• Batam,  Indonesia,  Restaurants

    Seafood in Batam; Wey Wey Seafood

    Many tourists head to Batam for cheap seafood. Golden Prawn Seafood Restaurant is famous in Batam and known to Singaporeans for their seafood.  But according to Wikitravel, Golden Prawn “seems inexpensive to touristing Singaporeans but is well-known in Batam to…

  • Kuala Lumpur,  Malaysia,  Restaurants

    Thirty8, Grand Hyatt, Kuala Lumpur

    Thirty8 sits atop, on the 38th floor (hence the name), of the 1-year-old Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur.  Thirty8 showcases panoramic 360 degree views of KL city.  You can see the world famous Petronas Towers at KLCC (which is within walking…

  • Kuala Lumpur,  Malaysia,  Restaurants

    Graze, Hilton, Kuala Lumpur

    October marks the start of white truffle season.  White truffles, or “Edible Diamonds” as they are called, are rare. The white ones are only available a couple of months of the year, and there are fewer of them, and of…

  • 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…

  • Bangkok,  Restaurants,  Thailand

    Yamazato, The Okura Prestige, Bangkok

    English 日本語 Bahasa Indonesia Français English Here is the Kaiseki set meal I had.  Each course is the ultimate harmony in colour, smell, texture and flavour.  The freshness of the ingredients is retained during cooking and in fact, leveraged and…

  • Johor Bahru,  Malaysia,  Restaurants

    Café BLD, Renaissance, Johor Bahru

    English 한국의 Bahasa Indonesia English Café BLD offers buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and buffet dinner.  A highlight of the buffet breakfast is that every morning, right by the entrance, there is a health smoothie stand offering health fruit smoothies. For…

  • Danang,  Restaurants,  Vietnam

    Five, Fusion Maia, Danang

    English Español 한국의 简体中文 English Five is one of the restaurants in Fusion Maia Resort, Danang.  They are open for buffet breakfast and dinner. Abriosio Risotto The white wine, parmesan and rice are all mixed well together.  The flavours are…

  • Restaurants,  Singapore

    Azur, Crowne Plaza, Singapore

    I have never liked buffets.  I tend to over-eat and the quality is never that great.  In other words, never very good value for money.  Azur has left a different impression on me, however.  It is my favourite buffet so…

  • Bangkok,  Restaurants,  Thailand

    Sala Rim Naam, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok

    I tried the set menu priced at 2300 baht.  Appetizers Grilled squid with ground toasted rice and chilli tamarind sauce. I could smell the charcoal smell of being grilled, which was great.  The flavours are short and kind of simple—just…

  • Hotels,  Johor Bahru,  Malaysia

    Hotel Jen, Puteri Harbour, Johor Bahru

    Formerly known as Traders Hotel Puteri Harbour Now families holidaying in Iskandar have a decent place to stay overnight.  Traders Hotel has opened a new hotel in Puteri Harbour, right next to Sanrio Hello Kitty Town. Traders Hotel is of…