"This is super duper easy. Cheesy and full of the goodness of comfort food, best of all you can add whatever meats on top to make it gobble-worthy for carnivores..."
"We're feeling a little nostalgic today after messing about with this burger 3D toy in the office. Ah... the simple pleasures, may we never tire of it."
"Oh yeah, sink your teeth into a thick patty, dripping with juices, between toasted buns, perchance a succulent egg to provide an extra burst of richness. We bring you the Complete Dayummnation..."
Located at the popular stretch of Tanjung Harapan, SeaSky has been in operation for thirteen years. It is a large restaurant that looks like a warehouse. They have wide parking spaces and have air conditioned VIP rooms, karaoke, flush toilets and suraus, too. As you enter, you’ll pass by the aquariums that hold your impending dinner. A friendly member of staff will guide you to your table. The restaurant is run by Mr. Tan Yew Hock, who often personally greets guests and takes their orders.
First came Salted Egg Yolk Prawns (RM30). The prawns were large and fresh, and they were coated with the thick, salty and sweet egg yolks. We dug in, and the prawns were beautifully cooked, with a crunchy texture. The sweet flesh weds well with the egg yolks, creating luscious textures inside the mouth. If anything, the dish was maybe, just maybe, a bit too rich.
Next were battered Deep Fried Squid (RM15). We actually wanted the Honey Glazed Baby Sotong of which the restaurant is famous for, but they were out of it when we came. “Not in season at the moment,” Mr. Tan had said. No matter, the Deep Fried Squid was great compensation. The batter came golden brown and shatteringly crisp, and the squid inside was still moist and tender. They would have been great even as snacks, with a tall cold beer!
The first of our two fish dishes arrived next: Deep Fried Red Snapper with Soy Sauce (RM54). The fish had been fried to a lovely burnished golden colour, and doused with light soy sauce with hints of aromatic ginger. Crisps strands of fried ginger garnished the dish. The flesh inside was sweet and moist, a wonderful play of textures with the crispy skin. The soy sauce and ginger highlighted the flavours of the fish, and never once overpowered it.
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by Adly, on Sun, February 03, 2013 - 11:57:03 AM, 0 comment Makan Musings
Another good food film (commercial). This time its from Bernas and its titled Ka Fan or 'more rice' (obviously!). So it looks like its 'Tau Fu Fah' versus Ka Fan this year. This is the longer version so it is a bit draggy. I assume that the TV version is much shorter. Enjoy!
by Adly, on Sun, February 03, 2013 - 11:09:25 AM, 0 comment Makan Musings
This is a great advertisement by Petronas for this coming Chinese New Year. It's simply titled Tau Fu Fah and tells the story of a humble Tau Foo Fah seller. The 'Fu' sign means luck and good fortune in Chinese and there is a reason why the film is titled Tau Fu Fah instead of Tau Foo Fah.
To all our Chinese fans out there "Look back on a great life. Look forward to an even greater one". Happy Chinese New Year and enjoy Petronas' new short film. I am glad they did a 'food film' version this year, and a good one at that. Continue reading »
by Dilla, on Tue, January 29, 2013 - 2:36:19 PM, 0 comment Makan Musings
Somewhere in Jalan Telawi there is a chocoholic’s paradise called Dip n Dip, a franchise that started in Damascus in 2009 before expanding to Amman and Kuwait City, and now Kuala Lumpur. Their specialty, chocolates! To those who require savoury food, you will be out of luck here because they only serve chocolates ( and coffee and tea ). I kid you not!
The Brownies Crepe - a soft thin square pancake topped with a beautiful yummy pattern of milk, white and dark chocolate.
Their Brownies Crepe is so pretty, it's like an art display, consisting of a soft thin square pancake topped with a lovely pattern of milk, dark and white chocolate. Stunning! And it tasted...so good.
Another option is the Waffle Stick, a waffle roll topped with liberal amounts of the melted trio of dark, white and milk chocolate. It has its own legion of fans although the Brownies Crepe is still my no. 1 choice.
The Waffle Stick - a waffle roll drenched with the sticky sweet trio of chocolates.
Since I’m a sweet tooth devil and I did get a little bit greedy, I also ordered brownies. Warm chocolate brownies topped with amazing Belgian chocolate sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. Absolute knockout! I was amazed with the amount of desserts my tummy consumed that… Continue reading »
This recipe only has 5 ingredients! Originally called Icebox because traditionally you just 'set' this pie in the fridge. There is a little baking required in this recipe but it's brief and you'll hardly break a sweat making this treat! More »
by Dilla, on Wed, January 23, 2013 - 4:15:12 PM, 0 comment Announcements
Chinese New Year is coming up and if you're looking for a place to do your yee sang toss, take a look at the list of venues that we've compiled. Welcome the year of the snake by tossing for good luck, success, longevity and wealth with your mates and family.
Toh Yuen, Hilton Petaling Jaya
Share the joyful moment with your loved ones, friends and business associates at Toh Yuen! Festive highlights include the fresh variety Yee Sang, prosperous set menus, sumptuous festive a la carte dishes and exciting lion dance!
Seaweeds Abalone Yee Sang, Hokkigai Fresh Yee Sang, Salmon Yee Sang, Vegetables with Chinese Pear Yee Sang, Jelly Fish & Octopus Yee Sang. Priced from RM100++ onwards
Set Menus such as Fortune Menu, Happiness Menu, Longevity Menu and Prosperity Menu Priced at RM988++, RM1188++, RM1388++ and RM1688++ respectively for per table of 10 persons.
Toh Yuen, Hilton Petaling Jaya, No.2 Jalan Barat, 46200 Petaling Jaya 03 7955 9122 extn. 4073,http://www.zestpj.com
Zuan Yuan Chinese Restaurant, One World Hotel, PJ
Savour 4 new flavours infused in the preparation of Yee Sang at Zuan Yuan.
Yee Sang with Seaweed & Assorted Fresh Fruits RM55++ (half portion) RM110++ (full portion)
Yee Sang with Soft Shell Crab and Condiments RM70++ (half portion) RM140++ (full portion)
Ayam Masak Hitam or more commonly known with the un-PC moniker of Ayam Negro is a dish usually served at Nasi Kandar outlets across Penang. Similar to Ayam Masak Kicap, it has a thick gravy sweetened with raisins. More »
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