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Wild Honey is open in Pavilion KL!

The brunch scene in KL is about to get more exciting!

Just as I was lamenting about the quality of cafe and ‘cafe food‘ and “those brunch restaurants” with a few eye rolls to a friend, I received news about a new brunch menu at The Daily Grind followed by an invite from one of my favourite pork brunch places in town – Breadfruits.

And just yesterday, a FB posting by a friend showed beautiful photos of the famous Wild Honey Singapore in Pavilion KL.
Needless to say I dropped him a message immediately and made Sunday brunch plans.

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Read more about the article Nasi Dalca @ Kong Yam Kong Sek Foodcourt, Centrepoint

Nasi Dalca @ Kong Yam Kong Sek Foodcourt, Centrepoint

How often can you find Nasi Dalca in KL?

Can’t think of any offhand?
Well, that is because it is uncommon!

In Malaysia, Nasi Dalca is better known in Penang but even then it has always been overshadowed by its more publized cousin the nasi kandar.
In the Klang Valley nasi dalca is even more elusive, but that will change soon, since now you can get your fix now at Warung Nasi Dalca, Kong Yam Kong Sek Foodcourt, Centrepoint, Bandar Utama daily from 10 am to 11 pm (or until sold out)!

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Read more about the article Baked cheese tarts: Bake Plan SS2, Uncle Tetsu, Lavendar Bakery, Tokyo Secret & Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart

Baked cheese tarts: Bake Plan SS2, Uncle Tetsu, Lavendar Bakery, Tokyo Secret & Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart

I had thought the molten cheese tart craze is quite passé by now.

However, surprisingly, there is still a strong following going on as I’ve people asking me “Where is the best molten cheese tart in KL?”

I’ve posted about my disappointing baked cheese tarts experience before HERE.
My rating was (1) Bake (Hong Kong) over (2) Tokyo Secret (IPC) and coming in last would be (3) Hokkaido Cheese Tart (Empire Subang).

Today, I’ve revised my ratings to:
(1) L Table at Lavender Bakery at 1 Utama Shopping Centre
(2) Tokyo Secret, IPC
(3) Bake Plan SS2
(4) Uncle Tetsu 1 Utama Shopping Centre
(5) Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart, Empire Subang

The above ratings are solely for the Malaysian brands.
I would rate BAKE Cheese Tart the BEST over all the 5 brands above, but BAKE Cheese Tart is not available in Malaysia (yet).

But for a better understanding on how the Bake Cheese Tart is like, below is a short description.

Special mention: Bake Cheese Tart

Since Bake Cheese Tart is not available in Malaysia (as yet, but maybe soon since it is already in Singapore!), I’ve been getting my fix in Singapore and Hong Kong.
It’s competitor; Pablo Cheese Tart is opening a branch soon in 1 Utama but reviews has not been kind so far.

Apparently, my friends and readers who has tried it in Japan felt that (via comments on my FB & posting) Bake Cheese Tart still reigns supreme.

Bake Cheese Tart (Hong Kong) was truly cheesy; like seriously eating melted cheese ‘cheesy‘. A blend of 3 cheeses, it imparted more aroma and complexity in each bite.

My only gripe? The rather thick crust.

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Read more about the article Mooncake 2016: Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel

Mooncake 2016: Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel

With 7 variants of baked traditional mooncakes and 7 mini snow skin, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel ensures both the traditionalists and the adventurous are placated.

The flavours for the baked variety was kept simple with lotus paste and red bean while the snow skin collection saw playful renditions with marshmallows, corn and osmanthus thrown in.

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Read more about the article ‘All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum’ @ DYNASTY RESTAURANT, RENAISSANCE KUALA LUMPUR HOTEL

‘All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum’ @ DYNASTY RESTAURANT, RENAISSANCE KUALA LUMPUR HOTEL

Earlier in January this year I got acquainted with Chef Kok Chee Kin.

His Chinese cooking prowess was duly noted that evening as he tormented our palates with the most delicious and well executed flavours from his creations.
It was a memorable session, as aside from the food, we were amused by his cheeky quips throughout the evening.

Fast forward 8 months later, we met again.
Aside from the hair color, Chef appears to be in good health and humour.

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