Due to a lot of travelling lately, most food we’re sharing are from outside of Sarawak. That’s why you don’t get to see much about eateries in Kuching for the moment not until things are settled.

Had the opportunuty to go to Johor Bahru and took the chance to visit the largerst shopping mall in Johor, KSL City Mall.

Decided to dine at a restaurant called Old Inn Restaurant. They serve all types of cuisines.

The menu is very colourful and surely entice poeple to order the food. Let’s see what we had ordered:

Unagi Bibimpap - RM13.90

Tori Bibimpap - RM10.90

Tori Teriyaki Don – RM9.50

Old Inn Restaurant
Address: LG33, 33A, Lower Ground, KSL City Mall, Jalan Seladang, Taman Abad, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Phone: 016-7477533

Another food post from Adelaide. I know you all are waiting for food from Kuching. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, you’ll see food posts from Adelaide for awhile.

Malaysia has Big Apple, in Australia they have Donut King.

Been seeing it all over the places and finally had the opportunity to try the donut out.

The prices seem not so bad, just make sure you don’t convert to Ringgit hahaha…

Very colourful donuts.

Had the classic cinnamon donuts (AUD1.20 each), this is their signature product. It’s smaller in size compared to the other donuts. It was served piping hot so you will be assure that you are getting fresh donuts unlike those on display. Very soft and fluffy donut coated with cinnamon and sugar but too bad the size is small.

You can check out more from their official website (donutking.com.au)

Had the opportunity to dine at an Indian restaurant in Adelaide almost 2 months ago! Wow! This is such an old post hahaha…

Was told that it’s one of the best Indian restaurants in Adelaide.

The interior.

The menu. Let’s see what we haad ordered:

Pappadams (AUD2.80)

Garlic Naan (AUD3.40). Leavened bread topped with garlic cooked in the tandoor.

Tandoori Paneer Tikka (AUD10.50). Pieces of home made cottage cheese marinated in Indian spices, yoghurt and grilled in the tandoor. The green bowl of sauce in the middle of the plate is mint+yogurt dipping sauce.

Mixed Platter for 2(AUD6.90). 2 pieces of samosa, 2 pieces of sheek kebab & 2 pieces of chicken tikka. The sheek kebad is an acquired taste.

The main courses.
Starting from top left, I’m not so sure what’s that, could be Tandoori Roti (AUD2.80), wholemeal unleavened bread cooked in the tandoor; Mutton Curry (AUD16.50), a traditional goat curry on the bone with herbs, spices, green chillies & tomato in Kashmiri style; Basmati Steam Rice (AUD3.00).

Starting from the bottom left, Gosht Mumtaz (AUD17.50), pieces of boneless lamb cooked in a mild traditional cashew nut based curry; Dal Makhani / Dal Tadka (AUD11.90), lentils in a thick gravy flavoured with onion, ginger & garlic; Murg Makhani (AUD16.90), yoghurt & marinated chicken fillet cooked in a cream, tomato & butter sauce.

You can check out more details of this place here…

Contact information:
Address: 10 Market Street, Adelaide, South Australia. 5000
Phone number: (08) 8231 1177

Happy Father’s Day! To celebrate the man of the house, Grand Margherita Hotel offers the best of both worlds, be it the immaculately prepared and presented Chinese set dinner of Meisan Restaurant or the lavish buffet synonymous to the Orchid Garden Coffee House name.

:: The perfect setting and ambience to celebrate Father’s Day

All of our life, from the minute we come into this world to the minute we reach adulthood, fathers are the people who we can count on. With endless support and tender loving care, they will never give up on us and will effortlessly teach us and scold us to become a better human being. As an appreciation for all of their sacrifices, Grand Margherita Hotel acknowledge this by having a special promotion on a special weekend to cater the needs of the man of the house.

For a traditional round table dinner, opt for Meisan Restaurant as they offer 2 choices of set dinner menu for a minimum of 10 adults. Set A, which is priced at RM 80++, consists of eight perfectly executed dishes. It starts off with the Hot & Cold Lobster Hors D’oeuvre followed up by the Braised Shark’s Fin with Dried Seafood. “Hong Kong” Roasted Pipa Duck will then be served and presented beautifully before the hostess brings out the Steamed Cod Fish “Home” Style. Another must-have would be the delightful taste of Wok Seared Prawn with Dried Chilli & Cashew Nut and the scrumptious Wok Fried Celery with Pacific Clam & Scallop. Enjoy all of the above with the special and aromatic “Meisan” Fried Fragrant Rice. Chilled Mango Cream with Pamelo concludes the savoury flavours of the dinner as a sweet and chilled dessert. The second set, which is priced at RM60++ starts off with the Cold Combination in Four Season. Tease your appetite with the Braised Shark’s Fin Soup with Crabmeat & Bamboo Pith before enjoying the nutritious Double Boiled Herbal Chicken. Another healthy treat will be the next dish, Steamed Fresh Barramundi with Soya and followed up by the limelight of the night, Wok Seared Prawn with Dry Scallop. Savour the Braised Chinese Cabbage with Mixed Meat and the tasty and slippery Wok Fried E-Fu Noodle with Crabmeat before finishing off with the sweet Chilled Mango Cream with Pamelo.

:: The good ol’ roasted chicken is a must on the buffet menu.

Orchid Garden Coffee House will be having an international fiesta for the Father’s Day Buffet Dinner which is priced at RM79++ per person. Make sure to check out the chefs in actions as they will be ready to whip up a dish or two at the various stations within the island style Show Kitchen and trust me, the experience promises to be both surprising and fulfilling.

The BBQ and Carving Station features a wide array of barbecued favourites including a selection of sausages in four exciting flavours, beef short rib, lamb short rib, strip loin beef, and T Bone beef. Not to be missed are the Kebab selections and also the variety of seafood choices at the Teppanyaki Station. If you are not in the mood for red meat or seafood, then try out their Sukiyaki/Yaki Udon Station with a lined up ingredients such as Shirataki, Shitake Mushroom, Udon, Knot, Shimeji, Enoki and a few more mouth watering choices.

:: Grab a slice or two for your father as his treat on his special day.

The Chinese BBQ station serves roasted chicken and our hotel’s famous Meisan Roasted Duck. Also featured on the show kitchen would be the Pasta Station where diners will get to choose their favourite sauces of either Clam, Cheese. Tomato, Carbonara or Meatball to be cooked and presented with your choice of pasta, served piping hot from the Show Kitchen.

While you’re at it, check out the ready served dishes especially created for fathers. Among the dishes you must have is the Pan Seared Cod Fish with Lemongrass, Bird Chilli & Shallot Salsa, Deep Fried Turkey Gordon Bleu and Lamb Shank with Garlic Mash. Full salad bar, cold dish selections, and soup counter are all available for you to pick and choose.

:: Fresh and crunchy salad selections at the Salad Bar.

For the sweet tooth in you, be sure to try out all of their desserts as only so would it do justice to the seemingly endless choices of sweets available. The never ending selections of desserts will leave you overwhelmed as you will never know which to try out first, what with the beautiful and colourful presentation. Make sure to get your hands on the Pandan and Green Tea Mousse, Marshmallow Cheese Cake, and the Coffee Cheese Cake.

Both the buffet dinner as well as the Chinese set dinner is available throughout the weekend from 17th to 19th June. For reservations and enquiries, please call 082-423111 ext 1109 / 1158.

Riverside Majestic Hotel presents a galore of special promotions dedicated to fathers. This weekend, show your father how much they mean to you by showering them with all the love in the world. There are many ways and means to show your appreciation to the most important man of your life. However, if you’re still at lost as to what would be the best treat for your father, Riverside Majestic Hotel offers a variety of options.

:: The center of the kids’ attention.

For a healthier choice for your beloved father, opt for a steamboat dinner at Coca Thai Restaurant. Priced at RM 60++ per adult, it boasts a great selection of fresh ingredients, ready to be cook with either chicken broth or tom yam soup.

:: Make sure to make a stop at the carving station to have a piece of your favourite red meat.

Ingredients for the steamboat have been specially selected for the occasion and according to Executive Sous Chef Patrick Chew, the fresh ingredients are filled with high nutrition and are carefully selected to fulfill a man’s hunger. Amongst some worth mentioning would be the Sliced Beef Rib Eye, Flower Crabs, Banana Prawns and Red Snapper Fillet. Be sure to widen your horizon and try out their other specials too such as the Coca Lok Lok, Special Fish Glue, Fish Ball with Seaweed, and Special Wantan Dumpling. Healthy treats such as bean curd Stick, Soft bean curd, White fungus, Chinese cabbage, Choy Sam, Siew Pak Choy, and many others are also available. Coca Restaurant is also famed for their Special fried rice which is also available for this promotion. Alternately you can also opt for the spinach noodles and silver noodles.  Finish off the appetizing steamboat dinner with Ice cream topped with Coconut Jelly and Red Bean.

:: Assorted sushi, maki, & sashimi with wasabe pickled ginger & shoyu sauce are all available at the Sushi Station to cater to your needs.

For a traditional Chinese Dinner with exciting combination of modern flavours, head on to River Palace Restaurant as there will be special set of menu just for Father’s Day with a minimum booking of 10 persons. Priced at RM 688++ per table, the dinner will start off with the Father’s Day Longevity Noodle, followed up by the Pheonix Hot and Cold Combination before the piping hot Shark Fin’s Soup with Crabmeat is served. Next on the menu is the beautifully presented Chef’s Special Two Variety Roasted Chicken followed by the Steamed Barramundi with Supreme Soya Sauce. Also on the menu is the Baked Prawn Ball with BBQ Dressing, offering a rich texture on the outside and the wholesome flavour of baked prawns inside. For some fiber, the chef had also included the Braised Assorted Mushroom and Broccoli in Abalone sauce. For a sweet and refreshing dessert, have some of the Sweet Lotus Seed with Dried Longans and Sea Coconut. If you are a fan of the baking goods, help yourself to a slice of the Strawberry Tiramisu.

:: The best of Italian pastas available at the Café Majestic.

Father’s Day Buffet Dinenr at Café Majestic is the perfect choice if you want to have a wide selection of international dishes. Priced at RM79++ per adult, the wonderful buffet also boast a great array of continental flavours and hot dishes as well as a seemingly endless line-up of sweet treats ready to satisfy the diners. As it features different menu each night, be sure to make a call and find out on what’s hot for the Father’s Day Buffet Dinner. On the 17th June, the highlight of the night would be the Japanese Sushi Station, Italian Pasta Station, Thai Corner and the Carving Station which would feature a Roasted Whole Lamb with the selections of four savoury sauce. On the 18th June, Father’s Day Buffet Dinner will also features the Japanese Sushi Station and Italian Pasta Station. The Thai corner will be replaced with the Tempura Corner and as an extra choice to the Roasted Lamb at the Carving Station, Roasted Boneless Ayam Percik is also made available. The last night of the weekend, 19th June features the BBQ Corner and Italian Pasta Station. Be sure to check out the Carving Station as it will serve the Roasted Chill Australian Beef Sirloin and the Honey Glazed Roasted Duck.

:: Healthy and scrumptious, what more do you need?

All the above Father’s Day promotions at Coca Restaurant, River Palace Restaurant and Café Majestic is available throughout the Father’s Day weekend from 17th – 19th June 2011. For reservations or enquiries, please call 082-247 777 ext 4412/8842.

Billy Baxter’s is a chain of licensed coffee houses, cafés and restaurants with modern and distinctive décor based on a cartoon character. The walls abound with prints of Billy depicted in many situations.

The place looked really fun and relaxing at the same time.

The menu.

Flat White(AUD3.40). 

Hot Chocolate(AUD4.20), even the cup has story.

Contact Information:
THE MYER CENTRE
SHOP 1
22 RUNDLE MALL S.A
Phone: 08 8410 0200

Discovered Nanyang Cafe in Rundle Mall.

It’s located in Rundle Mall, accessible from the food court of David Jones.

They serve a variety of Malaysian cuisines. If you crave of Malaysian food in Adelaide, this is one of the Malaysian eatery that you can visit but do not expect Sarawak Laksa or Sarawak specialty here though.

Hainan chicken rice(AUD8)

Chicken Laksa(AUD8) with extra chili. If you can’t stand the spiciness, don’t ask for extra chili, it’s very spicy.

This place is always packed during lunch hour. So this means the food is good enough, you’ll never go wrong with the crowd.

By the way, it’s not halal, they do serve pork.

Contact details:
136 Rundle Mall
Unit 26, Renaissance Arcade
Adelaid 5000

Tel: 0432 120 800

It’s that time of the year again! Time for celebration with friends and family and lots and lots of food!

Enjoy the celebration and happy feasting! Be sure that you don’t drink and drive or do stupid things.

May is coming to its end giving way for June to finally shine. The time when all farmers around Sarawak jumps around with joy, the Gawai Festival is a celebration for all. Grand Margherita Hotel will be having the ‘Harvest Festival’ promotion come this end of May. With a selection of local authentic dishes of the Sarawak natives, diners will get to enjoy the food of their childhood at the comfort of the hotel.

:: Culinary celebration of a bountiful harvest.

From the famous Pansuh selections to the exotic Kasam delicacies, Grand Margherita Hotel caters to this promotion especially for Gawai Festival. Pansuh Manok (Chicken Cooked in Bamboo) and Pansuh Ikien (Fresh Fish Cooked in Bamboo), are cooked with water and seasoned with ingredients such as lemongrass and tapioca leaves in a bamboo. The Pansuh dishes are the main delicacies on Gawai day as everyone gather and celebrate the bountiful harvest season. Diners would be able to enjoy the rich and natural flavours of both chicken and fish just like the original homemade Pansoh food. If you are up to the challenge, then why not try the exotic taste of Kasam Ikien Bekuk (Preserved Cat Fish with Wild Rice) and Kasam Jerak (Preserved Venison with Wild Rice). Kasam dishes are prepared by preserving the main ingredient in salt. The locals usually preserve the ingredients for a month and it was said that the duration of preservation affects the taste of the dishes.

One of the Sarawak’s popular dish, Sup Ikan Tilapia Terung Assam Dayak is also the highlight of their promotion. The combination of fresh fish and the Sarawak’s vegetable is just superb. The hot and aromatic soup will surely make you come back for more. Diners would be able to enjoy any of the dishes mentioned above with Sungkoi Tumpi; special rice in an aromatic Marun leaves or simply white rice. For sweet treats, diners will be treated to some of the best Sarawak desserts available. Kueh Tebeduk is rice pudding; flour, coconut milk, and rice flour, mixed and battered with Palm Sugar (Gula Apong), while Sukui Bandung is tapioca topped with shredded coconut.

Sarawak Cultural Village is again hosting the 7th World Harvest Festival on the 28th and 29th May 2011. The activities laid out through out the two day events are the Iron Man Contest, Ethnic Beauty Pageant Contest, Food and Craft Fiesta and also the International Concert and Workshops. In conjunction with this joyous occasion, Grand Margherita Hotel is collaborating with Sarawak Cultural Village by having a special Flavour of Native Harvest package. Diners who get the package will be entitled to one main course and one dessert plus a one day pass to the World Harvest Festival for only RM70++. This promotion is only available on the 27th till 29th May 2011.

Harvest Festival will be available for lunch and dinner from 27th May till 19th June 2011 at Orchid Garden Coffee House. For bookings and reservations, call 082-423111 ext 1109/1158.

So… What does a theme park has anything to do with food?

Of course they do. This is one of the latest recreation places for family in Kuching.It’s located at Jalan Sungai Tengah/Singai.

If you are coming from the direction of Kuching city to Matang, then it should be on your left hand side.

There’s a place in there called Gold Bar for those who would like to chill with alcohol with friends and family.

There’s also beers available in Sinar Serapi Eco Theme Park.

RM6  for a plate of Rojak.

You can also enjoy Lake Side – Buffet Steamboat here. Adult is RM20.00, children is RM10. Another new place for steamboat. I’m sure steamboat lovers will want to try it out.

Contact information:
Sinar Serapi Eco Theme Park
Address: Jaln Sungai Tengah, 7 1/2 Mile off Jalan Matang, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak.
Telephone: 013-811 2848, 012-886 2014, 013-810 2848