The moment we heard that Kwee Zeen in Sofitel KL Damansara is having their Surf & Turf Extravaganza Buffet Dinner, my wife and I knew that we had to come back for it. True enough, we had a pleasurable gastronomic experience that evening.
The buffet is on every Thursday (6.30pm – 10pm) for the month of January for the price of RM138+ (adult) and RM69+ (children aged 7 to 11 years old).
The highlights of the buffet include beef tenderloin Wellington topped with prawns, London broil with chimichurri, shrimp scampi with broccoli, BBQ beef short ribs, baked navarin of chicken, gnocchi with prawns and asparagus ragout, lemon pepper cuttlefish with parsley butter, salted crust whole seabass, succulent herb spiced lamb, rotisserie chicken, Yorkshire pudding, barbecued chicken shish taouk, barbecued lamb shoulder, baked fish with harra sauce, seafood on ice such as slipper lobster, mussels, scallops, shrimps, yabbies, flower crab and many more.
Besides there main-theme highlights, the usual spread is still available too – beef and chicken sate, assorted serunding, lemang and ketupat, nasi goreng ikan masin, daging rendang “Minang”, assorted cheese, dim sum, cured meat, salad, fruits and rojak, gado-gado, lamb biryani, barbecued lamb shoulder, couscous, pasta and pizza, fruit juices, coffee and tea and many more.
We definitely enjoyed the hearty buffet spread this round, especially the fresh seafood on ice. Also, as always, my personal favourite is their dessert corner and they never disappoint to serve mouthwatering cakes and pastries there. I am deeply in love with their Caramel & Chocolate Tartlet, Red Velvet Crèmeux, Hazelnut Paris Breast Choux, Double Chocolate Brownies, Bread & Butter Chocolate Pudding and assorted macarons. Every time I return, I look forward to get these to kill my sweet tooth.
You wouldn’t want to miss this! Call +603 2720 6688 or +6018 873 2028 for reservation of more information.
I am so glad to be invited to attend the launching of the #HGEatGoodChallenge today at Bangsar. Harvest Gourmet, Nestlé Malaysia’s plant-based food brand, is launching this campaign to advocate healthier and more sustainable diets amongst Malaysians, in collaboration with BookDoc.
Presenting Harvest Gourmet Plant-based Creations. From L-R: Qiu Wen, Indra Balaratnam, Dietitian, Geetha Balakrishna, Business Executive Officer of Food Business, Nestle (M) Berhad, Juan Aranols, Chief Executive Officer, Nestle (M) Berhad, Jean Ho, Business Manager, Nestle’s Harvest Gourmet, Scha Alyahya, Dini Schatzmann
Plant-based diet is getting more popular globally People from around the world are becoming more environmentally and health-conscious, which leads to an increasing number of people reducing meat consumption and embracing more plant-based diets. By offering simple and easy-to-prepare plant-based foods that does not compromise on taste, nutrition and value, Nestlé’s Harvest Gourmet offers Malaysian consumers healthier alternatives for the everyday meals they love.
The topic of plant-based food alternatives has taken centre stage at the recent 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 27), as the global food system is responsible for more than 30% of greenhouse gas emissions, and 57% of these are derived from the processing of meat, dairy products and crops for animal feed. Hence, shifting to a plant-based diet is a positive action to fight against climate change.
Speaking at the media launch of the #HGEatGoodChallenge today, Mr Juan Aranols, CEO of Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad said more Malaysians are willing to improve their diets and are increasingly aware of the impact of their choices on the planet.
Mr Juan Aranols, CEO of Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad
“#HGEatGoodChallenge aims to encourage Malaysians to start an experiential journey, discovering easy ways to adopt tasty plant-based meals as part of their everyday diets. It will be a meaningful campaign to kickstart into a healthier new year, while doing good for the planet!”
enthused Mr Juan Aranols, CEO of Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad
#HGEatGoodChallenge to promote healthier lifestyle From 10 December 2022 to 8 January 2023, participants are required to register on the BookDoc health app to be able to participate in the challenge. They will then prepare and submit 15 Harvest Gourmet meals and clock up a minimum of 120,000 steps within the 30 days challenge period, to qualify for many attractive prizes. On top of that, all Challenge Finishers will receive an E-certificate by Nestlé RELeaf, as Harvest Gourmet commits to planting a new tree in 2023 for every participant who completes the challenge. Nestlé RELeaf is Nestlé Malaysia’s largest reforestation programme, aiming to plant 3 million trees by end of 2024.
Celebrities Sharing Their Plant-based Journey. From L-R: Ben Ibrahim, Emcee, Scha Alyahya, Dini Schatzmann, Qiu WenOfficial Launch of #HGEatGoodChallenge. From L-R: Qiu Wen, Geetha Balakrishna, Business Executive Officer of Food Business, Nestle (M) Berhad, Juan Aranols, Chief Executive Officer, Nestle (M) Berhad, Jean Ho, Business Manager, Nestle’s Harvest Gourmet Indra Balaratnam, Dietitian, Scha Alyahya, Dini Schatzmann
Support from local celebrity influencers and F&B partners Local Celebrity influencers Scha Alyahya, Dini Schatzmann and Qiu Wen were present to share their experiences of integrating plant-based meals in their diets and its positive impact on their lives. The event also showcased the other collaborators of the #HGEatGoodChallenge comprising F&B partners such as Epic Food Hall, KyoChon, Uncle Bob Sabah, Sheraton KL, EQ Hotel and others who will provide Nestlé’s Harvest Gourmet meal options at their restaurants for participants during the challenge period. Also present at the launch event was Mr Raj Kumar R G Sheth, President of the Malaysian Vegetarian Society, which will be focusing on outreach and raising awareness on plant-based eating.
Dietitian Indra creating a Harvest Gourmet plant-based recipe.
Insight sharing by consultant dietitian “Nutrition is one of the elements of the wellness spectrum. However, most of us neglect having balanced meals due to our busy lifestyles and lack of discipline. Statistics show that 1 in 2 adults are overweight or obese, 3 in 10 adults have high blood pressure; and heart disease remains the top killer of Malaysians 1. It is well proven that eating a diet abundant of plant-based foods positively benefits our health by lowering the risk of developing coronary heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes, and increasing life expectancy,”
said Ms Indra Balaratnam, consultant dietitian
Cooking demonstration using Nestlé’s Harvest Gourmet products Indra curated two simple and delicious recipes using Nestlé’s Harvest Gourmet for the challenge, which she demo-cooked at the event. The Spicy Gochujang Honey Glazed Harvest Gourmet Nuggets and Spiced Harvest Gourmet Mince with Green Peas will both be part of the 15 plant-based meal inspirations made available for participants during the #HGEatGoodChallenge.
For more information about #HGEatGoodChallenge, please visit http://www.harvestgourmet.my/whatsnew-tips. Weekly prizes await and the top three participants will walk away with prizes such as the Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch SE and Apple Airpods.
About Nestlé’s Harvest Gourmet Nestlé Harvest Gourmet’s plant-based meal solutions provide you great taste and meat-like experience with high quality ingredients sourced responsibly. The product range is cholesterol-free, high in protein and a source of fibre, suitable for vegan diet.
Nestlé’s Harvest Gourmet offers a delicious and convenient way to include more plant-based foods at the centre of your plates and help people to switch/transition from animal protein. Nestlé Harvest Gourmet’s plant-based range of products include nuggets, sensational burger, cutlet, stir fry mince and chargrilled pieces.
Nestlé’s Harvest Gourmet is manufactured in its plant-based solutions manufacturing facility in Shah Alam – the first in ASEAN and the one of only two in Asia. The new facility will cater to the rising demand for plant-based foods for the local as well as the export market.
About Nestlé Malaysia Nestlé is the world’s largest food and beverage manufacturer. Headquartered in Switzerland, Nestlé is present in more than 180 countries around the world, and our over 270,000 employees are committed to Nestlé’s purpose of unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. Our performance is driven by our Nutrition, Health and Wellness strategy. Nourishing Malaysians since 1912, Nestlé has earned the trust of our consumers through our quality brands and products. We are committed to improving the lives of the communities in which we operate, whilst maintaining our Halal excellence and integrity.
This is in line with our promise of delivering GOOD FOOD, GOOD LIFE to all. To learn more about how we have been nourishing Malaysians for over a century, do visit http://www.nestle.com.my or our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/Nestle.Malaysia.
Or https://uspotatogoodness.com.my/ and click RECIPES and search for “𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘆 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀” 😁 The more times you view, the higher the chance of me winning!
I found some U.S. Russet Potatoes sitting in the kitchen the other day and been wondering what can I do with them. I think I should try this simple and yet very special recipe – 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘆 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside.
It’s very easy to make. All you need is some U.S. Russet Potatoes (medium size) and 2 other secret ingredients (refer to the full recipe). I choose russet potatoes because they become soft and fluffy after cook and I really love the texture. Watch the video to see how I made these cute bubbles and check the full recipe from the link above.
𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗲𝘀: You can cook them in many ways like baked, steamed, boiled and many more. It’s also fat, sodium and cholesterol-free, which makes it a healthy choice. A healthier source of carbohydrate too. U.S. Potatoes are full of Vitamin C, potassium (approximately 620mg, more than a banana!) and Vitamin B6. A medium sized potato carries only about 110 calories per serving.
We are back at Kwee Zeen restaurant at the Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara for some authentic Thai cuisine. The Flavours of Thailand Buffet Dinner promotion debut from 7th to 16th October 2022.
We enjoyed the many dishes prepared by well-seasoned guest chefs, Chef Jay (Nopparut Audkanta), and Chef Noi (Somchai Pothibandit), from Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit, some carefully crafted recipes that capture the essence of Thailand.
Guest Chefs from Thailand – Chef Jay & Chef Noi Chef Jay is an experienced and experimental professional currently heads Voila! at Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit’s international buffet restaurant. He loves creating dishes that are flavourful and celebrates fresh produce. Meanwhile, Chef Noi is a master of authentic Thai cuisine with years of experience and specializes in slow-cooked techniques.
Enjoy the Exotic Tastes of Thai Dishes We are so glad that we got the opportunity to try the exotic tastes of Thailand without leaving the country! Some of our most loved dishes are Som-Tum (green papaya salad), Poh-Pia Sod (fresh vegetable spring rolls), Tom-Yum Goong (spicy and sour soup with prawns), Panang (traditional Thai curry), Gang Kiew Wan (green curry), Kao Niao Mamuang (mango with sticky rice and coconut sauce) and many more.
“This promotion is drawn from my culinary travels around Asia and my passion to ensure that my guests have an extraordinary dining experience. The main theme focuses on authentic Thai cuisine and my aim is to create an atmosphere built around the best dishes that Thailand has to offer. This is done by using a collection of Thai ingredients that make Thailand famous for its food, magnificently presented to commemorate this special occasion.”
said the Director of Culinary, Chef Roland Hamidouche
The Flavours of Thailand Buffet Dinner is available from 6:30 p.m. until 10 p.m., at RM128+ per person (Monday to Thursday), RM148+ per person (Friday to Sunday) and children aged 7 to 11 years enjoy 50% discount. The prices are subject to prevailing government tax.
Along side with the Thai buffet spread, other counters like the cold seafood counter, dim sum and roasted duck, Indian cuisine, grilled fish, rice and noodles, assorted fruits, local kuihs and desserts are served too.
About Sofitel Sofitel Hotels & Resorts is an ambassador of modern French style, culture and art-de-vivre around the world. Established in 1964, Sofitel is the first international luxury hotel brand to originate from France with more than 120 chic and remarkable hotels in the world’s most sought-after destinations. Sofitel exudes a refined and understated sense of modern luxury, always blending a touch of French decadence with the very best of the locale. The Sofitel collection includes such notable hotels as Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg, Sofitel London St James, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost, Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk, Sofitel Mexico City Reforma, Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour and Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort. Sofitel is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,200 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries.
This year, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara is collaborating once again with the Breast Cancer Welfare Association Malaysia (BCWA) by helping raise funds for their noble awareness and education campaigns on breast cancer.
From 1st to 31st October 2022, Sofitel’s Pink October Afternoon Tea priced at RM158 per set with a choice of Illy coffee or Dilmah tea will be served daily from 2 PM to 5 PM. Each order will directly contribute RM10 to BCWA. The proceeds will support BCWA in their commendable efforts in executing awareness campaigns for breast cancer.
Our Return to Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara My wife and I have always wanted to go back to dine at Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara after we tried their wonderful Iftar buffet dinner back in March. Therefore upon knowing that Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara is having this Pink October Afternoon Tea, we went ahead to support this meaningful effort of breast cancer awareness campaign.
Pink October Afternoon Tea at Le Bar Cocktails and Stories The Pink October themed afternoon tea at Le Bar Cocktails and Stories is a delicately curated ensemble of delicacies infused with French expertise and aesthetic presentation by Sofitel’s very own French born Director of Culinary, Roland Hamidouche.
To add significance to the theme, most of the sumptuous treats ranging from sweet to savoury have been ingeniously crafted to appear in pink hues, a visual presentation that represents femininity and support for breast cancer awareness.
The Pink October Menu The Pink October menu includes crab and apple salad, quail scotch egg, la boule de foie gras, cured salmon rillettes, le pink club (smoked chicken, cranberry, micro gem) Chef’s autograph savoury crumble of the day, parfum de Fraise (strawberry mousse, lavender crèmeux), macaron à la rose (hibiscus rosa-sinensis macaron, cherry ganache), vanille de France (Dilmah’s rose tea with French vanilla, mini sable, wild berries), pink forest gateau (raspberry, white chocolate voluptuous), financier au litchi (essence of flower, lychee, jelly, lime curd), sofidonut (strawberry chocolate, passion caramel, pistachio crumbs), plain and cranberry scones (homemade jams, crème chantilly, lescure butter, flavoured honey).
For reservation or inquiries, you can reach out to +603 2720 6668 or email to HA123@sofitel.com.
About Sofitel Sofitel Hotels & Resorts is an ambassador of modern French style, culture and art-de-vivre around the world. Established in 1964, Sofitel is the first international luxury hotel brand to originate from France with more than 120 chic and remarkable hotels in the world’s most sought-after destinations. Sofitel exudes a refined and understated sense of modern luxury, always blending a touch of French decadence with the very best of the locale. The Sofitel collection includes such notable hotels as Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg, Sofitel London St James, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost, Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk, Sofitel Mexico City Reforma, Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour and Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort. Sofitel is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,200 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries.
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