Enjoy Sparkle, New York @ The Westin Kuala Lumpur

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony & Christmas Goodies

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose… it’s that time of the year where festive merriment is near. Christmas songs are played all over while many are planning their special festive cheer.

The moment we walked into The Westin Kuala Lumpur, the festive décor greets us dearly. We were here for the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony as well as a sneak peek at the Christmas spread at The Westin KL. A beautiful sight of gingerbread house with a Christmas tree takes limelight at the lobby, waiting for its official light up. It was going to be a glittering New York City theme this year.

Memories of my yesteryear in New York flickers in my mind as I sighted the sparkly and dreamy Grand Central gingerbread house. New York is definitely a festive sight at this time of the year and what a treat it is to catch glimpse of the Big Apple festive theme here in our metropolitan city.

As guests start to arrive, the lobby was soon filled up with many all dressed to the nines for this special celebrative occasion. The evening kicked off with festive tunes from young carolers by the Myammar refugees with everyone enjoying the classic Christmas songs.

Ms. Lai Yen Yee, Marketing Communication Manager emceeing the event

Ms. Susan Yap, Director of Sales & Marketing with her short and sweet speech to ring in the festive cheer

Mr Ko Van Den Hil, General Manager, signifies the commencement of the joyous festive celebrations at The Westin Kuala Lumpur with a speech and the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Standing 15 feet high, The Westin Kuala Lumpur’s Christmas Tree is set with artistic compilation of gift boxes and decked with dreamy ornaments. It was certainly an unusual piece that work to the theme of New York as the Big Apple has always been a land of dreams and art.

The Grand Central Terminal gingerbread house was also light up in the lobby, adding more magical snowy festive ambiance.

Garrett Popcorn also made an appearance, adding sweetness to the festivity. Enjoy the Chicago popcorn and share them with your family and friends this holiday season. Visit Garrett Popcorn Shops here for more details.

For this festive holidays, guests are pampered with lots of Christmas goodies at The Westin Kuala Lumpur’s around the world dining restaurants. Head on over to your choice of Christmas spread from a Glittery Rockefellar Buffet at The Living Room, Gleaming Little Italy at Prego, Charming China Town at Five Sen5es or Latin Indulgence at QBA & Grill.

Glittery Rockefeller at The Living Room

Be dazzled by the dreamy decorations and glittering Christmas Tree under the spell of the miniature Rockefeller Center at The Living Room while you indulge in an extensive buffet showcasing signature New York street foods and snacks. Take a bite of the Big Apple and celebrate the festive merriments, in the New York fashion!

Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner

RM168nett per person (food only)

6.30pm – 10.30pm

Christmas Day Buffet Brunch

RM138nett per person (food only)

12.00pm – 4.00pm

New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner

RM168nett per person (food only)

6.30pm – 10.30pm

New Year’s Day Hi-Tea Buffet

RM128nett per person (food only)

12.00pm – 4.00pm

GLEAMING LITTLE ITALY AT PREGO

Be amazed and say ‘Mamma Mia!’ when you will be served with a flamboyant spread of Italian delicacies at Prego this festive season. Over free flow Moët & Chandon and the cheerful ambience, the celebration does not cease at only fabulous but truly Bubbalicious!

Christmas Eve Bubbalicious Dinner

6.30pm – 10.30pm

Christmas Day Bubbalicious Brunch

11.30pm – 3.00pm

Menu

New Year’s Eve Bubbalicious Dinner

6.30pm – 11.00pm

Menu

Price:

RM178nett per person (food only)

Add RM100nett per person to enjoy free flow wine, beer, sparkling wines, soft drinks and juices

Add RM200nett per person to enjoy free flow Moët & Chandon Champagne, wine, beer, sparkling wines, soft drinks and juices

CHARMING CHINA TOWN AT FIVE SEN5ES

Indulge in an array of freshly prepared dim sum and authentic Cantonese delights, expertly crafted by the Chinese culinary team. Charm your taste buds and ignite your senses – the captivating oriental way at Five Sen5es.

Christmas Eve

China Town Street Food Buffet

RM158nett per person

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Christmas Day

Dim Sum Brunch

RM128nett per person

New Year’s Eve

Hearty Hot Pot

RM168nett per person

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New Year's Day

Dim Sum Brunch

RM128nett per person

LATIN INDULGENCE AT QBA & GRILL

Relish on an all-you-can-eat Brazilian Churrascaria buffet spread with great selection of perfectly-grilled meat and seafood in the theatrical, dramatic and engaging interior of Qba Bar & Grill.

Christmas Eve

Brazilian Churrascaria Buffet

6.30pm – 10.30pm

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New Year’s Eve

Brazilian Churrascaria Buffet

6.30pm – 10.30pm

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Price:

RM168nett per person (food only)

CHRISTMAS TURKEY TAKEAWAY

Let others do the cooking! Spend a cozy Christmas at home with their gourmet roasted whole turkey with chestnut stu­ing with fresh sage herbs, raisins, carrots and celery served along tantalizing sides such as giblet gravy, sautéed Brussel sprouts, Rosemary roasted potatoes and tangerine cranberry compote.

RM460nett per box

Available from 1 – 31 December 2016

Turkey weighs approximately 4 to 5 kg, serving 5 to 6 persons.

Delivery service is available at a fee, please contact us for information.

Receive additional 5% discount on food only for reservations made for the above promotions before 20th December 2016

SPG members enjoy 20% discount on food only up to 10 persons

Beyond Dining members enjoy 20% discount on food only up to 10 persons

Dining guests receive 15% discount on room’s best available rates for bookings on 24th, 25th, 31st December 2016 and 1st January 2017.

Staying guests receive 20% discount on dining (food only) on 24th, 25th, 31st December 2016 and 1st January 2017.

*Terms and conditions apply.

To make a booking or enquiries for festive promotions in any one of our restaurants, please contact Westin Dining at 03 2773 8338 or visit www.westindining.com.my

THE WESTIN KUALA LUMPUR

199, Jalan Bukit Bintang,

Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur,

Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +60 3-2773 8338

Website: www.thewestinkualalumpur.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/westin.kl

A Delicious Christmas by E & O Group

A Christmas Menu plus The New Delicious Menu

With Christmas just around the corner, everyone is looking forward to a feast of Christmas flavours and indulgence. Delicious’ CEO, Steve Allen, has created a new Delicious menu in conjunction with their A Delicious Christmas specials available at all their six Delicious outlets starting December 2015.

No stranger in our F&B scene, Delicious, owed by Eastern & Oriental Group, started out as a tearoom at 1 Utama Shopping Centre back in 2004. It has long grown in many ways from expanding its menu to a wholesome spread of dishes as well as its famous dessert menu. Today, The Delicious Group has a chain of 6 Delicious and 3 Simply d Cafes as well as a catering service in the Klang Valley.

We visited the original 1 Utama Shopping Centre Delicious Café one weekend for a taste of their Christmas menu as well as their new Delicious menu. The café is cosy with a very relax and stylish ambiance. Themed in their signature turquoise blue interior throughout the café, there are also the quirky birdcages and stylized trees that represents the cafes’ signature looks.

First up, the Delicious Christmas Menu!

Roasted Turkey Breast & Stuffed Leg with Cranberries, Roasted Vegetables in Chili & Herbs

CEO and Chef Steve Allen and team is serving up their version of the classic roast turkey with a creative touch. Diners can enjoy the Roasted Turkey Breast & Stuffed Leg with Cranberries, Roasted Vegetables in Chili & Herbs (RM36.50) at all Delicious outlets this festive month. Presented simply with minimal touches and allowing the turkey to be the center of attention, it was a lovely plate at sight.

Turkey is prepared two ways with the breast being roasted and the dark meat of the leg is stuffed into a roulade. The breast meat is beautifully tender and moist, the roulade tasted even better with its richer dark meaty notes and delicate stuffing. The bed of tender roasted potatoes, carrots and Brussel sprouts are yummy too. Coupled with a beautiful dark and robust turkey jus and fruity tangy cranberry sauce, this plate rocked in flavours and textures.

One can also order the whole Roasted Turkey Breast Y& Stuffed Leg with Cranberries, Roasted Vegetables in Chili & Herbs for your party. A 5-6kg turkey with all the trimmings are priced at RM445. This is available till 28 December 2015. A minimum of 3 working days (excluding public holidays & weekends) advance notice are required.

Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Creamed Mushrooms, Asparagus & Roasted Vegetables

Next festive dish to be savored was a classic of Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Creamed Mushrooms, Asparagus & Roasted Vegetables (RM50). Cooked to your preference, the beef fillet was tender and paired so well with the creamy mushroom sauce. I enjoyed the earthy notes of the chunks of mushrooms as well as the charred asparagus. It’s a dish that carnivores will definitely enjoy.

Salmon Gravadlax with Walnut, Lemon & Horseradish Salad

Salmon is always a crowd pleaser and Chef Allen has dishes up his version of Salmon Gravadlax with Walnut, Lemon & Horseradish Salad (RM18.50). The lightly salty cured salmon was creamy and quite the indulgence. It was balanced up with a light tossing of romaine lettuce, walnuts and herb in a citrusy lemon dressing with a horseradish kick.

Mincemeat Crumble Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream

For a Christmas sweet ending, there is the Mincemeat Crumble Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream (RM14.50). Mincemeat pie is a classic British favorite during this festive holiday. A creative twist had us enjoying a slice of warm and spiced up mincemeat pie topped with a streusel of buttery crumbles together with a contrasting hit of cold vanilla ice cream. It definitely reminds me of Christmas with all the aroma of the spices and sweet notes. Recommended to share as it is very rich…

A Delicious Christmas starts on 14 December for a limited period up till the 31 December 2015. Along with the festive menu, Delicious also has a Christmas Takeaway menu filled with Roasted Turkey Crown, Beef Wellington Tenderloin, Roasted Stuffed Leg of Lamb, Baked Fillet of Salmon and more as well as a list of festive desserts for your Christmas Parties at home. For takeaway menu, a three day advance notice is required.

Besides the Christmas Menu, Chef Allen has revamped his menu to introduce his latest New Delicious Menu from all his recent travels to UK and Barcelona, Spain.

Crunchy Chicken Wing with a Sesame & Seaweed Crust, Mustard Mayonnaise

Kicking of the new 16 dishes list is a few appetizers, starting with Crunchy Chicken Wing with a Sesame & Seaweed Crust, Mustard Mayonaise (RM18). A unique touch with the seaweed crusts but the wings are so tasty. It is very crunchy on the crust and soft and moist on the flesh. I do like this with the mustard mayonnaise as it added a zesty note to it.

Pumpkin Risotto Balls with Mushrooms & Rosemary Risotto Balls with Pesto Mayonnaise

I love the Pumpkin Risotto Balls with Mushrooms & Rosemary Risotto Balls with Pesto Mayonnaise (RM13.50) so much, I polished quite a few of these that day. Crispy golden crust that unveiled creamy soft and tasty risotto rice stuffed with lots of earthy mushrooms. It is very rich and I do like the pesto mayo that gave the heavy and luscious rice ball a fresh herb taste. Best for sharing unless you are a big risotto fan like me…

Duck Arrabiata Linguine in Spicy Tomato Sauce with Black Olives, Capers & Parsley

Chef Allen was definitely inspired by visit to Barcelona and though heavy hearted, he replaced a Delicious signature of Confit Suck Spaghettini with his new creation of Duck Arrabiata Linguine in Spicy Tomato Sauce with Black Olives, Capers & Parsley (RM29.50). The result is a fresh and gorgeous plate of slow cooked shredded duck coked in rich and robust tomato sauce pumped up with olives, capers and parsley. The flavours are rich and has a little heat factor. It’s also very hearty and certainly makes you want to eat more.

Roasted Pumpkin, Coconut & Beef Serunding Salad in a Spicy Lime Dressing

Salads are what Delicious is famous for when they started out. So many diners do tend to visit Delicious for their fresh and creative salads. New to the salad list is Roasted Pumpkin, Coconut & Beef Serunding Salad in a Spicy Lime Dressing (RM26.50). Taking our local dish and jazzing up with creamy and nutty roasted pumpkins, fresh cuts of papaya, crisp greens and a generous sprinkling of beef serunding in a spicy tangy dressing showed us that there no boundaries to a delicious salad. It’s interesting as it has savory, sweet, tangy and freshness of flavours that is a bit unusual but nevertheless enjoyable.

Chicken, Avocado & Pine Nut Wrap with Cherry Tomatoes, Parmesan & Cucumber

For light lunches, try their latest Chicken, Avocado & Pine Nut Wrap with Cherry Tomatoes, Parmesan & Cucumber (RM28). Wholesome, light and definitely tasty with the lean grilled chicken, creamy avocado, nutty pine nuts and all the rest of the fresh vegetables.

Chocolate, Coconut & Pecan Cake

Desserts are a must, especially when they all sound so amazing on the menu. Visit their cakes showcase chiller and you will also have a tough choice in selecting just one. This beauty of Chocolate, Coconut & Pecan Cake (RM14.50) looks and taste divine.

Pineapple, Watermelon, Passionfruit & Lychee Sundae

Else go for a fully loaded sundae of Pineapple, Watermelon, Passionfruit & Lychee Sundae (RM16). A tall icy and creamy treat of ice cream with lots of fresh fruits that will have everyone digging in with gusto!

Coconut Cake with Fresh Thai Coconut

If you are ever at Delicious, you must and I reiterate, must try their signature Coconut Cake with Fresh Thai Coconut (RM13.50). The fluffy and creamy cake has such a wonderful coconut flavour and every bite melts like a sweet dream on the palate.

Enjoy thirst quenching beverages of Apple & Mint Lemonade (RM13.50) and Rose Lychee Frostie (RM12.50) with your meal!

There is a lot happening at Delicious this month and moving forward. Catch their BUY 1 FREE 1 promotions happening every Monday and Tuesday as well as a new Tapas inspired menu featuring 10 small dishes showcasing from January to March. Visit their Website and Facebook for more details of the promotions and the locations of the Delicious outlets.

DELICOUS

Lot G316, Ground Floor, One Utama Shopping Centre (New Wing),

1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama,

47800 Petaling Jaya

Tel: +603 7724 1086

Website: www.thedeliciousgroup.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/thedeliciousgroup

Business Hours:

MON-THU: 11am - 10pm (last order 9.30pm)

FRI & SAT: 10am-10.30pm (last order 9.30pm)

SUN & PH: 10am - 10pm (last order 9.30pm)

Christmas at Thyme Kiara, Solaris Mont Kiara

A British Christmas with Traditional Oven Roasted Turkey Feast!

This Yuletide season, it always pays to enjoy a feast of festive favorites with family and friends! New to the Solaris Mont Kiara neighborhood is Thyme Kiara Restaurant. Barely three months old is Thyme Kiara, a modern home style kitchen serving European cuisine, the heart and soul of Zyda and her family. Having moved from the cold weather of London to our hot and sunny Malaysian shore, Zyda hopes to let her diners experience what modern European food is all about.

Thyme Kiara is obviously named for a reason. Zyda uses lots of thyme in her cooking and also since she feels it very important to spend time with family and friends over a good hearty meal, she hopes Thyme Kiara will be able to let her diners enjoy the warm and delicious home style dishes her restaurant serves. To her and her family, it’s all abot spending family time over a hearty meal of Sunday Roast or any meals for that matter. Previously in England, Zyda had ran two Bed &Breakfast boutique hotels and hope to be able to do so here one day.

The bistro is beautiful at sight. Sheer simplicity of minimalist modern interior design of bright blue with cream and natural dark wood color theme gave the whole place an elegant and contemporary ambiance. There are two dining sections with a main dining area on the ground level and a private dining area on the next floor up which is perfect for parties and private functions. Thyme Kiara also has a bar area where one can hang out with some beer or wine to catch some sport actions on the TV.

When we were there, Thyme Kiara was already decorated with the festive trimmings and Christmas music was already playing to add further charm to the festive mood. Zyda and her team is set to welcome in the Christmas holiday with her British traditional Christmas home style menu filled with much deliciousness of Mulled Wines, holiday classics and sweet Christmas desserts.

There is a Thyme Kiara Festive Season Set Menu for the adult as well as a Thyme Kiara Children Menu. There is also a Takeaway Menu of the Traditional Oven Roasted Turkey with all the trimmings. More details of this at the end of the post. Reservations of 2 days in advance are required for the festive set menus and takeaway.

Thyme Kiara Festive Season Set Menu

The Thyme Kiara Festive Season Set Menu offers diners a beverage, a starter, a main course, a dessert and finished with coffee and mint. Diners choose from the various choices from the beverage, starter and dessert.

With festive holidays around the corner, diners can choose from a glass of House Pouring Wine or Mocktail to ring in the festive cheers with this set menu.

There is a choice of starter from Bruschetta, Creamed Pumpkin Soup with Spiced Ginger or Smoked Salmon Salad for the set menu.

The Creamed Pumpkin Soup with Spiced Ginger is pure comfort flavours of sweet and creamy pumpkin jazzed up with hints of earthy spices and light ginger notes in the background. It’s beautifully delicious, tummy warming and very satisfying as a starter.

The Smoked Salmon Salad also proved to be a winner with its salty and smoky flavours of the luscious smoked salmon crowning crisp romaine lettuces and rockets, cherry tomatoes and cucumber all dressed in light vinaigrette and finished with shavings of parmesans. Light, fresh and lovely starter to gear up for the heavier main course to come.

It was truly worth the wait to get to the main course of the menu. A treat of festive tradition, a platter of home favorite roast, lots and lots of smaller platters of sides, rich creamed gravy and fruity tangy sauce is what a Christmas feast is all about at the British table.

Thyme Kiara’s Traditional Oven Roasted Turkey with all the trimmings of Yorkshire Puddings and Roasted Vegetables served with Cranberry Sauce and Chef Crafted Gravy is set to impress diners with a holiday feast cooked with love.

Traditional Oven Roasted Turkey with Cranberry Sauce and Chef Crafted Gravy

Roasted Potatoes, Roasted Peppers, Sautéed Snow Peas, Roasted Parsnips and Carrots, Corn on Cob, Classic British Yorkshire Puddings and Sautéed Bok Choi are all the must-have trimmings to the festive roasted turkey.

For single diners or smaller groups of less than 8, the main course is served by individual portions. For groups of 8 and above, a whole turkey together with all the trimmings and sauces are presented in family sharing platters.

The turkey was moist, tender and delicious with the creamy rich gravy and fruity cranberry sauce. The sides were really a highlight on their own and were beautifully cooked and seasoned.

To end the festive meal, choose your dessert from a choice of Bread & Butter Pudding, Passion Fruit Mousse or Christmas Pudding with Vanilla Sauce. The Christmas Pudding is a very traditional and much-beloved dessert at the British table. It is dark, rich, sweet and utterly divine with vanilla sauce. The beautiful presentation of individual mini Christmas pudding is perfect and pretty!

Coffee and Mints to complete the festive meal.

Thyme Kiara Children Menu

Every little one also deserves their own festive menu! Zyda and team whips up little ones’ favorites completed with beverage, main course and dessert.

Fruit Cordial or Fresh Juices for the little ones.

Children main courses to choose from are kids’ favorites of Creamy Turkey Pasta, Roasted Turkey Pizza, Beef Burger with Fries, Bangers and Mash with Gravy or Roasted Turkey with Mashed Potatoes and Steamed Vegetables.

Tender slices of roasted turkey on marinara sauce and melted cheese on crisp pizza base proved to be a winner with littles one every time.

One cannot also go wrong with pasta with kids. This one has silky pasta strands coated in creamy white sauce with slices of roasted turkey in the Creamy Turkey Pasta.

Bangers and Mash with Gravy is such a British classic and works every time for diners of all ages!

Kids get a choice of dessert of Cheese Cake or Brownies with Chocolate Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream. Cheese and chocolate is a guaranteed hit with kids… and adults too! We stole a few bites and love these classic desserts…

Thyme Kiara Festive Season Set Menu

For single order (1 pax) for the set menu, it is priced at RM108 nett per pax

For 2 pax or more order for the set menu, it is priced at RM188 for 2 pax and priced accordingly onwards.

Thyme Kiara Children Menu

For children aged below 12 years old, it is priced at RM30 nett per child

Takeaway Thyme Kiara Traditional Roasted Turkey

One Whole Turkey (feeds 8 pax) RM350 nett

*comes with 3 sauces - Turkey Gravy, Black Pepper and Cranberry Sauces

Additional Add-ons - 5 sides for RM100 nett

(Choose from Roasted Potatoes, Roasted Peppers, Roasted Parsnips, Glazed Carrots, Creamed Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Sweet Corn, Sweet Peas, Brussels Sprout, Yorkshire Pudding)

The festive set menus and takeaway are available from 1 Dec 2015 to 5 Jan 2016.

Thyme Kiara will be opened for business on 25 Dec 2015, Christmas Day and 1 Jan 2016, New Year Day. Do call for reservations at least two days in advance.

THYME KIARA

J-0G-14, SOHO KL, Solaris Mont Kiara

50480 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +603 6206 3023 / +60111 447 2225

Website: www.thymekiara.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/THYMEKiara/

Business Hour:

Monday to Friday 11.00am to 11.00pm

Saturday & Sunday 11am to 1am