Festive afternoon tea

Festive afternoon tea

The Federal Kuala Lumpur Hotel’s revamped lobby lounge,

The Verandah, is presenting a Spring Festival Afternoon Tea in conjunction with the recent festive season. The set offers Yam and Sweet Potato Dumpling in Brown Sugar Chinese Tea Soup, Traditional Nian Gao, Deep-fried Chinese Dumpling with Cheese Filling, Chinese and Orange Salsa, Marmalade Macaron, Salted Caramel Cake, Orange Opera Cake, Creme Brulee and scones served with clotted cream and two types of jam, and a choice of coffee or tea. It is priced at RM68 nett for two persons. The afternoon tea set is available throughout the month, from 3pm to 6pm daily. For reservations, call 03-2148 9166.

Aquatic treasures

Korean oysters are the highlight of the buffet dinner at Cinnamon Coffee House, One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya until Feb 29. Available from 7.30pm to 9pm, diners can expect Smoked Oyster, Spinach Ragout with Cream and Oyster, Nasi Lemak with Oyster Sambal and Oyster Karaage with Steamed Chinese Bun. Complementing these is the seafood-on-ice section featuring prawns, crabs and green mussels, as well as dishes such as Wok-fried Tiger Prawn with Chef’s Special Sauce, Grilled Lamb Shoulder with Mushroom Ragout Sauce, Daging Sumur Aceh and Chettinad Lamb Varuval. The international buffet is priced at RM140 nett per adult. For reservations, call 03-7681 1157.

SONGKET RESTAURANT, No 29, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, KL. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: Noon-3pm, 6pm-11pm (Mon-Fri), 5pm-11pm (Sat, Sun and 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.

FORTUNA PALACE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, 17-20, Jalan KP 1/2, Taman Kajang Prima, Kajang. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 11am-2.30pm, 6pm-10.30pm, 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 (Fri-Wed). Closed on the first and third Thursday of the month. Non-halal. 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.

BANGKOK HOUSE, 6-3A-O, Sinaran TTDI, Jalan Mohd Fuad 3, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, KL. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 11am-11pm, daily. Halal. The family-run 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.

AROMA RESTAURANT, 204, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, 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.

MALGUDI CLASSIC INDIAN CUISINE, 17, Lorong Universiti C, Section 16, Petaling Jaya. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 11.30am-10.30pm, daily. Pork-free. Dedicated to the imaginative and creative cuisine of southern and northern Indian cuisine, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available. Touted to serve one of the best briyanis in the Klang Valley.

U RESTAURANT, 69, Jalan Bangkung, off Jalan Maarof, Bukit Bandaraya, Bangsar, KL. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: Noon-2.30pm, 6pm-11pm (Mon-Sat). Closed on Sundays. Pork-free. The restaurant uses the ‘omakase kaiseki’ concept where chefs decide on how to cook and present the ingredients.

LAPAN WELLNESS CAFE, 621, Jalan 17/8, Petaling Jaya. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 10am-8pm, daily. Serves vegan food and drinks direct from the garden to the table. Certain edible but less frequently used parts of ingredients are transformed into new and innovative dishes. Menu includes Daily Macro Plate, Daily Warm Macro Bowl, Mapo Momen Tofu, Kyoto Yuba Rolls and Mille Crepe with Matcha Cream.

TAPAS CLUB, Lot.7.01.01, Level 7, Dining Loft, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, 168, Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 10.30am-10pm, daily. Non-halal. The food is designed for sharing. Signature dishes include Gambas Al Ajillo (Prawns Sauteed with Garlic), Croquetas De Setas (mushroom croquettes), Calamares Con Chorizo (squid stuffed with chorizo), Tortilla De Patatas (Spanish omelette) and Huevo, Patata Y Jamon (egg, potatoes and ham).

SKILLET AT 163, Lot 163, Fraser Place, No 10, Jalan Perak, KL. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: Noon-3pm, 6pm-11pm, daily. Pork-free. The chefs combines artistry and experience to create the restaurant’s unique contemporary cuisine, showcasing European dishes with an Asian flavour. The lunch and dinner menus are regularly tweaked based on the best seasonal produce. Highlights include the restaurant’s Texture of Chocolate and Lemongrass, Cempedak and Coconut desserts.

TANZINI, Level 28, G Tower, 199, Jalan Tun Razak, KL (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 5pm-10pm (Mon-Sat). Closed on Sundays. 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 ‘under the stars’ with distinctive star-light 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-10.30pm (Mon-Sat). Closed on Sundays. Pork-free. The restaurant breaks away from the conventional norm of dishing out Japanese and Thai cuisine to present 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.

DA ON FINE KOREAN CUISINE, Lot 6.40.00, Level 6, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, KL. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 11am-10pm, daily. Pork-free. Serves 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.HORNBILL RESTAURANT & CAFE, KL Bird Park, 920, Jalan Cenderawasih, Taman Tasik Perdana, KL. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 9am-8pm, daily. Halal. Dine amid hornbills at this unique restaurant offering the Hornbill Restaurant Special Nasi Lemak, Madras-Style Fish Curry, Chicken Varuval, Vegetable Curry, Penang Char Kuey Teow, Spaghetti Napolitaine and Tenderloin Steak.

SHOOK!, Feast Floor, Starhill Gallery, 181, Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 6am-11pm (Sun-Fri), 6am-midnight (Sat). Offers an assortment of innovative as well as traditional favourites, including fresh sushi and sashimi, Chinese Wok-Fried Jumbo Freshwater Prawns with Crispy Noodles, Wagyu Beef with Mash and Sauteed Mushroom as well as the bestselling 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.

SOUTH SEA SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, 229, Jalan Dua A, Kampung Baru Subang, Shah Alam. (Tel: [phone]). Business hours: 11.30am-10.30pm, daily. Pork-free. The restaurant has been serving quality seafood since the 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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