).

Samplings On The Fourteen MIGF 2018 Menu -Trio Muhibbah Starter

Starting off with the MIGF Menu, in line with this year MIGF 2018 theme which is Muhibah Chefs! Good Food Brings Us Together. In line with the theme, Chef Val Murugan has specially prepared the Trio Muhibbah Starter which consists of a Lamb Satay, Chicken Dumpling with Fish Tikka to represent the three major races in Malaysia.

Samplings On The Fourteen MIGF 2018 Menu -Salmon Croquette with Truffle Cauliflower Mousse

This is then followed by the Salmon Croquette with Truffle Cauliflower Mousse as the starter for this menu.

Samplings On The Fourteen MIGF 2018 Menu -Consomme of Morel Mushroom

Our soup is the Consomme of Morel Mushroom which has pieces of Foie Gras Jelly with Dry Sherry on a strong mushroom consomme which is flavoured by the distinctive taste of the Morel Mushroom.
Samplings On The Fourteen MIGF 2018 Menu - Smoked Duck

For the Entrée, we had the Smoked Duck which is served with rainbow lotus root, tomato jam and peas froth and topped with a fried crispy purple sweet potato.

Samplings On The Fourteen MIGF 2018 Menu - Balsamic Strawberry Crusted

while the palate cleanser is the Balsamic Strawberry Crusted

Samplings On The Fourteen MIGF 2018 Menu - Confit of Red Mullet

For the MIGF 2018 Festival Menu main course, you can choose either the Confit of Red Mullet which is served with Eggplant Rouille with Bouillabaisse Essence, Parsnip Puree

Samplings On The Fourteen MIGF 2018 Menu - Broiled M7 Ribeye Provencal

or for the meat eater like me will opt for the Broiled M7 Ribeye Provencal - Gratinated Raclette Asparagus Risotto, Legumes and Madeira Jus.

Samplings On The Fourteen MIGF 2018 Menu - Dessert - Pistachio Incubus

To complement this sumptuous gastronomic spread, we end the night with the Pistachio Incubus dessert which is accompanied by Tahina Ice-cream for the sweet savoury end.

Samplings On The Fourteen MIGF 2018 Menu - Salmon and Tuna Carpaccio

On the other hand, the MIGF Light Menu will start you off with an appetizer spread which is the  Salmon and Tuna Carpaccio,

Samplings On The Fourteen MIGF 2018 Menu - Chick Pea Puree Soup

This is compliment with the creamy Chick Pea Puree Soup.

Samplings On The Fourteen MIGF 2018 Menu - Medallion Cod

you can select either the Medallion Cod which has Soya Garlic Crusted, Legumes, Potato and Clam Jus or the juicy Roasted Lamb Rack to choose from the main course menu under this MIGF 2018 Light Menu.

Samplings On The Fourteen MIGF 2018 Menu - Dessert - Spiced Mango Parfait with Coconut Sago

And for dessert, you will be served the Spiced Mango Parfait with Coconut Sago.

Samplings On The Fourteen KL Skyline View

For further enquiries or reservations, kindly contact Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur’s Dining Concierge at +60 (3) 2117 8121 or e-mail bth.diningreservations@berjayahotel.com.

Samplings On The Fourteen Address Location Map

Monday, September 3, 2018

PUTRAJAYA MARRIOTT HOTEL - A Short Weekend Escapade at Putrajaya Selangor

Marriott Putrajaya Hotel Location Address Map

Putrajaya Marriott Hotel has recently undergone a refurbishment exercise to its room and main lobby. We had the opportunity to have a weekend escapade to experience this latest changes in Putrajaya, Selangor.

Marriott Putrajaya Hotel Lobby

Putrajaya Marriott Hotel now enjoys the conveniences of the IOI City Mall Putrajaya which is a walking distance to the hotel. There are many tourist attractions in Putrajaya for you to visit too which includes the Putrajaya Mosque, Putrajaya Lake, Putrajaya Challenge Park and so forth.

With the new renovation; the hotel boasts a very spacious lobby.

Marriott Putrajaya Hotel D'Oracle Lobby Lounge

While checking in, you can also have a breather at the D'Oracle Lobby Lounge to have a sip of freshly brewed coffee.

We checked into our deluxe room which offers a nice view of the Putrajaya.


with an inviting plush bed for a good night of rest

Marriott Putrajaya Hotel Deluxe Room

and a very functional working area. 


After checking out the rooms, we went around the hotel to check out the other hotel facilities on offer which includes the Kiddie World, where children can enjoy their time at the hotel under the care of professional staff; leaving the parents to get more private time.

Marriott Putrajaya Hotel Ballroom Wedding Package

Putrajaya Marriott Hotel has quite a number of the ballroom that can cater to different events. Their ballroom is usually booked for a wedding reception over the weekend. You can also check out the Putrajaya Marriott Hotel Wedding package too.

Marriott Putrajaya Hotel Fitness Centre

For the health buff, you can check out the Fitness Centre which has fitness equipment that can address to your workout program.

Marriott Putrajaya Hotel Spa

Or you can choose to destress with the Marriott Putrajaya Hotel Spa offering or relax in the jacuzzi pool or steam bath.

Marriott Putrajaya Hotel Swimming Pool

or take a dive to the ever-inviting pool with a man made mini waterfall to flush out those tired back and neck muscles.

or just dip into the pool for a refreshing feel.

Zest Restaurant Breakfast - Nasi Lemak
Zest Restaurant Breakfast - Nasi Lemak

At Putrajaya Marriott Hotel, there are a number of restaurants to satisfied your food cravings, starting with the Zest All Day dining restaurant where you can have your breakfast buffet which has Malay dishes such as the Nasi Lemak with its other condiments.

Zest Restaurant Breakfast - Roti Tissue
Roti Tissue

Zest Restaurant Breakfast - Western Style Breakfast
Western Style Breakfast

Zest Restaurant Breakfast - Teochew Porridge
Teochew Porridge

And on Weekend you can taste out the Weekend HiTea Buffet at the Zest Restaurant.

Zest Restaurant Hi-Tea - Fried Mee Hoon With Fu Yung Eggs, Fried Wantan and Fried Popiah
Fried Mee Hoon With Fu Yung Eggs, Fried Wantan and Fried Popiah

Zest Restaurant Hi-Tea - Salad With Honey Grilled Chicken
Salad With Honey Grilled Chicken

Zest Restaurant Hi-Tea - Nasi Goreng with Ayam Masak Merah, Satay, Tauhu Tempe Sambal
Nasi Goreng with Ayam Masak Merah, Satay, Tauhu Tempe Sambal

Tuscany Italian Restaurant  Marriott Putrajaya Hotel
Tuscany Bistro Bar Italian Restaurant  Marriott Putrajaya Hotel

For a taste of Italian, you can taste out at the Tuscany Bistro Bar Italian Restaurant where you will be feted with a spread of authentic Italian fares ranging from their pizza and pasta offering.

Tuscany Italian Restaurant - Al Funghi Pizza
Al Funghi Pizza



Tuscany Italian Restaurant - Ricotta Al Salmone Pizza
Ricotta Al Salmone Pizza

Tuscany Italian Restaurant - Porcini Crusted Chicken Supreme
Porcini Crusted Chicken Supreme

Tuscany Italian Restaurant - Roasted Atlantic Cod
Roasted Atlantic Cod

Marriott Putrajaya Hotel Centre Page Lounge

After dinner, you can chill out at the CentrePage Lounge to have a drink and enjoy listening to the relaxing crooning of the live band music before calling it a night.

Summer Palace Chinese Restaurant - Marriott Putrajaya Hotel
Summer Palace Chinese Restaurant - Marriott Putrajaya Hotel

Lastly, if you love to taste out the Chinese dishes; can head over to the newly refurbished Summer Palace Restaurant. We had the Special Lunch Set Promotion dish at RM88.00 per pax.

You can read more about it and also the Summer Palace 2018 Mooncakes promotion from this link.

Marriott Putrajaya Hotel Midori Japanese Restaurant
Marriott Putrajaya Hotel - Midori Japanese Restaurant

Or for the Japanese Cuisine Connoisseurs; can try out the sought after Midori Japanse Restaurant for its' offering.

Marriott Putrajaya Hotel Foyer

For this weekend escapade, we did not venture out of the hotel for any sightseeing or shopping as there are just so many things that one can do at the Putrajaya Marriott Hotel; by relaxing and lazing around at the hotel for the entire weekend.

Putrajaya Marriott Hotel Location Address Map