Dining Reviews

“My doctor told me I had to stop throwing intimate dinners for four unless there are three other people.” ― Orson Welles

A Franco-Chinois Fine Dining Approach at DC Restaurant

Nicholas Ng
Diver Scallop Tempura Landscape | Franco-Chinois Menu | DC Restaurant

It is always a treat when you receive an invite from Darren Chin, patron chef of DC Restaurant. As a chef whose career I have been following for the past few years, each menu is an iteration of something that is always ever changing and adapting, while staying true to his technique driven approach. From Japanese ingredients to classical French approach, it is well known that DC produces cuisine that is fine at every juncture. His latest take however, touches on his heritage, with interpretations of Franco-Chinois, simple yet elegant. Continue reading →

The Long Bar at ATAS Modern Malaysian Eatery

Nicholas Ng
Cacao Explosion | Long Bar at ATAS | Food For Thought

ATAS Modern Malaysian Eatery is one of those restaurants that have been making its mark on the Malaysian dining scene, presenting as a fine casual in one of the most beautiful hotels in Kuala Lumpur, the RuMa Hotel & Residences. The kitchen is led by Canadian born chef Tyson Gee and while most are familiar with their weekend brunch, seating only 6 and only twice a month, the Dinner at the Long Bar is something quite exclusive and uniquely different. Continue reading →

Service Par Excellence: DC Restaurant x Kamoshibito Kuheiji Sake Pairing

Nicholas Ng
Scottish Diver Scallop | DC Restaurant x Kamoshibito Kuheiji | Food For Thought

There are few restaurants in Kuala Lumpur that is as pristine when it comes to cuisine Classique, the traditional course-by-course dining experience first created by Georges Auguste Escoffier. At DC Restaurant, chef Darren Chin has taken this to the next level, crafting a menu that not only epitomise luxury but refined techniques and cuisine with this Kuheiji sake pairing. Continue reading →

PRIVATE @ The Chow Kit x Mizukami Cocktails

Nicholas Ng
PRIVATE @ The Chow Kit x Mizukami Cocktails | Food For Thought

In light of recent times The Chow Kit – an Ormond Hotel has creating a dining experience known as the PRIVATE @ The Chow Kit, where patrons are able to enjoy food served by The Chow Kit Kitchen & Bar, with their latest offering being a Traditional Sunday Roast. The experience is further elevated with cocktails by Mizukami, the brainchild of Shawn Chong. Continue reading →

Junglebird 2.0: Not Your Regular Bird Food

Nicholas Ng
Allbondigas | Junglebird 2.0 Food | Food For Thought

With its relocation and broadening of focus to pubtastic gastronomy, the World’s and Asia’s 50 Best Bar rum-forward Junglebird has expanded their menu, bringing to you a touch of the Caribbean. With dishes inspired from the different islands and a new cocktail menu to match, be prepared to be filled with a ton of flavour. Continue reading →