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My top desserts picks in KL/PJ

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:November 28, 2014
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I’m a dessert fiend.

As much as I advocate ‘eating clean’, I have a love-hate relationship with sugar. I can’t live without it still.
The best I could do is opt for less sugar or select “healthier” sugars (honey, agave, coconut palm sugar) in my drinks and food. I do limit my intake of desserts (I seldom finish a whole slice of cake or a full scoop of ice cream) and weekends are my indulgent days.

For this article that I did for Zafigo.com I had put together my top picks of desserts in town. I’m posting it here as well (original article –> HERE ) and adding a few more to the list. 🙂

Let’s begin with something local, cheap and simple. Like our dear ais kacang; the familiar mould of shaven ice drizzled with our rose syrup and gula melaka and topped with all things sweet and delicious in a bowl.
As much as I adore my Italian gelato and Japanese mochi, the ais kacang stays top in my list of favourite things.
WHERE: Ais kacang and chendol at Brickfields
In our hot and humid city, sweet, finely-shaved ice with toppings of various textures and flavours (usually nuts, jellies, beans, sweet corns) is perfect to sooth parched throats and to cool the body down.

Shaved ice is very popular in Malaysia and can generally be presented in 2 forms; “ais kacang” (or simply ABC) or Chendol.

The former is a mound of fine ice drizzled with red, black syrup and evaporated milk with toppings such as sweet corn, red bean, jelly, attap chee (palm seeds) and for some versions; creamy ice cream and fresh fruits.

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Dim sum at 1 Utama – Hong Kong Sheng Kee Dessert

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:November 27, 2014
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Dim sum. Dim sum. Dim sum.
I could eat dim sum everyday, starting with good fishballs followed by har kau and siew mai.

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Norwegian Seafood Gala Dinner 2014 – Mandarin Oriental

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Post published:November 22, 2014
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Time sure flies. It's been a year since my maiden experience at the Norwegian Seafood Gala Dinner. And as you can see, I have not grown any taller. BELOW: Chef…

Kampachi Japanese : “KANPAI! With Sake Masters” – a review of 12 sakes!

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:November 19, 2014
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Tonight's itinerary: An exclusive engagement by Kampachi that showcases prominent Sake Masters and the finest artisanal sakes from different prefectures in Japan. For the first time, special zones will be…

Miraval – A wine by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie @ Sofitel So Singapore

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:November 18, 2014
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My day in Singapore got off to a great start today. 🙂

It was my first time stepping into Sofitel So Singapore and I certainly wasn’t prepared for this elegant blend of city modernity and classic French refinement.
As I strolled into the lobby I felt the understated sophistication instantly; but gladly it wasn’t the stuffy kind, but instead a warm, comforting kind of welcome.
Some hotels achieve grandeur with sombre colours and ornate furniture while others throw splashes of colours everywhere. Sofitel So straddles the balance between colours, glitters and metal nicely, creating a one-of-a-kind ambiance that stay imprinted in your mind for a long while.

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Best cakes in KL @ Swich Cafe Publika – Durian Cendol Cheesecake & many more!

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Post published:November 15, 2014
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There’s a reason why my weekly cake quota (which is about 2 slices) goes to Swich Cafe.
Their cakes consistent hits all the right notes for me; never too dry or greasy, quality ingredients (I can tell ok!) and always fresh because they have very stringent quality control.

I would relax and enjoy my cakes at the outlet (more like a little cafe) since the location is tucked away from the busy main boulevard or I’ll grab my selection and eat at home.
Nothing like some good desserts to get the writing mode on! 😀

mangosteen cake, cempedak cake, avocado - swich cafe publika-009

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51 Restaurant and Bar – Changkat Bukit Bintang – good steaks in KL!

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Post published:November 14, 2014
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The 51 Restaurant is actually under the Pampas Group of restaurants. The Pampas restaurants (PAMPAS Grill & Bar on Changkat, Pampas Reserve at Bukit Ceylon’s Suasana Residences, Pampas Burger Dataran Jelatek, Setiawangsa and 51 Restaurant) are known for their steaks.

Funnily enough though I’m a huge steak eater I haven’t stepped into any of Pampas restaurants till recently.
I guess I must have given up finding good steaks in KL without having to pay and arm and a leg.
My default steak places has been either Beato or The Restaurant at Saujana (Chef Alexander Waschl is a superb chef and I like most of his creations).

Now, I added 51 Restaurant to my list because I just had a really good rib eye for RM45++! 🙂

Example: 250g Grass Fed Rib Eye, medium rare – RM45++ .

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Oceans 11, Seafood Buffet Dinner @The Mill, Grand Millennium

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:November 11, 2014
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Dinner at The Mill last week was a tantalizing spread of the freshest seafood (succulent fresh oysters, rare Alaska king crabs, slipper lobsters, yabbies, flower crabs, tiger prawns, scallops, mussels and clams) plus an international selection of main courses, appetisers, salads, soups and desserts at The Mill, Grand Millennium Hotel.
All of that for RM138++/pax.

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