Springtime Poetry Dining Experience @ West Lake Garden, Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa

Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa embraces the year of the Dragon with the poetic rhythm of spring blossoming throughout its walls in celebration of the New Year with hopes of happiness, longevity and prosperity.

The Hotel lobby was furnished with Spring Garden themed decorations ready to embrace the Chinese New Year. With the arrangement of bamboo piths and delicate cherry blossom, guests entering the lobby will definitely have their mood set in to embrace the prosperous celebration ahead.

Walking towards West Lake Garden, the Hotel's Chinese restaurant, I was invited in with the melodious CNY tunes for a springtime setting and satisfying authentic Chinese cuisines. We were treated to the 'Golden Dragon' set menu at the wonderful restaurant with prompt service and lovely ambience.

Our dining table

The restaurant was decorated with colorful lanterns hanging by the windows

The beautiful view of Sunway Lagoon from the restaurant

King Pu with Hokkaido Scallop Yee Sang

Just like any other dining experience, we started off our lovely lunch with a toss of wealth, health and prosperity in our Yee Sang dish. The addition of the Hokkaido scallops to the Yee Sang not only enhanced the flavors of the dish but added a distinctive texture as well. Much like a fish ball, the texture is chewy and tender, but of course, not as bouncy. :P

Double-boiled Shark's Fin Soup
with Japanese Scallop and Fish Maw

Again, I passed on the fins to Xiang because of the 'Fish Shark Fins are friends, not food' issue. However, I tasted the soup, had the scallops and fish maw and the soup is delicious! A hot bowl of soup filled with flavors to clear the taste palate for the next appetizing meal.

Deep-fried Crispy 'Ying Yang' Chicken

Chicken cooked in a sweet/sour like sauce served in a deep-fried noodles basket (which I love to peel off and nibble on) brings a spark to your mouth as the combination of sweet and sour elements in the sauce awakens you. I especially love the fish & prawn paste topped with tofu skin and placed on thin  Almond flakes. Super duper yummy! :3

To enlighten the mood, we had Victor, the youngest certified magician in Msia
to bring some magic to the table :)

Ethan all impressed with the magic

Braised Eight Headed Abalone with Black Moss,
Dried Oyster and Cabbage

The youngest foodie/photographer! Woohoo! :D

Steamed Estuary Garoupa with Shredded Ginger &
Dried Fruit Peel

I love how the fish is the chewy kind with the solid texture and not the 'soggy' one where it just drops into pieces the moment you pick it up with the chopsticks. Despite the gingers of top, I had the patience of pushing bits and pieces of the sliced gingers on every piece of fish I had because it was so yummy! Also, with the help of the dried fruit peels, there were a hint of lemon taste at the end of every bite which was a zesty refreshing alternative as compared to the usual salty sauce ending.

Steamed Fresh Water Prawn with Garlic &
Glass Noodles

This dish with prawns lying on top, has a hidden treasure at the bottom! Glass noodles soaked in the tasty sauce and juices from the prawns. The prawns were well seasoned and flavored, even though it was just steamed and the garlic on top, adds the perfect crunch to the dish!

Claypot Rice with Waxed Duck and Mushroom

Dessert time! XD

Sweetened Lotus Paste with Lily Bulb &
Glutinous Rice Dumpling

Chinese New Year Sweet Fancy Duet

Love the gui-lin-kou (the brown dessert) covered in coconut shavings but didn't quite enjoy the cute lil' orange dessert as it was too soft for me. The lin kou is really delicious and the best part is, its chewy but it will not stick to your teeth! According to Master Chef Lee, for the lin kou to be at the perfect state of chewiness but non-sticky, the kuih needs to be set to rest under the right amount of time. Too long and it hardens, but too short and it won't be solidified.

Master Chef Lee

Merryn & Ethan

The prosperous Yee Sang toss can also be enjoyed from the comfort of your home as Master Chef Lee's Prosperity Yee Sang is available for takeaway at the Hotel's Gourmet Counters located at West Lake Garden, Fuzion and Atrium Cafe as well. Also made available for takeaway is the Roasted Beijing Duck, Glutinous Rice with Waxed Meat and also, a 6-bottle Assortment of Nuts, perfect for gifting or to be served to visiting guests. 

Practicing the customary gift-giving ritual, diners will be given a door gift upon their arrival to make the arrival of the New Year. But that's not all, making a special appearance at the Hotel is the God of Prosperity, Choy Sun Yeh, who will be blessing diners with Mandarin Oranges in celebration of this auspicious occasion. 

The set menu will be available twice a day, for lunch and dinner, from 8 January until 6 February at West Lake Garden Chinese Restaurant. Lunch is served from 12 noon to 2.30pm from Mondays to Saturdays and from 10.00am to 2.30pm on Sundays and Public Holidays. Opening hours for dinner are from 6pm to 10.30pm on Mondays to Sundays. For those who do not fancy set meals, the restaurant will also be serving up Master Chef Lee's Specialities in the ala carte menu to satisfy the needs of their diners.  :)

To make reservations, please call +603 7495 1888.

Or, for further information, please email dinesrhs@sunwayhotels.com or visit www.facebook.com/sunwayresorthotelandspa