Genting Malaysia Foster the Spirit of Patriotism Through National Day Short Video Contest

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Genting Malaysia Berhad recently announced the top three winners for the National Day Short Video Contest 2017, organised in conjunction with the National Day celebrations.

Of the three winning entries, two are from Tunku Abdul Rahman University College – MeSuka Productions and 3G Production. Sharing their sweet victory is Taylor’s University’s Rachel Goh.

These top-spot winners earned themselves a cash prize of RM3,000 per winning entry, while each team member received a Certificate of Achievement as an acknowledgement of their successful feat.

The prize presentation ceremony took place on 23rd August 2017 at the Motorino Restaurant, located at SkyAvenue, Resorts World Genting.

The contest is part of Genting Malaysia’s efforts to foster a spirit of patriotism among the country’s undergraduates and to nurture young talents from local institutions of higher learning in the field of creative content development.  The contest is also the company’s way to encourage the community at large to cultivate a passion for arts and culture.

Present to give away the prizes to the winners was Mr. Paul Baker, Deputy Chief Operating Officer of Genting Malaysia Berhad.

All the three short videos captured the essence of Merdeka within a brief 40-second narrative and each of them highlighted various unique features of Malaysia including national identity, unity and strength in diversity.

The winning videos will be screened from 23rd August till 16th September on the huge world-class LED display screens measuring 14,000 square metres and fitted with 1,000 LED bulbs, located at the SkyAvenue mall’s atrium.

The winners and their lecturers were treated to delicious pizzas at the Motorino Restaurant – the country’s only outlet, owned and operated by Resorts World Genting.

Later, Mr. Baker with several members of Genting Malaysia management led the students and their
lecturers to the atrium of SkyAvenue to watch the winning videos on the LED display.

The Best Buffet in Malaysia

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Ready for an ultra- luxurious dining experience? Here are some of the best buffets in Malaysia that you need to experience right now:

Steamboat Buffet by Country Pots at RM 42

Get unlimited refills of your favourite cuisines at this insanely cheap and delectable buffet station- The Steamboat Buffet by Country Pots. From seafood to Japanese cuisines and from Meat extravaganzas and noodles to desserts and your favourite Pina Coladas, this restaurant is one of my favourite tried and tested a la carte pick of the month.

Address: Country Pots G – 01- 06, Da Men Mall
For Reservations & Queries: +601 77628 5818

Tip: Now you can get the Steamboat buffet by Country Pots at just RM 29, using exclusive Fave promo codes. #BuffetbelowRM30

Middle Eastern Cuisine by Hadramout House at RM 75

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The flavours of the Middle East have been intoxicating the senses of the world, since centuries. It’s time for you to explore some of their mesmerizing range of kebabs, lamb chops, biryanis, coleslaws and more worth RM 100 at just RM 75 with Fave at my favourite Middle Eastern Cuisine restaurant in Malaysia– the Hadramout House.

Address: Hadramout House, 112- 114A, Jalan Bukit Bintang
For Reservations & Queries: +603 2110 2236

BBQ Cuisine by BBQ Town at RM 29.50

Yes, you saw that right! Now you can have those scintillating BBQ potions at just RM 29.50 with Fave that are worth RM 51. The BBQ Town is one of my most famous BBQ stations in Malaysia that is known to serve some lip smacking BBQ gourmet foods which includes gastronomic potions like Sushi and Maki rolls, Assorted BBQ Chicken and Sea food, BBQ Lamb and Beef, BBQ Soy Chicken, Konbu soup, ended up with your favourite ice cream flavours and assorted desserts. #BuffetbelowRM30

Address: BBQ Town, S 025- 026, Mid Valley Mega Mall
For Reservations & Queries: +603 2201 1236

Brazilian Steak Cuisine by Samba Brazilian Steakhouse starting from RM 66

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We saved the best for the meat lovers out there. From a sumptuous list of chicken, sausages, beef, seafood and fresh veggies, my favourite picks from the Samba Brazilian Steakhouse are – Caipifruta cocktail, bacon wrapped prawn, Brazilian cheese bread, sirloin and smoked lamb leg. You can have your favourite style of Churrascaria Lunch/ Dinner Buffet and feel the Samba vibe at the famous Samba Brazilian Steakhouse starting from just RM 66 worth RM 89 using Fave vouchers. Use Hello September Fave promo codes to additionally save RM 15 or Click here for more Promo Codes

Address: Samba Brazilian Steakhouse, L3 3A, L3 4A, Level 3, Avenue K
For Reservations & Queries: 03 2181 8212

Chef Kok Chee Kin, The Talented Man Behind The Wok

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So, I’ve been mentioning about Dynasty Restaurant, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel quite alot in both my articles and my social media platforms. You’d probably know by now that this pork-free Chinese restaurant offers delicacies fit to be served even to any imperial family or royalties, befitting of it’s name.

As you know, delicious food does not magically appear out of nowhere. There’s no such things as the kitchen fairies who conjured sumptuos feast for you to indulge on. There’s always meticulous people behind every delicious food that you enjoyed.

Meet the man behind the wok, the man who made all the gastronomic pleasure in Dynasty Restaurant Kuala Lumpur possible; Executive Sous Chef Kok Chee Kin.

With over 20 years of experience under his belt, Executive Sous Chef Kok Chee Kin is no newcomer to the culinary world of fine Chinese cuisine. It has been a long journey climbing the ladder to the coveted top-chefs hat and the envied position as Executive Sous Chef of the acclaimed Dynasty Restaurant. Since becoming a chef de partie at the age of 16, Chef Kin as he is fondly called by his fellow colleagues has worked at Putra World Trade Centre and as Assistant Chinese Banquet Chef at one of the leading hotels in Kuala Lumpur. Chef Kin joined the hotel since its opening and over the years has swiftly moved up the ranks to Chinese Banquet Chef and finally to his current position as Executive Sous Chef. His culinary prowess is matched by his managerial skills, which has twice won him the hotel’s Manager of the Quarter award. Chef Kin’s fascination for the culinary world was what motivated him to be a chef. Over the years, he has combined the kitchens of the various provinces of China, coming up with his own signature dishes and continues to expand his contemporary style of Chinese cooking.

When asked what sort of cooking style he prefers the most, Chef Kin says he prefer Cantonese cuisine for its simple preparation method yet full of natural flavours. He also likes to inject new ideas from Western and Japanese cuisine into traditional Chinese dishes.

Among the must try Chef Kin’s range of signature dishes are; Oriental Grilled Lamb with Mongolian Sauce, Sautéed Garden Greens and Diced Mango, Miniature Nonk Jump Over the Wall, Peking Duck and Baked Cod with Honey Served with Mayonnaise.

I’ve had the privileges to enjoy Chef Kin’s culinary masterpieces a couple of times, and I can assure you that they’re nothing short of majestic.

Wanna have a taste of Chef Kin’s cooking? Well, why are you still reading this and eating your hearts out? Head over to Dynasty Restaurant, Renaissance Hotel Kuala Lumpur and grab a bite.

For more information on both Chef Kin and Dynasty Restaurant, please refer to the information below:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/RenaissanceKL and www.facebook.com/DynastyKL  

Instagram: @renaissancekualalumpur and @dynasty_kl

Phone: 03 2771 6692

A Cantonese Feast at Dynasty Restaurant, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel

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A fan of Chinese food but couldn’t enjoy them as your culture/religion does not allow you to do so as the food contains pork? Well, worry no more. There’s plenty of Muslim friendly Chinese restaurants around. And here’s one in the the heart of Kuala Lumpur; Dynasty Restaurant, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel.

Recently converted into a pork-free restaurant, Dynasty Restaurant offers a wide selection of authentic and delectable Cantonese delicacies, creatively put together by award-winning Executive Sous Chef Kok Chee Kin and his team.

Guests dining at Dynasty will be treated to an interesting array of dishes that is light on the palate while emphasizing on a distinct primary flavour of the main ingredients used. Diners at Dynasty can choose from appetizers to barbecued and roasted specialties including soups and seafood along with poultry and vegetarian dishes. For meat cravings. there is a range of beef, venison and lamb to choose from. There is also a variety of live seafood prepared according to the diner’s preference as well as a range of claypot dishes. Also available from the A La Carte Menu and a complete range of delicious Dim Sum to please every palate.

There’s plenty on the menu that you can choose from, but personally, I would recommend these:

Wok fried lotus root with celery served in potato basket

Dynasty Style Wok Fried Rice

Chef Kok Chee Kin’s Signature Peking Duck

Stewed sliced duck with mushrooms and oyster sauce

Stirfried duck with sesame oil&oyster sauce.

Sauteed shelled prawns with salted egg yolk

Pan fried Hong Kong egg noodles with enoki&chicken.

A selection of Dimsum

With a seating capacity of 168 and 3 private dining rooms, Dynasty Restaurant is open daily for lunch from 12.00noon to 2.30pm and dinner from 6.30pm to 10.30pm. Dim sum breakfast is served from 9.30am to 2.30pm on Sundays and Public Holidays. The 3 private dining rooms, when opened up, have a seating capacity for 80 persons. It is a perfect venue for exclusive weddings, birthday parties for that special someone, anniversary celebrations for the loved ones, full moon celebrations for the new ones or any get- togethers. Dynasty Restaurant is located at East Wing Level 1.

For more information on Dynasty Restaurant, please refer to the information below:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/RenaissanceKL and www.facebook.com/DynastyKL  

Instagram: @renaissancekualalumpur and @dynasty_kl

Phone: 03 2771 6692

Celebrate 60 Years of Merdeka with Mouthwatering Peking Ducks at Dynasty Restaurant, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel

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Malaysia’s 60 years of Independence Day is all but a few days away. Not sure what to do to celebrate Merdeka Day? Well, a reunion with your loved ones during Merdeka over some really delicious food might be something you’d like to consider.

What’s that? Not sure what to eat and where to go? Well, why not head over to Dynasty Restaurant, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel and celebrate the nation’s 60 years of independence? The award-winning Dynasty Restaurant is renowned for its signature Peking Duck.

Meticulously marinated with a combination of spices and Chinese herbs, they are roasted in a traditional charcoal fired roasting oven. The roasting process takes about an hour, infusing into the bird with a delicious smoky aroma while keeping its skin scrumptiously crispy and the meat succulent.

Every Signature Peking Duck ordered is hand-carved at the dining table and the crispy skin is served with homemade pancake, scallion, cucumber, carrot and plum sauce. The meat on the other hand is taken back to kitchen and cooked according to the diner’s choice of preparation. If you can’t decide how you want your duck meat cooked, just ask for chef’s recommendation.

Duck skin served all wrapped up in homemade pancake alongside with scallion, cucumber, carrot and plum sauce.

Chef Kok Chee Kin’s signature crispy-skinned Peking Duck made into stir fried sliced duck with sun-dried chilli and scallion. This is one of the many style of duck meat serving that you can request for. This method of preparation produces an absolutely divine dish and I almost felt regretful that I couldn’t have all these to myself and had to share it with everyone else at the table. Yes. It’s that delicious.

Executive Sous Chef Kok Chee Kin’s signature Peking Duck is available for dinner from 30 August to 30 September 2017 at RM60.60nett per bird. These delicious ducks are normally priced at RM168nett and are for dine-in only with an order of any main course or a side dish from the a la carte menu.

For more info, please refer to the information below:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/RenaissanceKL and www.facebook.com/DynastyKL  

Instagram: @renaissancekualalumpur and @dynasty_kl

Phone: 03 2771 6692

Mooncakes Opulence at Dynasty Restaurant, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel

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Mid-autumn festival is a popular festival among the Chinese, and mooncakes are a traditional delicacy that’s a must-eat during the festivities. In the olden times, the Chinese would gather their family and enjoy the full moon at night while consuming mooncakes. Back in the olden days, Chinese poets and scholars will recite poetries while lovers will express their longing for each other as they enjoy the soft moonlight underneath the mid-autumn sky, but these days, mid-autumn is just a festival signifiying reunion between families and good relationship with one another.

Traditionally, the festival is celebrated by gifting mooncakes or consuming them.

Whether you are looking for the baked classics or the snowskin mooncakes, Dynasty Restaurant, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur have it all.

Dynasty Restaurant is offering a selection of 12 types of baked and snowskin mooncakes using pure and natural ingredients.

Their classics such as the Pandan Lotus Paste with Single Salted Yolk, Low Sugar White Lotus Paste with Single Salted Yolk, Bamboo Charcoal Green Tea Black Sesame and Red Bean Paste are perennial favorites on the menu annually.

Modern makeover with memorable new flavors for this season includes Red Pitaya Lotus Paste with Mango, Honey Lotus Paste with Chocolate, Yam Paste with Single Egg Yolk, Alisan Tea paste with Green Tea and Chinese Chestnut Paste with Egg Yolk.

Ideal as gifts for business associates, family and friends, the mooncakes are packaged in signature boxes with a choice of 4 pieces of traditional mooncake, 6 pieces of baked mini mooncake or 6 pieces of mini snow skin mooncakes.

These mooncakes are available for purchase at Dynasty Restaurant from 29 August to 4 october 2017 and at Mid Valley Megamall from I4 September to 4 October 2017.

Discounts and Specials: Free delivery to any locations with 5km radius of Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel for purchase of 20 boxes and above. (Additional charges apply for locations outside 5km radius)

All pre-paid orders of minimum 10 boxes before 16 September for pick-up between 14 September to 4 October 2017 will receive a 25% discount Selected credit card discounts apply.

For more info, please refer to the information below:

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/RenaissanceKL and www.facebook.com/DynastyKL  

Instagram: @renaissancekualalumpur and @dynasty_kl

Phone: 03 2771 6692

Collector’s Pick & The Launching of Tourism Malaysia’s Flea Market Galore Booklet at Amcorp Mall, Petaling Jaya

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There was a time when the concept of people coming together to buy, sell and trade used or old goods under one roof in a commercial complex seemed alien to Malaysians. It all changed in 1998 when Amcorp Mall embarked on a bold initiative to create an indoor antiques market inspired by one of the most iconic antiques market in the world – the famed Portobello Road market in the United Kingdom.

Amcorp Mall’s infant flea market started small, with just a handful of pioneering antique enthusiasts proudly displaying their prized collections at the lower ground level of the mall.

19 years later, the number of traders has grown close to 300 strong, delighting Amcorp Mall’s patrons with a spread covering four floors of the mall every weekend.

Now an established flea market destination in its own right, Amcorp Mall’s flea market provides its many traders with an opportunity to supplement their income and serves as a favourite gathering place for antique and collectibles enthusiasts.

Running the flea market is not without its share of challenges. Firstly the diverse personalities of the many traders and tenants needs to be balanced with care. Secondly the whole concept of a flea market where items are traded off tabletops may not be everyone’s cup of tea. Yet browsing through such variety of paraphernalia and mingling with the colourful traders and crowd has an undeniable charm not found in more sophisticated boutique type environments.

Despite its fair share of critics particularly in the early years, Amcorp Mall has persevered and continues to dish out a unique flea market experience ‘malaysian style’ that keeps both traders and shoppers coming back.

Whilst keeping true to its focus on the antiques and collectibles market, Amcorp Mall tries to ensure there is something for everyone by opening up opportunities in some measure for other products as well. In particular this has created another niche in the toy market.

Indeed its very own ‘home-grown talent’, flea market trader Azam Husni Mustafa and his band of buddies ‘The Ultimate Cosplayers’ appear in full character costume some Sundays to thrill shoppers with an upclose encounter with such popular comic/action characters as Spiderman, Ironman, Captain America, BumbleBee, Wolverine and more !

Starting out as a passionate hobby for Azam Husni, trading his collection of toys at the second floor of Amcorp Mall Flea Market has allowed him to truly live out his creative talents. And it is precisely this savoury mix of carnival shopping that makes Amcorp Mall’s flea market a must visit for all.

As the nation marks its 60th year of independence, Amcorp Mall is celebrating the occasion with a dedicated two day event aptly named Collectors Pick. This effort is aimed to take Flea Market Tourism in Malaysia to the next level. Visitors will be able to savour under one roof all manner of oldies, oddities and rarities encompassing antiques, curios, old notes, stamps, collectible toys, books, vinyl records and more.a Grand Extravaganza not to be missed !

Amcorp Mall, the pioneer of the Malaysian Indoor Flea Market experience, has since 1998 been the regular happening gathering place for antique enthusiasts looking for the latest gem to add to their collection every weekend.

As the nation marks its 60th year of independence, Amcorp Mall is celebrating the occasion with a dedicated two day event aptly named Collectors Pick. This effort is aimed to take Flea Market Tourism in Malaysia to the next level.

Visitors will be able to savour under one roof all manner of oldies, oddities and rarities encompassing antiques, curios, old notes, stamps, collectible toys, books, vinyl records and more, a Grand Extravaganza not to be missed.

#RasaSayang Merdeka Celebration at Quill City Mall, Kuala Lumpur

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Quill City Mall KL,  in partnership with Kakiseni,  celebrate 60 years of Malaysia with delicious food,  interactive exhibitions and performances for its ‘Rasa Sayang’  Merdeka celebrations.  Rasa Sayang experience comes in three for visitors to enjoy,  including #makanankita,  #sejarahkita and #tempatkita. 

The “Rasa Sayang Merdeka celebrations was officiated by YB Datuk Mas Ermieyati, Deputy Minister of Tourism&  Culture of Malaysia,  Dato’  Ar.  Michael Ong,  Group Executive Director of Quill Group of Companies,  Victor Kaw,  Chief Commercial Officer of AirAsia BIG Loyalty,  Kathleen Leong,  Head of Commercial for Malaysia and Singapore of AirAsia BIG Loyalty,  Miss Low Ngai Yuen,  President of Kakiseni,  Ng Chee Kheong,  COO of Quill Group of Companies,  Alan Cheong,  Centre Manager of Quill City Mall Kuala Lumpur Joseph Teo,  Vice President,  Marketing of Quill City Mall Kuala Lumpur and celebrity chef Anis Nabilah.

YB Datuk Mas Ermieyati, Deputy Minister of Tourism&  Culture of Malaysia,  Dato’  Ar.  Michael Ong,  Group Executive Director of Quill Group of Companies,   Miss Low Ngai Yuen,  President of Kakiseni and celebrity chef Anis Nabila making Nasi Kerabu as a symbolic of happiness and harmony during the launch.

Sharing Nasi Kerabu with each other, signifying togetherness through culinary delights.

Makanan kita Pop-up Warungs.

Nostalgic snacks spotted at the one of the Pop-up Warungs.There is no truer adage to describe Malaysians than the one about being what you eat and as the for Rasa sayang experience,  #makanankita celebrates our food for the way it can unite Malaysians of every stripe. Shoppers and visitors are sure to be exposed to the wide variety of  food here in Quill City Mall KL. Food curators Priya Prabakaran and Edea Nor scoured the country in search of the best,  the most authentic or the most unique food and flavours and brought them together under one roof at pop-up warungs with hip designs around the mall,  old school hawkers and cooks serve up a dizzying array of Malaysian cuisine including Kelantanese food,  Sarawak laksa,  halal dim sum,  pasembur and a mouthwatering selection of kuih.  And if you have a sweet tooth,  you will be pleasantly surprised by the unique desserts with fanciful names you can find here like air jag-ng heaven,  gelato durian D24 and onde onde cupcakes.  Interesting redemptions are also in store for all shoppers every shopper can enjoy a can of oishi or 100PLUS for FREE with a minimum purchase of RM10 from any vendor at #WarungKita. 

Those who fancy themselves masters of the kitchen tested their mettle and won fabulous prizes in a food contest like’Cook for Malaysia’.

Rasa sayang continues with #sejarahkita, a storytelling project by Niki Cheong that include videos,  photos and texts that altogether make up our nation’s collective history. #sejarahkita is the continuation of five years of Niki’s storytelling projects organised n collaboration in conjunction with Malaysia Day and Hari Kebangsaan Malaysia. 

#Tempatkita Theatre Shows Your Rasa sayang experience at Quill City Mall KL wouldn’t be complete without catching one of the many #tempatkita shows including a monologue session by Asia’s Next Top Model Alicia Amin by Nour Amir and produced by Shufitri Shukardias well as a spoken word,  immersive theatre experience called “Malaysia Throws Herself a Birthday Party” presented by spoke movement Speak City Asia in collaboration with local theatre company,  theatrethreesixty

Repurposing mall shop-lots into pop-up theatres,  #tempatkita is a unique experiment that seeks to make space for local indie theatre groups and bring more arts to the public.

Shoppers can also earn AirAsia BIG Points in just 5 simple steps:- 
1.  Shop at any outlet in Quill City Mall
2.  Download the AirAsia BIG Loyalty mobile app from the App Store or Google Play. 
3.  Log in to AirAsia BIG Loyalty mobile app with your existing BIG Member ID.  or,  register for an AirAsia BIG Loyalty account for free.
4.  Snap a picture of the official receipt and submit via the mobile app successfully.
5.  Continue your shopping at Quill City Mall KL to earn more BIG Points.
Another good news,  in conjunction of celebrating Hari Kebangsaan Malaysia 2017,  there’s also BIG Merdeka Giveaway from 26 August to 22 September 2017 where AirAsia BIG Loyalty will reward free round trip flights to Penang,  Langkawi,  Terengganu,  and Sabah to 40 lucky winners. To participate in the giveaway,  customers would just need to spend a minimum of RM60 at any shop in Quill City Mall KL in a single receipt.  Then,  simply snap a photo of the receipt via the AirAsia BIG Loyalty mobile app.  TEN(10)  winners will be selected on a weekly basis.  Terms&  Conditions apply.

Rasa Sayang, in partnership with Kakiseni, with support of Tourism Malaysia and DBKL together with general sponsors of beverage by 100PLUS Malaysia& Oishi takes place at Quill City Mall KL from 26 August till 17 September 2017. 

For more information, visit: https://facebook.com/quillcitymallkl/

DubuYo Offers Muslim Friendly Urban Korean Food

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Been binging on Kdramas? Can’t help but drool over all the delicious Korean food that has been featured not so subtly in those Kdramas? Desperately need to get a fix for your Korean food cravings? Well, don’t book a flight to Korea just yet. Malaysia is quite a global village, and it is a country that is pretty much open to global food culture. There are plenty of restaurants in Malaysia that’s offering Korean delicacies which can be as good as the ones you can find in Korea, if not better.

Being a K-food culture fan myself, I find myself constantly crave for some good Korean food, especially after K-drama binging or after watching my favourite Korean cook YouTuber, Maangchi. Problems? Yes. While Malaysia doesn’t lack restaurants that serve Korean food, as a Muslim, I find it rather difficult to find restaurants that serves Halal or Muslim-friendly Korean food. More often than not, they are non-Halal restaurant.

Lucky for me though there’s always the option of getting my Korean food fix at DubuYo, a restaurant chain that serves Muslim-friendly urban Korean food. DubuYo have plenty of outlets around in Malaysia but the one I frequent often is the Quill City Mall and Nu Sentral outlet.

Having recently heard that they have new items on their menu, I decided to visit again and check it out. True enough, in additions of my all time favourite jiggaes, they really do have some new, limited time items being featured on their menu.

Here’s sharing with you what I had during my most recent visit; Syupeo Chicken Ramyeon, Syupeo Beef Ramyeon, Kimchi Gogi Chicken, Doenjang, Seafood Soondubu Jigae, Honey Mustard Wings, Cheese Rabokki, Pa jeon and Yukgaejang

Syupeo Chicken Ramyeon- RM20.90 (Ala carte) RM23.90 (Set). This is one of the two new limited time only items. Syupeo Chicken Ramyeon is basically Korean ramen. But it’s not your regular plain ramen. Syupeo Chicken Ramyeon is all partied up with crispy fried chicken and dumpling, making it a luxurious and satisfying meal.

Syupeo Beef Ramyeon -RM22.90 (Ala carte) RM25.90 (Set). Syupeo Beef Ramyeon is another one of the new limited time item on DubuYo menu. The ramen is as good as it’s chicken counterpart. It’s served with generous portion of sliced beef and enoki mushrooms.

Kimchi Gogi Chicken- RM 16.10 (Ala carte) RM18.45 (Set). Similar to dak-galbi, this dish is actually chicken cubes stir-fried with kimchi and napa cabbage. This dish is not as fiery as it looks. The red hues is not an indicator of it’s spiciness. Those who can’t take spicy food might want to order this and give it a go.

Doenjang jigae- RM20.75 (Ala carte) RM23.10 (Set). Doenjang jigae or soybean paste stew is a rich, silky jjigae made with doenjang and available ingredients such as vegetables, mushrooms, tofu, seafood and meat. If my tastebuds got it right, I think a small amount of gochujang is also added to this Doenjang jigae as it has hint of spiciness in it.

Seafood Soondubu Jigae- RM19.60 (Ala carte) RM21.90 (Set). Sundubu-jigae or soft tofu stew is my all time favourite whenever I dine in DubuYo. The slightly spicy dish is made with freshly curdled soft tofu, vegetables, seafood and gochujang. Great to be had on it’s own, but lovely to be paired with a bowl of piping hot rice as well.

Honey Mustard Wings- RM19.60 (Ala carte) RM23.10 (Set). I can never resist these savoury chicken wings. They are deliciously addictive, and have it my way, I wouldn’t just stop at the second helping. It is that good.

Cheese Rabokki- RM18.45 (Ala carte) RM19.60 (Set). Ra-bokki is a type of teokbokki, with added ramyeon noodles. It is a street food commonly sold in bunsikjip. As other teokbokki dishes, fish cakes and boiled eggs are a common addition.

Pa jeon- RM 13.35 (Ala carte) RM 14.50 (Set). Pajeon is a variety of Korean pancake with scallion as its prominent ingredient. Served with a side of black vinegar sauce, this dish is great to be had on it’s own. It also makes a great meal companion alongside with banchan. Another one of my favourite order whenever I dine in DubuYo.

Yukgaejang- RM 19.60 (Ala carte) RM21.90 (Set).Yukgaejang or spicy beef soup is a spicy, soup-like Korean dish made from shredded beef with scallions and other ingredients, which are simmered together for a long time.

Dining in DubuYo is always satisfying for me and there’s no difference this time. While my latest visit has satiated my cravings for some jiggae fix, I have no doubt that I’ll be running over to DubuYo again soon enough now that I’m binging on Korean dramas again.

DubuYo have 13 outlets throughout Malaysia as of writing. Should you want to get some of your Korean food fix as well, just hop over to your nearest DubuYo outlet.

You may visit  www.dubuyo.com or www.facebook.com/DubuYo.urbankoreanfood for ongoing promos and more info.

Movie Review: Malay Regiment

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Hari Merdeka (Malaysian for ‘Independence Day’), also known as Hari Kebangsaan(National day), refers to the day when the Federation of Malaya’s independence from the British Empire was officially declared. At exactly 09:30 on 31 August 1957, the declaration was read by Tunku Abdul Rahman at the Merdeka Stadium in the presence of thousands of people including Malay Rulers, members of the federal government, and foreign dignitaries. The effort for independence was spearheaded by Tunku Abdul Rahman, the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, who led a delegation of ministers and political leaders of Malaya in negotiations with the British in London for Merdeka, or independence along with the first president of the Malayan Chinese Association (MCA) Tun Dato Sir Tan Cheng Lock and fifth President of Malaysian Indian Congress TunV. T. Sambanthan. The formation of the Federation of Malaysia was then announced on 16 September 1963, as Malaysia Day. 

This is a common knowledge for Malaysians who paid attention during history classes in school. But what’s not a common knowledge for most Malaysians is during the times of military insurgency before indepence was achieved. There are many untold stories during this time period, and rarely any production houses made any effort to feature the stories from that timeline in their movies.

But here’s one during that particular time; Malay Regiment. Will be shown in the silverscreens nationwide from 31st August 2017 to commemorate 60 years of independence, Malay Regiment was told in flashback where the story takes the viewers back to the time where the Malay Regiments fought the communists.

I’m not quite a fan of military movies, and therefore, I found the story rather baffling and not quite my kind of thing. Plenty of memorable scenes, though the story felt as if there are missing pieces in it. Storytelling was quite mediocre and it is hard for me to go back and forth from the present to the past. An okay watch if you like history and action.

I rate this movie a 3 star out 5, mostly for effort made to aknowledge the Malay Regiment’s contribution in nation building through the movie.

For more information, please visit: https://www.instagram.com/malayregiment/

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