FRAT MUSTARDGrowing Malaysia’s Food & Beverage Industry

I must admit that before I got into this line, I never imagined that our f&b industry (in Klang Valley) was so active. There is always something happening… food reviews, foodie gatherings, BBQs, MIGF, book launches, FBB parties, promotions, discounts, tastings, restaurant launches, restaurant relaunches, renovation parties… you name it… there is always something happening. The big problem is deciding which ones to attend and which ones to give a miss. I’ve attended multiple functions which I thought were important only to be let down… where there was zero networking opportunity and zero fun factor. So how do I pick ‘em? Truth is… I now rely on Lyrical Lemongrass, Fat Boy Bakes and Aly to decide. The fact that they are so accomplished (common fellaz… gimme some shoe-shining points here) and famous probably means they have made wise choices in life… so these days, if they go… I go. So far, this new decision making method has worked out brilliantly for me.

There is always something happening…

… and that goes with theQguides too. While I’ve been busy getting myself intoxicated, Lisa has been working hard getting new restaurants on board. I am happy to announce that Spice Garden Imperial (Jalan Bukit Bintang), Vanity Mansion (Jalan Kamunting – near Asian Heritage Row) and Ultimo (Solaris Mont Kiara) are now bookable on theQguides . Lisa is also finalising agreements with Ishin (Old Klang Road), Bijou (Mont Kiara Damai), Bianco (Damansara Perdana) and Fit For 2 (Bangsar Village II)… if all goes well, those will be bookable too! *big wet kiss* for Lisa. As you all know, theQguides is always looking to sign on more restaurants so do tell all your restaurateur friends about us.

Anyway, the following are some photos taken during The Big Red Food Review (hosted by Aly) at Spice Garden Imperial. We had a fantastic evening with delicious food, many memorable moments and not short of interesting stories to go along with our dining experience. If you want to know more about what happened you should speak to Aly and Fat Boy Bakes.

Poppadums went very well with the chutneys

Executive Chef Ramesh Kumar looking ready to tenderise me with this fists

This amazing platter really got our engines fired up – chicken, kebab, lamb, prawns and fish. This was accompanied with middle eastern salad, Masala Poppadum with Salsa and Naan

More heavy artillery which was worthy of clogging the arteries. My favourite was the Chicken Tikka Butter Masala… it was… PERFECT! Couple that with Mutton Roghan Josh and you have a glimpse of heaven

The Chef, The Celebrity and The Senior General Manager, Amarjit Chawla

Frat’s family photo

Easing into the sweets

Chef Ramesh and Amarjit honour us with this first time-custom made-Indian sweets in the shape of the Indian Flag

… a few seconds after this photo was taken, there was nothing left on the table

It was indeed a fabulous dinner. It totally exceeded my expectations. Thanks Aly for the invitation. The best part is… this evening I get to see Aly and Fat Boy Bakes again at Jaya One!