We had the outside tables at Restoran Kitchen for the 6pm seating, which was great for the 10 children in our company who could be as loud and rowdy as they can without bothering other patrons (although I reckon the adults were equally loud and rowdy as the kids!). There were several sets offered by Restoran Kitchen for dinner on the eve Chinese New Year, and my cousin had to pay a hefty deposit to secure four tables for the night. The elders decided on Set A, which costed RM968 per table (of typically 10 people). The food served was enjoyable, and each course were served at a reasonable pace to each table. The two dessert courses were hit-and-miss with our relatives. I personally loved the mochi but found the bird's nest soup too milky for my liking, whereas many others found the mochi combo a bit difficult to take but enjoyed the bird's nest. To each their own!
The ingredients for yee sang aka yusheng, prosperity toss. Yee sang literally translates to "raw fish", and the Chinese term is also a homophone for "increase in abundance". The diners at the table toss the ingredients while saying auspicious wishes, and they are expected to do both with plenty of enthusiasm:
Ready for tossing!:
Chopsticks on the ready:
A short video clip to show the fun. The higher the toss, the better:
Double-boiled village chicken soup with dried scallop, fish maw and shark bone:
Steamed Patin with beancurd sheet in soy sauce:
Five spices roasted chicken:
Steamed tiger prawns with Chinese wine:
Braised dried oyster with mushroom and gluten:
Glutinous rice with waxed meat:
Butterfly pea flower mochi:
Chilled bird's nest with coconut milk:
We all had a fabulous reunion, and I certainly hope that it will not be another six years before we join the next reunion!
Restaurant Kitchen Damansara Kim
48B, Jalan SS 20/10, Damansara Kim
47400 Petaling Jaya
Selangor, Malaysia
Tel. +60 3-7732 1329
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