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Saturday November 7, 2009

Fine dining: Hooked on Canadian cod

Compiled by ESTHER CHANDRAN


Hooked on Canadian cod.

This month, Zuan Yuan Chinese Restaurant at One World Hotel Petaling Jaya will feature Canadian cod fish prepared in various cooking styles. Known for its nutritious value, Canadian cod is something to think about when you step in Zuan Yuan this month. Savour the master chef’s special recommendation of Braised Sweet Corn and Asparagus in Cod Fish Broth, Simmered Vegetables with Canadian Cod Fish Fillet and Shimeji Mushroom in Fish Broth, Baked Canadian Cod Fish with Japanese Teriyaki Sauce, Oven Baked Canadian Cod Fish Served with Salad and Steamed Canadian Cod Fish with Crispy Fragrant Turnips. The cod is available for lunch and dinner. For reservations, call 03-7681 1159.

Walnut cheese cake

November unveils a lipsmacking cake at Melting Pot Cafe, Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur. If you love cheese and walnuts, this is the best pick! The cheese-filled creation is delicious with sour cream, lemon juice and diced walnuts and is decorated with fresh berries and chocolate decoration. Goes well with a cup of coffee or tea or any other drink you fancy. The cake is priced per slice at RM9.50++ while a one kg cake cost RM80++. For orders, call 03- 2144 2200 ext 2337.

Free range chicken

Free range chicken fresh from the farm takes highlight at Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur’s Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant until Nov 30. Farm chicken or kampung chicken are often sought after as a healthier option because kampung chicken is said to have less fat and more lean meat with a better texture and taste. With its firm, tender texture and wonderful flavour, the chicken is best steamed. This is the best way to truly savour the original flavour and fresh taste of the chicken. Among the steamed and braised options available are Steamed Farm Chicken with Kai Lan, Steamed Salted Farm Chicken with Chinese Herbs, Steamed Farm Chicken with Minced Ginger, Braised Farm Chicken with Homemade Rice Wine and Braised Drunken Farm Chicken with Chinese Wine. The promotion available for lunch and dinner is priced at RM40.00++ for half bird and RM80.00++ for a whole bird. For reservations, call 03-2782 8303.

LIST OF RESTAURANTS

CUNGDINH VIETNAM RESTAURANT, One Bangsar, 63D-G Jalan Ara, Bangsar Baru, KL (Tel: 03-2283 5088). Business Hrs: Daily, lunch (noon-3pm); dinner (6pm-11pm). Pork-free. Cuisine from central Hue province with herbal drinks, Vietnamese snacks and seafood. Signature dishes are Fish Fillet with Dill (Cha Ca La Vong) from Hanoi and Special Cungdinh Steamed Crab and Fresh Tiger Prawn Broiled with Rice Wine.

DIVINO WINE BISTRO, One Bangsar, 63F, Jalan Ara, Bangsar, KL (Tel: 03-2287 9968). Business Hrs: Wine retail - Daily (2pm-11pm); Wine Bistro - Mon-Wed (4pm-midnight); Thurs-Sat (4.30pm-12.30am). Happy Hours: Mon-Fri (4.30pm-9pm); Saturday (all-night long). A modern, no-frills outlet for wine enthusiasts to chill-out in and relish tapas with an Asian twist like Calamari with Salted Eggs and Curry Leaves Fritters or main courses like Spaghetti with Roasted Duck and French Beans and Baked Dory Fillet.

SEVENATENINE, The Ascott Kuala Lumpur, 9 Jalan Pinang, KL (Tel: 03-2161 7789 / 03-2162 7789). Business Hrs: Mon-Thurs (5pm-1am), Fri, lunch (noon-3pm); dinner (5pm-2am), Sat (5pm-2am). Pork-free. A fine dining outlet with a French chef who makes improvisations for Malaysians. Casual dining on the ground floor with more privacy upstairs. Within walking distance to the dance clubs on Jalan Pinang/Jalan P. Ramlee.

YOURCHEFF.COM RESTAURANT, No 6, Jalan Tangsi, off Jalan Parlimen, Kuala Lumpur (Tel: 03-2694 7604). Business Hrs: Daily, 11am to 10pm. Closed on Sunday. ‘Halal’. Besides good food, Yourcheff.com offers the opportunity to dine in a stately mansion built by tin tycoon Loke Chow Kit in 1907. Serves up a variety of Italian favourites from pastas, pizzas and main courses.

MARCHE, Lot G87, Ground Floor, The Curve, Mutiara Damansara, PJ (03-7728 9200/03-7727 8461). Business Hrs: Daily (11am-11pm). ‘Halal’. Marche means ‘market’ in French and the outlet is creative, colourful and innovative. It takes its concept from Southern European markets. An abundance of food is served and prepared at numerous stalls.

CIPOLLA RISTORANTE PIZZERIA, 4 Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar Baru, KL (Tel: 03-2287 2628). Business Hrs: Daily, lunch (noon-2.30pm); dinner (5-11pm). Pork-free. Named after the onion, the outlet has a modern rustic Italian setting with its own unique identity. A good place to enjoy pastas, pizzas and bruschetta. Popular for daily buffet set lunches.

PIZZERIA GRAZIE 4210, Lot SP-1 & SP-2, The Street Mall, Persiaran Multimedia, Cyberjaya (Tel: 03-8319 3328). Business Hrs: Daily (11am-9pm); Break (5pm-9pm). A quaint Italian restaurant tucked in a corner of The Street Mall. Pizzas dominate the menu and there are 17 types. Orders, large or small, are delivered free-of-charge within Cyberjaya.

JAPANESE RESTAURANT MUNAKATA, Mezzanine Floor, Life Centre, 20, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur. (Tel: 03-2166 7441). Business hours: noon to 3pm, 6.30 to 11pm, Sundays and public holidays - 6.30 to 11pm. Serves authentic and premium sushi, teppanyaki, a variety of a la carte and seasonal dishes. Set lunch and dinner are also available.

PRIDE OF INDIA, 7G Jalan 22A, 70A Wisma CLK, Desa Sri Hartamas, KL (Tel: 03-6201 4477/019-690 3266). Business Hrs: Daily, lunch (11.30am-3pm); dinner (6pm-11pm). ‘Halal’. The intriguing dish here is the Kofta Annarkali with the colours of India’s flag. The Special Briyani Rice is cooked with fish and prawns. Other specials are Chicken Drumstick stuffed with Minced Lamb, Romali Bread and the Sweet Platter that comes with a mammoth sugar rush.

RIBLEE’S, No. 41-1 Wisma CKL (1st Floor), Jalan 23/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur. (Tel: 03-6201 0180). Business hours: Noon to 2.30pm and 6pm until late daily. Non-halal.The outlet specialises in pork ribs but there is a choice of other meats and fish available too. There’s Fried Texas Egg Rolls for added crunch, Riblee’s Bacon Salad, Angel Hair Pasta and the unique Smoked Bacon Steak to try.

GOLDEN PALACE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, 119, Jalan Pudu, Kuala Lumpur. (Tel: 03-2145 6933) Business hours: 11am to 2.30pm, 6pm to 10.30pm. Sundays from 9.30am to 2.30pm, 6pm to 10.30pm. Non-Halal. The restaurant occupies the former spot of the famous Regal Restaurant and Kam Leng Restaurant, dishing out various seafood dishes prepared Cantonese style. The outlet also dishes out Shanghainese specialties, dim sum and barbequed specialties.

OLD HONG KONG RESTAURANT, 36, Jalan Utara, Off Jalan Imbi, KL (Tel: 03-2141 8636). Business Hrs: Daily, lunch (11am-3pm); dinner (6pm-11.30pm). Non-halal. Function as a modern coffee shop-cum-Chinese restaurant. Diners often order the mainstay seafood dishes or Satay with Oyster Sauce. Busy on weekends.

RESTORAN PRECIOUS, M2 Mezzanine Floor, Central Market, KL (Tel: 03-2273 7372). Business Hrs: Daily (11am-10.30pm). Pork-free. Sumptuous interior filled with local antiques. Popular venue to entertain foreign guests. Malacca and Penang Nyonya delicacies include Pong Teh (Chicken stewed in shallot gravy), Devil Curry, Top Hats (Vegetable-filled rice cones), Jiu Hu Char (Cuttle-fish Salad), Kerabu Pucuk Paku (Fiddlehead fern in spicy marinate) and Fish Head Curry. Call ahead, often booked for functions.

BnY RESTAURANT, 29, Jalan SS18/1B, 47500 Subang Jaya (Tel: 03-5638 9623). Business hours: Daily, 11am to 2.30pm (lunch), 5.30pm to 11pm (dinner). Closed on Wednesdays. Among the dishes served here are Drunken Steamed Prawn, Shanghai Honey Duck, Shanghai Sweet Vinegar Fish and Claypot Yee Mein Ching among others.

INTERNATIONAL

GASOLINE CAFE, 6F-51, T-Hop, 6th Floor Sungei Wang Plaza, KL (Tel: 03-2148 2622). Business Hrs: Daily (11am-11pm). Business Hrs: Daily (noon-2am). ‘Halal’. It has an elaborate selection of Chinese and Western fare. It is targeted towards youth with private rooms for board games or card games.

D’LISH, Lot G1A, Ground Floor, Bangsar Village, 1, Jalan Telawi 1, Bangsar Baru, Kuala Lumpur. (Tel: 03-2288 1770) and Lot G001, Ground Floor, Mid Valley Megamall (Tel: 03-2288 1770). Business hours: 8am to 10pm, daily. D’lish’s menu has a variety of tasty salads like Tuna Barley Salad, Brown & White Olive Rice, Balsamic Wild Mushroom Salad, Garden Greens Salad, French Bean & Mushroom Salad and Mixed Grilled Vegetable with Pesto. Then there’s the Asian favourites like Nasi Lemak with Chicken Rendang and Sotong Sambal, Nasi Kerabu with Ayam Percik and Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup.

ERIC DELI PARADISE, Lot G11B, Ground Floor, Hartamas Shopping Centre, Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, KL (Tel: 03-6201 1154). Business Hrs: Daily (11am-11pm). Non-‘halal’. An authentic Szechuan restaurant with three dining sections for 350 people. The draw is the hot pot where diners can create their own dipping sauces from nine different condiments at the sauce bar.

To submit food listings and food-related queries, please email to metrocfood@gmail.com or call 03-79671388 ext 1322 (Esther Chandran/ Geetha Krishnan).

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