Tea-time indulgence

Drop by Pavilions Lounge at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel to indulge in a delightful afternoon tea. The set is accompanied with either TWG Tea or freshly brewed coffee. It is served from 2pm to 5pm daily.

Tea-time indulgence

Drop by Pavilions Lounge at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel to indulge in a delightful afternoon tea. There will be a three-tier cake stand with freshly baked scones with cream cheese and fruit jam, Scottish salmon sandwich with crème fraiche on rye bread, truffle-scented egg white salad sandwich, smoked turkey and gem lettuce mini wrap with fresh pineapple, lemon curd tartlets and French macaroons. Diners also get to enjoy a variety of pastries such as red velvet cake, apple crumble and chocolate éclair at the mini buffet spread, accompanied with either TWG Tea or freshly brewed coffee. The promotion is priced at RM84 nett per person, and served from 2pm to 5pm daily. For reservations, call 03-2717 9027.

Freshwater prawn delicacy

Xin Cuisine at Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur is showcasing freshwater prawn dishes throughout August. Prawns are usually cooked for a very short time to maintain its flavour and freshness. At Xin Cuisine, diners may choose from Wok-Fried Egg Noodles with Tiger Prawn, Steamed Tiger Prawn with Ginger and Egg White, or Tiger Prawn with Glass Noodles and Chinese Wine in Claypot. Only fresh ingredients are used to whip up all these mouth-watering delicacies. The prawns are priced at RM12nett per 100g. The promotion is available for lunch and dinner. For reservations, call 03-2144 8750.

Compiled by JADE CHAN

SONGKET RESTAURANT, No 29, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, KL. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: Noon-3pm, 6pm-11pm (Mon-Fri), 5pm-11pm (Sat, Sun & public holidays). This restaurant brings Malay fine dining to a different level. Come and savour true Malay flavours with sumptuous servings of traditional dishes such as Rusuk Panggang, sup ekor, Pucuk Paku Goreng and Durian Tiramisu among others. As you dine, be entertained by their cultural dance performance on weeknights from 8.30pm to 9.15pm.

CHUTNEY MARY RESTAURANT, 21-G, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar, KL (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 11am-11.30pm, daily. Closed one Monday a month. The restaurant offers Northern Indian cuisine with a smattering of Western and local dishes, house specials are Khairi Chicken Special, Chicken Noor Jahani Briyani and Kulfi. Set lunch options are priced at RM19 nett.

AROMA RESTAURANT, 19, Jalan Travers, Brickfields, KL. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 11.30am-10.30pm, daily. Pork free. Offers both north and south Indian food. Signature dishes are its Maharajah Sheek Kebabs, Fish Briyani, Goa Fish and Mango Curry, Black Pepper Crab, Lamb Patiala, Palak Paneer and Tandoori Prawns.

FORTUNA PALACE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, 17-20 Jalan 1/2, Taman Kajang Prima, Kajang. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 11am-2.30pm, 5pm-11pm, daily. Non-halal. This Chinese restaurant features monthly special menus, modern food presentation and a cellar filled with hand-picked New World wines. Executive chef Oh Ah Poh is respected for his culinary mastery gained through 40 years of experience. Among his dishes are Farm Duck Salad, Padi Field Crab, Mirror Pairing Scallop Plate and Australian Wild Abalone and Fish Maw.

HEUN KEE CLAYPOT CHICKEN RICE, No 59, Ground Floor, Jalan Yew, Pudu, KL. (Tel: [phone]) Business hours: 11am-9pm, daily. Non-halal. Closed on the first and third Thursday of the month. Nearby the Pudu Wet Market lies this eatery that has made a name for itself over the past 25 years. The owner uses a two-way heating system by cooking the rice in a claypot and placing more hot coals on the lid to help lock in moisture and the chicken’s flavours. A secret marinade sauce is also used for the chicken pieces.

SURISIT THAI KOPITIAM, 17, Ground Floor, Lorong Rahim Kajai 13, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, KL. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 11.30am-3pm, 6.30pm-10pm (Sun-Mon), 6.30pm-10pm (Tues). Non-halal. Described as Malaysia’s one of its kind Thai kopitiam, the restaurant serves up home-style cooking from its kitchen. During lunch and dinner, staff are kept on their toes attending to a steady flow of hungry diners who seek affordably priced Thai food. Among the dishes served here are Tom Yam Ka Moo, Pucuk Paku Yam Pla, Tauhoo Yat Sai and Stir Fried Glass Noodles with Chicken among others.

BANGKOK HOUSE, G11, Sunway Giza, No.2 Jalan PJU5/14, PJU5, Kota Damansara, PJ. (Tel: [phone] - Kota Damansara, 03-6211 9872 - 1 Mont Kiara, 03-7954 9872 - 3 Two Square, 03-7733 4333 - Sinaran TTDI). Business hours: 11am-10.30pm, daily. Halal. The restaurant has managed to capture the essence of Thai cuisine, which is known for its extreme flavours - from tongue-scorching spiciness to simple yet decadently sweet desserts. Menu highlights include Miengkham, Seafood Tom Yam Soup, Panaeng Kung, Pla Neng Manao with either garoupa or siakap and Thab Thim Krob.

DA ON FINE KOREAN CUISINE, Lot 6.40.00, Level 6, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, KL (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 11am-10pm, daily. Pork free. The restaurant serves up authentic Korean favourites in a contemporary setting with emphasis on air-flown specialities. Its menu offers a bit of everything - barbecued items, comfort food like soups and rice, a la carte items like pancakes, rice cakes, tempura and beancurd, as well as desserts.

TANZINI UPPERDECK, Level 28, GTower, 199 Jalan Tun Razak, KL (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 11.30am-2.30pm, 6.30pm-10.30pm (Mon-Sat). Closed on Sunday. Pork free. This award-winning restaurant is known for its fine food, featuring fresh ingredients, creatively presented with a touch of flair. For a more private setting, head to Tanzini Upper Deck for a unique fine dining experience right with distinctive star-lights fixtures and spectacular view of the city’s night cityscape.

PLOY, G-2 Work@Clearwater, Changkat Semantan, Damansara Heights, KL. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: Noon-3pm, 6pm-midnight (Mon-Fri), 6pm-midnight (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Pork free. The restaurant breaks away from the conventional norm of dishing out Japanese and Thai cuisine to presenting contemporary and elegant ideas on a plate. Some of the dishes to look out for include Spicy Miso Soup, Crispy Fish Basket, Emperor Burger and Spaghetti Spicy Corn Beef.

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, including fresh sushi and sashimi, Chinese Wok Fried Jumbo Fresh Water Prawns with Crispy Noodles, Wagyu Beef with Mash and Sautéed Mushroom 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.

HAIKARA STYLE CAFE, E-Tiara Service Apartment, Ground Floor, Jalan SS16/1, Subang Jaya. (Tel: [phone]) Business hours: 11am-10pm (Tues-Sun). Closed on Monday. The in-house coffee blend is a special recipe of owner Kato Kanya, who swears by its nutritious benefits. Desserts like Fujisan bread pudding and homemade cheesecakes are also its highlights. Other dishes served include Chicken Katsu Sandwich, Black Chillie Dog and Spicy Seafood Curry Gratin.

U RESTAURANT, 69 Jalan Bangkung, Off Jalan Maarof, Bukit Bandaraya, Bangsar, KL (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: Noon-3pm, 6pm-11pm (Mon-Sat). Closed on Sunday. Pork free. The restaurant uses the omakase kaiseki concept where chefs decide on how to cook and present the ingredients.

ORI-YA, 17, Jalan SS20/11, Damansara Kim, PJ (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 11am to 3pm, 5.30pm to 9.30pm, daily. Closed on Tuesdays. Non-halal. The second branch of the restaurant famed for its freshly made udon offers new “localised” dishes, such as Pork Katsu, Chili Udon, Vegetable Curry Udon and the Chili Bean Pork Udon. There are also set meals and RM6 dishes for those on a tight budget.

SOUTH SEA SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, 229, Jalan Dua A, Kampung Baru Subang, Selangor. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 11am-11pm, daily. Pork free. The restaurant has been serving quality seafood since 1980s, with exotic items such as geoduck, Australian lobster, Estuary tiger garoupa, Sri Lankan crab, Japanese escargot, fresh abalone, mantis prawn and Empurau fish.

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