Starting on July 1 at the Benkay Japanese Restaurant of the Hotel Nikko Kuala Lumpur is the Shabu Shabu Promotion. Besides the traditional Shabu Shabu, which uses mainly beef, the one served during the promotion also includes seafood. The Shabu Shabu is offered with kombu, the traditional Shabu Shabu stock that has kimchi (fermented cabbage, a Korean origin) added into it. Each order comes with a platter consisting of vegetables, assorted sushi, dessert and a glass of housepouring wine or sake. A set of Shabu Shabu is priced from RM98++ to RM168++. Promotion ends on July 31. For reservations, call 03-2161 1111 ext 7210 / 03-2782 6118.
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 on authenticity, from its wait staff to its décor. It has 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.
