BBQ Pork Spare Ribs and Good Times with Friends at Morganfields, Imago Mall

I know sometimes it's really frustrating to find a place big enough to cater your big group of friends and family for a special occasion! And you gotta worry about whether the food and drinks are delicious enough to satisfy everyone! 

Worry no more, my lovely Sabahans! 

Here is some new and good western food in Kota Kinabalu. 

I checked out Morganfields in Imago Mall just a few days ago and these are what i recommend! 

Only for the month of May, Morganfields in Imago Mall will be rolling out this limited edition Kaamatan platter that consists of all the local favorites! Try out the Hinava, grilled fish, Tuhau, Bambangan, BBQ pork, fragrant rice, potato chips, and assorted chilli lime sauce! This is a great option if you don't want to go through the traffic jam and push through hundreds of sweaty bodies in KDCA bazaar just to enjoy these local delicacies. 

The star of Morganfields share platter has got to be the Rib Sampler (RM229.90). This tray is huge! My party of 5 pax had a hard time finishing this! So be sure to share! 

Let me tell you what is in it :-

3 slabs of spare ribs 

Corn on a cob 

Farmer's Bratwurst footlong

Spicy Devil Sausage

Herby Hog Sausage

Crunchy french fries

Garden Salad

Cornbread 

Also, you have 5 choices of flavors for the Spare Ribs:

Garlicky BBQ

Hickory BBQ

Smoked Peppercorn

Asian Charred

Rib Rub

Personally, I loved the Asian Rub and Garlicky BBQ! 

Top picks from the Morganfields Ala Carte menu! 

Clock wise from the top

• Mussels Kilpatrick (RM24.90) is 6 imported green mussels topped with smoky bacon bits and cherry tomatoes.
• Roasted Pork Belly (RM22.90) is a premium slab of pork belly rubbed with assorted spices and roasted to bloody perfection!Crunchy skin on top, juicy meat at the bottom. 
• Seafood Chowder (RM16.90) is super creamy, and has assorted seafood, corn kernels, seaweed and crunchy croutons! 
• Smokin' Duck Salad (RM32.90) has Century Egg in it! So weird but so delicious! Love the creativity! 
• Bacon Wrapped Meatballs (RM17.90) are little flavor bombs! Pop one of these in your mouth and enjoy the crunchy smoky bacon and the yummy meatball! 

Initially, i thought this was going to be too sweet for my liking but it turned out really light and so enjoyable! My favorite of all the Southern Fruit Teas(RM16.90) by Morganfields in Imago Mall is the Rasberry one. Chilled tea is infused with the fragrance and sweetness of chopped fruits and served topped with a scoop of natural fruit sorbet! Very light, not too sweet but so so fragrant! 

They have 6 flavor altogether :

• Raspberry
• Kalamansi
• Mango
• Lychee
• Passionfruit
• Green Apple 

Something fizzy and zesty to refresh you instantly without the help of alcohol is the Virgin Apple Mojito (RM16.90)! Fresh green apples, limes chunks, mint leaves in lemon lime soda. This gave me sweeet relief in the unbelievable heat of Kota Kinabalu. 

This mocktail had a very beachy feel to it. Waikiki (Rm14.90) is a concoction of passionfruit syrup, pineapple chunks, milk and pineapple juice. Sip on this while you reminiscence on your last beachside holiday.  

For more pictures and details, kindly check out my Facebook Photo Album : 

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Here is the location of Morganfields, Imago Mall 

https://goo.gl/maps/Dut4esbvM5sdf7hq6

Contact them to make your reservations or for enquiries,

+60 88 274 281 

Pizza + Art = PIZZART is in Kota Kinabalu!

Anchor is mostly recognized by bakers and food enthusiasts 

for their world-class butter and milk.

 But did you know they also produce a wide array of cheeses and cream ? 

Fonterra’s leading dairy food services segment, Anchor Food Professionals celebrates the festive season with a lot of cheesiness by elevating the pleasures of pizza to a whole new level.

This PizzArt campaign takes the enjoyment of pizza a notch up by infusing global food trends into local favourites. With the meat-endowed-cheese-oozing PizzBurger as one of its main attraction, the other four pizza inventions created by Anchor Food Professionals include an ambitious all-meat-based UltiMeat Pizza, a spin on Chicago’s authentic Deep Cheese Pizza, a hearty Cheese Pretzza as well as delicate Pizza Rolls.

Speaking at the unveiling of the second PizzArt campaign in Kota Kinabalu recently, Director of Anchor Food Professionals Malaysia, Ms Linda Tan spoke about how the brand taps into their New Zealand-based research and going beyond their role as consultants to their partner restaurants and clients. She added that the team is always ready to take up the challenge of drawing inspiration from worldwide trends and adapting them locally to help their partners stay ahead of the culinary curve, using only the best dairy by Anchor. With AFP’s New Zealand based research and expertise, the team is able to help them achieve a competitive edge.

“We want to excite the market and take the enjoyment of pizza a notch up by infusing global food trends into local favourites. This round we are working with 18 outlets in Peninsula Malaysia and East Malaysia. In Kota Kinabalu, customers of The Chubs Grill and Mad Ben Café are in for a treat with these one-of-a-kind pizzas just in time for Chinese New Year,” said Ms Tan.

In Kota Kinabalu, The Chubs Grill (non-halal) will be introducing the Ultimeat (RM33.80 per pizza), Pizza Rolls (RM23.80 for 4 pieces) and Cheese Pretzza (RM28.80 for 3 pieces). Mad Ben Café will be introducing Ultimeat (RM45) and Pizza Rolls (RM18).

She added, “These inventive pizzas under PizzArt were conceptualized and created by our own Anchor Food Professionals’ Hot Cooking Chefs. These pizzas can only be made by kitchen crew with advanced culinary skills, and in restaurants with pizza ovens. 

Anchor Food Professional hopes to trail blaze the increasingly popular innovative pizza movement in Malaysia. The likely Malaysian favourite, PizzBurger features a succulent grilled minced meat patty stuffed with Anchor Mozzarella Shredded Cheese, Anchor Colby and Cheddar Cheese and baked in light crust with Anchor Butter. The Deep Cheese Pizza draws inspiration from the Chicago-authentic deep dish pizza, featuring an elevated layer of stuffing filled with creamy, delicious Anchor Shredded Mozzarella Cheese and Anchor Colby and Cheddar Cheese with a hearty Putanesca filling. The Pizza Roll oozes cheesiness with every bite as it’s stuffed with Anchor Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Anchor Shredded Parmesan Cheese and Anchor Colby and Cheddar Cheese, Masala meat and spinach – perfect for breakfast and as snacks. The wholesome UltiMeat Pizza ambitiously features a pizza base made entirely out of ground meat deep fried to crusty perfection before being baked with Anchor mixed cheeses on top, great for sharing with loved ones. The meat-filled Cheese Pretzza, as the name suggests, incorporates Anchor Cream Cheese, Anchor Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Anchor Colby and Cheddar Cheese and Anchor Extra Yield Cooking Cream into the dough before it is baked and served with a side of pizza dipping sauce.

The artisanal pizzas will be available :-

U Pizzeria in Subang, Selangor, 

Pizza House in Bandar Utama, Selangor, 

Pizza 185 in Bandar Puchong Jaya, Selangor, 

Havana in Changkat, Bukit Bintang, 

The Butcher’s Table in Petaling Jaya, 

US Pizza in Bayan Lepas & Georgetown, Penang and Bukit Mertajam, 

Mustard Sandwich House and

 Food & Desire in Ipoh, Perak, 

Temasek Hotel Café (Portugese Settlement Hotel) in Ujong Pasir, Melaka, 

Hungry Bear in Bukit Beruang, Melaka, 

Finale Kitchen Bar in Segamat Johor Bahru, 

The Chubs Grill and Mad Ben Café in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 

Osome Wood Fired Pizza in Kuching, Sarawak,

 Chillax Café & Bistro in Miri, Sarawak

 and Bistecca & Bistro in Sibu, Sarawak.

Try out their amazing creations at the outlet closest to you! 

Spread the love for everything pizza, art and Anchor with their up-and-coming hashtag 

#pizzart #AnchorFoodProfessionals 

Tavern Kitchen & Bar : The Most Happening Restaurant in KKcity

Be spotted dining in Kota Kinabalu's most happening restaurant right now! 

Tavern Kitchen & Bar is chock full of fun activities daily, so no boring dinners with your loved ones and friends anymore. I went on a Friday night and had fun playing the limbo rock with guests from the other tables. All the while enjoying the local live band's performance. The bartenders entertained us with his fire tricks. 

   Highly trained staff ensures an enjoyable dining experience every time. 

Creating gastronomical delights for all is the Head Chef - Mr Marcel Lomangkok. 

Nominated at the HAPA Awards 2010-2012 as the Best Western Cuisine Chef.

So don't worry about your meal, you are in good hands.

Be greeted by their extremely friendly waitress and be shown to your table. 

I was spoilt for choice with their extensive menu! They had so many different cuisines.
There is definitely something for everyone's palate.

Mango Tango RM12 and Coconut Mojito RM32

Spiced Pumpkin Soup RM14.90

Crispy Squid Ring Salad RM16.90

Black Spicy Chicken Wingies RM15.90

Soft Shell Crab Burger RM27.90

Premium Aussie Striploin Steak RM52

Sweet Teriyaki Salmon Steak with Tuhau Fried Rice RM36.90

Boom Boom Sizzling Brownie RM18.90

Zesty Lemon Tart RM13.80

PERSONAL VERDICT

Interior :  5 stars

Cleanliness :  5 stars 

Comfort : 4 stars 

Service : 5 stars 

Food :  4 stars 

Total : 23 out of 25 stars ( 92% Satisfaction) 

I fell in love with the lively nature of this restaurant. Never a dull moment and the well trained staff made sure of every comfort a diner should be provided with. Well rounded menu for every tastebud, so even the fussiest of diners would be happy here. Excellent portions and presentation, taste is somewhat consistent on several occasions. 

I was impressed that local ingredients were so well integrated into their dishes! Who would have thought of Tuhau in their fried rice?! Give it a go, guys! 

Soft Shell burger here is the best i've had in Malaysia. No kidding. Loved that they found such an amazing batter to dip the crab in, and the complementing vege gave this dish the right amount of oomph! I will come back for more.

Could improve on the timing of food orders, for example, I ordered 2 starters (soup and chicken wings) and oddly, the chicken wings arrived last, after the mains were served. However, that was a tiny mistake, one that was easily remedied once i notified their waiters. 

Did i tell you their desserts are to die for? Scrumptious. 

TAVERN KITCHEN & BAR
ADDRESS: Lot G-93, Aramaiti Street Walk, Imago Shopping Mall,
KK Times Square Phase 2, Jalan Coastal, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

EMAIL ADDRESS: contactus@tavern.com.my
TELEPHONE NO: +60-12-5860093

Alternatively, 
Book your table at Tavern via TABLEAPP 

Explore Sandakan with Four Points by Sheraton

Sandakan is the second largest city in Sabah, after its capital city, Kota Kinabalu. 

Located on the northern east-coast of Sabah ( Borneo ) , Malaysia.  

It is facing the famous Sandakan Bay and is one of Malaysia's port town. 

World renown for its wildlife conservation efforts and eco-tourism, 

Borneon Sun Bear Conservation Centre, Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Sanctuary, 

Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) and the Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkeys Centre 

are among the few wildlife attractions located here.

My journey here took me a good 6 hours drive from Kota Kinabalu city. 

On the way, I even had time to stop by Tuaran for their famous local noodles - Tuaran Mee. 

It was fairly easy to locate the hotel. 

Situated at the old part of city centre, next to the Harbor Square. 

Come, let me show you what i got to experience 

in this ultra luxurious 4-star business hotel. 

Serene seaside city of Sandakan from the top of Four Points Hotel by Sheraton 

VIP Lounge 

Bathroom and the most comfortable bed (my fav!) of the Deluxe room

The living room of the Ambassador Suite. 

The dining room and bar area of the Ambassador suite. 

Their living room and dining room of the Presidential Suite. 

Wonderful place to chill with a pint. 

The Best Brew has a pretty good selection of wine and cigars. 

Simple yet interesting decor of the bar. 

quiet corner at the pub. 

The sunsets at the infinity pools are apparently quite famous amongst the locals.

Even in the afternoon sun, the infinity pool looks so inviting. 

Healthy smoothies, green salads with meats, chinese and malay cuisine, and of course, continental breakfast is served.

Breakfast with a view of the Sulu Sea. 

Who isn't happy with a world-class breakfast to start your day of exploring?
Model : @calistaleahliew  

Everything sweet and delightful is found in this quaint bakery. 

Pops of color and heavenly scents of cakes! 

 My Personal Verdict 

Interior :  4 stars

Cleanliness :  5 stars 

Comfort : 5 stars 

Service : 5 stars 

Food :  4 stars 

Total : 23 out of 25 stars ( 92% Satisfaction) 

I truly love the extremely (because it's impolite of me to use the word 'f-ing') comfortable bed! 

I didn't even want to leave the bed to explore the historical city or food hunt. 

Dear Four Points By Sheraton, please take me back to your bed. 

FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON SANDAKAN 

Location : Sandakan Harbour Square, Sandakan, 90000, Malaysia 

  Phone: (60)(89)244888  or  1-800-18-1220

Facebook :  Four Points by Sheraton, Sandakan 

Introducing Avangio Hotel & Mercato Restaurant

As I walked into the Avangio hotel lobby, 

it certainly felt welcoming to be greeted "Selamat Datang". 

A traditional way of Malaysians saying "Welcome". 

Tastefully decorated was the first thing that came to mind upon exploring the lobby and lounge. 

The restaurant is wonderfully cosy! The most stunning private dining room for a group of 12. 

Deciding to explore some more, I went and checked out 2 different types of rooms! 

Avangio hotel has actually 4 types of accommodations for guests to choose from : 

Executive Suite, Privilege room, Deluxe room, and Superior room. 

The pool boasts a pretty poolside bar and comfy sun chairs!

Enjoy the beautiful sunset here. 

Gym in style with new equipment and then enjoy the sauna or join their Zumba classes!

And now to the favourite part of my day, FOOD! 

Avnagio hotel's all day dining restaurant MERCATO unveils its new menu , created under the brilliant collaboration with French Culinary Director of Pullman Surabaya's Thierry Schuller. 

Schuller is known for his passion for artistic and creative expressions through exquisite food presentation and cuisine. Diners at MERCATO can experience many gastronomical dishes carefully assembled by Junior Sous Chef - Chef Idzwan and the kitchen team to satisfy even the most discerning taste buds. 

NICOISE SALAD

Very light and refreshing salad that consisted of charred slices of tuna. 

Topped with crunchy peppers and zesty olives., Dressed with vinegar.  

Simplicity at its best. 

HINAVA 

 A local favorite that has won hearts of all who has had the opportunity to taste it!

Only the freshest of fish will do for this dish, as it will need the acidity of the lime to cook it. 

Mixed with the tiniest bit ginger, cili padi, shallots and sugar. 

SALMON QUICHE

 The biggest quiche i've seen! 

Filled with salmon, the cheddar mixture was smooth and the crust was just nice. 

Normally, quiches are overwhelmed by the cheddar cheese, this one was just right.

Some might find it slightly bland so, it might be wise to share. 

BEEF BURGER

Two thumbs up for supporting local produce! 

Here, they used local cheese made by our very own Sabah DESA milk. 

Poppy seed buns, a very generous beef patty and topped with a sunny side up. 

Served with potato fries and your choice of sauce.

FISH AND CHIPS

 A classic dish that always satisfies. 

Fried in batter to a golden crisp and served with potato fries. 

SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE 

Deemed as "the best spaghetti" by Mercato's chef. 

A generous portion of ground beef on top a bed of pasta is accompanied by cheesy baguettes. 

SAGO GULA MELAKA 

Sago  is a starch extracted from the spongy centre of various tropical palm stem, 

after which turns into glutinous little balls when boiled. 

Sago is very popular as a dessert here in Malaysiawhen paired with gula melaka and cream. 

In Mercato restaurant, 

they go the extra mile to top it off with a layer of mango glaze. 

MANGO PANNA COTTA 

Smooth, creamy and zesty mango hits the right notes with this dessert. 

Topped with cream and a sprig of mint. 

 NOVEMBER PROMOTION! 

Now everyone can enjoy 10% off their total food bill!

Just say "Mercato New Menu" and TADAH! 

Your food bill gets slashed by 10%.

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AVANGIO HOTEL 

Avangio Hotel Kota Kinabalu Managed by Accor has 103 rooms with a 4star rating. 

Exuding modern luxury in the prominent industrial corridors of Kolombong. 

Featuring : 

All day dining restaurant

Lounge 

Pub

Pool Bar

3 Meeting Rooms

Business Centre

Ballroom

Gym

Outdoor Pool

Spa

High Speed Wifi

For reservations and additional hotel information

Call :  088 - 536 888

Website :   www.accorhotels.com/9027

Email : H9027-RE2@accor.com

This post is sponsored by Avangio Hotel - Managed by Accor