Monday, May 13, 2013

SHANG PALACE : The New Ala Carte Menu

The Shang Palace restaurant in Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa 
brings us a brand new ala-carte menu! 


With 12 new creations by chef Chua Chee Seng  and chef Alex Zee, 
it is going to be another food lover's adventure! 

Check out their absolutely scrumptious new dishes! 

NEW ala-carte menu 
Sautéed diced chicken with dried chilli and cashew nuts      RM29.00 
Deep fried yam ring with diced chicken and cashew nuts      RM26.00  
Wok-fried Nestum cereal prawns      RM44.00 
Stir-fried scallop with XO sauce & seasonal vegetables      RM68.00 
Tartar prawn meat with cheese   RM52.00
Deep-fried soft shell crab with salt and pepper      RM44.00 
Deep-fried squid with salt and pepper      RM28.00 
Steamed seafood bean curd with egg      RM28.00 
Braised dried scallop and “Chi Bau Ku” with spinach    RM75.00 
Sautéed bean curd, eggplant, preserved vegetable      RM20.00  
Wok-fried udon noodle with black pepper and seafood      RM23.00 
Chilled herbal jelly with honey      RM8.00 

Let's begin with a pictorial introduction of 
Shang Palace in Shangrila's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa! 

I've always had a preference of sitting in a dining area 
with natural lighting. Their main dining area is carpeted and is very spacious. 



I guess I'm still very much an old-romantic inside so I would probably also sit here
with my fiance to enjoy the calming view of the garden and sea. 


Cereal Breaded Chicken Strips with Seven Spices
This dish is an instant champion! 
I'm not kidding, this is an absolute must-try! 
The crispy layer enveloping the juicy chicken strips is packed with fragrant spices,
giving you a whole lot of flavor! 
Seriously appetizing. 


Sze Chuan Bean Curd with Minced Beef 

A Chinese classic dish with a twist! 
Now with a delightful dose of Sze Chuan sauce all over the goodness of Tofu! 


Wok Fried Nestum Cereal Prawns
The mild but fragrant taste of Nestum surprisingly compliments 
and enhances the taste of these huge succulent prawns! 
Mixed with some curry leaves and tiniest bit of chilli padi,
this is such a crowd pleaser! 


Braised  Dried  Scallop with 'Chi Bau Ku' and Spinach
Something i have not tried before, and i'm pleasant surprised
that i took an instant liking to this dish. 
Especially the sauce. 
Not too salty, with  lots of scallops, 
and delicious Katsuobushi (i think) flakes as the topping!  


Hot and Sour Soup
A luxurious soup of vegetables. 
Balanced flavors of both spicy and sour. 
Since i'm still not a pro when it comes to spicy food,
(don't worry, I'm still training)
this dish had me feeling all warm and comfy inside 
despite my initial fear when the waiter served this to me! 


Deep Fried Yam Ring with Dice Chicken and Cashew Nuts

Healthy, yummy and filling! 
Fresh vegetables stir fried and placed in the middle of this crispy yam bowl! 


Another enjoyable place to eat is 
Cafe Tatu 
with a choice of outdoor dining if you prefer the sea breeze and sunshine,
or dine in the comforts of air conditioning (and be close to the buffet table ;p )

For a limited time only, 
guests will enjoy the authentic pull noodles from Hunan, China 
by Master Sun Xin! 


Noodles in Chicken & Vegetable Soup Shanxi Style 

The distinct taste of ginger that warms and comforts any hungry belly. 
A healthy yet filling meal on its own. 

Hubei Beef Soup Noodles

Pungent and aromatic, this dish is for those who love their food extremely flavorful. 
Texture of the noodles are thick and slightly chewy.
As I'm so used to the local noodles which are very soft,
this is definitely a new culinary experience. Absolutely yum!   


Freshly Made Coconut Pudding
And to sweet endings after so much delicious food, 
I looked forward to this local delight. 
Cold pudding with the sweetness and fragrance of coconuts,
this is THE dessert to have on a hot day! 

I had a truly enjoyable (and extravagant) lunch 
and I must say, this is definitely a place I would come more often now. 

A really good place for intimate family dinners, 
casual dates with loved ones,
or even a girl's day out! 


I feel so lucky to be able to have such an amazing lunch 
at Shang Palace & Cafe TATU with their equally amazing and friendly team. 
Thank you for inviting me. Such an honor. :) 


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The restaurant is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for lunch 
and 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for dinner. 

Shang Palace is also available for dim sum breakfast or brunch on Sunday and 
public holidays  from  10:00 a.m.  to  2:30 p.m.

For  reservations,  please telephone
(60 88) 327 888 or e-mail tah@shangri-la.com.

Friday, May 3, 2013

Injin Puput : Passage to the Heart of Borneo


I finally got the chance to join in the celebration of Sabah Fest! 
After years of being blur, not knowing such an amazing festival existed 
and also always missing it due to bad timing.. 
so being able to go and see this festival is truly a blessing! 


Be amazed by their musical production as they tell you the story of Aki Arusap, 
an old Murut warrior who had a premonition of the British arriving in Sabah decades ago. 
He takes a trip down memory lane with his grandson Aaron, a city boy. 
Rich with cultural dances, instrumental music and colorful traditional costumes, 
it never fails to mesmerize me.


My favourite part of the performance?  
The Murut's 'Warrior Dance' that involves them to dance over bamboo sticks 
showing amazing agility and timing. 

Aki Gounon and Mei Ling

Ampok Ampok Bulan

Bosilat Mandung Mandung 
Sazau Papar 

Susurapit 

The musical performance ‘Injin Puput – Passage to the Heart of Borneo’ 
will be held on the 3rd and 4th of May
 at the Auditorium Kompleks JKKN Sabah starting at 8.30pm. 




Tickets sell at RM50 per show.
 For more information,
 please contact Ms Jane Lai of Sri Pelancongan Sabah at 088-232121 
or Ms Shirley Teo of Sabah Tourism Board at 088-212121,
 e-mail info@sabahtourism.com or visit the event website www.sabahfest.com. 


This event is brought to the public by Sabah Tourism Board
 and is organised by its wholly-owned subsidiary Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn. Bhd. 

Monday, April 15, 2013

My New Sponsor! : Pinkz Ladiez Shop

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The craze of being 
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After meeting the people behind the Pinkz Ladiez Shop,
 I was given the Acai Berry Living XS product! 

It's basically an anti-oxidant product 
that is great for the skin and is said to boost metabolism 
(good for those who wanna lose some weight)! 

And so, I was your little white experimental lab rat for a month.

Less pimples and no more double chin! omg yay! 

The result? 
i lost 3(three) KGs 
with NO diet and NO exercise! 

I just continued my daily life in the office everyday like normal, 
only taking one pill in the morning before breakfast and one pill before dinner! 

Of course, they have more than what i have posted here. 
Do check them out! 

Extremely friendly and fast service too!

Based in Kota Kinabalu, so no worries.
Yay for the female shoppers! 
No need for loooong waiting periods! 

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Thursday, April 4, 2013

Food Lovers UNITE! : KK Food Festival 2013




The 3rd Kota Kinabalu Food Festival (KKFF) 
is finally here again!


This year, its bigger and definitely better with a month packed full 
with more than 25 participating restaurants

Aubergine Bistro's The Fun Dining Experience 
Lucky Bean's Pamelo Mango with Pearl
Malisa's KKFF Menu

Nagisa's Festival Bento Set

Newspaper Cafe's U.F.O dish 



OMG... 
So much food to eat and enjoy with your close ones! 



Starting from the 1st to the 30th April, this annual event promises great dining experiences, dozens exciting festival menus, and a whole lot more. 


Bella Restaurant's A Taste of  The Mediterranean 
Kampung Nelayan's Braised Crab Meehoon With Superior Sauce

Red Place's Seafood Tom Yam Spaghetti with Crispy Chicken

The Retro Club's Big Bad BBQ Ribs 


KKFF is organised to showcase several of Kota Kinabalu's best and most well-loved restaurants, with the interest of giving the local food and beverage industry even more of the attention it deserves. 

I've been to almost half of these restaurants 
and it's absolutely YUMMY
Just simply try their signature or recommended dishes, 
and you wont be disappointed! 

90's The Restaurant & More - Herbal Chicken 
Hungry People's Ayam Penyet Special 

Shang Palace's Chef Creations 

Silk Garden's Braised Superior Stock with Cod Fish & Phoenix in Lotus Root

Tasty Wok's Golden Fried Slipper Lobster 

A main highlight will also be the Opening Bazaar which will be held on 6 and 7 April, from 11:00am to 8:00pm at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. The Opening Bazaar will introduce all of the festival's participating restaurants to the hungry public, offering a chance to showcase fine food or sell products in a very visible space. 

Come and sample the amazing food! 
If you can't make it to the bazaar (booo!) ,
then make it a date with your loved ones to visit the participating restaurants.
There are 25 of them, so... you can visit each one for the entire month! 
YAY for good food at promo prices! 

Bintulu Korean Restaurant's Smoked Duck 

The Golden Dew Bistro's Vitality Set
The Tea House's Taiwanese Style Cold Noodle with Sesame Sauce

Yu Cafe's Crispy Fried Chicken with Pasta Salad

What is a festival without F-U-N? 
Exciting activities will also be held during the Opening Bazaar such as a children’s colouring contest and games including the Buy and Win where visitors who purchase anything above RM20 at any of the participating booths will have a chance to participate in the Yummy Pick and win attractive prizes.  


Bomber's Burger - Taste of America
Ferdinand's Carre' Di Agnello 

Get it now! 
The easiest way to be kept informed on all the upcoming festivities
 is to grab the official (and FREE!) KK Food Fest Magazine!  

Brooklyn Restaurant's Grilled Sea Bass
Emperor's Delight Signature Dish


This sexy Acer ICONIA is yours
if you win by joining the super easy contest of 

Look out for a special KK Food Fest board 
which will be rotated at Suria Sabah, Citymall and the Terminal 2 Airport. 

The board will display the QR Code of each participating restaurant and by scanning the QR Code, the public will the entitled to join the Scan and Win contest. 
Almost too easy! Join now! 

Cherry Restaurant's Special Flavor Prawns

The CHUB's Grill's Flamed Grilled Norwegian Salmon Steak

The Sabah Industry Food Expo (SIFE) 
will also be held at Suria Sabah on 20 to 21 April. 
This expo on the other hand will highlight bakeries and food manufacturing companies.


The Chinese Restaurant's Signature Peking Duck 
Cristao Cafe & Grill's Pulled Pork Burger


The event is organised by Maxx Media Sdn Bhd 
and is endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah. 








Its main sponsors Guinness Anchor Berhad, Saza Rice and Indocafe. 



For further information,

 visit the event’s official site at 
www.KKFoodFest.com 

or

 their Facebook page at 
https://www.facebook.com/KKFoodFest