• 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…

  • Hotels,  Singapore

    Crowne Plaza, Singapore

    English Român Bahasa Indonesia English I suspect Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Singapore was designed by a Virgo. I have never had a good impression of airport hotels.  I have always thought of them as necessary  but uninteresting and utilitarian affairs,…

  • Bangkok,  Hotels,  Thailand

    Royal Orchid Sheraton, Bangkok

    The best part about staying at the Royal Orchid Sheraton, apart from the relatively genuine service, is the access to the newly renovated Lounge.  The lounge, in its calming blues and tans, is located on the 27th floor of the…

  • 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…

  • Danang,  Hotels,  Vietnam

    Fusion Maia Resort, Danang

    Fusion Maia Resort sits right on My Khe Beach (China Beach) and faces the South China Sea.  It is one of the premier, if not the premier resort in Danang.  Its neighbours are other big-name resorts such as Crowne Plaza,…