Food

Villa Danieli at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel is serving an Italian Prosecco Brunch every Sunday. Prices start from RM148nett per adult (food only).

SOUTH SEA SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, 229, Jalan Dua A, Kampung Baru Subang, Selangor. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 11am-11pm, daily. The restaurant boasts exotic seafood like geoduck, Australian lobster, estuary tiger garoupa, Sri Lankan crab, Japanese escargot, fresh abalone, mantis prawn and empurau fish.

DRAGON-i RESTAURANT, G1.43, Ground Floor Sunway Pyramid, Bandar Sunway. (Tel: [phone] - Sunway Pyramid, 03-7725 8822 - 1 Utama, 03-2282 0155 - Mid Valley Megamall, 03-9130 0688 - Cheras Leisure Mall) Business hours: 11am-10pm (Mon-Fri), 10.30am-10pm (Sat & Sun). Non-halal. Customers can feast on a variety of Chinese dishes here. On the menu are some traditional favourites and dim sum delights.

CHINA WOK, A3-G1-3A, Solaris Dutamas (Mont Kiara), 1, Jalan Dutamas, KL. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 11am-9.30pm, daily. Non-halal. Homemade recipes include fish head noodles, charcoal roasted duck and char siew. Regulars come in search of its award-winning chicken rice, fish head curry and claypot lala pepper soup.

Kogetsu will be offering a special RM30 discount for its All You Can Eat Japanese Brunch Buffet every Sunday in April, in conjunction with The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpurs 30th anniversary.

KUMAR’S, R-03, Central Piazza, No 2, Jalan PJU 1A/7A, Oasis Ara Damansara, PJ. (Tel: [phone]) Business hours: 11.30am-3pm, 6.30pm-11pm, daily. The restaurant serves South Indian meals with a Malaysian twist combining Malaysian Indian, Chinese and Malay cooking styles. Daily specials such as bone marrow pepper masala, crab masala, spicy shark curry and shark puttu are among its signature dishes.

PHO STREET, LG 02-03, Paradigm Mall, Jalan SS7/26A, Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 10am-10pm (Sun-Thurs); 10am-10.30pm (Fri, Sat and eve of public holidays). Non-halal. The flagship dish is the Pho Beef Combination — rice noodles swimming in a rich stock alongside beef balls, tendon, tripe as well as meat slices and shank portions. There is also a chicken combination or single ingredient version. Banh mi sandwiches, fresh summer rolls and mango salad are available.

SENTIDOS GASTROBAR, Feast Village, Starhill Gallery, 181, Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: Noon-midnight, daily. Pork-free. Offers a relaxed atmosphere with a tantalising selection of hot and cold tapas. There is an extensive wine list and a range of imported beers.

THE TRANQUERAH, LG09, Lower Ground Floor, Glo Damansara, Jalan Damansara, Kuala Lumpur (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 10am to 10.30pm, daily. Pork-free. The restaurant retains much of the interior decor and ambience from the days at its previous premises. House specialities include ayam buah keluak, seafood salad, kerabu bendi, ikan goreng chili, sotong masak lemak and tamarind prawns. Its bestselling Melaka Coffee is served with gula melaka, a pat of salted butter and some ice-gem biscuits on the side.

SIMPLE LIFE HEALTHY VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT, LG-232A, Lower Ground Floor, The Gardens Mall, Mid Valley City, KL. (Tel : [phone] - The Gardens, 03-2110 5201 - Lot 10, Bukit Bintang, 03-5611 8596 - Sunway Pyramid) Business hours: 10am-10pm, daily. Serves vegetarian meals that are organic, natural and nutritious. Popular dishes include lei cha with brown rice, ginger extract with brown rice mee sua, vegetarian nasi lemak, curry laksa and popiah.

MADELEINE BISTRO, D-G-3A, Block D, No 2, Jalan PJU 1A/ 7A, Oasis Square, Oasis Ara Damansara, PJ. (Tel: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]). Business hours: 10.30am-9.30pm (Tuesday to Sunday). Pork-free. A place that serves French cuisine with an Italian and Asian twist. Signature dishes include Canard A L’Orange, Chef’s Special Beef Cheek and Braised Lamb Shank with Gremolata. For desserts, there is the award-winning Chocolat Royale, as well as other cakes like Carrot Walnut, Chocolate Gateau, Lemon Poppyseed and Marble Cheesecake.

TAPPERS CAFE, 5-G, Block D, Palm Square, Jaya One, 72A, Jalan Universiti, PJ. (Tel: [phone] - Jaya One, 03-2241 2963 - Bangsar South, 03-5888 6755 - Setia Alam/ www.tappers.com.my). Business hours: 8am-10pm (Mon-Fri), 10am-10pm (weekends & public holidays). Pork-free. Dishes here are affordably priced and cater to all walks of life. Chicken Parmigiana, Spaghetti Carbonara with Chicken Bacon and Mushrooms, Hainanese Chicken Chop, Sweet and Sour Fish Rice and Tappers Baked Soya Chicken Rice are some of the favourites.

THE SHIP JALAN SULTAN ISMAIL, 40-1 & 40-2, Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL (Tel: [phone] - Jalan Sultan Ismail, 03-2144 3605 - Jalan Bukit Bintang, 03-7728 8020 - Damansara Utama, 03-7931 0078 - PJ Centrestage) Business hours: Noon-midnight (Sun-Thurs), noon-1am (Fri & Sat). Pork-free. Still a hit among locals and foreigners. Serves escargots, Chinatown Shark’s Fin with Crabmeat, and steaks in 18 different styles. Wait staff dress according to the ranks of sailors on a ship.

TONY ROMA’S, LL1.43, Lower Level One, Sunway Pyramid, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, PJ. (Tel: [phone] - Sunway Pyramid, 03-7728 7833 - eCurve, 03-2143 3278 - Pavilion KL, 03-2282 8243 - The Gardens Mall). Business hours: 11am-10.30pm, daily. The people at Tony Roma’s are passionate about their food, adhering to standards set by the Orlando training centre. Expect hefty portions and a good selection of refreshing mocktails and beverages. The restaurant is known for its signature Ribs and Onion Loaf.

STOKED RESTAURANT AND BAR, 120, Jalan Kasah, Medan Damansara, Kuala Lumpur. (Tel: [phone]) Business hours: 6pm-11pm (Mon & Tues); noon-3pm and 6pm-11pm (Wed-Sun). Non-halal. Central to many Stoked’s dishes is the Bertha charcoal oven, which is fuelled by a combination of charcoal and firewood. Grilled meats take centre stage in its menu offerings with chilled prime cuts of steaks, as well as off-cuts. A selection of pork ribs are also offered.

ARIA ITALIAN DINING & WHISKY BAR, 44G, Plaza Damansara, Jalan Medan Setia 2, Bukit Damansara, KL. (Tel: [phone]) Business hours: 11am-3pm, 6pm-11pm (weekdays), 4pm-11pm (weekends & public holidays). This is charming and cosy restaurant with tasteful ambience is known for its pizzas and pastas. Linguine Alio Olio with Smoked Duck, Cod Fish with Asparagus and nere sauce served with capalini pasta and Filet di Manzo are among the favourites.

PIETRO, Ground Floor, Bangunan ECM Libra, 8, Jalan Damansara Endah, Damansara Heights, KL. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 11am-11pm, daily. Pork-free. Pietro now caters to groups of people who want both Italian and also Asian dishes, following requests from customers. Some of the recommended dishes are Mushroom Ravioli Stuffed with Duck, Bouillabaisse Sauce Risotto topped with Spinach and Jumbo King Prawns, and Pistachio Crusted Lamb Rack marinated with rosemary and Shiraz reduction.

LITTLE MUMS, 13, Jalan SS21/1A, Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 11.30am to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm from Tuesdays to Sundays. Closed on Mondays. Pork-free. This is an offshoot of Mum’s Place, a famous restaurant in Damansara Perdana. Serves local dishes from a variety of cuisines, from Portuguese-Eurasian and Nyonya, to Chinese, Malay and Indian. Recommendations include Fried Cencaru with Cili Padi Paste and Petai, Lemak Kuning Jenahak, Soft Shell Crabs with Butter Cheese Sauce and Pongteh Chicken.

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