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16 AUGUST 2019, KUALA LUMPUR – Multiple whisks whipping up delicate souffles, pot lids rattle as the delicious aroma of curry escape in a puff of steam and little clinks can be heard as tall glasses are filled with ice and the milky concoction of tea and coffee mixed to perfection. The bustling kitchen of EATZ@HongKong is brimming with activity as order after order of tasty colonial-time treats make their way to hungry diners on the opening day of the outlet’s very first store located on the lower ground floor of The Gardens Mall, Mid Valley City. 

“Everyone has their own interpretation of Hong Kong cuisine. Some say chicken chop or egg tarts and others may say Polo bun or cheese-baked rice and all of them would be right. This is because Hong Kong has witnessed an ever-evolving menu every decade with the earlier years somewhat replicating a British-style café,” says Ms Valerie Choo, Managing Director of Simply Awesome Sdn Bhd. 

Proudly spearheaded by Head Chef Kak Noor, the kitchen churns out fresh buns and toasts straight from EATZ@HongKong’s ovens and whilst many grilled-meats come highly recommended, meat-free dishes are available too! “The team behind this outlet, together with special advisor and Creative Chef Johnny Wong from Hong Kong, has worked extensively on the menu which includes the much-loved favourites like Cheese-baked Chicken Cutlet with Rice, French Toast, Curry Seafood Rice and Grilled Fish Fillet with Spaghetti, to vamped-up versions of the classics like Prawn Toast, Satay Beef Rice, Polo Bun with Truffle Scrambled Egg, Milk Tea served on a bed of ice, Osmanthus Jelly and Australian Beef Striploin, to name a few,” Choo added. 

Chef Johnny has been fundamental in guiding Kak Noor and the whole team, to retain the authenticity of this cuisine, and elevate it to greater heights through the use of only the finest ingredients. 

Says Kak Noor, “The Malaysian palate is a particularly special one. From sweet to salty, to sour and spicy, we enjoy a variety of flavours, and classic Hong Kong cuisine is especially tantalizing to our taste buds for various reasons. Firstly, the Cantonese flavours are very much a part of our local Chinese food but a more noteworthy reason is our shared history of colonial rule. Distinct tastes favoured by the ‘Mat Salleh’ has played a highly significant role in what we now refer to as Hong Kong cuisine.” Fresh ingredients are key and diners can be assured that all of the sauces used are made in- house to the exacting standards of the Head Chef. 

From the menu to the wall murals done in collaboration with the local mural artist, Aleff Ahmad, EATZ@HongKong, shares with its diners, how Hong Kong cuisine has changed through the years. A walk-through of the outlet shows the journey of a transformed Hong Kong from the era of trishaws and heritage hotels to the megacity of trains and double-decker buses that it is today, whilst it’s mirroring wall proudly showcases the city’s renowned delicacies right here in EATZ@HongKong. With ample seating in this all-day dining outlet, diners are assured of a comfortable dine-in experience and the outlet also includes a play area to keep all little friends busy. 

Whether you’ve watched it on television, saw pictures of them on travel and food blogs or even tried them out in the region’s busiest hub itself, you can’t stop yourself from delicious thoughts about savouring some of Hong Kong’s all-time favourites and EATZ@HongKong is the perfect place to realize those scrumptious dreams. 

EATZ@HongKong offers a full spectrum of dining choices, be it breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner or just a light meal. Diners can celebrate with the outlet on its opening with complimentary vouchers for Popcorn Chicken, Iced Milk Tea, Polo Bun, Egg Tart or Cheesy Ball, with a minimum spend of RM30.00 in a single receipt. This opening promotion extends from 16 to 31 August 2019.