Share the joy with Tai Thong

Share the joy with Tai Thong

KNOWN for innovation, Tai Thong Group of Restaurants has charted milestones with new and first-in-the-market flavours. Chef Yiu Wing Keung, executive dim eum chef of Tai Thong Group of Restaurants will pamper your taste buds with this year's latest mooncako flavours - Salted Lotus with Dried Shrimp Sambal, Green Tea and Pu Er Lotus Paste, Snow Skin Nutty Delights Snow Skin Tropical Paradise and Snow Skin Fruit Delight.

According to the chef, the exotic Salted Lotus with Dried Shrimp Sambal was inspired by the local food culture in Malaysia. He added that the salted lotus paste goes well with the sambal filling.

The fusion of Japanese Green Tea and Chinese Pu Er tea results in a fresh aroma, while Snow Skin Tropical Paradise is a blend of tropical fruit and plant.

The health-conscious should check out the Snow Skin Nutty Delights with its walnut and almond lotus paste filling. coated by peanut-flavored snow skin. The young generation would certainly indulge in Snow Skin Fruit Delights. The greenish mooncake is flavourod with natural kiwi extract with a filling of lychee and blueberry paste. The delectable sweet and sour temptation is truly irresistible.

Tai Thong Group of Restaurants also has a wide range of unique creations over the years. Due to overwhelming demand, Snow Skin Coffee with Chocolate Bits, Snow Skin Beans Delights with Mashed Yolk, Snow Skin Durian Coulis, Mixed Grains Single Yolk. White Lotus White Coffee with Butter Skin, Snow Skin Vanilla with Tiramisu, Assorted Fruit Nuts with Chicken Bits, Low Sugar White Lotus Single Yolk, Sesame White Lotus Single Yolk and Jade Custard are back this time around. For those who prefer traditional flavours, opt for Lotus Paste Double Yolks, Lotus Paste Single Yolk, Lotus Paste, Rod Bean Paste. Low Sugar White Lotus, Teowchew Single Yolk, Snow Skin Lotus Single Yolk, Snow Skin Lotus, Snow Skin Lotus Red Bean and Snow Skin Yam Paste Single Yolk.

All Tai Thong Mooncakes are certified halal by the Islamic Development Department of Malaysia and are HACCP compliant

They are also free of artificial colouring, flavouring and preservatives.

Limited edition Designer Gift Set and Corporate Box Sot, priced at RM54.80 and RM58.80, consists of two pieces of Lotus Paste Single Yolk and Jade Custard paired with 'Tie Guan Yin' Tea Leaves.

Tai Thong Gift Box Set, priced at RM79.80. consists of two pieces of Lotus Paste Single Yolk, Low Sugar White Lotus Single Yolk and Jade Custard.

Tai Thong Mooncakes are available at all outlets of Tai Thong Group of Restaurants, Chopstik Noodle House, suoermarKers and hypermarkets from now. priced from RM32 to RM79.80 per box. For more information, go to www.

Mid Autumn Art Fest 2008

Mid Autumn Art Fest 2008

EXPECT a colourful array of activities and events at the Chcras LeisureMaH in Kuala Lumpur from now until Sept 14 in conjunction with the Mid Autumn Art Festival.

Arty creations

The Creative Lantern-Making Contest is back with an interesting theme this year, based on the 12 animals in the Chinese Zodiac.

Winners of the contest will receive a total of RM45,OOO worth of prizes and trophies, as well as cash prizes.

Be enthralled by the inspiring creations featured in the Creative Lantern Exhibition from now till Sept 19.

Tek Sheng Hing Ginseng is the main sponsor of the contest, along with co-sponsors Ogawa, The Baker's Cottage, Haewaytian, Tai Thong Restaurant, Johnson Fitness, Eu Yan Sang and Instant-Dict-Apple Tree supporting the event.

Master craftsmen

Also showcased in the exhibition is some of China's rare folk art. Displayed on the Ground Floor of the mall, the exhibition features Dough Figure Sculptures and Blown Candy Figurines, hand-moulded by skilful masters from China, as well as ink paintings and Tibetan jewelleries that are available for sale.

Free candy

With a minimum purchase of RMIOO in a single receipt from any participating outlet, Cheras LeisureMall is giving away a Handcrafted Blown Candy for FREE! Mall patrons may redeem the special "blown" candy figurine at the Lower Ground Floor's Information Counter (available while stocks-last).

Mooncake promotion

For mooncake lovers, a wide variety of mooncakes and delicacies will be on sale at the Lower Ground Concourse. The mooncakes come from The Baker's Cottage, Haewaytian, HYT, Yu Ai, Yong Sheng, Kam Lun Tai, Six Happiness, Tai Thong, Tong Wah, Dynasty Dragon and many others.

Chinese herbal fans can get essential medicinal herbs and supplements for family and friends from Eu Yan Sang.

Dance contest

For children who like to boogey, don't miss out on the exciting Children's Hip Hop Dance Contest, open to all Malaysians aged five to 12 years old. The contest is taking place at the Lower Ground Floor Concourse Stage on Sept 13 and 14, at 2pm.

KAM Lun Tai's mooncakes for this year's Mid-Autumn Festival are simply irresistible

New delectable treats
KAM Lun Tai's mooncakes for this year's Mid-Autumn Festival are simply irresistible. The delectable line-up for 2006 includes four new creations, namely Black Sesame Lotus MC, Moonlight Shadow, Golden Durian Paste MC and Emerald Light MC.
These new mooncakes come with pastry-like skin. which is something new in Malaysia.
Cheese lovers will rave over the Moonlight Shadow with its butter cheese centre surrounded by chocolate paste. If you love durian, then you are in for a treat with the Golden Durian Paste MC with its fragrant durian paste surrounding a centre of buttery egg. The Emerald Light MC comes with a sweet corn centre.
The innovative new skin, which was created after a year of research and development, becomes crispier when it is cold, so it is recommended that you enjoy these delights straight from the fridge. Aiternatively, those who prefer it warm can just put the mooncakes in the oven and heat it up.
According to Steven Lure, manager of Kam Lun Tai, these delightful new mooncakes have received very positive response from the public. He comments: "We came up with this new creation because we felt that it was time to offer consumers something new, apart from the usual changes to flavour and paste."
Due to popular demand, some flavours from previous years are also available. Among them are Green Scenery, Dragon Fruit in Blackcurrant, Sweet Corn with One Yolk and Golden Jade Light with One Yolk.
A healthy choice will be the Fortune Forever, which is made from five grains. Snow skin varieties come in Crystalline Pandan Moonlight Shadow, Crystalline Pandan Pearly Jade with Spirulina and Crystalline Pandan Lotus One Yolk, among others.
Those who love traditional will surely love the delightful Red Bean, Lotus with One Yolk, Lotus and HK White Lotus with One Yolk mooncakes.
A popular flavour among the traditional crowd is pandan, which Kam Lun Tai makes from the juice of pandan leaves and contains healthy spirulina.
Kam Lun Tai mooncakes are all made from natural ingredients and contain no preservatives. The sugar content has also been reduced. The weight of the mooncakes is also stated clearly to assure customers that they are getting value for their money.
Kam Lun Tai mooncakes are also available overseas in Australia, China, United States. Indonesia and Simzaeore. They are distributed under appointed agents in the respective countries.
Locally, Kam Lun Tai has proudly appointed two marketing agents this year to market their products.
Kam Lun Tai is having in-house promotions with Jaya Jusce and The Store. Discounts are also extended to those making corporate purchases. Besides this, those who buy from the factory in 9alakong, Selangor, itself will get 15% discount.
The well-designed packaging makes Kam Lun Tai mooncakes a pleasing gift. The Moon Delight set packaging, for instance, incorporates Japanese design with Tang Dynasty accents.
Kam Lun Tai mooncakes are available in major hypermarkets, supermarkets and mini markets, as well as traditional herbal shops and some trading houses.
To get a taste of Kam Lun Tai's delightful mooncakes, call KLT Food Industries Sdn Bhd at 03-9076 6028, fax 03-90766212 or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected]. You may also log on to www.kamluntai.com or www.klt.com.my/. Their factory is located at Lot 6, Lorong CJ I/IB, Kawasan Perindustrian Cheras Jaya. Jalan Balakomz. Selamzor.

Mooncakes fit for a king

CELEBRATE the coming Mid Autumn Festival with family members and luscious mooncakes from the Ming Palace Chinese Restaurant.
Until Sept 14, diners at the award- winning restaurant are treated to its deliciously flavourful mooncakes that are either baked or "ping-pei".
Apart from the exciting medley of novel tastes to choose from, which includes the very popular Shanghainese flavour, you will also be delighted with the classy Oriental box packaging which are perfect as gifts for friends, family and business associates.
Other rich-tasting flavours include White Lotus, Lotus, Green Tea, Pandan, Sweet Corn, Red Bean paste and many more. There are also varied choices that come with double yolk centres.
For a limited period, the promotion price for each piece is RM12.50. For more information, call Corus Hotel Kuala Lumpur's Ming Palace Chinese Restaurant at 03-2161 8888 (ext: 127).
The Ming Palace Chinese Restaurant is the epitome of unmatched gastronomic quality combined with charming Oriental ambience. Personalised attention rendered by the restaurant's service-oriented staff ensures all patrons are well taken care, while enjoying their cuisine.

Mid-autumn festivities

INDULGE yourself this Mid Autumn Festival with delicious mooncakas from the best chefs in town. Tempt your palate with fresh snow skin or baked mooncakss in a wide variety of flavours. Everything is available for both the traditional-minded and the adventurous at heart.
This year, look forward to exclusive creations from Kuala Lumpur's leading hotels with beautifully packaged offerings at Mid Valley Megamall (centre court, lower ground floor, from now until Sept 14).
Satisfy your cravings with the Hilton KLs "Blue Moon Snow Skin" mooncakes by Chef Lain Hock Hin; or spice up your life with Hotel Nikko Kuala Lumpur'a Chef Lo Tian Sian's curry-flavoured "Suchow Mooncakes".
Celebrate with Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel's champagne truffle and raisin snow skin mooneakes, created by Chef Chat Chee Yuan. You can also enjoy the delicious durian mooncakes by Chefs Kong Kok Leong and Gan Chee Koong from Resort World Berhad.
Chef Lain of Shangri-La Hotel KL offers exotic flavours ranging from spirulina to bird's nest; while The Westin KL's Chef Chong Lira Foong entices you with American ginseng mooncakes,
Also don't miss the new flavours and varieties of exotic mooncakas, like green tea, aloe vora, rose and jasmine, as well as the fruit-shaped snow skin mooncakes by popular brands like Bread Story by Jun, Breadtatk, Purple Cane Tea Art Centre, Tai Thong and TA Sin Guan Tin,
Add some joy on this happy and auspicious occasion with beautifully lit paper lanterns and refreshing Chinese tea.
Make your litl"le ones cheer with happiness by visiting the Aniko's Entcrprise's booth for an assortment of traditional glass paper lanterns in various shapes, sizes and colours.
Want more? Surprise your dear ones with a Mid-Autumn Tea Gift Set from Purple Cane Tea Art Centre's special tea promotion and get a mug for free
Traditional tidbits perfect for festival reunions and celebrations with friends and family are also available. Grab a pack of "kuaci" for free at the Mid Valley Megamall Mooncake Bazaar,
Make this year's Mid-Autumn Festival a memorable one by heading to the Mooncake Bazaar at Mid Valley Megamall and bring home a box or two of moancakes to celebrate the tradition of reunion and abundance with those you hold dear.
For more information, call the mall's Information Counter at 03-2938 3333 from 10am to 10pm daily, until Sept 14.

Hilton KL's mooncake creation, Blue Moon - Snow Skin Lotus

Once in a Blue Moon at Hilton Kuala Lumpur

THIS Mid-Autumn Festival, tempt your taste buds with Hilton KL's mooncake creation, Blue Moon - Snow Skin Lotus

Amaretto Paste with Blueberry Cheese Feuillantine Centre. Blue Moon is the creation of Chef Lam wtto combined amaretlo pastc with a touch of blueberry cheese feuillantine in the centre. Feuillantine is a crispy chocolate that imported from France. This perfect combination is then wrapped with a layer of snow skin in light blue.

The mooncake is certainly a clever concoction that will delight the taste buds of many.

There are also other new mooncakes: Baked Pistachio Nuts with Green Tea Paste, and Snow Skin Red Bean Paste with Mango Custard, both of which were created by the chefs of Hilton KL.

Apart from these new flavours, Hilton KL has other mooncakes too, like the popular Snow Skin Chocolate Sunflower Seed with Bailey's Soft Centre, Golden Treasure Gold Snow Skin with Kahlua and Tiramisu paste. Traditional mooncakes are also available.

You can get your Hilton KL mooncakes from Chynna and CaffeCino, until Sept 14.

Hilton KL offers its customers free delivery via a "Mooncake Mobile" for a minimum order of 20 boxes within the 20km radius of Hilton KL. Complimentary mooncakes will be given to any purchases above 20 boxes throughout the mooncakc festival:

20 boxes and above: one complimentary box

50 boxes and above: five complimentary boxes

I00 boxes and above: 15% discount on total bill

200 boxes and above: 20% discount on total bill

300 boxes and above: 25% discount on total bill

Furthermore, a 10% discount will be extended to all Diamond Club and Premium Card members for any mooncake purchase or discount on purchases of I00 boxes and above in Hilton KL, Citibank cardmembers are also entitled for the 10% discount until Sept 14. You can also visit Hilton KL's mooncake booth at Mid Valley Megamall.

To order, call 03-2264 2515 or drop by Chynna (level 5) at Hilton KL to sample, Alternatively, order online at www.kl-studio.com

Specially packaged mooncakes in wooden baskets

Exquisite packaging

SINCE introducing its specially packaged mooncakes in wooden baskets in 2002, Hei Yuet Thong has left a beautiful impression in everyone's mind.

This year, these packages come in gorgeous autumn colours, following its “Autumn" theme. Its seasonal products come with names like Autumn Romance, Classical Autumn and Autumn Temptation, and they have become the favourites of many. The lovely packages are best given as presents to friends and relatives, or even kept as a collection.

Autumn Temptation features the style of traditional wooden baskets. Enhanced with additional drawers and incorporated with a tinge of Chinese and Japanese designs, Autumn Temptation has been the top serler since its debut.

The design of Classical Autumn looks a little like a makeup box as it's equipped with multiple layers of pink and blue drawers that suit the romantic autumn season.

Hei Yuet Thong has always been creative in marketing its mooncakes. For example, the traditional egg yolk stuffing has been substituted with rice cake (omochi) to suit the tastes of today's health-conscious customers.

The brand new “Yielding Texture, Tender Taste” series such as Chestnut Omochi, Kimchi Omochi, Papaya Milk omochi and Chocolate Omochi moon- cakes guarantee satisfaction with every bite.

The tender outer layers of omochis are imported from Taiwan. The mooncakes are also low in sugar and fat. Hei Yuet Thong's products can be stored in normal temperature.

For details, call 03-7805 5339 or visit www.hytfood.com.

Specially packaged mooncakes in wooden baskets

Exquisite packaging

SINCE introducing its specially packaged mooncakes in wooden baskets in 2002, Hei Yuet Thong has left a beautiful impression in everyone's mind.

This year, these packages come in gorgeous autumn colours, following its “Autumn" theme. Its seasonal products come with names like Autumn Romance, Classical Autumn and Autumn Temptation, and they have become the favourites of many. The lovely packages are best given as presents to friends and relatives, or even kept as a collection.

Autumn Temptation features the style of traditional wooden baskets. Enhanced with additional drawers and incorporated with a tinge of Chinese and Japanese designs, Autumn Temptation has been the top serler since its debut.

The design of Classical Autumn looks a little like a makeup box as it's equipped with multiple layers of pink and blue drawers that suit the romantic autumn season.

Hei Yuet Thong has always been creative in marketing its mooncakes. For example, the traditional egg yolk stuffing has been substituted with rice cake (omochi) to suit the tastes of today's health-conscious customers.

The brand new “Yielding Texture, Tender Taste” series such as Chestnut Omochi, Kimchi Omochi, Papaya Milk omochi and Chocolate Omochi moon- cakes guarantee satisfaction with every bite.

The tender outer layers of omochis are imported from Taiwan. The mooncakes are also low in sugar and fat. Hei Yuet Thong's products can be stored in normal temperature.

For details, call 03-7805 5339 or visit www.hytfood.com.

favourite Chinese pastry is now available at Hotel Nikko Kuala Lumpur.

Indulge yourself
EVERYONE'S favourite Chinese pastry is now available at Hotel Nikko Kuala Lumpur. Until Sept 14, Hotel Nikko is offering 10 variations of mooncakes in conjunction with the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Complete the occasion with delectable mooncakes that will appease your taste buds. The mooncakes are available at The Deli counter (lobby level) and Toh Lee Chinese
Restaurant (level I), priced from RM10 per piece.
Craving for traditional mooncakes? Hotel Nikko has the old favourites: White Lotus Paste with Single Egg Yolk (RMI6 per piece) and White Lotus Paste with Double Egg Yolk (RMI8).
The hotel highly recommends the new addition - White Coffee Paste with Single Yolk (RMI6) - to coffee lovers. Its pleasant coffee aroma distinctively draws you in to indulge in its soft and smooth paste.
Another new addition is the Pandan Paste with Egg Cream and Walnuts, which is sure to entice everyone with its flavoursome pandan taste. It's not surprising to have second (or even third) helpings of this particular mooncake.
These traditional baked mooncakes are available in a box of four.
Relish in mini snow skin mooncakes, available in a box of six. Toh Lee Chinese Restaurant's Dim Sum chef, Chef Lo has created a new family of mini snow skin mooncakes: Green Pea Paste with Curry Flavour (RM10) and White Lotus Paste with
Dried Apple (RMI2).
The Egg Cream with Black Sesame Paste (RMI0) is back due to popular demand, as well as Pandan Paste with Single Egg Yolk (RMI2) and Red Bean Paste with Prunes (RM10),
Hotel Nikko's mooncakes are also available at Mid Valley Megamall till Sept 14.
The Dell opens daily from 10am- 8pro. Toh Lee Chinese Restaurant opens from noon to 2.30pm on weekdays, and Ilam to 2.30pm on weekends and public holidays for lunch, and 6.30pm to 10.30pro daily for dinner.
To order, call 03-2782 6244/6128. Visit www.hotelnikko.com.my for details.
Delectable: Hotel Nikko KL's mooncakes are not just delicious but also come in interesting shapes and eye-catching colours.

The baker's choice - its refined taste and superior mooncakes

The baker's choice
KNOWN for its refined taste and superior mooncakes, The Baker's Cottage is proud to unveil this year's delectable mooncakes that will leave you wanting for more.
A reputable bakery that has created popular moencakes over the years, The Baker's Cottage introduces six new flavours for the Cantonese skin mooncakes and three novel flavours for Crystal skin mooncakes.
These mooncakes are all available at The Baker's Cottage outlets nationwide.
Trusted for its use of top grade ingredients and revolutionary techniques, The Baker's Cottage spares no expense when it comes to creating inspiring and adventurous moencake flavours. Each mooncake is a masterpiece in itself as they are all handmade
- no two mooncakes are the same!
The six mouth-watering Cantonese skin mooncakes are the Toffee Chocolate Walnut Brownie, the Cappuccino Oreo, Green Tea Berries, Low Sugar YamGinkgo, Chocolate
Strawberry Fondue and No Sugar Added White Lotus.
Each has a distinct style and aroma of its own; and the tastes blend well together that they do not overwhelm.
If you're the sort who just can't resist rich flavours, the Toffee Chocolate Walnut Brownie will surely pass the bill. The invigorating smell of toffee and the full-flavoured walnut brownie make the mooncake an absolute indulgence!
The next favourite is the Green Tea Berries that features strawberries, and wrapped in a lightly-scented green tea crust.
For the more health conscious, the No Sugar Added White Lotus uses only premium Hunan lotus seeds in the making of its white lotus paste, which enhances its natural sugar. This mooncake also has a delicious crispy skin.
For the new Crystal skin mooncake flavours, the Tiramisu Truffle reigns with soft, delicious cheese encased in a delectable coffee paste.
Also, try the Multi Grain Low Sugar White Lotus that comes with added nutritious multigrains, and the luxurious Mocha Truffle, a chocolate-and-mocha concoction that's simply heavenly.
The Baker's Cottage also has Premium Gift Sets that customers can enjoy. Choose from the Prosperity Premium Gift Set (exclusive for Jusco JCard members nationwide), the
Happiness Premium Gift Set, Harmony Premium Gift Set, Super Premium Gift Set and the Exclusive Premium Gift Set.
For those who prefer just the basic packaging, there is a choice of one-two- or four-piece boxes for added convenience. All mooncakes by The Baker's Cottage are reasonably priced between RM7 and RMI2.9B per piece.
All Jusce JCard members are enti- tled to 10% discount for all mooncakes until Sept 14.
Not a Jusco JCard holder? Fret not, as all EON Bank credit card holders are rewarded with a 15% discount on their purchase of any four pieces of mooncakes, also until Sept 14 (available at The Baker's Cottage outlets).
The Baker's Cottage has its own instore promotion in all 28 outlets nationwide, too. For any RM10 purchase, customers will be entitled to a 10% discount for any mooncake
purchase (discounted items net applicable).
The Baker's Cottage has also appointed Astro AEC's popular host Jason Yeoh as its Mooncake Ambassador for 2008.
For more information, call The Baker's Cottage's Customer Service hotline at 03-7980 8086 or e-mail [email protected]/.
You can also go to www.thebakerscottage.com.my

Cool mooncake creations - Mid-Autumn Festival

MAKE this year's Mid-Autumn Festival a whole lot more special with delicious ice-cream mooncakes from H,~agen-Dazs.

According to Mary Lai, marketing manager of HD Marketing & Distributions Sdn Bhd Malaysia, Haagen-Dazs' mooncakes bring a special touch to the festival with its unique
and delectable tastes.

Made from only the finest ingredients, the Haagen-Dazs Ice-Cream Mooncakes are simply divine. With the lowest air-to-cream ratio in Haagen-Dazs ice-cream, they boast a richer and creamier taste.

Available in four variations – Cookies and Cream, Chocolate, Strawberry and Macadamia Nut - H&agen-Dazs Ice-Cream Mooncakes are exquisitely delicious. Each creation is elegantly crafted with a luscious mango sorbet centre, wrapped in super premium Haagen-Dazs ice-cream and coated with rich dark chocolate.

Lai added that the Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream Mooncakes are available until Sept 14 at all Haagen-Dazs outlets. Those who would like to dine in and savour the ice cream mooncakes can opt for the current promotional offer of a complimentary tea with every mooncake at RM 43.90.

"In keeping with the tradition of giving during the festival, the H~agen-Dazs Ice Cream Maoncakes are also available in elegantly designed boxes in sets of twos or fours, priced at RM78 and RMI48, respectively.

"And for those who would like to share something unique this festival, but have difficulty delivering the mooncakes to friends and families, gift certif icates are also available," said Lai.