02/08/2025

LYFE SATURDAY | AUG 2, 2025

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FOODIE CORNER

Matcha Eight’s Seasonal Sakura menu Price: RM22 – RM68 Matcha Eight celebrates sakura season with desserts crafted in partnership with master chef Takuji Takahashi. The seasonal highlight is the Hanami Platter, offering sakura ice cream, sakura mochi, jelly, warabimochi and tea. Dishes use 100% natural ingredients, including sakura blossoms sourced from Kochi, Japan. The menu blends nostalgic springtime flavours with refined Japanese dessert traditions.

Sushi King’s Yakimono and Agemono In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Sushi King expands its menu with a fresh spread of Yakimono (grilled items) and Agemono (fried delicacies). These are served alongside over 60 varieties of sushi on an upgraded 100-metre conveyor belt. Dishes are made fresh to order, halal-certified and paired with a bold wasabi-infused seasonal menu. The rollout also includes a refreshed brand look and upcoming store expansions.

Sunshine Shokupan Gold Shiro Barley Loaf Price: RM5 Made with Canadian barley flour, this pillowy soft loaf offers a mildly sweet, nutty taste and airy texture. Designed for modern lifestyles, it is satisfying on its own, with spreads, or as sandwich bread. The subtle barley aroma elevates everyday meals, making it ideal for breakfast, tea or a quick snack. It joins the Shokupan Gold range alongside Brioche Butter and Purple Sweet Potato loaves.

Kayra Cooking series Price: RM20 each or RM55 for three-pack bundle Kayra Kerala Cuisine introduces its Cooking Series featuring ready-to-use halal-certified sauces: Moilee Curry, Kerala Fish Curry and Prawn Mango Curry. Developed over six months, each product reflects the restaurant’s Michelin selected heritage and is shelf-stable for up to a year. Simply heat the sauce, add protein or vegetables and serve. Available for nationwide delivery with gift-friendly packaging.

Atas at The RuMa Price: RM78 (set lunch), RM35 – RM200++ (ala carte: lunch/dinner) Atas presents a refreshed Malaysian menu crafted by executive chef Suhalmi Tasir. Signature dishes include Beef Rib Rendang Tok and Udang Galah Otak-Otak, each honouring heritage recipes with contemporary finesse. The restaurant offers executive set lunch on weekdays and a la carte dinner daily. Combining expressive plating with cultural storytelling, Atas celebrates Malaysian flavours in a premium setting.

Gastro Sentral’s burgers Price: RM62 to RM148

Gastro Sentral’s burger lineup features bold creations such as the Truffle Burger, Tuna Steak Burger and Elvis “The King” Burger with caramelised banana and peanut butter. Seafood lovers can opt for the Aqua Burger, while vegetarians get the Portobello Mushroom Burger. Each is crafted with premium ingredients and served in a chic setting, paired with craft cocktails and inventive starters such as tofu with chipotle aioli.

Domino’s Mac & Cheesy Pizza Price: RM7.90 (Personal) – RM49.90

Domino’s reinvents comfort food with the Mac & Cheesy Pizza, combining creamy macaroni, mozzarella and seaweed atop hand-tossed crust. Three flavours are available: original, mushroom and spicy beef, with the latter featuring fiery red chilli sauce and pickled chillies. Customers may upgrade to the Ultimate Sausage Crust for a meatier experience. It is a rich fusion of pasta and pizza in every slice.

Samyang MEP’s Grilled Garlic Shrimp and Black Pepper Chicken Price: RM13.90 Samyang MEP ramyeon delivers bold Korean flavours in two variants: Grilled Garlic Shrimp and Black Pepper Chicken. Made for social snacking, each bowl is spicy, savoury and easy to customise with eggs, kimchi or crabsticks. The dish taps into youth culture, combining convenience with a flavourful communal eating experience. Available at 7-Eleven outlets nationwide.

Maneckey Spicy Ramen Price: RM11+

Marrybrown Gangjeong menu Price: RM4.50 – RM24.50

Karaoke Manekineko Shake Shake Fries Price: RM7.90 Shake Shake Fries offer interactive snacking with seasoning packets for customers to mix their preferred flavours. Served in signature packaging, the fries cater to young groups seeking customisable, shareable and low-mess bites. This addition supports Manekineko’s shift towards casual dining that complements its entertainment offerings, available across all outlets.

Karaoke Manekineko, again, adds heat to its snack menu with Maneckey Spicy Ramen and Spicy Carbonara Ramen. Rich broths and customisable toppings make these halal-certified bowls a favourite among urban youth. The ramen caters to changing leisure trends, karaoke, food and lifestyle in one venue. Now part of the regular menu across all outlets.

Back by popular demand, Marrybrown’s Hallyu-inspired Gangjeong menu features spicy-sweet chicken across rice bowls, burgers and box meals. Highlights include the Gangjeong Chicken Burger with black buns and Gangjeong Spicy Chicken Combo. Sides such as crispy Korean dumplings and Strawberry Custard Pie round out the offerings. Packaging taps into K-culture trends, making it a hit among local fans.