BY CK Lam
The start of 2013 had me travelling down to Kuala Lumpur to attend the Artistry of Spices programme at the invitation of The United States Ambassador to Malaysia, Datuk Paul W. Jones, and wife, Catherine Jones.
Many food enthusiasts and friends were there to celebrate the programme held at their official residence in Jalan Langgak Golf.
My visit to Renaissance Hotel also features a dinner at the Japanese restaurant, Sagano and an introduction to the famed Chef Yasutoshi Ito. It was a privileged to have him assembling an exquisite progression of dishes: appetizers, sashimi and lobster roll.
* This article was published in the New Straits Times (Life & Times) on 8th December 2010.
On my hotel dining reviews in Kuala Lumpur, I have checked out several dining outlets in Renaissance Hotel Kuala Lumpur, and one of them was Med.@Marche-Live. The open concept restaurant offers a relaxed and casual dining atmosphere, with air-conditioned dining room and great terrace sitting.
These days, the restaurant brings a new dining experience to diners with the presence of Australian Paul Lewis as the Executive Sous Chef. He took over the kitchen this year and has since made his debut in the MIGF 2010. We were privileged to meet up with the chef and at the same time sample some of his dishes from the menu, which focuses on unique Italian specialties and ‘comfort’ food!
Executive Sous Chef Paul Lewis
My travel hotel destination this time to Renaissance Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, was an introduction to the hotel’s newly-refurbished Lifestyle rooms.
The hotel is tucked in the bustling corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Ampang, a great location which is walking distance from the monorail station and many other attractions. The different wings of the hotel combines modern comfort and renaissance art and design.
The beautiful architecture is an epitome of Renaissance Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Yut Kee Restaurant, located in Jalan Dang Wangi Kuala Lumpur, is an old school Hainanese restaurant that has been operating since 1928. The place offering traditional kopitiam fare and variety of Hainanese food is a hit with locals and foreigners alike.
Breakfast fare
Finding a place of accommodation in Kuala Lumpur is a breeze with its plenty of hotels. For short trip, staying in the hotel would be right, but when there is a need to be away from home for a longer period of time, serviced apartments and its abundance of facilities and services are most preferred.
On my last trip down to Kuala Lumpur, I had the chance to experience a week stay at the serviced apartment in Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur. Located in Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle on Jalan Conlay, the Prince Residence’s serviced apartment is a stroll away from the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Petronas Twin Towers and minutes drive away from the Embassy Row on Jalan Ampang. What’s more, Suria KLCC Shopping Mall, Pavilion and the many cafes, restaurants and bars, are a leisure stroll away!
Hilton Kuala Lumpur participates in the 10th successive MIGF 2010 with its three outlets – Senses, Iketeru and Chynna. All the three outlets will be serving a variety of Western and oriental flavors beginning 1st October to 31st October 2010.
This month-long festival period had the award-winning chefs from the three restaurants presenting innovative creations for the guests. Recently I had the pleasure of savoring the MIGF cuisines of Chynna.
Celebrate the magic of MIGF at Chynna!
The Gala Launch of the Malaysia International Gourmet Festival 2010 (MIGF) was held in the Grand Ballroom, Pyramid One of the Sunway Convention Centre recently. It was a privilege to participate in this gourmet celebration, which is now running for the 10th year!
MIGF is back again!
Wine for Asia (WFA) and the Singapore Tourism Board recently invited many guests to attend their Wine For Asia 2010 Roadshow Presentation Tasting Event. I was down in Kuala Lumpur during the weekend to attend this roadshow, which was held at Vintry, Jaya 33.
Nestled amidst 160 hectares of lush tropical gardens and surrounded by two 18-hole championship golf courses, The Club at The Saujana in Kuala Lumpur was in the hive of activities with the presence of celebrity chef and restaurateur Anton Mosimann. For three glorious days, the Swiss-born Mosimann mesmerized all the diners at ‘The Restaurant’ of this luxurious boutique hotel with a rare treat.
Chef Anton Mosimann OBE
