KUCHING: La Promenade Mall has a new Chinese classical restaurant, Foo Man Ting, offering a menu of premium dishes inspired by traditional paintings.
The restaurant which opened about three weeks ago, means ‘Court Full of Luck’ in Chinese, and is helmed by chef Yong Chee Kian.
Having worked in Singapore and Taiwan, Yong’s 36 years of experience in Chinese culinary art caught the eye of the mall’s management, Hock Seng Lee (HSL).
“I am delighted to be a part of HSL’s new offerings at La Promenade. This is a true collaboration of expertise.
“My kitchen is staffed by veterans from Kuching and new talents emerging from places like Serian.
“HSL has built an amazing kitchen and the dining hall and the VIP rooms are beautiful. Together we have found the most amazing calligraphy paintings that adorn the space,” he said.
Several highlights from the menu include Buddha Jumps Over The Wall (Fo Tiao Qiang, known for its rich seafood taste and is considered a banquet dish), Hangzhou Braised Pork Belly (slow cooked in a claypot, with a sauce of premium soy and rock sugar), Cantonese-style Steamed Coral Grouper and Peking Duck.
Other highlights include an amazing selection of roast meats, Sichuan Kung Pao Chicken, and other dishes such as tofu dishes and handmade noodles.
Besides that, Foo Man Ting has a list of specially curated wines not found on retail shelves from France, Australia and New Zealand.
A consultant mixologist has created cocktails including a signature Strawberry Brandy iced tea, Korean Screwdriver and Whisky Highball. Other offerings like Asahi, Macallan and Hennessy are also available.
The restaurant which is located on level two of the La Promenade Mall is open every day for lunch and dinner.
It waslrecentky graced by Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos.
Among those present were HSL Realty Sdn Bhd director Yu Ji and La Promenade Mall’s Digital Marketing Manager Sophia Ong.
