Genji is experimenting with new things this April. Chef Ashraf training under Head Chef Richard Teoh have six new sushi creations with a twist from a lobster roll, stuffed calamari to an experimental pizza.

We figured you might need some inspiration as to where to go for a delicious CNY or Valentine's meal so we've complied our favourite five for each:

Chinese New Year Yee Sang and Dinner

Golden Phoenix at Equatorial Hotel
This restaurant is a favourite Yee Sang spot especially during lunchtime. Its location is smack in the middle of Sultan Ismail making it very easy to access. This year they have specialties such as Snow Pear, Seaweed, Jelly Fish, Salmon or Abalone Yee Sang.
Contact: 03-2161 7777

Tai Ze Heen at Prince Hotel and Residences
The treasures here are tossed in a dressing that is a bit different from the usual citrusy vinegar. A mouth puckering plum dressing is used to coat the shredded veggies. Choose from options such as Tuna, Shellfish, Shark’s Fin and more to add in to your toss.
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Rendang and Sup Soto and Nasi Padang and more! The Swiss Garden Hotel is having an Indonesian Food Festival their Flavors Restaurant from now till the 5 of February. “This Indonesian Food Fest is specially designed to introduce unique flavours, not only to our local but out international guests as well,” explains Rayan Komatt the GM of Swiss Garden.



There is a great selection of Padang specialties and I especially enjoyed the rendang that was extremely tender and fragrant. I also enjoyed the ayam goreng bumbu and the traditional ayam pop. You will be sure to get your fill of the spicy and savoury Indonesian spread.

The Indonesian food buffet is available on weekdays from noon till 2.30pm and is priced at RM48++ per adult and RM28++ per…  Continue reading »

It's been a week and I guess that the ramadhan buffets in the hotels are in full swing. I am happy to tell you that prices are much more reasonable this year. So if you are looking for a list of hotel places to break fast or just have a great time with your family and friends, give our list a try...

Poolbar and grill@ one world hotel
1/8/09-31/8/09
Address: one world hotel
first avenue, bandarutama city centre
47800 petaling jaya
selangor, malaysia
Tel no: 60376811111
Poolbar & Grill is offering barbecued delights with a choice of Ramadan dishes all you can eat ...available on Saturday nights only. Beverages and sweets for breaking of fast will be served along with a free flow of soft drinks.
Prices start at RM 76 per adult and a 50% discount for children between 4 - 12 years.

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This Ramadhan, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur has opened the doors of three of its in house restaurants to give you a wider selection of breaking fast buffets. If you are feeling a little meat deprived, there's dishes like whole roast lamb with Arabic spices and roast beef with Malay spices and oxtail soup to wrap your tastebuds around. There are also other specials like spicy crab curry, grilled assorted seafood, char grilled stuffed giant squid (yum!) and roast chicken ‘Pahang’ style.

So it's the time of year where you can rub your hands in glee and think of all the fabulous feasts you can have. Here are some places for you to consider.

The team of chefs at The Verandah in The Federal Kuala Lumpur and Chef Abdul Khuttus from the legendary Haja Naideen restaurant in Chowrasta, Penang, will be cooking up a Berbuka Puasa buffet storm featuring nasi kandar from the 24th August till 17th September. Featured foods are Ayam Ros, Gulai Ikan 10, Daging Masak Kicap and the famous Lai Lai Mee Goreng Mamak. Prices range from RM68++ for adults while children and senior citizens eat for RM40++. Contact details: 03- 2148 9166.

The Buka Puasa buffet menu at The Apartment from 21st August to 18th September that features traditional Nyonya to kampong styled local Malay delights is making my mouth water. Prices for adults are RM49++ and RM19++ for those…  Continue reading »

Chiaroscuro has something cool going on this Friday called La Spaghettata di Mezzanotte. Apparently its an Italian tradition to eat a plate of spaghetti around midnight with your friends. This will of course include a lot of delicious liquids as well. This Friday, 21st August, when the clock strikes 12, don't turn into a pumpkin, take your carriage of choice over to Chiaroscuro and enjoy free "spaghettata" in the traditional Italian way.

If you're a bit of a Pizzahead and want lots of doughy crusty things come on over for the Giro Pizza Sunday on the 23rd of August.

Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur is offering a special brunch promotion every Sunday at the super trendy Skybar.

Come here on Sunday and you can enjoy a selection of food and free-flow draft beer and cocktails. Best of all the brunch also includes swimming facilities and a complimentary 5-minute shoulder massage. So you can have some grub, splash in the pool, have a drink, go for another dip, have a shoulder massage and more food... There'll also be cool tunes spun by the resident DJ as you chill and while the Sunday away.

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