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Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle all the way. . Christmas season is one of the most happy festive seasons of all, with joyfull mood, every where, nice and huge Christmas decoration and songs around all the malls had made it even more Christmas mode. Its one of a festival that me and my friends always looking forward too.

Well, in my country the only thing I was input during I was young is White Christmas, means filled with snow or winter. My country is hot and nothing we can do about it but to enjoy this great occasions. With all this, most of the restaurant or Hotels take the opportunity to provide great experience in their own dining area.

I was given the privilege to dine at Shereton Imperial Hotel in Kuala Lumpur for the great experience. Being first time in this hotel, I am amaze with all the restaurant in this hotel on their offerings.

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Before we head for our dining, our first pit stop is to enjoy Cocktail at Villa Danieli while waiting for our dinner being prepared by 3 chefs of different restaurant.  The cocktails are just simply refreshing.

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Then we are being seated in one of the private room in Essence.

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I  just love this restaurant with its classy dining interior that gives a great place to dine with friends. Then I took the opportunity to explore around the buffet range.

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Japanese corner

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Everything look so fresh that I am drooling on the spot~

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Its a huge seating area. . .

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Salad Bar

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Coffee Machine and of course you have to ask for the waiter to serve you . . 🙂

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International cuisine range.

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Local fare

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Dessert corner. . .

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and lets head back to our own privite dining room that we are also being serve with Argentinian wine.

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We start off our dining experience with Devine Festive Treats menu from Celestial Court 

In addition to the live buffet station, diners can also choose their dishes from a special festive a la carte menu – some of the delicious options offered are Roasted Crispy Chicken served with Hong Kong Spicy Dried Scallop Flavor; Pan Seared Beef Tenderloin Cubes and Shimeiji Mushroom; Crispy Prawns with Minced Nutmeg, Sesame and Mayonnaise Dressing; “Siew Mai” topped with Mini Braised Abalone, Scallop Yam Puff Rings with Seafood Filling in White Cream Sauce and more! This promotion is priced at RM168++ per person (minimum of 2 persons) and at RM208++ with free flow draught beer of house wine.

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Celestial Court – with 3 types cuisine to start off. . .

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Deep fried cheese ball with prawn, beancurd and spinach and Beijing Lamb and leek dumpling served with hot bean sauce.  (from left- with solid ingredient and aromatic, just nice to dip along with a light chili sauce to bring up the taste even better.)

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Steamed fish maw with shrimp mousse in egg white sauce

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Tempura soft shell crab served with shredded yam, pumpkin in wasabi mayo. Great creation for the sauce that make it hard to resist.

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Peking Duck

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Next being serve is Villa Danieli Christmas Eve Menu

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Villa Danieli – Dill and Szechuan pepper marinated then steamed Cod Medallion with white asparagus and sauteed baby spinach , roasted pine nuts and saffron vanilla hollandaise sauce. Cod is just so fresh, and the sauce pair with it so well. One of my favourite for the night.

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This amazing food presentation, presents you  King Prawns Salad with oven roasted cherry tomato, carrots, red onion, leeks and celery crispy flakes, tomato raspberry and cardamom coulisse, aromatic herbs ash’s extra virgin olive oil. Simple and refreshing with succulent prawns.

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Sea bass wrapper in butter paper with fresh lemon and herbs

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Villa Danieli Italian Restaurant offers a mouth-watering 5-course set menu featuring Chef’s Alessandro’s specially-crafted Italian cuisine which includes Cured Beef Ham with Fresh Robiola Cheese, Dill Mousse and Chili Honey; Spicy Fennel and Star Anis Cream Served with Caramelized Lobster, Citrus and Purple Potato Terrine; Meat Pate and Cinnamon Onion Jam Terrine in Piedmont Style with Red Currant and White Pepper Coulisse and end with a sinful dessert, Cheese Mousse with White Pepper Honey and Sweet Mango.

Priced at RM260++ person including a glass of Prosecco Wine, the set menu will be served from 6.30pm onwards.

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comes back to the very own Essense dining area  – Essence – Sugar & Spice Christmas Eve Menu

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Plum glazed duck breast with creamy fennel slaw. We are all aiming on this slice and on my side finish this instantly and we were aiming for next table on this. Duck breast is so fragrant that a single slice like this that put inside your mouth instantly burst with flavor.

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  Pan Seared Crusted Salmon with apple butter sauce

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 Butternut squash risotto a little creamy yet I likeDefinitely you have to share this dish if not will end up too filling.

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On the 24th Dec 2012 (Christmas Eve), 
Essence Christmas buffet price :
RM128++ per person (food only)
RM 188++ per person (including free flow draught beer and house wines)
Available for dinner only.
On the 25th Dec 2012
Christmas Day Buffet Brunch
RM118++ per person (food only)
RM178++ per person (including free flow draught beer and house wines)
from 12noon- 3pm
For reservation, please call 03-2717 9900
Next is Christmas Brunch Menu
Christmas Day brunch is served from 12pm to 4pm and is priced at RM118++ per person (food only) and at RM178++ per person (inclusive of free flow of house wines and draught beer).

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Freash sea bass with orange ,avocado and green onions: Stuffed mushroom with tuna tartar; Endive salad with potato

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Sea bass Livornese with sauteed spice cherry tomato

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Peppered crusted duck with blackberries sauce.

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Rack of lamb with 5 spiced red lentils, black pepper glaze

New Year EVE Menu – Essence

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Spinach and ricotta tortellini with tomato habanero salsa and gorgonzola sauce.

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Air dried beef with melon, Poached prawn with fresh vegetables coleslaw and lump caviar.

New Year Eve @Villa Danieli

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Chlorophyll chervil and almonds risotto, seared Japanese scallop and deglazed in brandy.

 New Year Eve @ Celestial Court
This irresistible seafood set menu will be priced at RM128++ per person (minimum of 2 persons) and will be available for dinner only.

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Baked marinated Sea Perch fillet with Assam curry sauce

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Thyme and Sze Chuan pepper gratin Cod Fish with white asparagus and honey  pistachio squash custard, clams and baby octopus chowder sauce with fresh tarragon olive oil.

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Stuffed scallop served with garlic sauce and garden green

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Lastly we are being pampered with dessert that this pancake is so hard to resist while we are taking pictures nearby, the aroma of it trails to our nose and end up our table every one having 1 piece. 😀

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Clock wise from Top Left

1) Villa Danieli -Cinnamon and apple tarte tatin with goat cheese and white pepper moussem orangeand Java pepper toffee sauce.

3) Essence– Ivory Passion Gateaux

4) Tomato Jam Chocolate Macaroon

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Essence– Chocolate Truffle Mousse Tart

With all the amazing food to be presented, price is surely reasonable and one of the place that surely will be good for this festive season. With good food and wine to be included, what is there more can we ask for. . 🙂

For further enquiries or table reservations, please contact:

603 2717 9933 (Essence)
603 2717 9921 (Villa Danieli)
603 2717 9988 (Celestial Court)
Location:
Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur:
Jalan Sultan Ismail

Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
T:             +603 2717 9900
E: [email protected]
www.sheraton.com/kualalumpur
https://www.facebook.com/sheraton.imperial.kuala.lumpur

Update: Mall close Down

Rewards for All Visitors to SStwo Mall this Christmas Season with
Lucky Draws and Giveaways of the Season’s Most Coveted Gadgets
worth over RM20,000.00

In celebration of the season of giving, SStwo Mall truly brings to life the Christmas festive season with a larger than life Santa’s Toys Outpost built into its Main Atrium and Santa himself, on his motor-sleigh roving around the neighborhoods and local communities bringing festive joy and cheer to young and old alike.

With ‘It’s Almost Home’ as the mall’s motto SStwo has truly made it a season of giveaway for shoppers and visitors to the mall by offering a month’s long worth of festive promotions, free giveaways, weekly lucky draw and a grand prize draw at the mall from now till New Year (please see appendix A for more details).

Mr. Vincent Chong, Director of Operations for Asiamalls Sdn. Bhd. said,

“Christmas is really one of the Mall’s favorite festive seasons and we really wanted to celebrate the essence and excitement of the period with a fun and whimsical take on Santa’s workshop which would excite not the young, but also the inner kids in grown-ups as well. Now’s definitely a great time to look out for our special activities ranging from Santa on his bike – coming around to your neighborhood to spread Christmas cheer or head down to the mall to check out our little outpost.”

He excitedly added,

“More importantly, what really excites us about Christmas is that we’re really taking the opportunity to get into the spirit of giving by running multiple giveaways for our patrons and visitors to the mall from now till New Years! It’s really a Year End bonanza and giveaways that will excite all from young to old.”

Adding on, Mr Chong said:

“We’ve basically purchased the season’s latest Must Haves ranging from the much coveted Samsung Galaxy Note II, six units of the Samsung Galaxy SIII, a Samsung Galaxy Tab Two 10.1 and not to mention, a home entertainment system comprised of a Panasonic 50” Plasma TV, Philips Blu Ray Disc HTS, Sharp Plasma Cluster Air Purifier and a Philips Micro HiFi CD MP3 USB player all for giveaway!”

Mr Chong was on hand to give away the Samsung Galazy SIII to first weekly winner at SStwo Mall’s Lucky Draw. During the prize giving ceremony, Chong Yen Ni, 21, was excited beyond belief at the Christmas present come early for her.

“This was the first time I had entered in a competition so I didn’t think I’d actually win!  I come to the mall as it’s very convenient for me and usually have dinner here with my family.  Having just finished my exam, this is a great Christmas and post-exam treat.  I will definitely be entering in the rest of the contests.”

With one Samsung Galaxy SIII already given out, there still remains a whole slew of prizes up for grabs. All one really needs to do is head down to the mall, grab a bite or shop and fill up an entry form to qualify for one of the many giveaways this season. An ideal spot for special occasions and daily needs, SStwo Mall thrives to bring convenience and comfort in the heart of the Petaling Jaya community.

During festive seasons like for the past few days, many local tourist will flock to Penang shore as Penang is famous for hawker/street food. It can attract tourist as far as Singaporean to drive all the way to satisfy their crave on food and some of the Best of Penang Street Food is still top in the list of many people.

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For example a little stall that smack at the junction of Lebuh Keng Wee and Penang Road that many people surely wont miss this little stall that had been operating more 10 years and till date it had attracted many people from far

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willing to queue up under the hot sun just for this small bowl of:

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Penang Road Famous Teo Chew Cendul and Ice Kacang @ RM1.90

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It was used to be an old uncle that scoop and prepare this and I believe now had been taken over by his son.

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This is what is called Penang famous Cendul, its filled with shaved ice, green grass jelly, red bean and coconut milk ontop, lastly just topped with some gula melaka. Undoubtly, this little bowl sure will satisfy your crave and cools you down under this hot weather.

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Like some of my KL friends did, they are satisfied and enjoying every sip of it.

Location:
Penang Road Teochew Cendul and Ice Kacang
Junction of Lebuh Keng Wee and Penang Road

Operation Hours: Noon till 6pm


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Next destination is this place where no doubt that recently Penang Laksa had been in the list of world top 10 food that must eat which I am surely proud off and many of my friends that come Penang the first thing they mention is they want to eat Asam Laksa.

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I was recently introduce to this stall by my friend that this is another new joint that I found that served good laksa as I find that the one at Ayer Itam Market is very commercialise and I do not really like the taste of it. I find that this taste much better.

This few hawker stalls is located at the round about of Ayer Itam Junction and now it had attracted many other local tourist as when I was there, alot people speak cantonese in the area.

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This is one fine bowl of laksa that comes with a lot of mixture of vegetable such as finely sliced vegetables including onions, cucumber, red chillis, pineapple, lettuce, mint and pink bunga kantan then shower a few rounds with sour and and a bit spicy soup base, also a spoonfull of ‘Heh Koh’ (prawn paste). RM3.50

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The noodle is silky smooth and slurp it all the way into my mouth, texture of it a bit chewy that comes to my liking. Soup base is one of my prefered choice as it cook along with fish meat that had been smash and every sip I can bite some of the fish meat. It is sour and spicy enough that can satisfy my crave.

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Next stall that is quite famous among there is this Duck Meat Koey Teow Soup that the soup is very aromatic with its well cook soup base with duck bone, pork bone and a few other ingredients that make it sweet, served along with duck meat and some pork lard to make it superb in taste. RM 3.50

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Penang Rojak is also another dish that you must have which is a mixture of fruits and mix with prawn paste. This is not the best stall and find that the prawn paste is quite salty and its expensive as for this small portion its RM4.

Location:
Laksa – Jalan Bukit Bendera
Junciton of Jalan Ayer Itam & Jalan Bukit Bendera
(Ayer Itam Round about – infront of a huge kopitiam.)

Operation Hours: 1pm – 5pm


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