Friday 29 December 2017

#foodpost: Vanilla Cafe Express @ IOI City Mall

This week, I had the opportunity to travel to Putrajaya with my friends for a gathering and we came across this newly open cake kiosk - Vanilla Cafe Express @ IOI City Mall that serves mille crepe cakes and drinks. Just the perfect spot for tea time!



Here's the picture of the kiosk located just right next to Tony Romas


To start off, we ordered 6 different flavours to share. We took advantage of the on-going promotion they were having on that day which is RM4 for a slice of cake which I think its very reasonable for a piece of mille crepe. 

 Midnight Chocolate
An indulgence made with Belgium Chocolate

Oreo Crunch
Bittersweet matcha with a touch of creamy sweet white chocolate


Uji Matcha Green Tea
A ceremonial grade Uji Matcha infused into every layer of crepes

This is in fact one of my favourites among all, I can taste the perfect balance of green tea between every later of the mille crepe and its not too sweet either. Just the right amount of sweetness! To matcha lovers like myself, you'd not want to miss this slice!

Italian Tiramisu
 An Italian blend of cocoa powder & coffee

Lemon Cheese
 A vibrant mix of lemon and cheese

Salted Caramel
 Where sweetness & saltiness intertwines within each layer

Salted Caramel has always been my to go to flavour whenever it comes to cakes and desserts! This slice served here at Vanilla Cafe Express certainly did not disappoint me. So, do try it out whenever you're dropping by!



Ice Chocolate

Last but not least, I've also tried their Ice Chocolate drink here at Vanilla Cafe Express to wash down the mille crepe.

Tuesday 19 December 2017

#Foodpost: Armada Hotel Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve Buffet Dinner 2017

Season's Greetings & Welcome The New Year at The Armada Petaling Jaya!

Once again, it's time to experience the magic of Christmas together! Share this wonderful season of festivities with friends, family and colleagues over a sumptous meal in a beautifully decorated venue prepared by the team at Utara Coffee House at the Armada Petaling Jaya Hotel.

Yet another place I recently came across which offer Christmas & New Year Buffet dinner specials! Previously, I've been to Big Apple @ Berjaya Times Square (link as below) which also offer Christmas specials during this festive season!
(https://fatsbyjason.blogspot.my/2017/12/bigappleberjayatimessquarechristmas.html)



With the extensive range of delicious salads and fresh seafood, traditional Christmas meats and decedents desserts, expect to dig in in to a range of choices including the Roasted Turkey with Chestnut, Dried Fruits and Bread stuffing and all the trimmings, Crustacean mushroom, roast duck roulade with coconut oil drizzle, gratinated oyster with spinach, beef meat loaf with Glazed shallots, Crab Cannelloni and pumpkin & Hazelnut pilaf rice to name a few.

















Some sushi for those rice Japanese food & rice lovers!



The meal would not be complete without indulging in some dessert favourites such as Christmas Pudding with Custard sauce, the classic Yule Log Cake, Fruit mince pies, and a delicious Lemon Meringue Pie.



You can also opt to go to "The Merchant" located just above Utara Coffee house for a drink (or two) before your dinner while enjoying the performance!



Last but not least, here's the pricing below for you.


For more information/ reservations, you can call 03-7954 6888 ext: 4557 (Utara Coffee House)

In a nut shell, a little humble little opinion from me, Armada Hotel offers a wide range of food and a great place to celebrate this coming festive seasons especially with it's LIVE PERFORMANCE by Roy Chew and Christmas Carolling by THE CITY TARBENACLE CAROLERS on Christmas Eve to set the mood right for the night :)


Before I sign off, here's my personal rating,
 
Ambience: Great ambience, comfortable and spacious!
Food: 6/10 - Moderate
Service: 8/10 - Good!

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Tuesday 12 December 2017

#Foodpost: Big Apple Restaurant @ Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

It's time of the year again where most of us look forward to! It's the end of the year festive season! A month filled with numerous celebrations like birthdays (the month with many birthday at least to me =P), New year and of course Christmas! During this time of the year as well, it would be the best time to visit and catch up with our friends and relatives after a year long!

As Malaysian, food is life to most of us! We would opt to catch up with our family, friends and people important to us over a meal. The team at Big Apple Restaurant @ Berjaya Times Square is ready to celebrate this season of love, care and sharing with you over their Yuletide Christmas eve buffet dinner on the 24th December 2017, Christmas High Tea brunch on the 25th December 2017, & New Year's eve buffet Dinner on the 31st December 2017.





Pamper your loved ones and the whole family with myriad of palatable dishes to choose from their buffet spread prepared by renowned culinary team of chef with an array of activities lined-up by the hotel team! To cheer up this year's Christmas, they will also be having a special Pocotee & Friends themed Christmas Eve and on the day itself to help create a memorable Christmas ahead.

One of the many highlights of this place would be their stuffed banana turkey drumsticks and fried banana fritters topped with shredded cheese and chocolate sauce! Those of you banana lovers, you might wanna give this a try!


Stuffed banana Turkey drumstick


Banana fritters topped with shredded cheese and chocolate sauce


For starter.....

Patrons can opt to have some chilled seafood on ice to start off your night


Consist of prawns, green lip mussels, giant clams, bamboo clam, lemon slices, capers, coctail sauce, cocktail onions, salmon sashimi







Otherwise, you can also opt to have some salad at this salad corner where you'll be able to pick your own ingredients and the chef stationed there will mixed them well for you.


Stuffed tomatoes


English buttered assorted vegetables

For the Mains...


The chef personally recommends this Roasted Whole Turkey that weights about 6KG with stuffing glazed stuffed vegetables - carrots, radish and candied sweet potatoes; paired with giblet sauce and cranberry jelly. I really love this dish and it would also be my recommendation when you drop by!


Among other mains that attracted my attention would be this oven baked chicken drumsticks. I was already hungry from the first glance I saw it!



Wok-tossed prawns with salt and chilli


Here's some carbs for you to fill you up for the night :)


Desserts...

Lastly, to complete your experience, here's some dessert for you!












~Price list~

The chirstmas Eve Buffet Dinner on 24 December 2017 from 6.30pm till 10.30pm is priced at RM138 nett per adult, RM48 nett per child & RM69 nett per senior citizen; inclusive a glass of Carlsberg draft, house wine, house cocktail, soft drink or chilled juice.

 The Christmas Day Hi-Tea Brunch on 25 December 2017 from 12.30pm till 4.00pm is priced at RM95 nett per adult, RM38 nett per child & RM58 nett per senior citizen.

The New Year Eve Buffet Dinner on 31 December 2017 from 6.30pm till 10.30pm is priced at RM148 nett per adult, RM58 nett per child & RM74 nett per senior citizen



Before I sign off, here's my personal rating,
Ambience: Great! Perfect for gathering and celebrations especially in groups
Food: 7/10 - Moderate
Service: 8/10 - Average

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