CNY 2015 Deco @ The Gardens Mall

Cherry blossom is the main theme for The Gardens Mall decoration this year with the main concourse filled with pink and red colour decorations.

 

 

 

 

 

The decorations used are synonymous to the Chinese culture as well as Chinese New Year

There are limited seats for those who are interested to have a sit under the cherry blossom and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere and setting.

CNY Deco 2015 @ Midvalley Megamall

It's all about red clothes this year for Midvalley Megamall this year. It is a simple but meaningful concept.

The red clothes are hung in what appears to be a bamboo scaffolding.

 

 

Visitor can actually walk through it or sit at the benches and enjoying the surrounding atmosphere.

CNY Deco 2015 @ Avenue K

It's all about goat figures and Chinese lanterns at Avenue K this year as their CNY theme this year.

 

 

Instead of using the auspicious red or gold colour as the main theme, it seems the management has decided that purple is the colour to go for this year.

With the goat figures and lanterns hanging above, it creates a perfect backdrop for the stalls below selling CNY related products.

CNY Deco 2015 @ Fahrenheit88

Fahrenheit88 had put up  decent CNY deco this year. There are 2 drums at its main entrance which symbolize good energy and luck.

 

 

Once entering its main entrance, there is a 150 feet walkway titled "Walk of Prosperity" which is fitted with a canopy of cherry blossoms.

 

There is a garden of cherry blossoms with goat replicas at its main concourse area.

There is also a mini zodiac garden just outside the mall which worth taking note of.

CNY Deco 2015 @ Pavilion KL

A few years back, during the year of the dragon, Pavilion KL outdid themselves with a giant dragon at its main concourse. This year, it is no difference with the 9.1m tall Golden Goat which stands elegantly in the main concourse.

 

 

This goat replica has been recognised in the Malaysian Book of Records as the biggest goat replica.

 

The mall's entrance is decorated with an arched walkway mainly consist of red lanterns.

Once inside the mall, the Floral Garden of Prosperity offers shoppers with a perfect background to take photos

Sek Yuen Restaurant

Sek Yuen Restaurant is a hidden gem in Pudu which has been around for more than half of century. This used to be the wedding venue for most of the my acquaintance's grandparents here.

 

 

 

The restaurant is rich with history and nostalgia. Its walls are hung with black and white photographs of chefs and patrons. Even, the chairs and tables withstand the test of time and still been used against the backdrop of the black and white tiles which are commonly used back in the day.

 

I believe the owner had never done any modernization to this restaurant since its inception based on the ceiling fan and the incandescent light bulbs still use until this very day.

One of the signature dish here is the crispy skin roast duck.The skin was thin and crispy. The duck here is not overly marinated and the charcoal smell is still eminent. This is definitely the best roast duck I had ever taste.

 

The old kitchen still operate as it was on the first day and the food here here is cooked using wood fire instead of gas.I really like the food here and will definitely looking forward to come back again to try their other dishes.

Taps Beer Bar @ Mont Kiara

Craft beers has been around Klang Valley in the past 3 years or so but not many beer drinkers are seems to be aware of it. They originate from small breweries with penchant for experimentation and innovation. Hence, with a bottle of craft beer, one just don't know what one is going to get. With small scale production, craft beers are usually pricier than the usual big brand pints. 

 

One of the best place to enjoy craft beers on tap is Taps Beer Bar. Recently, I visited their newest outlet at Mont Kiara. It is located at 1Mont Kiara Mall. The space is a low key, friendly one with beautiful songs sang by singers and band on the stage.

At any one time, there are roughly 12-14 beers on tap; when one runs out, it is replaced by something new and different. A large blackboard is chalked up with what's on offer on that moment.

Buxton Wild Boar (RM 24) has a fruity aromatic hops with a dry bitter finish. Note of grapefruit, bitter orange, lemon, citrus peel, white grapes, yeast and malt.

Chiron Thornbridge (RM 22) has lemon, bread, hops and grassiness tastes with hint of apricot.

Buxton Farskyline (RM 27) is quite sour with a combination taste of apricot, lemon peel and lemon juice

Mountain Goat Rye IPA (RM 44) has plenty of mandarin, grapefruit and pine with the Rye somewhat subdued. This beer consists of Malted Rye which is mashed, lautered and boiled like any other beer. The rye malt add a unique spiciness and mouth fullness which is not usually found from barley.

Siew Yoke Pizza (RM 28) is only available here and not in their first outlet at Changkat. It tastes really good with rich porky flavour.

Soft shell crab (RM 23) perfect as a beer bite while enjoying the evening. There is not much of varieties when it comes to food here; mostly on beer bites, burger, steak, salad, pizza and a handful of desserts but still able to satisfy my appetite.

Taps Beer Bar
Lot G-1, Mont Kiara Mall,
No. 1, Jalan Kiara,
Mont Kiara
50480 Kuala Lumpur