• China,  Macau,  Restaurants

    Portas do Sol, Hotel Lisboa, Macau

    Portas do Sol, located in Hotel Lisboa, serves Chinese haute cuisine with seasonal specialties, accompanied by an extensive dim sum menu. Though the decor is not fashionable by any means, I found it charming.  The decor harks of a bygone…

  • Johor Bahru,  Malaysia,  Restaurants

    Wan Li, Renaissance, Johor Bahru

    English Français English 5-star Chinese fine dining arrives at Johor Bahru. Helmed by Executive Chef Foong Wai Loong, Wan Li offers cuisine that is very rich and strong flavours.   Having worked in Singapore, Indonesia, Japan and now in Johor…

  • Indonesia,  Jakarta,  Restaurants

    Shang Palace, Shangri-la, Jakarta

    Shang Palace is the Chinese restaurant of the Shangri-la Hotel, Jakarta.  Though traditional in appearance, its approach or “software” is decidedly more modern and fusion.  Chilled fresh tiger prawns with homemade orange sauce Refreshing.  Would have been more satisfying if…