Food

From May 15 until June 9, Genting Palace, Good Friends Restaurant and Hainan Kitchen restaurants at Resorts World Genting will be offering Chinese dumplings (bak chang) prepared by guest chefs, the mother-daughter duo of Rebecca Chong and Michelle Tok.

Parcels of delight

Delicious dumplings

SAO NAM RESTAURANT, 25, Tengkat Tong Shin, KL. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: Noon-2.30pm, 7pm-10.30pm, daily. Pork free. The restaurant serves Indochine cuisine with a liberal use of Hong Hanh fish sauce from the island of Phu Quoc. Some of the dishes to look out for are Mangosteen Salad, Banh Xeo (Vietnamese Pancake), Duck in Tamarind and Beef in Young Coconut.

ISHIN JAPANESE DINING, No 202, Persiaran Klang, Batu 3 3/4, off Jalan Kelang Lama, KL. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: Noon-3pm, 6pm-10pm, daily. Pork free. The restaurant prides itself on the freshness and authenticity of its dishes as its ingredients are air flown, twice a week, direct from Japan’s famous market Tsukiji market. Among the dishes to relish are Satsumaimo Tempura, Maguro Kama Shioyaki and Jikasei Tofu.

With the Duan Wu Festival or Dragon Boat Festival just around the corner, diners are invited to drop by Xin Cuisine at Concorde Kuala Lumpur to get some delicious dumpling

MEZZE, No 132, Jalan Kasah, Medan Damansara, KL. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 3pm-1am (Mon-Thurs), noon-1am (Fri & Sat). Closed on Sundays. Non-halal. The vibrant Mezze Lounge opens up to an ultimate bar with a splendid difference. All recipes here are the innovative creations of executive chef Yves Pierre Renou and the founders of Mezze. Reflecting the cuisine from France, Italy, Spain, Greece and Northern Africa, the dining experience just spells great home cooked cuisine that leaves you wanting for more.

THE STRAITS CAFE, Lot G5, Ground Floor, Centrepoint, Lebuh Bandar Utama, PJ. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 10.30am-10.30pm, daily. Pork free. The restaurant’s bestsellers include hawker favourites such as Hokkien prawn mee, Penang asam laksa, Penang char koay teow, mamak mee goreng, Black Pepper Koay Teow and Koay Teow Phad Thai. The Straits Nasi Lemak is served with a choice of chicken kapitan or beef rendang. Other favourites are Straits Chicken Rice, Pineapple Fried Rice and Kampung Fried Rice.

MY ELEPHANT, No. 20-G&1, Jalan Sri Hartamas 8, Taman Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur. (Tel: [phone] - Sri Hartamas, 010-220 1283 - Section 17, 03-7886 1451 - Aman Suria, 03-8081 4661 - USJ9, 03-4251 9955 - Ampang). Business hours: 11.30am-2.30pm, 6pm-10pm, daily. Pork free. The restaurant has been drawing a steady crowd since its opening. Thai favourites such as Mieng Kam, Red Duck Curry, Gai Phad Grapow and Plah Meuk Yaeng are available here.

NAN YANG AUTHENTIC, Lot C4.01.00, Level 4 (Connection Precinct), Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, KL. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 10am-10.30pm, daily. Non-halal. Features specialities from Ipoh and a range of Chinese cuisine infused with a twist of Malaysian flavours. Its signature dish is the Ipoh Bean Sprouts Chicken (Ipoh Nga Choy Kai).

AH YAT ABALONE FORUM RESTAURANT, Life Centre, 2nd Floor, 20, Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 11.30am-3pm, 6pm-10.30pm (Mon-Sat); 10am-3pm, 6pm-10.30pm (Sun & public holidays). Non-halal. Famed for its abalone dishes, the restaurant also serves a host of Chinese dishes such as Buddha Jumps over the Wall, Double Boiled Bird’s Nest with Almond Juice, Stir Fried Fresh Scallop with Prawn and Vegetables.

RESTORAN SUN FUNG BAK KUT TEH, 69, Ground Floor, Jalan Radin Bagus, Zone J5, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, KL. (Tel: [phone] or 013-232 3239) Business hours: 10am-10pm (Closed on Tuesdays but opens on public holidays). Non-halal. It offers the all-time favourite bak kut teh, as opposed to the pre-cooked version that may affect the meat’s texture. Hot favourite are the Special Bak Kut Teh and Special Pepper Soup.

THE COFFEE PLACE, 36G, Jalan SS21/39, Damansara Utama, PJ. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 7.30am-7.30pm (Mon-Fri), 7.30am-6pm (Sat). Closed on Sundays. Pork free. The cafe serves continental and Asian delights, breakfast specials, cakes, finger food, sandwiches and coffees.

O’GALITO, Lot C3.05.00, Level 3, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, No 168, Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 8am-midnight (Sun-Wed), 8am-2am (Thurs-Sat). Pork free. The restaurant has several signature dishes from Portugal, Greece, Italy and Spain including Italian Linguini with freshly-sourced seafood, Portuguese Chicken Piri-Piri, Braised Beef Cheeks and Tiramisu.

DV RISTORANTE PIZZERIA, 77, Jalan Setiabakti, Bukit Damansara, KL. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: Noon-3pm, 6pm-11.30pm, daily. Closed on Monday. Casual dining restaurant serving home-cooked Italian dishes. On Sundays, there is a Sunday brunch.

ANTONIO’S TRATTORIA CALABRIA, 32A, Jalan Wan Kadir 4, off Jalan Damansara, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, KL. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 10.30am-3pm, 6pm-11pm, daily. Pork free. A cosy Italian restaurant in TTDI, where the food is elegant in taste and the atmosphere friendly and casual. It is famous for its home-made thin crust pizza, pasta and tiramisu.

THE SULTANI RESTAURANT, Level 5, Hotel Flamingo, No 5, Tasek Ampang, Jalan Hulu Kelang, Ampang. (03-4251 7360). Business hours: 11am-11.30pm, daily. Pork free. It serves Moghul cuisine with unique dishes such as The Sultani Kofta, Anchargoshd, Fish Kasuri and Butter Chicken. Those who enjoy Iranian food can opt for Joojhee and Kebabi Sultani.

TOM, DICK and HARRY’S, 18, Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, KL. (Tel: [phone]) Business hours: 4pm-1am (Mon-Thur), 4pm-2am (Fri), 10am-2am (Sat), 10am-1am (Sun). Non-halal. The restaurant and bar serves popular favourites such as the Porky Fries, Pig’s In Blanket, Chicken Mushroom Pie and Cheese Steak Sandwich. On weekends it is known for serving hearty breakfast sets.

RESTORAN FUSION, 55-57, Jalan SS21/60, Damansara Utama, PJ. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 10am-3pm, 5pm-10pm, daily. Pork free. It serves Thai, Nyonya, Chinese and local fusion-styled dishes, and is best known for its Curry Fish Head.

JAKE’S CHARBROIL STEAK, Feast Village, Starhill Gallery, 181, Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: Noon-midnight, daily. Pork free. The restaurant is famous among diners for its steaks. Lobsters, oysters and fish are also available.

SHOOK!, Feast Floor, Starhill Gallery, 181, Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 6am-10.30am (breakfast) and noon-11pm (all day dining). Offers an assortment of innovative as well as traditional favourites, such as fresh sushi and sashimi, Chinese Wok Fried Jumbo Fresh Water Prawns with Crispy Noodles, Wagyu Beef with Mash and Sautéed Mush-room as well as the best-selling Snow White Dancing Prawns with a sinful mayonnaise glaze. It also has one of the best wine selections in the country with over eight hundred labels, from vintage Mouton – Rothschild to sought –after New World Sauvignon Blancs.

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