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Time flies when you're crazy busy and we didn't have time to update our blog till now. It's hard to believe that it is Chinese New Year again! So we would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous Dragon New Year!


This year, the Lunar New Year celebrations falls on the 23rd January 2012 and to usher in the auspicious Year of the Dragon, we were invited to Checkers Cafe at Dorsett Regency Kuala Lumpur.


Chinese New Year food is all about auspicious overtones; denoting prosperity, good luck, fortune and health and Checkers Cafe is one of the venue for a hassle-free reunion dinner on Lunar New Year's eve.




First up, we were served our obligatory must-try drinks, the Prosperity Splash Punch with a concoction of pineapple, mandarin orange and dragon fruit. It was a real thirst quencher and highly refreshing!


Having lou sang / yee sang before meal during Chinese New Year in Malaysia is a customary tradition every year without fail. We love yee sang not only for the taste but for the spirit of bringing togetherness among family and friends.




Unique blend of symbolic colorful ingredients Salmon Yee Sang with Fresh Salmon Fillet, Crispy Salmon Skin and Crackers.



Lou Hei! Lou Hei! The higher, the better! Toss up for wealth, health, good luck, and prosperity we shouted!


To most people, yee sang is not so much about eating the dish. It's a messy Chinese ritual aftermath with all the loud shouting for all the positive vibes and wishes.


Jack from CQTV interviewed Executive Chef KK Yau as his talented team of chefs "wok up" an array of enticing Chinese New Year dishes to tantalize our taste-buds.


Next was the Pan-fried Lamb Rack with Chef Special Sauce. It was amazingly tender, well-marinated with chef's special sweet sauce and without the gammy lamb taste. For me, this was the best dish of the night - I even had two!


Seafood and Shark's Fin Soup, considered as a rare Asian delicacy that is often served during festive and special occasions.


Steamed Herbal Chicken with Herbs, it's one of those simple yet delicious dishes that I always enjoy and happily breathe in the pleasant herbal aroma.


Deep Fried Cod Fish with Superior Soya Sauce, lightly deep fried with delicate texture and fresh subtle sweetness. You can never go wrong with this cod fish, it was also one of the favorite dish throughout the night.


Deep Fried Prawn with Seafood Sauce, the prawns were fresh and well-coated with a combination taste of sweet and spicy from the seafood sauce.


Braised Fish Maw, Sea Cucumber, Dried Oyster and Black Mushroom with Seasonal Vegetables.


Chinese Fried Glutinous Rice in Lotus Leaves, the lotus leaf lent a distinctively fragrant aroma to the glutinous rice. A simple dish and delicious dish to further fill our stomachs.


Finally, desserts to end our sumptuous and unforgettable meal, Sweetened Red Bean Paste.


Deep-Fried Nian Gao and Golden Sesame Seeds Balls. Surprisingly, the deep-fried nian gao was actually pretty good!


Sous Chef Lai Chan Meng, one of the main chef behind the wok for putting up an unforgettable Chinese New Year meal for us.

Do check out Checkers Cafe, Dorsett Regency Kuala Lumpur's fabulous spread of Chinese New Year specialties and since it is a buffet package, you'll have other choices of international dishes such as fresh oysters, green mussels, tiger prawns, smoked salmon, roasted duck breast, roasted lamb leg, pan fried cod fillet with cod caviar, satay, sushi, french pastries, assorted desserts and ice-cream counter with chocolate fountains and many more!

Reunion Buffet Dinner
22nd January 2012
Price: RM 108++/person

"Gong Xi Fa Cai" New Year Brunch
23rd - 24th January 2012, 12pm - 4pm
Price: RM 75++/person

Joy & Luck Buffet Lunch (Monday - Friday only)
25th - 31st January 2012
2nd - 5th February 2012
Price: RM 75++/person

Prosperity Buffet Dinner (Monday - Friday only)
23rd - 31st January 2012
1st - 6th February 2012
Price: RM 85++/person

* 50% discount for children between 4-12 and senior citizens of 55 years old and above.
* Prices quoted are subject to 10% service charge and 6% government tax.
* 38% discount for eatlah blog readers (referral blog name must be quoted when making reservation).

For reservations, you may call Checkers Cafe at +603 2716 1000 extension 188 or fill up an online form at http://dorsettregency.com/kualalumpur/fnb-booking.php.


Address:
Dorsett Regency Kuala Lumpur,
172, Jalan Imbi,
55100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2716 1000
Pork Free: Yes
GPS: 3.147340, 101.715738
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How time flies and Christmas is coming again! We love to moan about it, but when Christmas Day comes round this year, the turkey will still find its way on to most of our plates.


During this merry season, let's celebrate good cheer with friends and family together at Chatz Brasserie from PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur.


On Christmas Day, it's a marathon affair at Chatz Brasserie with 10 full hours of buffet at ONE exceptional price! Here's a teaser from part of the luxurious marathon buffet spreads lined up by Chatz Brasserie.


Tenderloin Pate Platter


Smoked Duck Breasts with Orange Coriander Salad


Hawaiian Chicken Pineapple Salad


Potato Salad


Turkey Loaf Roll with Mandarin Orange Salad




Of course, a Christmas meal isn't complete without turkey! This is bound to be a turkey feast from day till night!


Roast Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing served with natural glaze, cranberry sauce and buttered Brussels sprouts.


Venison Stew with Celeriac


Some breads to go with our venison stew. Other than turkey, Christmas time is a heaven for those with a sweet tooth. Let's go sugar rush!

Christmas Pudding


Fruit Cake


Assorted Christmas Cookies


Stollen Bread


Ginger Bread


Why not make Christmas Day dining easy this year? Celebrate at Chatz Brasserie to a traditional Christmas buffet marathon with all the trimmings and Christmas festivities.

10-hour Marathon Buffet (25 December 2011)
RM 88++ per adult
RM 44++ per child*
12pm - 10pm

Merry Christmas Eve (Buffet Dinner)
RM 98++ per adult (with 1 glass of cocktail/mocktail)
RM 49++ per child*
7pm - 10:30pm
*4 - 9 years old, below 4 years eat for free

UOB cardmembers, PARKROYAL KL and PARKROYAL Serviced Suites KL enjoy 20% discount when dining in, for a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 10 people. To make a booking or enquiries, please contact +603-2782 8378.

**Special thanks to ChasingFoodDreams and Sui Ying for some of their photos!

Read my other post on Chatz Brasserie.


Address:
PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur,
Jalan Sultan Ismail,
50250 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2782 8378
Pork Free: Yes
GPS: 3.14422, 101.71232
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This new resto-lounge outlet at The Intermark is the recent addition to the Porto Romano family. The other outlets are in Mont Kiara and Taman Tun Dr Ismail.


This Porto Romano's latest establishment is an elegant space well-hidden in a secluded basement food court at The Intermark along Jalan Tun Razak, KL.


Porto Romano offers a wonderful fusion cuisine that is a blend of Albanian-Italian-Mediterranean styled cooking with a rich menu and a vast selection of wines making this restaurant a place to spend an unforgettable evening.


The perfect Italian starter before we got down to the heavyweights of the night, balsamic vinegar and olive oil as bread dipping. Buon appetito!



Verdure alla Griglia - Grilled Vegetables (RM 28), a colorful combination of grilled capsicums, aubergines, zucchini and topped with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. A Porto Romano's specialty.


Insalata Porto Romano - Porto Romano Salad (RM 24), a seafood mix of squids, clams, mussels and prawns marinated in herbs, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil.


Bisque di Gamberi - Prawn Bisque (RM 16), a luxurious, velvety and creamy soup; with the stocks made from crustacean shells while the broth made from pureed prawns and tomatoes.


Zuppa di coda di bue - Ox-tail Soup (RM 29), a thick soup that is hearty and rustic; another Porto Romano's specialty. It was easy to get hooked to this succulent soup with each spoonful.


Zuppa alla Porto Romano - Porto Romano Seafood Soup (RM 24), using only fresh seafood, this eclectic combination brings out the essence of Porto Romano.


Spaghetti Puttanesca (RM 27), originated in the Naples area with a salty savory mix of Mediterranean anchovy fillets, capers, olives and aubergines. This dish has a powerful taste because the ingredients used are strong in flavors - my taste buds were tingling in anticipation!


Pasta Nera con Calamari - Squid Ink Pasta (RM 35), freshly made fettuccine flavored with squid ink and cooked with calamari rings. Freshly made squid ink pasta is not easy to come by, it was cooked to a perfect al dente. At Porto Romano, customers are spoilt for choice with an extensive list of 18 types of pasta to choose from.


Pizza al Pesto - Pizza Pesto and Chicken (RM 45), tomato sauce makes way for Pesto sauce in this to-die-for pizza. A definite must try here, where the standard tomato sauce base is traded in for a new inventive makeover which is not easily forgotten.

Pizza al Toro (RM 35), with toppings of beef pepperoni, beef bacon and beef pastrami. It certainly sounds bullish and we were indeed merry when we bit into this thin crust pizza!


While for pizza, there are 13 varieties ranging from the classic Pizza Magherita to the cheesy Pizza con Quattro Formaggi (Four Cheeses Pizza).


Charbroiled Chicken Leg Spanish Style (RM 32), succulent and juicy charbroiled boneless chicken leg topped with a well-balanced lemon-based sauce. It was one of our personal favorite!


Moussaka (RM 38), a Greek classic made from layers of grilled aubergine and minced lamb. We love moussaka and we tried making it once at home. The process of making moussaka can be relatively tedious.


Stinco d'Agnello - Braised Lamb Shank (RM 38), braised in over fire for hours till tender and served in its own tomato-based gravy with side salad or spaghetti. A Porto Romano signature dish.


Risotto Frutti di Mare - Seafood Risotto (RM 32), with Italian Arborio rice, assorted seafood and white wine cooked over a slow fire for at least 20 minutes. This perfectly cooked creamy risotto was well-flavored with the sweetness from the seafood and white wine. Porto Romano's mouth-watering risotto is definitely one of the dish that keep us coming back for more!




The friendly owner, Mr. Eddie Wong recommended us to pair the seafood risotto with a glass of white wine.


This attractive light yellow color Vina Canepa Classico Chardonnay, Chile (2009), it was fresh and fruity. Indeed, it was like a good marriage with the seafood risotto!


Of course, our meals weren't complete until desserts showed itself, it ended with two desserts and coffees - Caffe Latte (RM 8).

Torta di Mele - Apple Pie (RM 12), a twist to the classic apple pie served with custard sauce and vanilla ice cream. Thin layer of crispy pastry wrapped around the warm apple fillings that were strongly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and other spices.

Tiramisu (RM 15), Porto Romano's version of Tiramisu using the best coffee and almond liqueur was rich and heavy.


Affogato (RM 19), a traditional and popular Italian espresso-based treat made from a scoop of vanilla ice cream with a shot of Kahlua liqueur and an espresso over it. Even though I'm a coffee lover, one sip of coffee at this time will turn me into a night owl!

Freshly brewed coffee from Caffe Vergnano (RM 6.50). Caffe Vergnano is a coffee company with a long and prestigious history; it was founded in Italy way back in 1882! Sadly, I taste it but the smell of "a perfect espresso" was wafting through the air. I'll definitely head back to Porto Romano during the day time to discover the aroma and atmosphere of this Italian coffee.

Verdict: Porto Romano is a bit on the pricey side but some of the dishes are pretty good. Their risottos, pizzas and pastas are our favorites.


Address:
Lot G, Lower Concourse,
The Intermark,
182, Jalan Tun Razak,
50400 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2162 6799
Business Hours: Opens daily from 11am - 10pm.
Pork Free: Yes
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GPS: 3.161084, 101.720266
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