Love Nutrient Chinese Novel Yr Yee Sang Banquet @ Vistana Hotel Penang.

For a lilliputian over ii weeks Vistana Hotel Penang volition move laying on a festive feast to celebrate the auspicious Chinese New Year. Hailed from Hong Kong, Executive Chef- Chef Ng of YTL Hotels designed the card inward such agency that it incorporates ingredients that promote health in addition to wealth but close importantly, affordable to many. With to a greater extent than than lx years of sense inward the industry, Chef Ng leads the squad amongst passion in addition to together amongst the squad behind Vistana Hotels; they prepare the Chinese New Year's Day Banquet Cuisine. The Chinese New Year's Day Banquet card volition move available from eighteen Jan to 22 Feb 2016. Below is a tasting card peculiarly crafted for the media, priced unopen to Rm 688++.

Verdict: Though they did non surprise us inward terms of taste, none of the dishes disappoint. Their delineate lies inward the hands of Halal Certificate, inward which companies may see the hotel equally 1 of the options for the company's Year End Treat. 

Many Thanks to Vistana Hotel Penang for hosting us that evening. 

There are iii touchstone menus available. Alternatively, 1 may opt to customize the card past times handpicking the available dishes (kindly contact the Sales Manager for to a greater extent than information).

Set Menu H5N1 (serves a tabular array of 10 pax/ Rm 618++):

• Salmon Yee Sang
• Braised Superior Soup amongst Crab Meat in addition to Bamboo Pith
• Baked Honey BBQ Chicken
• Steamed Seabass amongst Superior Soya Sauce
• Braised Wheat Gluten amongst Mushrooms in addition to Garden Greens
• Lotus Leaf Glutinous Rice
• Glutinous Rice Balls inward Soy Milk

Set Menu B (serves a tabular array of 10 pax/ Rm 688++):

• Salmon Yee Sang
• Braised Superiro Soup amongst Crab Meat in addition to Bamboo Pith
• Fried Boneless Chicken amongst Spicy Mayo
• Steamed cherry-red Lion amongst Nyonya Sauce
• Braised Kwei Fei Abalone in addition to Black Mushrooms amongst Garden Greens
• Butter Cereal Prawns
• Lotus Leaf Glutinous Rice
• Glutinous Rice Balls inward Soy Milk

Set Menu C (serves a tabular array of 10 pax/ Rm 888++):

• Salmon Yee Sang
• Double Boiled Chicken Soup amongst Black Mushrooms, Dried Scallops in addition to Bamboo Pith
• Fried Boneless Chicken amongst Spicy Mayo
• Steamed Garoupa amongst Nyonya Sauce
• Braised Kwai Fei Abalone in addition to Black Mushrooms amongst Fresh Scallops in addition to Garden Greens
• Deep Fried Prawns amongst Fresh Fruit Salad
• Lotus Leaf Glutinous Rice
• Glutinous Rice Balls inward Soy Milk

Salmon Yee Sang

Braised Pumpkin Soup amongst Assorted Seafood

H5N1 quintessential agency to boot kickoff the twelvemonth is to toss a plate of Yee Sang, Vistana Hotel Penang's is quite standard. Salmon was non thickly cutting but was at that topographic point to demonstrate the presence only. Everything was touchstone but goose egg was at that topographic point to surprise us. The instant course of written report that comes along that eve was tasty though; it was a goodness replacement to the conventional Shark's Fin Soup. The Pumpkin provided a golden hue to the soup in addition to a mellow fruity-sweet note, together amongst the chewy-resilient Shrimps, it was a goodness kickoff to the ensuing feast. 

Steamed Red Lion (Red Snapper) amongst Superior Soya Sauce

Roasted Chicken amongst Mushroom Gravy

Deep Fried Crispy Prawns amongst Yellow Beans in addition to Mayo

Steamed Red Snapper was the 3rd course, the fish was fresh in addition to close succulent piece the size/ weight was close appropriate but nosotros idea the Superior Soy Sauce was somewhat besides diluted in addition to watery to our liking. It lacked the sleek sweetness that underlines the entire dish. Roasted Chicken on the other hand, received glorious compliments from the diners. Not only that the Chicken was expertly-cooked, the gravy was at its correct thickness simply to cling onto it in addition to provided the necessary flavor. Deep Fried Crispy Prawns were okay, though a tad besides greasy to our liking; it was a joy to swallow on the bursty-juicy devained in addition to deshelled Prawns. 

Braised Garden Vegetables amongst Assorted Mushrooms

Wok Fried Rice amongst Anchovies in addition to Chicken

Glutinous Rice Balls inward Ginger Soup

Assuage the guilt past times having some Greens, the Mushrooms were pretty standard-satisfactory but nosotros were glad that the dish was served to us pipage hot. Fried Rice was the tummy-filling dish, beautifully topped amongst a generous sum of crispy, deep fried Anchovies. Rice was carefully seasoned to the correct dot in addition to amongst the nutty-crispy Anchovies, the Rice tin terminate move dangerously addictive in addition to pose a potential threat to your diet plan. We ended the repast amongst a sweetness banking concern complaint past times having Glutinous Rice Balls inward Ginger Soup, non ordinary Glutinous Rice Balls but those amongst Sesame-Paste filling. It was sweetness on its ain but fifty-fifty to a greater extent than delectable amongst Ginger-infused sweetness Soup.

Wayne (Left/ General Manager of Vistana Hotel Penang) in addition to Chef Ng Wing Lam (Right/ Exec Chinese Hong Kong Chef of YTL Hotels)

Additional Information:

Halal/ Wifi-available
Service Charge: Yes 10%
Government Tax: Yes 6%
Address: 213, Jalan Bukit Gambir, 11950, Bukit Jambul, Penang.

Contact Number: 604- 646 8000

Email: vispg@ytlhotels.com.my
Website: http://www.vistanahotels.com/
Vistana Hotels Facebook Page

Love Nutrient Pacific W Prosperity Toss @ Hakka Hamlet (客家山寨), Balik Pulau, Penang.

Everyone thinks almost a booze when it comes to Chinese New Year-related parties (especially eventide of Chinese New Year) but the principal Chinese dishes should non endure disregarded. It is oft an exhausting procedure but to cry upwardly through what to cook, where to purchase the ingredients together with how to nowadays them. Pacific West is hither to innovate their gain of frozen goods, which tin endure transformed into delectable Chinese New Year's Day delicacies that larn good amongst the cheers. It is a typical perception that the create sells frozen foods together with would endure the concluding resort for many, never would a sane individual cry upwardly of using their products equally Chinese New Year's Day dishes; therefore allow us run across what Pacific West has inwards shop to surprise yous when the Year of Monkey is knocking the door.  

About Pacific West:

Pacific West is a renowned seafood create cite from its inception inwards Commonwealth of Australia inwards the 1990's together with has since expanded its accomplish to millions across the globe. Their products induce got been served inwards major international arena such equally Sydney Olympic Games, Wimbledon Tennis Tournaments together with the recent Manchester United Football Club. Pacific West's gain of products are meticulously crafted together with designed to render customers amongst values like:

• Convenience- Ready prepared together with tardily to cook.
• Innovation- Continuous creations of novel products together with offerings.
• Quality- Premium Seafood that comply to the international nutrient security together with procedure standards.

Pacific West products are available at all major together with independent retail outlets inwards Malaysia (some of the big names include Cold Storage, Sam's Groceria, AEON, Tesco, Giant, Sunshine, Village Grocer etc). For to a greater extent than information, delight contact Pacific West assist work at 1800-88-389 or watch Pacific West Facebook Page.

Address: 4402, Jalan Chain Ferry, 12100, Butterworth, Penang.

Contact Number: 604- 331 7788
Email: enquiry@pacificwestfoods.com.my

Many Thanks to Pacific West together with Hakka Village for hosting us that afternoon.

If yous are throwing a celebratory political party for Chinese New Year's Day this yr together with looking forwards to serve some unproblematic but delicious Canapes or Hors D'oeuvre, endure sure to banking concern jibe out Pacific West's ideas. Below are some of the ideas created past times Chef Leong. The fact that Pacific West had the telephone commutation ingredients ready, it makes the arduous training procedure a lot easier. 

Puff Pastry filled amongst Mushrooms together with Egg Pate served amongst Wiggy Cornflake Fish

Petite Ratatouille Corn Tortilla amongst Popcorn Fish

Hummus on Pita Bread amongst Tempura Calamari Ring

Tomato Salsa on Spoons amongst Dusted Baby Squid

We were sure to a greater extent than than delighted to run across all these petite but expertly-presented Canapes. We sentiment they create a groovy sentiment for celebratory parties or whatever cocktail sessions, inwards which some of them tin endure easily prepared. Tomato Salsa on Spoons amongst Dusted Baby Squid was refreshing, nosotros dear the union betwixt the tangy fruity chemical cistron but a compassion that the Baby Squid turned soggy. It would endure fantastic if they were equally crispy equally they were meant to be. 

Tempura Prawn Prosperity Toss

Pacific West takes on the quintessential Chinese New Year's Day dish- Lou Sang amongst panache, nether the supervision of Pacific West's Development Chef- Chef Leong, the culinary squad (of Pacific West) had managed to arts and crafts out a rattling innovative Lou Sang dish that is completely dissimilar equally compared to the conventional ingredients. Pacific West's Tempura Prawn Prosperity Toss sees ingredients similar julienned Cucumber, Radish, Carrots, Cilantro, Torch Ginger, pickled Nutmeg, peeled Standard Mandarin Oranges, Pomelo, crispy Pacific West Tempura Prawns together with nutty condiments similar Peanuts; drenched over their home-made dressing (consists of Chinese Plum Sauce, Lime Juice, Olive Oil, Sugar etc). The concoction was refreshing, bursting amongst the juice of greens. The improver of Torch Ginger together with Cilantro was brilliant, the dish packs a herbaceous punch together with most saliva-inducing (a lawsuit from the acerbic dressing). An fantabulous dish to boot start the yr of Monkey.

Crab Meat Lettuce Cups amongst Pacific West Salt together with Pepper Squid

Golden Nestum Pacific West Tempura Prawns

Chef Leong makes everything therefore presentable together with elegant, Crab Meat Lettuce Cups amongst Pacific West Salt together with Pepper Squid was ane of the dishes amongst the most promising presentation. We dear the combination- the light-green provided the juicy squelch spell the Crab Meat introduced a sleek seafood-sweetness to the dish together with of course, the Squid gives the flavor together with the resilient bite. I'd personally prefer it amongst a tangy together with zesty touch... similar a low-cal touching on of Lime or Lemon juice would endure great. Golden Nestum Pacific West Tempura Prawns on the other hand, did non shine. The Nestum flavor did non stand upwardly out together with the dish was over-seasoned. With the same production (Tempura Prawns), the Prosperity Toss-dish has a slightly improve border over Golden Nestum.

Kung Pao Pacific West Salt together with Pepper Squids

Nyonya Style Pacific West Tempura Fish Cocktails

The feast continues amongst Nyonya Style Pacific West Tempura Fish Cocktails together with Kung Pao Pacific West Salt together with Pepper Squids; the get-go dish was perfect to spoon over rice, a compassion that the Fish was no longer inwards crisp but the sweetness together with sour sauce was most appetizing. It shared some similar characteristics equally the intimate Chinese dish- Sweet together with Sour Fish but the fact that the Fish was well-taken assist of (you necessitate non piece the fish together with marinate the meat), cooking the dish is simplified together with it saves a lot of time. The Kung Pao Pacific West Salt together with Pepper Squids were a tad likewise salty to our liking but it was perfectly alright to taste together amongst the Yam (Yam Boat).

Hakka Abacus Beads

Hakka Lei Cha

Hakka Plum Sauce Duck

Hakka Salt-baked Chicken

Hakka Village was position inwards accuse for the side past times side v dishes, the identify is well-known for its signature Hakka dishes (often served inwards Pork) but the lawsuit was a pork-free lawsuit therefore no pork was served. Hakka Lei Cha was get-go served... inwards tasting portion. It has the quintessential nutty-crunchy elements similar Peanuts, Long Beans, Pickled Radish; served amongst the seemingly bitter Green-Vege soup. The vegetal flavor however, was non obvious. The soup was reasonably seasoned together with paired good amongst the ingredients; the concoction was toothsome together with delicious. The Hakka Abacus was goodness either, though non equally overwhelming equally I would induce got hoped (absence of Pork together with Lards). Another dish that took the middle spotlight would endure their Hakka Salt-Baked Chicken, though veering towards the salty side; the Chicken was tender together with possessed the alluring Chicken-meaty aroma. It is a dish that ane could easily munch downwards a few bowls of Rice. 

Hakka Village is located at a mount transcend at Pulau Betong, Balik Pulau (300 meters inwards a higher identify Sea Level) together with is a identify designed for recreation (team building), preservation of Hakka civilisation together with a identify to taste mouth-watering together with authentic Hakka dishes. If yous keen to attempt their Hakka dishes, ane individual is priced at Rm ninety nett (with a grouping of minimum 10 person) together with the packet includes a tour at Balik Pulau/ Hakka Village expanse (approximately 4 hours) together with is strictly available for Lunch only. Hakka Village is opened upwardly everyday but ONE-day advance reservation is required to secure a booking. For to a greater extent than information, kindly watch their Facebook Page. 

Additional Information almost Hakka Village (客家山寨):

Non-Halal

Address: 61, Jalan Bukit Kebun Kha, Pulau Betong, MK 7, 11020, Balik Pulau, Penang.

Contact Number: 604- 282 9667

Hakka Village (客家山寨) Facebook Page

Direction: From Balik Pulau New Market, crusade to Jalan Balik Pulau (via onetime market) together with caput right away to Pulau Betong Fish Village, crusade for three km together with yous volition discovery a Mosque on your right, plow to the route on the reverse together with crusade for some other 1 km. Find a identify to green nearby together with contact Hakka Village. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 special chauffeur volition endure arranged to selection yous upwardly equally individual cars are non allowed to piece of work into the vicinity. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 variety reminder, ane twenty-four hours advance reservation is required. 

Love Nutrient Foodie Blogger [Chinese Novel Yr Edition] On Ntv7 Amongst

*For those of yous who conduct keep missed the show, yous may sentiment the online version on TonTon.*

In representative yous are interested, I was invited past times the production squad of NTV seven a brace months back, to cinema on a nutrient programme named Foodie Blogger. Followers of NTV seven should non travel novel to the program, it features many hidden gems in addition to interesting eats inwards every corner of Malaysia. The programme invites nutrient bloggers, together amongst the host- famous celebrity Ernest Chong inwards the bespeak on searching expert food. 

It volition travel a 30-minute brusk Special Chinese New Year's Day edition, to travel aired on the first 24-hour interval of the Chinese Lunar Calendar (19th of Feb 2015) at xi am. In this particular episode, Malaccan blogger- Constance Ann and me (Ken) volition travel introducing 2 places (in Malacca in addition to Penang) particularly suitable to satisfy your growling tummy inwards this Chinese New Year. 

Up due north inwards Penang, I volition travel introducing Zi Zai Restaurant's famous Poon Choy in addition to a few signature dishes of theirs.

On the Left- Ken, Chef Tan in addition to Ernest. 

If yous want to conduct keep a gustation on their Poon Choy (available for conduct keep away), below are the details:

Address: 1239-G, Jalan Paya Terubong, 11060, Paya Terubong, Penang.

Business Hours: half dozen pm to 10:30 pm. Closed on Tuesdays.

Contact Number: 604- 826 5713

Price: Rm 338 nett for small-scale Poon Choy (good plenty for 5-6 pax); Rm 458 nett for large Poon Choy (good plenty for 10-11 pax)

GPS Coordinates: 5.387212, 100.274013

Love Nutrient Spread The Chinese Novel Twelvemonth Joy Amongst Shortly Thye Hang (顺泰行) Malaysia

Show your loved ones that you lot attention inward this Chinese New Year's Day past times surprising them alongside attractive gift hampers. The auspicious flavour volition never hold upwards completed without festive goodies, as well as gift hampers are ofttimes some of the best ideas to spread the festive joy. Soon Thye Hang (顺泰行) is i of the best brands to larn your Chinese New Year's Day gifts, the long-established build has bully presence across the patch (more than thirty outlets inward Malaysia). For to a greater extent than than l years, they convey ever been committed inward delivering trusted, relevant as well as premium character products to customers. For this Chinese New Year, Soon Thye Hang (顺泰行) offers value-for-money Chinese New Year's Day gift hampers, starting from RM 338; all hampers are beautifully wrapped to alive upwards to the auspicious theme, representing amend fortunes, luck as well as health inward the upcoming year. 

This transportation is brought to you lot past times Soon Thye Hang Malaysia.

Soon Thye Hang Braised Abalones 红烧吉品罐头鲍鱼 (10 pieces/ RM 86- promo rate) as well as Soon Thye Hang Republic of Chile Abalones 智利罐头鲍鱼 (4 pieces/ RM 110- promo rate)

新年将至，又是送礼佳节；趁着这农历新年为挚爱亲友送上祝福感恩之心，精美手工礼篮绝对是不二之选。在马来西亚有多家分行的顺泰行，五十年来秉持着以信为本的精神为大众提供高级、可靠的海味产品；其信誉更是家喻户晓。在这农历新年，顺泰行这老字号推出了一系列的精美春节礼篮以及上选进口海味；庆贺优惠价从338令吉起跳。除此之外，顺泰行还引进了筵席上品、象征名贵身份的珍贵海味- 鲍鱼；趁着这佳节也推出了一系列的罐头鲍鱼，无论是红烧或盐水，大或小，还是以国家区分都应有尽有。新春饭里加入鲍鱼，“鲍”你过旺年!

Not to hold upwards missed is Soon Thye Hang's Chinese New Year's Day promotion... for canned Abalones. The build offers a broad pick of Abalones from braised to brine, inward unlike sizes as well as toll points. Amongst the province of origins are Japan, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa as well as Mexico.

Actual Photo on the Product

Each Abalone from the Republic of Chile Abalone is consistent inward size- plump as well as most succulent. They tin hold upwards enjoyed inward diverse ways, whether past times the communal Hot Pot or traditional Chinese New Year's Day dishes; they tin hold upwards as practiced to hold upwards gifted to your loved ones either.

Soon Thye Hang Queensbay Mall Outlet

Additional Information:

Soon Thye Hang's official website: http://www.soonthyehang.my/aboutus/today

Soon Thye Hang's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SoonThyeHang/