Taiwanese Takes

What an exciting weekend - and it's only halfway through!

First of all there was the launch of the "Taste of Taiwan" at The Islander Coffee House, Traders Hotel on Saturday evening, which was jointly promoted by Taiwan Visitors Association and China Airlines. It was packed with press, fellow bloggers (good to meet you guys and gals), and Taiwanese guests of the airlines.

It was officiated by YB Danny Law who was greeted by Comms Mgr Eileen Chong and GM Mr Karl Karlsson. As usual the YB was almost bang on time (he makes it a point to do so, which I think is very commendable because it shows consideration for the other guests), and despite a few stammers his opening speech was delivered with warmth. On top of that, he did what many of us can't - welcomed our Taiwanese visitors in fluent MANDARIN, which would no doubt have impressed them.

After that we were all treated to a buffet spread of authentic Taiwanese cuisine prepared by chefs from Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza in Taipei. I shot straight to the famed Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup (there will be 3 soups rotating daily - can't wait to try the Danzai), and tucked into that before the crowd got wind of it!

UNFORTUNATELY I couldn't really eat too much else as we had a wedding dinner to attend that same evening ... sigh ... sometimes there's nothing on and other times we get 3 invites a night!!! ... so I was just able to try a bit here and there. All in the name of work, you understand.

Their version of Lor Mai Kai was interesting - it was served with crab, and I also enjoyed the 3-egg custard.

Dessert was also different - the Ice Cream wrapped in Spring Roll Skin came with a generous sprinkling of crushed peanuts and a few fresh coriander leaves! Delicious. My only complaint was I didn't have room to try more things.

The promo lasts until 14 June so better make it there if you want quick. And not a bad price either - Lunch RM47 nett and half price for kids (noon to 2.30pm) and Dinner RM68 (6-9.30pm).