Eat Well Travel On_: February 2015

Wednesday 25 February 2015

Thriller Live Dance Flashmobers Pay Tribute to MJ Music & Dance @ Pavilion KL

Just few weeks back the THRILLER LIVE flashmob Dance Competition was held at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, where the participants had a swell time dancing to pop songs by the legendary king of pop Michael Jackson. Organized by Milestone Production, this flashmob dance competition was held to support the West End musical extravaganza THRILLER LIVE that will be showing at Putra Indoor Stadium, on 19-25 March 2015, >Check out the THRILLER LIVE in MY blog post HERE< in case you missed the previous story ;)

THRILLER LIVE in Malaysia, 19th -26th March 2015 @ Putra Indoor Stadium, Bukit Jalil.

The THRILLER LIVE flashmob Dance Competition surprised and excited the shoppers with Michael Jackson’s hits and had the crowd thrilled and raring to dance. It was the most anticipated flashmob dance event for 2015 and attracted many Michael Jackson’s fans. This exciting and energetic flashmob embraced all races, religious and ages to pay homage to Michael Jackson’s music & dance. Approximately 100 of the flashmobers from age 6 to 47 years old burnt it to the ground at the main entrance of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and rocked like nobody ^^

1st runner up - Acts-Treme 10 in action

2nd runner up - Souleganz in action

Reflection in action

Rock The Streetz in action

Judges Maple, Vidal and Lili with Ms Grace Lee (Managing Director of Milestone Production)

Out of the 7 groups, the unbeatable Swagxy was crowned as the THRILLER LIVE Flashmob Dance Champion and impressed the judges with their beautiful choreography. To conclude the main judging criteria for the Flashmob Dance Competition, Maple Loo, the celebrity choreographer and popular judge of 8tv Showdown, said that she judged based on how the groups engaged the audiences’ attention and Swagxy did it well! Acts-Treme 10 won the first runner up with the youngest Thriller Live flashmober at the age of 6, followed by second runner up, Souleganz with the oldest Thriller Live flashmober at the age of 47.

Champion - Swagxy with judges and Ms Grace Lee

Group photo of THRILLER LIVE flashmob Dance Competition organizer judges, sponsors and partners.

Check out the competition videos at >Milestone Entertainment Facebook page HERE< for all 7 groups of flashmobers starting from 16 February 2015! Feel their fun, excitement and their fancy footwork in action and vote for your favourite team. The top 3 groups with the most likes on Facebook will win cash prizes, THRILLER LIVE Tickets and passes to the Exclusive Dance Workshop by THRILLER LIVE Dancers all the way from UK, with total value worth more than RM10,000 !

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Sunday 15 February 2015

Hakata Ippudo Ramen @ Pavilion KL

What’s up ramen-lovers, It's been a while since my last rame n po st but the ramen series finally returns, this time stepping foot inside the much talked about premiere ramen in town——the Hakata Ippudo Ramen @ Pavilion KL to savor some of their signature dishes plus a prosperous Chinese New Year ‘yee sang’ toss ^^

Hakata Ippudo Ramen @ Pavilion KL

warm and welcoming interior :)

Introducing for the very first time, the Ippudo Fortune Yee Sang comes with different condiments, succulent vegetables, crunchy fried ramen, delightful fresh salmon and a fragrant honey lemon sauce. For those who're looking for something new this year, ramen yee sang tossing follow by a satisfying bowl of ramen would be a wonderful choice to be considered ;)

Ippudo Fortune Yee Sang, a must have traditional CNY dish
symbolizing good luck, prosperity, health and all things auspicious ;)

Yee sang tossing @ Hakata Ippudo Ramen, Pavilion KL. Huat ah! Ong ah! Steady ah! :P

Despite the yee sang we did also try out some of the Ippudo's signature side dishes, as well as the new seasonal special ramen for 2015. The refreshing Nikumiso Tofu Salad, tasty Pork Bun and Akamaru Kakuni Ramen would be the combo set I recommend, as for those spicy food lovers, the Spicy Black Ramen uniquely enhanced with Ippodu's new spicy fragrant oil might be of your interest ;)

Nikumiso Tofu Salad, chill and refreshing Tofu salad served with Ippudo’s special minced meat miso paste.

Chashu Tsukune Teppan, thick juicy minced pork served with fried noodles bits topped with poached egg on hot plate.
For a pleasing bite, puncture the egg and have the the yolk flow down before you grab a taste
of the soft tender minced pork together with the crunchy fried noodles bits ;)

Crispy Corn, lightly battered deep fried corn topped with seaweed and paprika seasoning.
A relatively crispy and crunchy corn, as the name suggests, slightly oily to my taste though.

Spicy Chicken Bun, steamed bun with spicy chicken.

Pork Bun, steamed bun with braised pork and Ippudo original sauce, a tasty all time favourite,
would love to have a double portion size for this one b^^d

thumbs up for the Pork Bun ;)

Shiromaru Kakuni, Ippudo's original tonkotsu broth served with ultra-thin noodles,
bean sprouts, kikurage, spring onions and the hard to be neglected
impressive chunk of kakuni (braised pork belly), sinful yet irresistible :P (RM 29)

Akamaru Kakuni, similar combination to the Shiromaru Kakuni, with the only difference lies in
the enhanced tonkotsu broth. The special blended miso paste and fragrant garlic oil
suits the soup very well, putting together with the huge chunk of kakuni,
this is for sure my choice of ramen @ Ippudo ^^ (RM 31)

beverages: Berry Fields (L) and Passion Ration (RM 11)

Hakata Ippudo Ramen seasonal special 2015 ;)

Lastly, Ippudo Eat . Snap . Win instagram contest is currently ongoing (13 Feb-31 Mar 2015) so remember to post your picture while visiting to get a FREE dessert and stand a chance to win RM 100 Ippudo vouchers, >click on here for more info< ;)

Hakata Ippudo Ramen
Lot C4.07.00, Connection Level 4 Pavilion KL,
168 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2110-6233
Opening hours: Daily 11am – 11pm
FB: https://www.facebook.com/IppudoMalaysia
Website: http://www.ippudo.com.my/

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Tuesday 10 February 2015

Chinese New Year 2015 Spring Reunion Menu @ Tai Zi Heen, Prince Hotel & Residence KL

With the year 2015 Spring Festival just around the corner (only 10 days away to be exact ^^), its right about time to have some warm and bountiful food, gathering with friends and family to celebrate the wonderful spring reunion ;) This Chinese New Year Tai Zi Heen Chinese Restaurant @ Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur brings you a “Tuan Yuan” (团圆) feast of 9-course auspicious set menus and prosperity ‘yee sang’ masterfully crafted by Chef Michael Wong, promising a harmonious, prosperous and peaceful Year of Goat!

Tai Zi Heen Chinese Restaurant @ Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur

Tai Zi Heen Chinese Restaurant - private dining area

Tai Zi Heen Chinese Restaurant - setting

This CNY, enjoy a bounty of traditional reunion feasts of pork-free Cantonese fare @
Tai Zi Heen Chinese Restaurant, Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur

Offering three selections of 9-course “Tuan Yuan” (团圆) festive set menus featuring some of the delightful highlights such as the Double-boiled Chicken and Vegetable Soup with Fish Maw and Sun-Dried Scallops, Tropical Fruit Salsa and Tobiko Caviar, Steamed Canadian Cod Fish with Bean Crumbs, Crispy Prawns Coated with Lemon Dressing and Crispy Deep-fried Sesame Balls with Salted Egg Yolk Custard, the Tai Zi Heen’s Chinese New Year set menus are priced at RM1488++ for the Spring and Happiness set menu, RM1888++ for the Everlasting Prosperity set menu and RM2188++ for the Wealth and Fortune set menu, for a table of 10 persons for each set ^^

四季兴隆捞生 l Four Seasons Prosperity Yee Sang. The Chinese New Year must-have prosperity salad :)

四季兴隆捞生 l Four Seasons Prosperity Yee Sang (with Butterfish, Salmon, Tuna & Jellyfish).
A variety of ingredient options are also available including Abalone, Hamachi, Canadian Surf Clam, and/or Snow Pear.

金玉满堂红 *** 鲍鱼竹笙菜胆炖湯 l Double-Boiled Chicken Soup with
Whole Abalone, Dried Scallops, Bamboo Pith and Vegetables

好市来发财 *** 花菇蚝士发菜 l Braised Japanese Sun Dried Shiitake Mushrooms
with Dried Oysters and Fatt Choy

凤凰齐呈祥 *** 辣芒果醬煙鴨 l Twice Cooked Tea Smoked Duck with Spicy Mango Chutney.
Nicely smoked duck with crackling-crisp skin and tender meat, quick dip into the mango chutney for an instant fruity infusion b^^d

四海庆扬名***龙虾魚子炒飯 l Wok-fried Rice with Diced Lobster, Tobiko and Bonito Flakes ^^

年年都有余 *** 蜜汁烤三文鱼 l Baked Salmon Fillets with Honey and Onion Rings.
Need not say much the caramelized honey thick salmon speaks for itself, tasty & tempting ^^

Menu at a glance - Everlasting Prosperity set menu

流沙芝麻枣拼榴莲麽芝 l Crispy Deep-fried Sesame Balls with Salted Egg Yolk Crustard and Durian Mochi.
A lovely demonstration of creativity and perfect reunion desserts indeed b^^d

炸黄金年糕球 l Crispy Deep-Fried Chinese Brown Sugar Balls

Tai Zi Heen @ Prince Hotel & Residence KL’s “Tuan Yuan” (团圆) feast will begin from 26 January to 5 March 2015. The restaurant remains open during Lunar New Year’s Eve and throughout the 15 days of the festival from 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm for lunch (Mon-Fri), 11:30 am to 2:30 pm for lunch (Sat & Sun) and 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm for dinner (Mon-Sun). Reservations are highly recommended for the Chinese New Year promotions especially for Reunion Dinners ;)

Tai Zi Heen @ Prince Hotel & Residence KL

4, Jalan Conlay,

50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tel: 03-2170 8888 (ext 8200)

FB: https://www.facebook.com/PrinceHotelKL

Website: http://www.princehotelkl.com/

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Sunday 1 February 2015

Japanese Fine Dining Kurata @ Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur

Started their business just few months ago Japanese Fine Dining Kurata is a brand new installation at Parkroyal Hotel, Kuala Lumpur developed by Cassandra Lynn Kurata. The restaurant featured an impressive selection of authentic Japanese cuisines as traditionally served in Japan and leading the open kitchen team are three experienced Japanese cuisine chefs, Director Chef Doi, Executive Chef Fujiwara and Head Sushi Chef Saito, specializes in seafood shabu shabu, traditional Kyoto-Style Sukiyaki and hand-crafted sushi, respectively.

Japanese Fine Dining Kurata @ Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur

simple yet elegant Japanese inspired design right from the entrance :)

comfortable atmosphere to enjoy a lovely Japanese fine dining ;)

dynamic sushi bar for authentic sushi indulgence ^^

private dining accommodation for up to 20 guests also available for those who seek to host a private gathering

Japanese Fine Dining Kurata @ Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur

With fresh and carefully selected ingredients air-flown directly on a weekly basis from Kyushu Island, Hokkaido and Tsukiji Fish Markets, Japan, delightful sushi, sashimi, seafood Shabu-Shabu, Australian Wagyu Beef Shabu-Shabu, sukiyaki and tempura dishes served at the table by Kurata's warm welcoming servers is what you can expect when dining here at Japanese Fine Dining Kurata :)