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Meals In Hong Kong Disneyland @ Crystal Lotus & Enchanted Garden

30/03/2012 No Comments

How can it be not to have a great meal in Hong Kong Disneyland itself, after we check in our hotel, Disney’s Hollywood Hotel, we quickly take our free bus ride from our hotel to Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel that have to make a transit change to another platform to transfer ourself to the hotel.

Upon arrival for the first time in this hotel, the decoration and architecture capture our attention and their hotel lobby is elegant Victorian style and will be greeted by two main Disney Character statue of Mickey and Minnie.

As we make our way for our first lunch of the day, we were taken to Crystal Lotus, only then I realise that its an award winning restaurant that offer outstanding cuisine from 4 districts of China, Sichuan, Beijing, Shanghai & Guangdong.

A contemporary dining experience that the place is very cosy and quite quiet even though many customers were in there.

Lets take a peek what they have for us . .

This is our lunch that being organise and all look so yummy or I should say be prepare to be drool . .

Duck Breast with Cucumber and sweetens paste, in Steam Piggy Mask Bun. This is just so cute, with the pig character on the mask bun that capture all of our attention or would say the star for the moment? 😀

Duck breast was prepare to perfection as the meat is chewy, mild in taste yet the layer of fats from skin pair with it very well. As we were saying, is 2 pieces enough for us? :p

Next we were greeted with Disney Dim Sum Platter

“Swan” Vegetarian Toro Puff that they make it creative by using beansprout to make the head of the swan. Interesting.

Steamed Mushroom and Vegetable dining

Steamed Vegetable Dumpling

Braised Seafood Soup with Mickey’s shape Pumpkinn

This seafood soup certainly make our day a great start with its excellent ingredient they have in it and I also believe they do cook some of the soup base first before cooking along the whole portion. Sweet in seafood taste, yet smooth texture of crab and prawns detected and if you do go , this is one of a highly recommended dish! Just do not add vinegar, it will spoil the freshness and taste of the whole soup.

Wok-Fried Shrimps and Disney Rot Vegetabe mix fm

Fried-Rice with Tasmanian Crabmeat stuff in whole Crab Shell

I have never seen rice being serve like that, and its a unique way to present food in this food presentation. Gold crab that the shell can be open . .kekeke ..

Rice fried to fragrant with egg which Hong Kong is famous for bake with cheeze on top and fresh crab was added in . .

Its hard not to camwhore with this cute little gold crab.

BabyVon also want to shot along .. kekek

“Duffy” steamed Red BeaN Purree Bun and Double Boiled whole Chinese Pear tapped with old mandarin.

Double boil chinese pear will be one of the unique desert I have come accross so far, did not know that pear can be double boil. The filling is soft and its like the add on something like ginseng root and I love the juice of it. Some did not like it because of the taste and I find it nice cuz its something new to me.

“Duffy” steamed Red BeaN Purree Bun too cute to be eaten. . .with the bun is soft and read bean purree had been mix well.

Cannot deny that this restaurant serve very good food and if you do visit or stay in here, do visit this restaurant as its worth trying.

Then we are ready to go into Disneyland as this are our entrance ticket.

If you are staying in this hotel then you get yourself to enjoy their huge souvenir shop, Kingdom Gifts for last minute shopping if you have miss out anything while you are in Disneyland. This will be the last big place you can get without paying any entrance fee. They have huge range of character for you to get.

Our next meal is our breakfast on the very next day. As we head back to the hotel again and I am quite surprise on what I have discover next to the buffet spread right below the hotel lobby.

This cute fun place is called The Little Princess that a room makeover for your kids. Parents gonna enjoy this and their kids will love them the most.

A little room with photography session that they will turn your cute kids even more cuter with all the costume. A few backdrop for you to choose.

Another place you must dine in when you stay in this hotel is their buffet breakfast at Enchanted Garden. One of the good reason that why you must dine in this breakfast buffet is that they have special guest appearence during the whole session of buffet which is, all of us are going to be greet by some Disney Character. Who? Find out at the end of my post .. 😀

The name of itself already make us looking forward to move into the restaurant as they have 2 sessions in this area and it is highly advise to book your slots as its usually fully book. They have first session from 7.30am – 9am, and 9.00 am to 11.30am.

Then they have the marble slab with mickey logo on fountain of water flowing ..

I love the whole ambiance of the area as they decorated it like a big indoor garden dining area .. .

Even on its outdoor, I wish to sit here as that morning it was pretty cold and windy just as I like but not many people love that kind of weather so opted to be seated in . . .

They have great range of selection for your breakfast and I believe before you enter theme park and you have a very heavy breakfast, could last you till end of the day . .:p It doesnt work on me tho . .

I always enjoy my heavy breakfast buffet with western style, toast bread, yogurt, fruits and sunny side up . .Cereal with milk is the way how I get my day kick start off ..

This is what I mean with special appearance of Disney Character that will be rooming around the restaurant for you to take pictures with them. One of the advantage is that you cut alot of long queue in the Disneyland whereby we can take it here fast and quick yet can chase after them for picture opportunity like other kids. . :p

All set, satisfied and ready to play all day long in Disneyland. .

Let it all begin as the morning begins with a chill weather of 18 celcious which is just perfect for jeans and t-shirt. . 😀 all walking so fast as cant wait to put our feet in it.

So check it out on Disneyland (click here)

Besides that, good news to all Muslim friends that now inside one of the cafeteria inside Disneyland is offering HALAL food which they have obtain and check it out what are the food that they are offering which this Tahitian Terrace Restaurant outlet is located in Adventureland:

Chicken Curry

Korma Chicken

Middle East Chicken

Satay

In Chinese Food By Taufulou 4 Mins Read

Best Dim Sum at Foh San (富山) @ Ipoh

22/11/2011 No Comments

Road trip for food is definitely fun, especially when you go with a bunch of all hungry eaters that are responsible to eat and pay only, as on the way up north to Penang, we decided to do a little food hunt in Ipoh for early breakfast at Foh San (富山), and I have dine before at Ming Court Dim Sum which is quite disappointing . .This round, we all agree to try out the famous Foh San Dim Sum which I heard so much over other bloggers or they rate it as best dim sum in Ipoh.

We reach around 11am and there are still strong crowd inside the restaurant, with many people waiting for tables, as I have heard that strong crowd will pour into this outlet as early as 7am-9am which is the most peak. .

They used to operate in a smaller building as their business boom that had attracted many people from near and far, this is the new restaurant outlook which had expanded to 2 times bigger compare to their old outlet according to my friend.

Modern tea house with nice floor titles, wooden chairs and marble and wooden tables are all well place around the restaurant. Now in order to get tables for pax of 10 person, all of us spread out equally into 4 sections, 2 at the bottom left and right and upper floor left and right. It really depends on your observation and luck to get a table, as you have to monitor your table closely with other public customer around too. . .

If you come at 11am, quite a number of items are sold out, which is some of their signature item . . will come back again for next round . .

As all hungry eaters are ready to hunt for food and this plate I do not know what’s the name, its like a pao and sprinkle with pork floss, taste a bit dry and not my choice of item . .

‘Malaikou’ is one of the best I had so far, super soft and spongy, and great in aroma . . have to eat it while its hot.

Water-chestnut cake a bit more like jelly and slices water chestnut inside is fresh and something to eat after your hearty dim sum meal as closing ..

A simple delight that must not miss is Siew Mai, Har Kau then followed by some corn pork dim sum . .

Pai Kuat

Chicken Feet

Lai Ngau Pau – is pronounce something like that, which is a must eat item! this was the last piece I manage to get as the pork meat melts in your mouth and the gravy inside is just nice to make it perfect! highly Recommended. . .

Loh Mai Kai

Porridge is also one of their signature which is also a must have item to try, as the texture of it silky smooth, mild in taste and just add a bit of soy sauce is just perfect. Highly recommended

Fried loh pak kou, not many restaurant can fried this evenly and nice, as this restaurant is exceptional that fried till some edges are a bit crispy, not too big piece and got wok hei . .

Their Egg Tart turns out to be impressive too, crispy side soft egg yolk spread in the middle. .

By the end of the day, we were all very satisfied with this meal as we rate this one of the best Dim Sum so far we have come across, fresh, and not only that, the most important is their price which turns out to be pretty cheap, as we paid only around RM18 per pax for alot of dish!

Now only I understand why so many people flock to this restaurant, even I did a road trip down to Ipoh just to eat this dum sum and they like it, and ask when shall we drive down again. No doubt that this is one of my recommended Dim Sum place if you do pass by Ipoh.

*NON-HALAL

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 9/10, Very Good..highly recommneded -Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:
Restoran Foh San Ipoh:
51 Jalan Leong Sin Nam, 30300 Ipoh, Perak.
Tel: (605) 254-0308
Fax: (605) 253-5432
N4 35.815 E101 05.168

http://www.fohsan.com.my/

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In Chinese Food By Taufulou 3 Mins Read

Grand Dorsett Hotel Subang

04/07/2011 No Comments

Grand Dorsett is located in Subang which is one of a 5 star hotel smack right in Subang with 15 minutes drive away from the Subang Airport. After they have refurbish the hotel, this is my first time back to this Grand Dorsett Hotel Subang again and this round we get to sample their afternoon high tea at Dorsett’s Aroma Cafe which is featuring Malaysian delicacies. .

with our famous by the street style snacks, get to choose from it are Fried Cempedak, banana fritters, Keropok Lekor and many others. . .

Toast and Kaya butter

Dorsett English Afternoon Tea

Strawberry tarts and cakes, home made scones with jam & cream, finger sandwiches, assorted french pastries, assorted cookies and home made puffs.

Teh Tarik for a great afternoon session . . .

Dorsett English Afternoon Tea (Daily except Public Holiday)
RM38++/person @ 3:00pm – 6:00pm

Local Afternoon Tea (Monday – Friday)
RM25++/person (isn’t it a steal?) @ 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Then we had a light tour on their Premier Lounge . .

with great facilities and nice ambiance for the guest on this floor. . .

unlimited fnb for them . .

you are able to host your meeting here too . .overlooking at a very nice subang town view. .

One of their suite’s . .

Dinner we choose to dine in The Emperor is because of their track record by winning a few awards, one of it is Malaysia’s Best Restaurant Award .. .

It is quite impressive that this is the first time I experience a restaurant with a design of a connecting bridge over to the dining area .. .

They also do have private rooms that can host up to 2 tables which is perfect for family gathering. .

We kick start with their dim sum and pricing is quite reasonable. .

“Har Kow” or Prawn dumplings, Siew Mai, Charcoal Custard bun

This is certainly one of my favourite with the bun is soft and I just love how the custard just ooze out from the bun, just beware, do not eat it while it is served, as let it cool down . The custard sauce with burn your tongue. .

Xiu Long Bao is served with a bit of ebiko on top and the soup in it just juicy and aromatic with its chicken flavour. Dip with vinegar and insert some ginger is just perfect.

I have always love double boil soup as it is simple, clear and full with aroma, Red dates and Chicken soup

Chicken Salami and Lobster Salad

Fresh meat cover in some fruit salad dressing which is juicy from every bite and best is also served along with chicken salami.

Butter Prawns

Bean curd with Asparagus, just love this dish alot, as it was perfectly fried with a bit crips all over and its very soft inside, when you have a bite together with the mushroom, the taste is just perfect!

Kam Heong Crabs

It was a satisfying dinner and good news to CIMB World Master Card or Visa Infinite gets 50% discount for 2 diners.

Location:
The Emperor
Grand Dorsett Subang Hotel
Jalan SS12/1,
Subang Jaya,
47500 Malaysia.

Opening Hours: Mon – Sat (12.00pm – 3.00pm), Sun (10.00am – 3.00pm), Daily (6.00pm – 10.30pm)

Website: www.granddorsett.com/kualalumpur/

GPS Coordinates : N03 04.755′ E101 35.808′

In Featured By Taufulou 2 Mins Read

Good Bunny Ramlee Burger @ Kuchai Lama

03/03/2011 No Comments

I believe there are lots of Ramlee burger In KL as not many places offer nice ones, till I manage to come accross one stall that is up to my expectation is this stand alone stall located at Kuchai Lama Good Bunny Ramlee Burger at a junction, nearby the ppl’s favorite that they say famous Dim Sum Shop, Jin Xuan. .

This stall start operating from 8pm onwards . ..

I love the way how he made it as the egg fried till a bit crips, then add on my meat. . . .squeeze with a bit of black pepper sauce

then top on with a slice of cheeze and add with sausage. . .

wrap the whole thing up with egg and top with a layer of bread squeeze in between with chili and tomato sauce that one squeeze the sauce will oooze out! I just love the taste of it~ that’s my ‘Burger Special with Sausage and Cheeze’ @ RM 4.80 . .

Well, this is one of my favourite stall that I could find to satisfy me. . of course I have heard much bout Umph Burger. . that is next in my list. . .

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 8.5/10, Recommended, One of my favourite ~ -Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:
Good Bunny Ramlee Burger
Jalan 1/116b,
Kuchai Lama, 58200, Kuala Lumpur
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In Cooking Workshop By Taufulou 6 Mins Read

Dim Sum Culinary Workshop with Chef Lo @ Nikko Hotel

14/07/2010 No Comments

Dim Sum is consider one of the family outing on weekend for most people especially for kids that need to drag themselves out of the bed is quite challenging but at times when it comes to the mood of having tim sum, waking up early is not difficult at all. Nikko Hotel

I love to eat tim sum as well, however sometimes I do wonder how to make a nice tim sum at home just for fun, and I have always dream on getting myself to work in a big kitchen to get the feel of it, that was was not until recently, got a chance to hands on Dim Sum Culinary Workshop organize by Nikko Hotel.

Dim Sum Culinary Workshop with Chef Lo.

It is such a huge kitchen

All the girls got hype up in this new challenge.

Vialentino just cant wait to get his hands on for this workshop and with him are Uli, Witch and Me.

Uli and Chef Lo

Chef Lo Tian Sion fondly known as Chef Lo, the Dim Sum Chef of Toh Lee Chinese Restaurant at Hotel Nikko Kuala Lumpur has made his mark in many well-known restaurants and hotels in Kuala Lumpur with his experience in culinary scene for more than 19 years.

With a humble beginning into the culinary world in the year 1989, he start as an apprentice at a small coffee shop in Johor and went on to the Concorde Hotel in Singapore as a Comis I (1991). In 1993 Chef Lo moved to Kuala Lumpur as Chef de Partie of Pan Pacific and Concorde Kuala Lumpur (1994).

Chef Lo in action, Chef Lo joined the Toh Lee Chinese Restaurant, Hotel Nikko Kuala Lumpur in 1995 as an Assistant Dim Sum Chef until year 2000 he was promoted as Dim Sum Chef. During his services with Hotel Nikko Kuala Lumpur, Chef Lo honed his dim sum skills while he was training in few places, Japan, China, Taiwan and Bali, Indonesia.

Before the workshop start, we got a chance to taste their very upcoming mooncakes selection by the Chef himself and let me tell you, it taste awesome!

Let’s head to the items and ingredients that need to be prepared, of course small plates, bowls and basket.

Variety sizes depending on how big or how many dim sum going to be steam.

A long table that prepare for us that ready for us to mess it up. 🙂

Basic ingredients needed to prepared a simple yet delicious dim sum and the wonderfull thing is we are learning

1. Steamed Diced Chicken Dumpling with Scallops
2. Steamed Fish Ball with Chopped Coriander Leaf
3. Deep Fried Crispy Prawn Dumpling
4. Deep Fried Sweet Potato Balls coated with Sesame Seed

Just change the main ingredients, replace it with Scallop.

Mackerel Fish meat and fine slices of squid, behind are all the fresh prawns prepare for wrapping into the tim sum.

All of us are good to go and picture taking are quite limited with both of our hands are dirty.

Lets start off with how to wrap Chicken Dumpling with Scallop. Place the wantan skin on your palm and spread the chicken in the middle.

In Chinese Food By Taufulou 4 Mins Read

Roots Ahoy, Toh Lee Chinese Restaurant @ Nikko Hotel

02/07/2010 No Comments

In early morning, most of us are unable to wake up early to go for dim sum but it still remains as one of our favourite breakfast to hunt for especially when we are in the mood. I guess we were very lucky to be invited by Nikko Hotel to their dim sum making preview class few days ago Roots Ahoy, Toh Lee Chinese Restaurant. . . Will blog more about it soon . . .

This is the ‘Prawn Wanton’ that I have wrap and after fried, it doesnt look that bad what and it taste awesome. Recepi, will be revealing soon . . . . Something easy and I am looking forward to do it at home again. . 🙂

Year 2010 had just gone past in a blink of an eye. I just could not believe that it is July already. With second half of the year starting, lets boost up your ‘chi’ with a few selection of nourishing dishes. . low in calories, high in fibre and just bursting with nutrients. . .

Ingredient such as reddish had an old saying that, its called as ‘little Ginseng’ in China which is rich in vitamin C and help to aid digestive problems, relieve constipation and for diabetics it is as good as cucumber, with carefull selection by the chef to create this menu had rool out this special Roots Ahroy promotion menu for the month of July.

Kick start our meal with ‘Braised Yam Soup with Scallop and Dried Scallop’ @ RM18 per portion

A simple bowl of soup that had been boil to perfection with full of aroma and every sip is flavorful. A bit gingerish yet sweet with some ingredient that added it that had just make me lick my bowl clean. . . .RM 18 per portion

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Dim Sum Culinary Workshop with Chef Lo @ Nikko Hotel

Roots Ahoy, Toh Lee Chinese Restaurant @ Nikko Hotel

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