Eel and summer vegetables are the highlight at Benkay Japanese Restaurant, Hotel Nikko Kuala Lumpur, this month. Well known for its aphrodisiac qualities and soft, tasty flesh, eel can be savoured in several ways, though it is best eaten grilled. Another must-try is the Tomato Baked Broiled Eel – broiled eel and flavourful Japanese mushrooms are mixed together and stuffed into a Japanese tomato and baked to perfection. Priced from RM28++ to RM58++, the items are available for lunch and dinner. For reservations, call 03-2161 1111 ext 7210.
LITTLE SAI GON, No. 14 Jalan 30/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, KL (Tel: 03-2300 1196). Business Hrs: Daily, lunch (noon-3pm); dinner (6pm-10pm), Fri & Sat (closes at 11pm). Non-‘halal’. Emphasises authenticity, from its wait staff to its décor. It offers about 100 Vietnamese delights, including the Banh Beo, which used to be served to the empress. Most of the dishes are served with fish sauce and its Vietnam coffee is served in a special percolator.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
