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Saturday 24 October 2015

Creative Menu of Kozara Ryori @ Ri-Yakitori Bar, St Giles The Gardens

Located at Level 7 of the hotel with a refined sense of style and contemporary touches, Ri-Yakitori delivers inventive and traditional takes on Japanese Yakitori. Skewers of chicken, beef and vegetables are served alongside classic Japanese dishes. On weekends, the bar presents live sport with a menu that features a wide variety of Western and Malaysian flavors.

Currently, with a new chef on board and be delighted to try out his new creative and authentic Japanese dishes he would recommend. His years of apprenticing and learning took him 35 years of experience from Japan to France and now, Malaysia. He has previous experience with prestigious hotels such as Hayama Hotel Otowa No Mori, Kannonzaki Keikyu Hotel in Japan and also in France specializing in France food. Currently, expanded his horizons right here in Malaysia. His culinary skills have been sharpened during many years of experience will definitely enhance your dining experience at Ri-Yakitori Bar. Chef has always been passionate in his profession in culinary trade. He holds strongly on his philosophy; nothing is a barrier for him to serve, create unique and delicious food for any patrons who dine.

Ri-Yakitori Bar is now opened for lunch from 12noon – 2.00pm on Fridays from 16 October 2015 onwards. During this lunch period, our chef specially created a special menu for this Kozara Ryori set promotion. The set consists of 7 dishes including a rice set and dessert set. The set made up of Sakura Ebi Dashimaki (appetizer - Japanese omelette, Chinese cabbage with chicken roll, tomato mozzarella), Sashimi Salada (maguro & tuna or salmon & octopus), Chawanmushi, Braised radish with Kuromutsu fish, Chicken Sautéed (chicken wings, breast, thigh), Rice Set (edamame Gohan, soup, pickles) and Dessert Set (fruit compote – strawberry, kiwi, orange juice; macha mocha, chocolate moist).

Another thing which makes this promotion more unique is that the dishes in the set menu of Kozara Ryori will change every week. Patrons will definitely have new excitement weekly with the Kozara Ryori set. And chef ensured that the dishes will be specially created and one may hardly or never able to find elsewhere in Malaysia which this is a special menu created by chef and no other have done this Japanese approached  creation. The chef at Ri-Yakitori Bar has been well-trained and that make his approach to producing and apply the combination of cooking methods which are unique compared to other Japanese cuisine chefs.

Now only at a special introductory price of RM 78 nett per set for a limited time only special pricing. This will be one of the best dining deal you can find at any Japanese Fine Dining around. A patron who dine during lunch at Ri-Yakitori, will be able to enjoy free corkage for wine and liquor brought in.

Other than monthly special promotions, Ri-Yakitori Bar also offers Ladies Day on every Wednesday. Ladies will get complimentary dessert when dining at Ri-Yakitori Bar and lucky diners will get a chance to win a mystery gift.

Opens from Monday – Saturday at 5.00 pm till 1.00 am and closed on Sundays. The menu is available for orders up to 11.00 pm daily.

Don’t forget to be a Facebook fan of The Gardens Hotel & Residences and you will be entitled to additional limited time special offers from all participating F&B outlets and on-going contests. Join them at www.facebook.com/TheGardensHotelandResidences 

To make a reservation or for further inquiries, please call Ri-Yakitori Bar at 03 2268 1188 (ext. 6323) or log-on to: www.StGiles.com


*Prices are quoted nett Ringgit Malaysia inclusive of 6% Malaysian GST





Tuesday 13 October 2015

aQu – it’s me, A Cool Malaysian Made Skin Care Product Exclusively Available at Watsons

KUALA LUMPUR, October 9, 2015 – aQu, a Malaysian made and proudly owned skin care brand today officially launched its very first skin care range “It’s Me” at the Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC). aQu-it’s me which is exclusively available at selected 111 Watsons outlets nationwide has its ingredients certified HALAL by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) and is certified safe for use by the Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM).
                                     
aQu – it’s me, a basic water based skin care product which consists of natural plant and fruit extracts is formulated based on the latest biotechnology advances and caters to every youth and young executives needs. Keeping in mind the need to start a skin care regime early and to constantly maintain one's appearance, Fountain of Health Sdn Bhd has made its products affordable and accessible via Watsons Personal Care Stores.

Adura Kamarul Zaman, Marketing Director of Fountain of Health Sdn Bhd said, “We are very proud to be exclusively available at Watsons as this is a major stepping stone for us seeing that our target markets preferred personal health care store is Watsons. aQu – it’s me is not another skin care product but a product which is made out of natural plant and fruit extracts in which we are particularly proud of as we have only the best ingredients to offer at an affordable price.”

She further added, “In this day and age, confidence plays a number one role in our lives and often times this can be affected due to unhealthy looking skin as we are always on the go and working to meet tight deadlines. When we have a healthy looking skin, we are then more confident in our stride and in


what we do. With aQu – it’s me, it’s about empowering individuals and giving
them the confidence to shine and be comfortable in their own skin. Even our tagline ‘Keep Cool and Use aQu – it’s me’ represents confidence.”

Caryn Loh, General Manager of Trading Watsons Malaysia said, “ At Watsons, we always associate ourselves with product innovation so that our customers have a diversified choice of products to choose from. And with the launch of aQu – it’s me skin care products and its exclusivity only at Watsons, we will always stay ahead in the business with relevant products to cater the needs of our customers today.“

The exclusive ingredients that can be found in the products are such as aloe vera, jojoba oil, Vitamin E, chamomile and sunflower seed oil among many others. The ingredients, which have been cleverly formulated, were carefully selected and tested to ensure that individuals with combination skin problems were able to use them as well.


The products in which aQu – it’s me offers ensure that the targeted consumer regardless of gender is well taken care of from the all important face wash to the protective complexion corrective cream (CC Cream) which also contains SPF 35 helps reduce exposure to the sun. With its price ranging from as low as RM20 to RM35, and RM132.90 for a complete set, aQu – it’s me is without a doubt an affordable basic maintenance skin care range. 

While, I am not blessed with subtle and fine skin texture and having tried aQu Skin Care, it works well on me. Simple steps to follow and it is indeed much suitable for young executives who are always on the run and having the busy schedule.












Look at how my skin GLOW :)



Sunday 11 October 2015

Monster Fried Ice-Cream, Sunway Pyramid & Berjaya Times Square

Taste the best of both worlds with Monsters Fried Ice Cream at Sunway Pyramid & the new outlet at Berjaya Times Square, where you get ‘fried’ ice-cream without the guilt of deep-frying, grease, and added calories. It has recently become a new hit among dessert lovers in Klang Valley.

The way the ice-cream is prepared reminds me of teppanyaki chefs with their swift motions.  Flavour-wise, there’s nothing to shout about, but the crunchy texture of the ice-cream (because of the almonds and cornflakes) was pretty awesome. — Aoi
Thai tea flavour is indeed special — though you might not taste the “tea” flavour at first. The taste of evaporated milk slightly overwhelmed the tea when they are supposed to be in an equal blend of both.  It tastes good, after all, with rolls of ice cream serving a creamy yet crunchy texture.  The final touch with chocolate syrup and sugar sprinkles went well with it too! 
Basically, you get to customise you own ice- cream. There ares Five (5) ice- cream to choose from: Thai Tea, Green Tea, Chocolate, Mocha and Vanilla. Then you pick the combination of toppings that you want.
Monsters ice- cream is practically the same where the ice- cream and the toppings will be mashed to combine BUT it will be flattened and then rolled to be served! 
You can request for additional toppings at RM1. You can add on whip cream if you like but I didn't because I was only after the ice- cream rolls so whip cream seemed redundant that time.
Monsters Ice Cream is joining a reward program with Samsung Galaxy Life Malaysia. 
Visit us at Sunway Pyramid or Berjaya Times Square to enjoy the privilege offer only for Samsung Galaxy Life users!

Price range: RM 8.90 to RM 13.90
Outlets: Sunway Pyramid (F1) & Berjaya Times Square (Lower Ground)