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…
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…
Cassia, Capella, Singapore
Cassia is the Chinese restaurant of Capella Hotel Singapore. Amuse-bouche Dim Sum Platter. Soup of the day— double boiled Chicken soup. Good. Rich. Quality. Steamed Chilean Sea Bass with Brown Shimeji mushrooms and pickled chilli (SGD$18 per pax + 1%…
Morton’s, Singapore
The Singapore steak house scene has seen in recent years the arrival of new entrants. Some are good; some are ludicrous — witness the laughable coming and going of Brawn. It arrived with a gaudy PR blitzkrieg and left in…
L’entrecote, Singapore
This is my second time to L’entrecote. The first time was 1.5 or 2 years ago, a hurried affair with friends blurred by alcohol. L’entrecote is located in a quiet corner of Duxton Hill. The restaurant is famous for having…
Rosso, Shangri-la, Jakarta
This is an Italian restaurant. Porcini mushroom soup cappuccino with truffle oil and Tuscan cantucinni Mushroom soup + cappuccino (!) + truffle oil + served in a coffee cup (with a layer of foam on top) = AMAZING!!! INDESCRIBABLE!!! I…
Satoo, Shangri-la, Jakarta
Satoo means “one” or “first” in Indonesian. This restaurant offers a very wide-ranging buffet lunch. Some stand-outs: Fresh seafood (tiger prawns!!! Clams!!!—I am huge on shell fish, not so huge on crustaceans). Sashimi!!! Peking duck!!!! I love Peking duck! Peking…
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…
Strictly Pancakes, Singapore
This place located at Prinsep Street is doing brisk business with students from nearby institutions. I picked the Tiramisu pancakes (3 warm chocolate pancakes with chocolate flakes on top, vanilla sauce drizzled on the side and a scope of vanilla…
Itacho Sushi, Singapore
I finally found a place that sells very affordable cold soba (S$4 per serving). The most crucial thing about cold soba is that it must be ice cold. The soya sauce must be ice cold as well. I am happy…
