Monday, November 28, 2022

SEASON OF SPLENDOUR AT HILTON KUALA LUMPUR


‘Tis the season to be feasting at Vasco’s with Chef Kazi Hassan and his team decking the dining hall with traditional and inventive specialities for you to eat, drink and make merry.


Plump and juicy, the Honey Glazed Spice Brined Roast Turkey with Yorkshire pudding and grilled vegetables is a showstopper in its own right.


Other delectable delights competing for your attention include Braised Spice Lamb Shoulder, Australian Prime Rib Roasted with Mustard Jus, Grilled Tomahawk, Tangdi Kebab and Honey Braised Chicken with Chilli among others.




On most December weekends diners can surf Vasco’s Seafood Market where the festive seafood-themed lunch or dinner highlights Freshly Shucked Irish Premium Oysters (Traighenna) and French Oysters (Fin de Claire), alongside scrumptious Baked Slipper Lobsters, Seafood Paella, Fresh Live Tiger Prawns cooked with Garlic Chilli Sauce, and Whole Poached Salmon.


Colourful platters of Assorted Mediterranean-style Salads, Oven-fresh Pizzas, and Soft Shell Crab Pasta dial up the festive vibes in the celebratory main section.


Be sure to leave ample stomach space for sweet Yuletide treats too. The decadent appeal of Mont Blanc Tart beckons, rivalled by mod-arty creations of Christmas Yule Log Cake, rich and fruity Christmas Pudding, traditional Dresden Stollen and Panettone Pudding.



Hilton guests will also be entertained by live band performances at The Lounge, Christmas carollers, and Santa Claus appearances. 




Festive takeaway hampers, chocolate and Yuletide treats are available from Aviary Bar and Oro Café, whilst special set menus at Chynna, Iketeru, Chamber's Grill, and The Lounge await.



Festive Buffet Lunch (1 to 31 December 2022)

·  Monday to Friday, 12pm to 2.30pm: Festive at Vasco's

Price: RM148 nett per adult and RM88 nett per child (5yrs to 11yrs) 

·  Saturday and Sunday, 12.30pm to 3pm: Festive at Vasco's

Price: RM208 nett per adult and RM108 nett per child (5yrs to 11yrs)

Festive Buffet Dinner (1 to 31 December 2022)

·  Sun to Thurs, 6.30pm to 10.30pm: Festive Seafood Buffet

Price: RM198 nett per adult and RM98 nett per child (5yrs to 11yrs) 

·  Fri and Sat, 6.30pm to 10.30pm: Festive Super Seafood Buffet

Price: RM228 nett per adult and RM118 nett per child (5yrs to 11yrs)

 

·      Beverage package: RM120 nett per adult (2 hours)

Enjoy free-flow house wine, Carlsberg bottle beer, soft drinks and chilled juices

Christmas Eve Dinner Special (24 December 2022)

·      A Cracking Christmas at Hilton Kuala Lumpur

Price: RM298 nett per adult and RM128 nett per child (5yrs to 11yrs)

Time: 6.30pm to 10.30pm

Christmas Day – The Big Festive Feast (25 December 2022)

·      Christmas Day Lunch:

Price: RM298 nett per adult and RM128 nett per child (5yrs to 11yrs)

Time: 1.00pm to 3.30pm

·      Christmas Day Dinner:

Price: RM268 nett per adult and RM118 nett per child (5yrs to 11yrs)

Time: 6.30pm to 10.30pm 

·      Beverage package: RM160 nett per adult (2-hours)

Enjoy free-flow house wine, Carlsberg bottle beer, soft drinks and chilled juices

New Year’s Eve Dinner Celebration (31 December 2022)

·      New Year’s Eve Dinner:

Price: RM298 nett per adult and RM149 nett per child (5yrs to 11yrs)

Time: 1.00pm to 3.30pm

·      Beverage package: RM160 nett per adult (2-hours)

Enjoy free-flow house wine, Carlsberg bottle beer, soft drinks and chilled juices

New Year Lunch Celebration (1 January 2023)

·      New Year Lunch:

Price: RM208 nett per adult and RM108 nett per child (5yrs to 11yrs)

Time: 1.00pm to 3.30pm

·      Beverage package: RM160 nett per adult (2 hours)

Enjoy free-flow house wine, Carlsberg bottle beer, soft drinks and chilled juices

For reservations or more information, please call Hilton Kuala Lumpur, tel: 03-2264 2264 or visit www.eatdrinkhilton.com


Thursday, November 24, 2022

MORE THAN DIM SUM AT SANTAI YAMCH'A

 

Patrons can santai or chill out at Santai Yamch’a Dim Sum Restaurant over a plethora of Halal Dim Sum, Mee Tarik and Rice whenever they step in.


Dim sum takes pride of place here with familiar options such as Prawn Siew Mai (3 pcs RM12.80), Har Gao (3 pcs RM12.80), and even Loh Mai Kai (RM10.80). Freshly steamed upon order, the delicate morsels taste agreeable and pass muster with minced chicken and prawns making up the key filling.


Handmade in Santai’s central kitchen and available from 12pm to 6pm daily, the Prawn Cheong Fun (2pcs RM16.80) is commendable. We find the flat rice noodles smooth enough, with springy pieces of prawns enfolded within.


The Shanghai Red Oil Dumplings (3 pcs RM12.80) dial up the interest factor further; each dumpling piques our palate with its tart vinegarish accent and leaves behind a slightly tongue-numbing mala effect.


More textural contrasts arrive in the form of deep-fried Prawn Beancurd Rolls (2 pcs RM9.80). Served with Japanese mayo on the side, these crispy offerings should appeal to those partial to fried dim sum options.


For the young and young-at-heart, the minion-lookalike Nerdy Red Bean Bao (2 pcs RM10.80) and “googly-eyed” Custard Lava Bao (2 pcs RM12.80) may prove too cute to resist. Pillowy-soft with generous red bean paste and custard filling, the steamed buns are delicious to boot.


A wide selection of kopitiam-style beverages is served here. The house Cham (RM7.80) – a kaw (strong) blend of local kopi and tea is best enjoyed ice-cold but if you prefer it hot or less kaw, let the serving team know.

Other recommendations include Sirap Bandung Cincau (RM8.80), 3 Layer Tea (RM7.80), and Asam Boi Lemonade (RM8.80).


Apparently, the Mee Tarik (hand-pulled noodles) is also a crowd-puller. Variations range from Dry Mee Tarik with Soup Chicken Dumplings (RM18.80) and Mala Mee Tarik with Beef Slices (RM25.80) to Dry Mala Mee Tarik with Salted Chicken Chop (RM17.80).

Overall, the noodles boast springy toothsome texture, with the beef slices version emerging as the most popular in our dining party. The ‘dry’ mala noodles accompanied by chicken chop also gets the thumbs up thanks to the flavourful chicken chop and noodle pairing.

Should you wish to supplement a side dish, try the pan-fried Gyoza (3 pcs RM10.80, 5 pcs RM15.80).

Rice fans won’t feel left out as Santai also serves Grilled Chicken Teriyaki with Crushed Egg Rice Bowl (RM21.80), Nasi Lemak Bunga Telang (RM25.80) with Fried Chicken Whole Leg and Sweet & Sour Sauce Hainan Chicken Chop with Fried Rice (RM24.80).

Deliciously tender and smothered with a tasty teriyaki sauce, the Grilled Chicken Teriyaki rice bowl makes a hearty, delicious combination with the fluffy scrambled egg, and pink pickled ginger strips.

Coloured with butterfly pea flower juice, the fluffy Nasi Lemak Bunga Telang with Fried Chicken Whole Leg (RM25.80) accompanied by all the condiments is a hefty serving guaranteed to leave you replete.


Another regular crowd-pleaser is Sweet & Sour Sauce Hainan Chicken Chop with Fried Rice (RM24.80). Although we find the sweet & sour sauce too generous for our liking, we reckon most diners will probably find this offering up to their expectations.


SantaiYamch’a Dim Sum Restaurant, Lot LG122, Food Street (Old Wing), One Utama Shopping Centre, Petaling Jaya. Tel: 03-6261 0888


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