Recipe: Chunky Vegetable Soup (Using Leftover Turkey)

So the first thing I made after making the turkey stock was this - chunky vegetable soup! We've been experiencing a slew of rain recently, so soups are perfect for those cooler evenings. 

Once you have your rich, flavorful turkey stock, you just need to add in your choice of vegetables - potatoes are a good choice as it helps thicken up the soup. I also added carrots and zucchini, and simply season with some salt and black pepper. You can also add in some of the shredded turkey to the soup to make it more substantial. That's one tasty, warming soup! You can serve the soup with crusty bread, or if you have leftover turkey meat, make some turkey sandwiches to go with your soup.

For the turkey sandwiches, lightly butter and toast your buns. Then, add your turkey (cold or you can heat them up slightly in the pan with some leftover gravy) and a dollop of cranberry sauce. 

Chunky Vegetable Soup (Using Leftover Turkey)
Recipe by Baby Sumo

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 30-40 minutes

Serves 4


Ingredients
1.2l turkey stock (recipe here)

1 carrot, cut into chunks
2 potato, cubed
1 zucchini, sliced then halved
150g leftover turkey meat, shredded


1. Place turkey stock with potato in a pot and simmer for 20 minutes over medium heat. 

2. Add carrots and zucchini and cook for further 10 minutes. 

3.Using a masher, roughly mash the potatoes and carrots. This will help thicken the soup.

4. Add leftover turkey meat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with crusty bread or sandwiches.

Note: I have shredded all the leftover turkey meat and placed them in tupperwares (in the freezer), about 300g each and take them out of the freezer whenever I need them.

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Recipe: Leftover Turkey Stock

Who had turkey for Christmas this year? Do you have lots of leftovers from the meal and not quite sure what to do with them?

Well, waste not. You can shred the meat off the turkey and store them in individual tupperwares in the chiller or freezer. And the turkey carcass - don't throw that away either. You can use it to make a really nice and rich turkey stock, which you can use for making soups, noodles, risotto and more. From one turkey carcass, I managed to make about 4l of turkey stock. Not bad at all!

Homemade turkey stock

How to Make Turkey Stock

Ingredients

Leftover turkey carcass (from a 4-5kg turkey)
4 - 5l water
2 bay leaves
2 cloves garlic, crushed


1. Remove meat from the turkey and shred and store in tupperwares. 

2. Place turkey carcass, bay leaves and garlic in a large pot with water. Boil carcass with water over medium high heat for 2 to 3 hours, until stock is a rich, milky colour.

3. Allow to cool, then place stock in glass jars. The stock will keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to a month.

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The Grand Getaway @ Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Do you miss flying ✈️?

Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur presents The Grand Getaway, whereby guests can immerse themselves in a 5-course fine dining meal as they fly to five different destinations in one evening.

The two-hour journey is held in the hotel’s spectacular ballroom, set up with immersive 360 degrees LED technology and avant-garde audiovisual effects. From check-in experience to hospitable airline crew to real plane seats, it makes the experience feel very authentic and you feel like you’re right there in each city experiencing it all!

Come boarding call, guests will be ushered aboard Go Grand Airways where a multi-sensory ride to remarkable destinations around the world with gastronomic sensations and mind-blowing displays of sound, light and special effects awaits.Guests will be flown to Tokyo, San Francisco, Moscow, Venice and finally Kuala Lumpur. Our favourite destination was snowy Moscow; who doesn't love a fun palate cleanser with theatrics?

What a grand way to spend Boxing Day! Overall a super fun and interactive experience for the whole family. Check out our IG stories for more videos.

Scallops in Tokyo

There is even in-flight entertainment!

Clam chowder in San Francisco

Yummy lamb rack in Venice!

Desserts from every city we visited

BabySumoKids had the Junior Class menu which caters to kids under 12, with dishes such as sushi, mac n cheese and meatballs

Operating Hours : 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM daily.

Price (EARLY BIRD OFFER**):
Premium Economy Class at MYR 350 nett per person
(RRP: MYR 450 nett per person)

 5-course Airliner Menu
 Free flow of signature coolers (non-alcoholic)
*Add on MYR 100 nett to enjoy free flow of house pouring wines

Business Class at MYR 550 nett per person
(RRP: MYR 650 nett per person)

 5-course Elite Menu
 Free flow of signature coolers (non-alcoholic)
 Exclusive one-hour access to Go Grand Premium Lounge at level 37 for pre-boarding cocktail
*Add on MYR 100 nett to enjoy free flow of house pouring wines

Junior Class at MYR 200 nett per person
(RRP: MYR 250 nett per person)

 5-course Junior Menu
 Free flow of signature coolers (non-alcoholic)

**Early Bird offer is valid for bookings from December 16, 2020 through December 31, 2020 for dining redemption between December 22, 2020 to June 30, 2021.

**Offer not applicable on specified blackout dates (December 24, 25 and 31, 2020 and February 14, 
2020).

**A surcharge of MYR 200 nett per person applies on top of the selected price on specified blackout 
dates (December 24, 25 and 31, 2020 and February 14, 2020).

First Class Suite and Family Getaway packages are available as well—with room stay, breakfast and return chauffeur service included. For more details, menus and reservations, CLICK HERE or contact +60 3 2182 1234 / email thegrandgetaway.kuagh@hyatt.com.

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Merry Christmas 2020

Hi everyone! Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and hope that you'll have a wonderful celebration with your family and friends. 

Thank you for the kind support you've shown us this year... and here's to a better 2021!

Earlier this week, we received a special delivery from the folks at EQ and here's a short and sweet video (link here) of the festive feast we got to enjoy. 

Here's what we had:
🎄Super tender and moist Roasted Tom Turkey, with a fab giblet gravy and hibiscus sauce.
🎄 Beautiful, light Strawberry & Vanilla Yule Log
🎄 Cute Gingerbread Man

You can still order your Festive Feasts from @eqkualalumpur, available until 1 January 2021 for your celebrations (advance order required). Call 03-2789 7839 or DM them to order. Click here for the e-brochure. 

You can also check out all EQ's Festive Offerings in this post here.

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I am very thankful for all the time and memories I got to have this year with my family, especially BabySumoKids who have been online schooling for the most part of 2020. While many parents dreaded online learning, I think both kids did very well and made us proud and I really enjoyed having them at home with us.

While we did not get to go out or travel as much this year, we still had lots of fun together (indoor camping, making YouTube vids, baking, playing in the pool, playing games, watching movies).. I guess what I'm saying is we enjoyed it as best as we could, together. 

And of course, we are thankful for all the good food that we still managed to have this year despite the pandemic - thanks to all who sent us food deliveries to review. Also I have been able to take my cooking skills to the next level and putting good food on the table for the family.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone good health and happiness for the coming year, stay safe and we will get through this pandemic together.

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Merry Christmas from BabySumoKids! Ho Ho Ho!

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Recipe Video: Among Us Tang Yuan

Happy Winter Solstice everyone! This year, we made two types of tang yuan during the Dongzhi Festival - the traditional "round" tang yuan as well as "Among Us" tang yuan. Among Us is a popular mobile game which BabySumoKids love!

The Among Us characters are shaped like a "tooth", with an oval blue glass pane. 

Check out the YouTube video here (click link here):

Among Us Tang Yuan (glutinous rice balls)

Recipe by Baby Sumo

Preparation time: 20-30 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients

200g glutinous rice flour

200ml water

Food colouring of your choice (blue, pink, green, yellow)

For the syrup

800ml water

3 pandan leaves, knotted

50g gula melaka (palm sugar)

2 inch ginger, sliced and crushed

To garnish

1 pandan leaf, cut into half and into 1 inch long and then knotted

Condiments

50g roasted peanuts, crushed

1. First, make the syrup. Add water, old ginger, pandan leaves, and gula melaka to a pot and bring to a boil. Simmer over medium heat for 15-20 minutes and remove from heat.

2. Place the glutinous rice flour into a large bowl. Gradually add water to form a stiff dough. Add more water or flour as required. 

3. Divide dough into a few portions, depending on how many colours you would like to make. Add a few drops of food colouring. Roll each firmly into the size of a marble ball. Place rice balls (Tang yuan) onto a plate.

4. For the Among Us tang yuan: Roll some dough into a ball. Press down using your finger, and then push up the bottom centre to form a "tooth" shape. Use some blue dough to make an oval glass. 

5. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Put in the tang yuan and cook until they float to the surface. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl. Spoon over ginger syrup. Garnish with a mini knotted pandan leaf. Serve with crushed peanuts.

Who's the IMPOSTOR among us? Cute Christmas tree and snowman for Christmas ;)

For homemade tang yuan using natural food colouring, see this post.
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Shook! at The Starhill Dining KL

Shook!, the city’s cutting-edge restaurant, continue to fuel the imagination while segueing into a stunning, contemporary transformation, featuring flavours from around the world, now expertly amplified alongside the revamp of The Starhill Dining. This December, taste the seasons as the New Look, New Shook! injects life into the heart of Bukit Bintang with a revived convivial, modern atmosphere.

With this evolution, Shook! is now kicking things up a notch with its kaleidoscope of globally inspired gourmet experiences. Discover new flavours where east meets west featuring the freshest local ingredients; a classic grill reinvented to bring you the best steak in town; the Strait’s melting pot of spice and culture for colourful regional flavours; and many more exciting additions to make up its diverse spread of gastronomic creations.

The passion and creativity behind each dish is undeniable - artfully delivered by the stellar panel of Tastemakers, each with a wealth of experience. Stir your senses with Chef Mo – Shook!’s very own Master Chef and Chef Rafizan, Shook!’s talented Tastemaker who will be bringing to diners Enak restaurant’s palette of authentic flavours derived from age-old recipes.

Shook! will also house two of the city’s most sought-after private event spaces - The Living Room and Shook! 118. Coupled with tailored menus by our Tastemakers, these venues will set the stage for unforgettable custom-crafted events, no matter the occasion.

Coming to you December 2020, The Starhill Dining’s collection of captivating dining and entertainment concepts includes Shook!, KL’s choice restaurant that continues to fuel the imagination; Luk Yu Tea House that embraces a poetic Chinese heritage; The Alchemy featuring gin botanicals for every season; the popular Jogoya restaurant; fine Arabic cuisine at Tarbush Lounge and much more. 

Located right in the heart of The Starhill – a shopping destination offering experiential retail in a warm and sophisticated boutique retail environment, The Starhill Dining cements its place at the epicentre of Bukit Bintang as the ultimate gastronomic destination for a taste of fashion and culinary indulgences.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheStarhillDining
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestarhilldining/
Website: https://www.thestarhilldining.com/

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Over the weekend, we visited the transformed Shook! for an evening out with the family. The restaurant is ultra spacious, and we're totally loving the snazzy interior.We were also serenaded by a pianist as we enjoyed our meal here.

Here are some of the dishes which we sampled here:

♥ Tastemaker's Pepperoni pizza 

♥ Satay Enak

♥ Decadent Seafood Chowder

♥ Ayam Goreng DJ Istimewa

♥ Miso Lobster Linguine 

♥ Assiette of Desserts

My personal favourite was the Miso Lobster Linguine; pasta topped with miso-marinated fresh rock lobster, spring onion, garlic oil, ikura and chilli flakes. So yum!

Rich and smooth seafood chowder, with added texture from the crispy nori crackers and charred sweet corn. And decadent it sure was!

A trio of satay skewers - chicken, lamb and beef, marinated with spices and grilled on an open coal fire and served with a chunky peanut sauce.

You can never go wrong with fried chicken - coated in a blend of flour and spices, and fried in a custom-made tri-ply pot to draw out the flavour and tenderness.

The thin-based pizza was excellent too, featuring Chef Willie’s house-made beef pepperoni, shredded oregano and mozzarella on a base of rich agnolotti sauce.

The Humble Assistant mocktail, featuring yuzu, peach and jasmine. Highly refreshing!

Assiette of desserts

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Location: Shook!, The Starhill Dining, Lower Ground Level, JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur,181 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Parking RM5 for first 3 hours, RM3 for subsequent hour)

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Recipe: Cucumber Chive Kimchi (Oi Kimchi 오이김치)

This Cucumber Chive Kimchi (Oi Kimchi 오이김치) is my all-time favourite kimchi. It is also one of the quickest and easiest kimchi you can make at home. The regular cabbage kimchi usually takes 3 days to ferment before you can eat it, but you can make this and eat it on the same day. 

The first time I had this was at Shinmapo, served as ban chan (side dish) to our Korean BBQ meal. I make this at home whenever we have Korean food at home. This kimchi usually consists of cucumber, garlic chives and onion, however I omit the onion when I make it at home since I prefer it without. The recipe is quite flexible - adjust gochugaru or fish sauce according to how spicy or salty you like it. It is recommended to set the kimchi aside for at least two hours before consuming. Hope you enjoy it!

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Cucumber Chive Kimchi (Oi Kimchi 오이김치)
Recipe by Baby Sumo, adapted from here

Preparation time: 5 minutes 
Serves 4

Ingredients
1 Japanese cucumber

3-4 stalks garlic chives, cut into 1 1/2" lengths

1 tsp sea salt

1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper powder)

1 tbsp grated (or pureed) pear

1/2 tbsp honey

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 tsp fish sauce

1. Cut the cucumber to 1 to 1 1/2 inch lengths. Halve and then cut into three parts for each half. Place cucumber and chives in a bowl and sprinkle over salt. Set aside for 30 minutes.

2. In a separate bowl, add the gochugaru, grated pear, honey, garlic and fish sauce. Mix well. Add the cucumber and chives to the mixture and set aside at room temperature for at least 2 hours before consuming.  

Note: 

1. Add more fish sauce if you like your kimchi to be saltier.

2. There is no need to rinse the salt off the cucumber (after Step 1). 

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EQ Celebrates the Festive Season with The Art of Joy and Love

EQ is offering delectable gourmet meals, staycations with benefits, exciting gifts galore and more this festive season. “Join us in The Art of Joy and Love, where merry traditions are met with a magical, contemporary twist,” said General Manager Robert Lagerwey. “Christmas festivities may not be the same this year but even in these trying times, we believe there is a reason to celebrate and indulge with loved ones.”

ALL THROUGH DECEMBER

The Eat, Drink and Jingle at Nipah offer is available for lunch from 12PM – 3PM and dinner from 6PM – 10PM at prices of RM98 per adult and 50% off for children ages 6 – 12. Highlights in both the lunch and dinner menus include roasted turkey, lamb leg with rosemary sauce and lamb stew. The assisted buffet lunch is available from 1 – 30 December 2020, except for 25 December 2020 and the unlimited servings dinner from menu is available 1 – 31 December 2020, except for 24 December 2020.

The Taste of Nostalgia at Sabayon is available for lunch from 12PM – 3PM (last order 2PM) and dinner from 6PM – 10.30PM (last order 9.30PM) and priced at RM588 per adult or RM888 including a wine pairing. Guests can expect a contemporary twist on signature dishes of Chalet, the popular swiss restaurant of the old Hotel Equatorial Kuala Lumpur including Lobster Bisque, Petit Bouillabaisse, Beef Wellington and of course the restaurant’s namesake, the dancing dessert Sabayon. The 5-course lunch is available on Monday to Saturday, except for 25 and 31 December 2020 and the 5-course dinner is available daily, except 24 December 2020.

CHRISTMAS EVE

Enjoy an extravagant feast with international holiday specialties from the Deck the Halls at Nipah offer available on 24 December 2020 from 7PM – 11PM. Savour classics from the assisted buffet dinner menu such as coq au vin, wild mushroom stroganoff, squash lasagna with burnt butter, barbecue beef and lamb, as well as mouth-watering desserts. At prices of RM188 per adult and 50% off for children ages 6 – 12, unlimited select wines, draught beer, chilled juices and soft drinks are also available at RM180 per person.

Join us as we fire it up with the Barbecue at Étoile offer available on 24 December 2020 from 7PM – 11PM. Highlights from the assisted buffet lunch include charcoal-grilled filet mignon, bratwurst, shepherd’s pie, lamb and turkey with all the stuffings as well as desserts. At prices of RM128 per adult and 50% off for children ages 6 – 12, unlimited select beer is also available at RM180 per person.

The Christmas Eve at Kampachi offer will be available on 24 December 2020 from 6PM – 10.30PM. Highlights from the 5-course omakase dinner include seared skipjack tuna sashimi, grilled lobster with miso sauce and cold soba noodles with sea urchin. Priced at RM388 per adult, premium sake and wine pairings are available at RM150 per person.

For a celebration with bubbly, Christmas Eve with Champagne will be available at Sabayon on 24 December 2020 from 7PM – 11PM. The 5-course dégustation includes torched otoro tartare, lobster and scallop, sweetbread cannelloni, guinea hen and foie gras or five-spice Christmas duck and a dessert course of port wine Sabayon. At prices of RM688 per adult or RM1,088 per adult with wine pairing, both menus are inclusive of a glass of Champagne Barons de Rothschild Brut.

CHRISTMAS DAY

Celebrate with a decadent spread from the Jingle All the Way to Nipah offer available on 25 December 2020 from 12PM – 3PM. Highlights from the assisted buffet lunch include shepherd’s pie, beef casserole stew, grilled bratwurst, roasted turkey and all the Christmas desserts of your dreams at prices. At prices of RM188 per adult and 50% off for children ages 6 – 12, unlimited select wines, draught beer, chilled juices and soft drinks are also available at RM180 per person.

Gather the family to enjoy the Christmas Day Grillin’ at Étoile offer available on 25 December 2020 from 12PM – 3PM. Highlights from the assisted buffet lunch include charcoal-grilled beef, cayenne wings, seafood paella, cauliflower gratin with desserts like stollen, cranberry bread and butter pudding or cherry and kirsch trifle. At prices of RM128 per adult and 50% off for children ages 6 – 12, unlimited select beer is also available at RM128 per person.

The Christmas Day at Kampachi offer is available on 25 December 2020 from 12PM – 2.30PM. Guests may choose a la carte buffet lunch selections of sashimi, nigiri sushi, makimono, hot and cold dishes, nabemono, yakimono and special items such as roast turkey and lobster koganeyaki. At prices of RM268 per adult and 50% off for children ages 6 – 12, unlimited sake is available at RM268 per person.

Immerse in the festivities with the Christmas Day in the Skies at Sabayon offer available on 25 December 2020 from 12PM – 3PM (last order 2PM). The 4-course dégustation menu includes torched otoro tartare, sweetbread cannelloni, guinea hen and foie gras or five-spice Christmas duck and a dessert course of port wine Sabayon. Priced at RM588 per adult, a glass of Champagne Barons de Rothschild Brut is included.

NEW YEAR’S EVE

Get ready for 2021 with the End the Year at Nipah offer available on 31 December 2020 from 7PM – 11PM. The gastronomic assisted buffet dinner includes fresh seafood on ice, grilled items, international delicacies and a dessert counter. At prices of RM198 per adult and 50% off for children ages 6 – 12, unlimited select wines, draught beer, chilled juices and soft drinks are also available at RM180 per person.

Don’t miss the Barbecue Countdown at Étoile offer available on 31 December 2020 from 7PM – 11PM. Highlights from the assisted buffet dinner include charcoal-grilled delicacies such as bratwurst with meatloaf, roasted pumpkin, shepherd’s pie and more. Don’t forget the mince pie, baked cinnamon meringue and cinnamon-spiced apple crumble with vanilla cream. At prices of RM158 per adult and 50% off for children ages 6 – 12, unlimited select beer is also available at RM128 per person.

The New Year’s Eve at Kampachi offer is available on 31 December 2020 from 6PM – 10PM. Highlights from the 7-course osechi dinner include grilled alfonsino with salt, deep-fried puffer fish served with ponzu sauce and Japanese Tokushima wagyu steak with truffle sauce. Priced at RM658 per adult, premium sake and wine pairings are available at RM150 per person.

End the year with the Toast to a New Year at Sabayon offer available on 31 December 2020 from 7PM – 11PM. The 5-course dégustation menu includes torched otoro tartare, sweetbread cannelloni, guinea hen and foie gras or five-spice Christmas duck and a dessert course of port wine Sabayon. At prices of RM988 per adult or RM1,288 person with wine pairing, both menus are inclusive of a glass of Champagne Barons de Rothschild Brut.

NEW YEAR’S DAY

Start your year right with the Ring in the New Year at Nipah offer available on 1 January 2021 from 12PM – 3PM. Dig in to the assisted buffet lunch spread of seafood on ice, beef casserole stew, New Zealand lamb chop and more. Don’t miss out on desserts like the clementine crème brûlée or strawberry pistachio baked cheesecake. At prices of RM198 per adult and 50% off for children ages 6 – 12, unlimited select wines, draught beer, chilled juices and soft drinks are also available at RM180 per person.

Enjoy a perfect start to 2021 with the Barbecue Countdown at Étoile offer available on 1 January 2021 from 12PM – 3PM. Highlights from the assisted buffet lunch include apple waldorf salad, steak and mushroom pie, Australian grain-fed beef and international desserts galore for friends and family. At prices of RM128 per adult and 50% off for children ages 6 – 12, unlimited select beer is also available at RM128 per person.

The New Year’s Brunch at Kampachi offer is available on 1 January 2021 from 12PM – 2.30PM. Guests may choose a la carte buffet lunch selections of sashimi, nigiri sushi, makimono, hot and cold dishes, nabemono, yakimono and special items such as roast turkey and lobster koganeyaki. Priced at RM268 per adult, premium sake and wine pairings are available at RM70 per person.

The Cheers to a New Year at Sabayon offer is available on 1 January 2021 from 12PM – 3PM. The 4-course dégustation menu includes cauliflower velouté, M5 wagyu striploin or spiny lobster and a dessert course of Marsala Sabayon. At prices of RM588 per adult or RM888 person with wine pairing, both menus are inclusive of a glass of Champagne Barons de Rothschild Brut.

For more information and dining reservations at EQ, please contact Dining Reservations at (+60) 3 2789 7839 or email dineateqkl@kul.equatorial.com.

ROOM OFFERS

The Paradise in Pavilion offer is available for booking from 20 November until 30 December 2020 for stays from 1 – 30 December 2020. Priced at RM595, guests will enjoy premium dining and shopping benefits worth more than RM1,100 when booking a Deluxe King room.

Complimentary room upgrades to rooms with Twin Towers views when booking either a Deluxe or Premier King room.

Participating brands from Pavilion Kuala Lumpur include Chloé, Club 21’s brands Giorgio Armani, Mulberry, Paul Smith and Club 21 Multilabel as well as IWC Schaffhausen, Jaeger-LeCoulture, Manolo Blahnik, Panerai and Swiss Watch Gallery.

The offer is catered for couples and families who want to enjoy a holiday treat with the best of international fashion, dining and urban leisure at their fingertips. Participating brands from the award-winning shopping mall include Chloé, Club 21’s brands Giorgio Armani, Mulberry, Paul Smith and Club 21 Multilabel as well as IWC Schaffhausen, Jaeger-LeCoulture, Manolo Blahnik, Panerai and Swiss Watch Gallery.

Exclusive shopping privileges are included, such as a two-way transfer in a BMW 5, 7 or X5 Series Plug-in Hybrid from EQ to Pavilion Kuala Lumpur with two complimentary glasses of champagne upon arrival at the first participating store visited. After the shopping spree, guests may redeem a Christmas gift worth up to RM150 at the Pavilion Concierge upon spending RM300 in a single receipt.

The dining benefits include RM100 dining vouchers for both Kampachi and IPPUDO to be redeemed at the Pavilion Kuala Lumpur outlets. Once back at EQ, guests can enjoy two complimentary cocktails or mocktails at Sky51 from 5PM – 7PM, for a panoramic view of the Kuala Lumpur city sunset.

Couples may enjoy the Dine and Stay offers, catered for those who want to enjoy dinner at either Sabayon or Nipah during a staycation in the city. Guests may book a Deluxe King or Twin room for stays from now until 30 December 2020 or on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day.

For more information and room reservations at EQ, please contact Reservations at (+60) 3 2789 7777 or email reservations@kul.equatorial.com.

GIFTS FOR DECEMBER

From 16 November until 31 December 2020, holiday dining and beverage staples are available at Nipah and Étoile for takeaway, self pick-up and delivery until 1 January 2021. Guests may choose items from the Bring Home This Season’s Very Best offer including festive roasts, Christmas specials, tasty treats, holiday cakes, gift hampers, beverages and more from 10AM to 8PM daily. Non-halal holiday choice are also available for delivery from an off-site kitchen.

For more information and ordering, please contact Dining Reservations at (+60) 3 2789 7839 or email dineateqkl@kul.equatorial.com

Guests may also purchase spa vouchers, luxury travel sets and daycations from the Treats from Sanctum Wellness offer through email from 21 November until 31 December 2020, with delivery available as an option.

For more information and purchases, please contact Sanctum Wellness at (+60) 3 2789 7872 or email sanctum@kul.equatorial.com

For more information on these offers, click here.

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The New Luk: Luk Yu Tea House, The Starhill Dining, KL

Luk Yu Tea House unveils an exciting transformation that includes a reinvigorated menu and a stylish Chinoiserie-inspired interior, bringing a poetic Chinese heritage to the heart of  Bukit Bintang. This transformation came to life today, on 11 December 2020, at The Starhill Dining, the city’s most riveting dining and entertainment hotspot.

The Luk Yu Tea House gastronomic experience is reflective of the inspiration behind it - the world’s first known monograph on tea - The Classic of Tea, penned by Tang Dynasty poet Lu Yu. The tea house pays homage to this respected Chinese tea master and writer with a tea menu offering a laudable selection of fine teas from Taiwan and China that make for the perfect pairing with your meal.

The dining experience at the tea house will take on a new dimension with its redefined menu of comforting Chinese cuisine that transcends provinces. Diners can expect authentic eats in the form of Hong Kong dim sum brought to you by Dim Sum Tastemaker – Chef Jun. Luk Yu Tea House Tastemaker – Chef Leong, will bring to your table a treasury of Chinese soul food with his curation of all-time favourite classic Cantonese dishes. Together, they are joining forces with Hong Kong Master Chef Alex Au of the famous Pak Loh Chiu Chow restaurant to introduce Chiu Chow specialities to the menu.

Luk Yu Tea House will also be complemented by its own private event space – Club Chinois, bringing together an event venue in the heart of the city with a touch of Chinoiserie, perfect for enchanting celebrations and lavish parties, complete with tailored menus by its Tastemakers.

Now open, The Starhill Dining’s collection of captivating dining and entertainment concepts includes Shook!, KL’s choice restaurant that continues to fuel the imagination; Luk Yu Tea House that embraces a poetic Chinese heritage; The Alchemy featuring gin botanicals for every season; the popular Jogoya restaurant; fine Arabic cuisine at Tarbush Lounge and much more.

Located right in the heart of The Starhill – a shopping destination offering experiential retail in a warm and sophisticated boutique retail environment, The Starhill Dining cements its place at the epicentre of Bukit Bintang as the ultimate gastronomic destination for a taste of fashion and culinary indulgences.


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We were privileged to be one of the few invited to the reopening of The Starhill Dining today to experience fine Hong Kong dim sum and Cantonese cuisine at Luk Yu Tea House. We love the chic and elegant decor, great service and amazing food here. Such a lovely restaurant to enjoy a wonderful meal or yum cha session with the family.

Here are some of the food that we sampled and would highly recommend:

♥ Appetizer - Crispy French Bean with Salt and Milled Sarawak Pepper (RM15)

♥ Dim Sum - Steamed Chicken & Prawn Dumplings (RM20)

♥ Dim Sum - Steamed Crystal Prawn Dumplings (RM20)

♥ Dim Sum - Deep fried prawn and mango rolls (RM20)

♥ Steamed Cheong Fun with Prawns (RM20)

♥ Crispy egg noodles with Tualang prawns (RM60)

♥ Baked egg tarts (RM20)

♥ Steamed buns with golden custard filling (RM20)

♥ Steamed layer cake with custard cream and salted egg yolk (RM15)

♥ Chilled durian pancake (RM25)

♥ Chilled cream of fresh mango with sago and pomelo (RM15)

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Opening times: 11.30am - 10.00pm.

Location: Luk Yu Tea House, The Starhill Dining, Lower Ground Level, JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur,181 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Parking RM5 for first 3 hours, RM3 for subsequent hour)

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