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Cooking with banana leaves

this year’s theme is food wrapped or bundled in banana leaves. Banana leaves are an ingredient that is easily found in Brunei and around South-East Asia, and they often give flavour to food, whether sweet or savoury. Food wrapped or bundled in banana leaves will then be further given the aroma of the leaves. This style of cooking also makes the food tasty. Brunei dishes and foods that are usually wrapped or

Pais and other banana-leaf dishes

bundled in banana leaves include Pais Daging, Pais Udang and Pais Ikan. “Pais” is a seasoning

for meat or seafood which is usually made with an aromatic blend of garlic, shallots and chilli and seasoned with pandan leaves. Bundles

At Brunei Gastronomy Week, guests who dined at Radisson Hotel enjoyed various fish and meat dishes that had been prepared using banana leaves. In addition, the Chef prepared Rendang Daging Tenderloin Angus with nasi lemak rolls, cucumber pickle, crushed peanuts and sambal belacan.

made with tea biscuits and a malt mixture, given a ‘Radisson’ touch with a choice of Oreo cookies with Red Velvet cake and pandan flavour. Kuih Badak Berendam, glutinous rice balls filled with palm sugar dipped in salted coconut cream,

Clearly, this year’s Brunei Gastronomy Week has kinds of dish flavours as well as servings of traditional Brunei cuisine.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2018 Mar-Apr, pages 53-53. Printed in Bahasa Melayu and translated into English for this site; text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected.

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A Ramadan feast at Radisson Hotel Brunei

The spicy laksa soup dish is full of flavour and loaded

with homemade soft laksa noodles together with

fresh, succulent prawns. The tail soup is served

with tender tail meat alongside a light soup

that is very tasty and smooth on the palate.

Among the other dishes to try is the

chicken pie served with chunks of potato

fried crisp. It is one of the classic dishes that

demand attention, and it is no wonder it ranks among

the finest at Tasek. This truly special pie mixture is

made of tender, fresh chicken with

a blend of seasonings that is quite appealing to the palate.

delicious. Among them are cheese cake, fresh crepes and

as usual, the cake of the month dish

There are also creative dishes that are very different from

the usual desserts, such as green tea brulee and

blue cheese ice cream.

The price of the dishes at Radisson Hotel Brunei is generally

below BND40. This includes choices such as

house smoked beef ribs. Various steak dishes and

other meats can be enjoyed at Deals.

Regular visitors to Radisson Hotel Brunei

are often delighted with the serving of tasty dishes and

great offers that can be enjoyed here. Perhaps this

Ramadan buffet returns to Tasek Brasserie this June.

For reservations, please call 224-4272.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2014 May-Jun, pages 54-55. Printed in Bahasa Melayu and translated into English for this site; text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected.

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A close rivalry over good food in Brunei Darussalam

Text ANIS RAMLI

If good food is being discussed, the rivalry

between dishes is quite fierce in the State of Brunei

Darussalam. More so when compared

with the deliciousness of food prepared at

home and served up together with family,

dining out food certainly needs a touch of

There are increasingly more choices of places

to dine in the Waterfront area.

however both F&B outlets at the Radisson

Hotel Brunei Darussalam – Tasek Brasserie

and Deals – have menu approaches

that are very different and need to be tasted for oneself

The usual popular dishes are not forgotten,

and all dishes are prepared fresh every

choice for those who wish to enjoy

delicious food at reasonable prices

Tasek is the main restaurant of the Radisson

Hotel Brunei, presenting only the

purest and the best. Its relaxed atmosphere,

suited to the whole family, with

a menu able to satisfy all tastes. At

the same time, there are also all the usual

choices for the whole family to dine on,

chicken pie, beef burger with fries,

spicy prawn laksa and oxtail soup.

Among the most popular dishes is

the Caesar chicken salad wrap prepared

with fresh salad leaves, as well as

a Caesar salad dressing prepared

carefully enough to ensure

the pita bread does not become soggy. The combination

of the tangy dressing with a little

parmesan cheese is just perfect as a choice

of a delicious and quick lunch.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2014 May-Jun, pages 53-53. Printed in Bahasa Melayu and translated into English for this site; text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected.

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Zest Cafe offers the sweetest desserts

Zest Cafe is now offering the sweetest selection of desserts this year.

whether a snack or a sandwich, from entree to main course. So too these are now presented again in a more attractive style that challenges the very definition of a dessert. And certainly almost all of these newly created trends can

be found at Zest Cafe at The Empire Hotel Country Club.

Desserts are now recognised as one of the main branches of cooking, and most chefs agree that their place no longer has to stay at the end of the meal. In fact, a dessert does not necessarily have to be something sweet. Savoury desserts are now the talk of the town, among them the standout being salted caramel flavour. Another savoury flavour that is increasingly used is peanut butter. with this flavour this traditional breakfast dish appears as a topping for cupcakes or in this flavour, with the addition of sea salt and dulce de leche.

freeze-dried, once used only as a garnish, is now a main ingredient in various dessert dishes. A wide choice of berries, lemons and apples is now used as flavour for jellies and gels. For instance, just a single slice of raspberry jelly is enough.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2013 Nov-Dec, pages 50-51. Printed in Bahasa Melayu and translated into English for this site; text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected.

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Discover how Bali and business can mix

Discover how Bali and business can mix when you make Conrad Bali (conradbali.com) as your base. Long favourite with corporate travellers, Conrad Bali has solid reputation

Additionally, all of its 353 guestrooms are equipped with the usual amenities to make any business specific, consider the Conrad Suites. Located ona private wing and adjacent to the main resort, the suites are perfect when your business requires have exclusive access to the Conrad Suites Lounge, private pool and Beach Club, daily afternoon tea and dry cleaning, 15 percent off food and beverage, spa treatments and business centre services. Other on call 24 hours, in-room check in and check out, to assist you. And when it’s time to mix business with leisure, Conrad Bali certainly knows how to entertain. It has 350-metre beach at its disposal, lagoons and pools, and the award-winning Jiwa Spa Wellness Studio offering wholistic traditional Balinese treatments in spa pavillions that face the ocean.

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STYLISH CAMPER 2.0 Get your tents on. Oh wait. They been up for you. Sandat Glamping (glampingsandat.com) lets you commune with colic ali; le and comfort. certainly interior: three Jumbung cabins (local to be eco-friendly, each blends with the outdoors and the King-size beds under floaty muslin canopies, bamboo bedframes and hand-carved wood

and the atmosp soothing. Bi the chandeliers whole commune: notch. Walk barefoot

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Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2015 Jan-Feb, pages 14-16. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes and its iconic cliffside pool

Hotel du Cap-Eden-R ANTIBES carved into the roc in 1914, this iconic pool is place for memorable hangouts and celebrity sightings. Among the

names that have taken plunge here include Johnny Depp and Bruce Willis, who probably couln’t resist th ocean salted poo! water heated on} cooler days with amazing views of the

Mediterranean Sea. On secluded cement terrace, pool attendant is al yourdisposal for swimming lessons o1

Fans of the macabre and bizarre will love the hotel’s blood-red pool, which gives you unique bragging rights once home. Thanks to combination of red, yellow and orange mosaic tiles that Imake upthe pool’s floor, guests swim in waters that give them the illusion lof the red hue. Selected as one of he world’s most spectacular hotel swimming pools by both Tripadvisor land CNN, the red pool is further surrounded by wooden deck with red Imattresses and black over-sized bean

for luxurious laidback lounge.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2013 Jul-Aug, pages 40-41. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Bake Culture’s Musang King and salted egg cookies

MADE IN LOVED BY ALL!

Everything at Bake Culture is made in Brunei with local ingredients by Bruneians. You can find their popular items at the Brunei International Airport and hotels.

TOP PICKS If you’re looking for gift from Brunei, the Cookies Series is ideal! The popular flavours are Nasi Lemak, The Musang King and The Golden Salted Egg.

Golden Salted Egg Cookies SMART COOKIE In 2018, Bake Culture introduced its Cookie Series called “Flavors of Asia” and this instantly created outstanding interests in the market. There are seven distinctive favourites as well as drawing inspiration from favourite

dishes from Southeast Asia.

The noteworthy flavours that have proven most popular among customers and food enthusiasts alike are “The Musang King”, made with the highly sought-after Musang King durian for durian lovers; “The Golden Salted Egg’, local Bruneian and Asian must-try; the “Nasi Lemak”, must-have for those who love spicy food, made with Bake Culture’s own Bruneian sambal recipe; and the “Brunei Laksa”, made with special blend of laksa spices and hearty island flavours. All-time favourites and crowd pleasers such as Belgian Chocolate, French Butter and Japanese Matcha are also popular and perfect for indulgence with tea or coffee throughout the day.

Since its launch, these cookies have become an instant favourite amongst the locals who appreciate them for their distinctive and comforting take on local Asian and popular hit amongst tourists, especially those from China who are eagerly looking to share their unique experience of Brunei flavours with their loved ones back home. These flavourful cookies have helped open the door for exciting new opportunities for Bake Culture, piquing the interests of both local and foreign entities looking to export and market these cookies as part of the unique Bruneian

experience and Bake Culture original.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BAKE CULTURE Check out its Facebook or Instagram pages

@bakeculturebrunei.

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Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2020 Jan-Feb, pages 46-47. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Alpensia and other Korean ski resorts for winter sports

Alpensia Ski Resort. Snowboarding at High Ski Resort. Oak Valley Ski Resort.

POWDERY BEAUTY But first, the ski resorts. The most famous here is Alpensia (www.alpensia.com), the Alps of Asia. One of the main stages for the 2018

with its ski jumping tower, monorails and other facilities that guarantee ski of time. Add ona want to leave this ski resort. Its European-style accommodation, 45-hole golf course and water park are more reasons why you should visit.

If you are seeking for ski resort that’s

convenient to get to, consider Elysian Gangchon (wwwelysian.co.kr), the only ski resort with

Elysian Gangchon is also your best bet if this is the first time you’re skiing as the resort has more slopes for beginners compared to other ski resorts. Aside from that, it also operates ski and snowboard school for beginners. Korea’s first ski resort under the sky thanks to its highest elevation in the country. The main attraction here is the 4.2 kilometre-long beginner’s slope that starts at the top of Jijangsan Mountain at 1345 metres). It’s much larger resort compared to other

ski parks covering three mountain peaks.

Looking for ski park that’s suitable for the whole family? Head on down to Oak Valley (www. oakvalley.co.kr) then, picturesque park with snow-covered oak forests and European-style condominiums. The ski resort offers nine slopes to ensure safety. Plus, throughout winter, the park hosts several activities like fireworks shows and concerts suitable for all ages. Add on an indoor swimming pool, an amusement park, glamping

site and other leisure place that’s ideal for

facilities, and you have memorable family trip.

Google Korea ski resort and Vivaldi Park

your top hit. First, it’s only an hour away from Seoul, which makes it the most convenient to visit, and second, it features Snowy Land, the first and largest winter village in Korea. Check out the 12 slopes for different expertise levels. If you want, you can also sign up for ski school that’s conducted in an exclusive zone for safety.

WHILE IN GANGWON-DO…

If you want break from skiing, Gangwondo’s many nearby attractions will do just the trick. The most popular site is Nami Island, which boasts romantic and somewhat enchanting atmosphere. It is also the filming site for the ever-popular Korean TV drama Winter Sonata. The most famous spot on the island is the tree-lined road, which offers

different scenic view each season.

Those looking to explore Korea’s beautiful scenic views will want to visit the Woljeongsa Temple and Daegwallyeong Samyang Ranch.

The former is 1,000-year-old temple surrounded by the most beautiful fir tree forest in the natural environment of Odaesan Mountain while at the ranch, you’ll enjoy taking walk across the vast blanket of snow covering the large ranch with animals like cows, ostriches, sheep and rabbits roaming freely.

Woljeongsa Temple. Daegwallyeong Samyang Ranch Wonju Sogeumsan Bridge. Make your way to the Wonju Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge, which prides itself for being the most impressive pedestrian suspension bridge in South Korea. The panaromic view here will take your breath away while walking across the bridge will test your courage. It will be worthwhile though as you are treated to the most amazing mountain top views.

Royal Brunei Airlines flies Incheon 4x weekly for easy connectionsto othercities.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2019 Nov-Dec, pages 59-61. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Soaking in Beitou’s public and private hot springs

There are two ways for you to enjoy the hot springs in Beitou. Do it like the lo and soak in one of the many public hot springs, like the Beitou Outdoor Public Hot Springs. This is definitely the cheaper option (often atjust 40 Taiwan dollars) but know that it will be crowded with families, young and old, in all shapes and sizes.

For more modest option, try one of the

many hotels lining up the streets of Beitou like Guangming Road. Many of them offer hot spring packages by the hour where you get to soak in an oversized tub with faucets spewing out the health elixir or price-per-entry packages to their communal baths, manyof which are sex segregated. If you want to give yourself real treat, you may want to consider staying night

or two to soak away whenever you want.

Enough of soaking? It’s time for different kind of soaking one that involves culture, heritage

and nature. To get up close with Beitou’s sulfurous hot spring water, head to Thermal Valley, the source of it all. Surrounded by trees and the smell of “rotten eggs’ in the air, this valley was created long ago by volcanic burst.

You’ll come face to face with large pools of water that bubbles and spits, with steam filling up the entire valley. Whip out your camera to take photos of the jade-green water caused by the green sulphur of the hot springs it’s almost otherworldly-like with the steam, the fog, the sulphuric scent and bubbling water.

What’s interesting to know too is that the Thermal Valley is also known as Hell Valley thanks to its scenery that is comparable to the afterlife.

NERE TO SOAK Here are few public hot baths you can find in Beitou.

Call well in advance for English-speaking tours.

If you’re still on hot spring field trip, you won’t want to miss the Beitou Hot Spring Museum. Previously public bathhouse built in 1913, the Beitou Hot Spring Museum houses everything you’d ever wanted to know about Beitou and its hot spring history. It’s also like blast to the past in this museum as the original bathing pools still exist with old

photos from when the pool was in use.

Apart from being famous for its hot springs, Beitou is also home to Taiwan’s first “green” library, the Beitou Library which is next to

the Beitou Hot Spring Museum. The structure is built mainlyof wood, blending in with the surrounding environment almost like large treehouse. It’s no wonder why it’s been listed as one of the world’s most beautiful library.

Still feeling relaxed from your soak? Don’t immediately jump into the action downtown; instead take leisurely stroll in the Plum Garden, an ancient summer residence of former political leader Yu You-Ren. Just beside the Beitou Garden Hot Springs, this 1093s building is home to collection of beautiful

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Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2019 Nov-Dec, pages 52-54. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Qasr Al Sarab and desert experiences in the Empty Quarter

Stay In Desert Resort Set against the stunning backdrop of the world’s largest sand desert the Empty Quarter is the beautiful Qasr Al Sarab by Anantara to give you the ultimate desert experience. Just 90 minutes away from Abu Dhabi, you’ll feel as if you’ve entered into completely different realm. The resort boasts of 140 rooms, 14 suites and 52 pool villas to choose from, each one facing the arid beauty of the desert. While you enjoy all the luxuries it has to offer, you can also create your own desert experiences to remember. Our recommendation? Try the signature candlelit private dining in the desert where you can also take in the most magnificent sunset.

Don’t forget to check out the resort’s spa treatments that include an ancient Hammam ritual and the signature Arabian Desert Rose Ritual to lose yourself in pure Arabian luxury and tranquility.

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Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2019 Sep-Oct, pages 46-47. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.