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Lifestyle Asia – With the Mid-Autumn Festival happening on September 21, it’s time to think about this year’s celebration – and of course no celebration is complete without mooncakes. Notable hotels have come up with the most exquisite designs and delectable flavours this year. Mooncakes aren’t just for a sweet indulgence, they also count as stunning gifts to your loved ones. Imagine the smile on their faces when they see this arriving to their doorstep
Travel Mishmash – On top of my list features Étoile. This café is so great that I also toyed with the idea of devoting one whole post to this and only spot. No kidding, it really is that awesome. Clearly this is an incredible fresh starter on the KL’s café and dining scene and for all the good reasons.
So what’s the charm that other places don’t have? Despite a certain degree of fanciness – and trust me I don’t indulge in fancy stuff – it’s just the way Étoile wraps it in an amazing elegance, which is unpretentious, unobtrusive and genuinely welcoming. You won’t feel inadequate here. This new star in KL dining is simply nonchalantly unique. In addition, leaving the beautiful decor and tastefully designed space aside, you can’t but notice the professionalism of the staff which I haven’t encountered anywhere else in Malaysia nor KL in the entire 6 years of my existence here. What’s more, it surprisingly improves even if you become a regular.
In line with the Malaysian Government’s announcement of the Full Movement Control Order (FMCO), we are accepting room reservations with modified operating hours for our facilities. Any bookings you make will have extra flexibility with no cancellation fee and free change of date up to 24 hours prior to arrival. This is not applicable for non-refundable reservations. For enquiries, please contact our Room Reservations team at reservations@kul.equatorial.com.
Our restaurants continue to serve our community with the modified operating hours permissible during this period.
Please find the modified operating hours for our facilities from 29 June 2021 below.
Nipah
Available only for takeaway, delivery and drive-through from 11AM – 10PM
Étoile Bistro
Available only for takeaway and delivery from 7AM – 9PM
Kampachi
Available only for takeaway and delivery from 12PM – 9PM
Outlets and facilities that will be closed are:
Bottega Lounge, Sabayon and Blue
Sanctum Wellness
We will continue to do our part in remaining vigilant and steadfast in our commitment to provide every guest with the highest standard of safety and hygiene. Mandatory health and safety measures including temperature screening, hand sanitising, increased sanitation and disinfection of all surfaces is implemented along with social distancing throughout the building.
Tatler Malaysia – How can anyone resist these dapper desserts from EQ Kuala Lumpur’s Étoile Bistro? Choose from a Manjari Mochaccino Layer Cake (orders on this cake have to made at least one to two days in advance), a Coffee Pralinosa Moist Cake, or dainty Caramel Mocha Noisette Cigar Petit Gateaux.
Buro 24/7 – The Dragon Boat Festival (or Duanwu Festival) is widely celebrated by Chinese all over the globe. The festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth month on the lunar calendar, which is 14 June this year. In China, people will use this three-day holiday to travel to popular destinations around the country. With travel restrictions set in place, it looks like the festival will continue to look a little different this year.
This year, EQ is offering six different rice dumplings made with delicious pairings. Chef Tan Tzaan Ling recommends the Traditional Hakka Style Rice Dumpling, which is filled with chicken, salted egg yolk, mushrooms, black-eyed beans, and scallops. Prices of the dumplings range from RM32 to RM71.
Prestige Online – Go meat-free for dinner with EQ’s Beyond Meat burger.
For a meat-free dinner that’s delicious, kind to the planet, and still a little naughty, Étoile Bistro at EQ has just the chef recommendation ticks all the boxes. EQ has has partnered with the Los Angeles-based meat substitute brand Beyond Meat on the Étoile Beyond Burger. The juicy meatless patty is 100% vegan and plant-based with no soy or gluten, and contains 35% less saturated fat than a 113g patty of 80/20 ground beef. Optional add-ons include hand-cut fries, avocados, portobello mushrooms and salsa.
The City List – A flavourful surprise awaits those who try out Étoile Bistro’s latest introduction, the Étoile Beyond Burger®, launched on 3 June 2021.
This plant-based meatless burger is a collaboration with the Los Angeles-based meat substitute brand Beyond Meat® and is a fresh take to the Malaysian food scene, propelling EQ and the food & beverage industry into a more health conscious and sustainable outlook.
Buro 24/7 – To celebrate World Environment Day on June 5, why not go vegan for a day (or at the very least, for one meal) to lower your carbon footprint? EQ’s Étoile Bistro has teamed up with Los Angeles-based meat substitute brand Beyond Burger to launch the 100 per cent vegan, plant-based Étoile Beyond Burger, with no soy or gluten. Reflecting the name Étoile—which means “star” in French—the burger features star-shaped buns and a plant-based patty topped with crisp lettuce and tomatoes. Optional add-ons include hand-cut fries, avocados, portobello mushrooms and salsa.
Malaysian Foodie – A flavourful surprise awaits those who try out Étoile Bistro’s latest introduction, the Étoile Beyond Burger®, launching on 3 June 2021. This plant-based meatless burger is a collaboration with the Los Angeles-based meat substitute brand Beyond Meat® and is a fresh take to the Malaysian food scene, propelling EQ and the food & beverage industry into a more health conscious and sustainable outlook.
The French word Étoile means “star” and so this newest addition to the menu honours that with starshaped buns. The juicy meatless patty is topped with crisp lettuce and tomatoes. It will be available at 11.30AM daily for takeaway and delivery and is priced at RM42. Hand-cut fries, avocados, portobello mushrooms and salsa are available as add-ons. The patty is 100% vegan and plant-based with no soy or gluten and contains 35% less saturated fat than a 113g patty of 80/20 ground beef.
Unreserved – During the holy month of Ramadhan, Muslims around the world fast from sunrise to sunset. One of the best places to indulge in a Ramadhan feast is at a hotel buffet. Here UNRESERVED round up some of the buffet offerings this Ramadhan.
EQ’s diverse Ramadhan spread offers over 100 delectable traditional Malay dishes. The perfect buffet for families, Nipah offers a cosy setting within bustling KL. For starters, dig into crowd-pleasing classics such as the Urap Pucuk Manis dan Taugeh, Kerabu Limau Bali, Udang Harimau dan Kacang, as well as the tantalising seafood on ice section which includes fresh selections of mussels, tiger prawns, baby scallops and more. The carving station features succulent Kambing Golek, heartier favourites can be found at the main buffet area with dishes like Gulai Lemak Cili Padi Daging Salai, Assam Pedas and the signature Nipah Kari Laksa.
