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For an introduction to the island and more suggestions of accommodation and restaurants worth visiting in Penang see Part 1. Where to Stay G Hotel Golden Sands Beach Resort – Lovely family resort on the beach managed by the Shangri La team. This resor…
The Buka Puasa Grand Buffet at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur James Gibbs, of Air Venture, dines in “Buka Puasa” style at the spectacular Mosaic restaurant of the regal Mandarin Oriental Hotel in the center of Kuala Lumpur. There are quit…
Gemersik Selera, Ramadhan Buffet, Mill Café, Grand Millennium Hotel, Kuala Lumpur by Polly Szantor Recently, I was able to relish of some of the treats in store for Buka Puasa diners at the Grand Millennium during the holy month of Ramadhan. Gemersik Seler…
Macaroni Pie – RM35 – Chicken stew with mushrooms and macaroni in a brown sauce baked with an egg white pastry. This dish needs a pre-order time of four hours. The chef makes his own brown sauce from scratch. This comforting, filling homestyle food is perfect …
Penang Laksa Prawn Mee Salmon Fish Head Curry Duck Congee Rojak, Talented Chefs and Manager Char Koay Teow Oyster Omelette Nasi Tomato and Chicken Curry Wok Fried Duck with Ginger, Onion and Shitake Mushrooms Soup Ayam Madura (chicken soup) Otak Ot…
Just part of the enormous living space of a China Tiger apartment The Bathroom Various seating and sleeping areas – colourfully decorated, happy and spacious The Double Bed Dining and Kitchen Area Spacious, artistic, family friendly and in the heart of Li…
The historic city of Malacca, only 150km south of Kuala Lumpur and 260km north of Singapore, makes for a culturally enriching, taste bud pleasing and relaxing getaway from the city. Portuguese, Dutch, British, Chinese, Indian and Malay traditions have all left …
Hotel Entrance I’ve had the good fortune to preview several Ramadhan Buffets recently, and each has been unique. Photographer Vicki Fennessy and I were wondering what would be in store at the StarPoints Hotel, nestled in the heart of the Masjid Indi…
Guest writer, Polly Szantor, checks out some of the Ramadhan buffets coming up around KL… Eating at Eccucino, the Prince Hotel’s buffet and a la carte, all-day dining restaurant, is special at any time, but the chance of a sneak peek and taste session of thei…
Guest writer, Polly Szantor, tells of her pre Ramadhan experience at Kites Restaurant, Holiday Inn, Shah Alam… Arriving at the Holiday Inn in Glenmarie was like a dream. I instantly forgot the stress of driving round and around Subang Jaya trying to …
Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa, Penang is an outdoor lover’s dream with its sheltering, centuries old rain trees in a sprawling 30-acre resort and a tropical herb garden. The resort’s herb garden is one of the main attractions of the resort. Chefs from th…
Mamak Anderson and the expert shisha chef. Mushroom Soup Bruschetta Mamak Anderson style Mashed Potato and Gravy Spring Chic…