Nestle Malaysia has jumped into the all-things Pokemon with the launch of the new Nestle Drumstick Pika Pika Cone (110ml). Nestle ice cream has in the past successfully rode on the craze for Baby Shark and T-Rex by Pinkfong and Friends. Now, it is tapping into Pokemon to generate buzz for its ice cream.
Nestle Drumstick Pika Pika Cone contains crushed almond pieces, creamy and nutty pecan ice cream and dark cocoa wafer drizzled with chocolate syrup.
The Nutriboost milk drink brand of Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia has expanded into the coffee and chocolate flavours with Nutriboost Chocolate Flavour and Nutriboost Coffee Flavour. The new Nutriboost contains the goodness of dairy, zinc and Vitamin B3, B6 and E to energise the day.
This pick-me-up drink appeals to young adults keen on coffee and chocolate for a nutritious and tasty boost.
5 August 2019, Singapore – Reopening its doors to a new era, modern Middle Eastern restaurant Fat Prince has been “reborn”! The new venue is elevated and modern, bringing more creativity to the dining experience – all that in a vibrant, engaging and stylish setting, allowing guests to let their hair down and have fun.
With a spanking new interior and funky playlist, Fat Prince defies tradition and redefines dining to be engaging and social without breaking the bank. The new restaurant and “koktail” bar believes in creating meaningful connections with guests in a cultured yet buzzy atmosphere with great music and engaging hospitality. This sets the stage for guests to let loose, meet new people, have great conversations, and enjoy themselves.
Forget What You Think You Know About Middle Eastern
Inspired by the streets and stories of today’s nomad, the larger space offers a holistic dining experience that includes a more robust and exciting food and drinks menu, pushing the boundaries of Middle Eastern food. The new Fat Prince introduces an elevated and modern experience that incorporates creativity in every aspect, showcasing a style that is uniquely theirs, yet approachable and subtly familiar.
At the heart of the expanded dining concept, the kitchen team brings an offering of house baked breads, a larger selection of mezze, and a pit-roasted section accompanied by hand rolled couscous. Their signature contemporary gourmet kebabs have been re-imagined with new flavours and ingredients that are anything but your usual Middle Eastern. The kitchen’s custom-made earth oven, designed after the famous Büryan kebabs of Istanbul, is used for a number of dishes on the menu to bring out mouth-watering flavours not found anywhere else.
On the mezze section, the Adana Kebab Tartare (S$18++) is big on flavour, showcasing a perfect combination of hand-cut Australian wagyu beef, red pepper, curried egg yolk and chilli lavosh. The Chicken Shish Kebab (S$10++) is one of the new kebabs on the menu, which is surely set to become a crowd favourite, with the smoky chicken shish being paired with tangy pickled carrot and cucumber, then garnished with fried shallot, Toum and coriander.
Meat-lovers can enjoy flavours from Fat Prince’s earth oven with the signature Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder (S$32++ per 100g). The chefs build a fire in the earth oven and burn it down to embers, burying the lamb shoulder inside to slow roast overnight. This slow-cooking process results in exceptional texture and depth of flavour unable to be replicated with more modern, less labour intensive equipment. Marinated with spiced molasses, sumac and chilli, the Lamb Shoulder melts into a symphony of flavours – a not-to-be-missed choice on the new Fat Prince menu.
There are plenty of non-meat options on the menu as well. Charred Shishito Peppers (S$16++), are the perfect starter, seasoned with a Za’atar spice blend and anchovy butter sauce, beautifully charred for the ideal balance between the smokiness and sweetness, and garnished with walnut parsley crumb and preserved lemon. The Mushroom Flatbread (S$15++) is also guaranteed to be a treat for the taste buds. This house-made flatbread is topped with mixed mushrooms, Tulum cheese, pine nuts, cashew labneh, Baharat cream and pickled red cabbage.
For those with a sweet tooth and love desserts, try the Halva Chocolate Mousse (S$12++). A rich, smooth and creamy delight with playful hints of spices and sweets, consisting of roasted spiced pumpkin, halva crumb and almond tuile.
Serving Up Koktails In Style
The newly revamped “koktail” programme, helmed by Head Bartender Shallum Recto, offers a wide range of signature drinks and artisanal, innovative concoctions. Masterfully incorporating Middle Eastern flavours, guests can enjoy creative beverages inspired by the tempting spices and exotic flavours of the region.
Innovative highlights include the Marsh Attak (S$20++), made with 42 Below Vodka, espresso, peanut butter andmarshmallow; and Mary En Rose (S$20++), crafted with mezcal, tomato juice, lemon juice and house-made harissa sauce. With an option for every preference, Shallum also presents the Fat Prince signature Negroni Blanc (S$22++); an almost-transparent Negroni made with G’vine Gin, Mancino Secco vermouth and dill-infused Salers bitters.
Interior
Expanding to accommodate 90 guests, Fat Prince now features comfortable settee seats, a communal dining table, and a private dining room, all undergoing changes to complement the brand throughout the expanded area. The venue also has an open-kitchen with a dining counter for guests to get up-close and personal with the action in the kitchen.
Co-owner Michael Goodman says, “Fat Prince has always struck a chord with guests, and we’ve often thought of how we could evolve the experience and the brand. Now we are ready to share that with Singapore. We’ve been excited about what a step toward a real ‘Fat Prince 2.0’ could be, and now that we’re here, we think there’s definitely something to get excited about for both the long-time fans, and for those who don’t know us yet as well.”
For reservations and enquiries, please contact +65 6221 7794 or info@fatprincesg.com
Indonesia’s Wings Food has enriched its premium Mie Sedaap Tasty range with Mie Sedaap Tasty Ayam Geprek Matah. The new instant noodle in a box is a take on the popular Ayam Geprek (smashed fried chicken), a traditional Javanese fried chicken that has been smashed with mortar to soften it. The instant noodle with the spicy sambal matah comes with real chicken pieces.
The price per 124g pack on blibli.com is IDR 5,000 (normal price IDR 6,000).
Ayam Geprek is popular in foodservice and was the most ordered food for delivery on GrabFood in Indonesia in 2018. The popularity of Ayam Geprek has spurred innovations in packaged food including in snacks and instant noodles. However, Ayam Geprek is still a local phenomenon in Indonesia and has not made its way into neighbouring countries with the exception of Malaysia, which shares a similar culinary heritage.
Myojo, the Singaporean instant noodle brand owned by Nissin Foods, has launched one of Singapore’s favourite dishes Mala Xiang Guo. Mala Xiang Guo is essentially a stir-fried Sichuan hotpot of multiple ingredients. Myojo has turned it into one of the flavours in its Addiction series.
The bowl noodle has a “secret seasoning paste that uses various spices such as Szechuan pepper, chilli and coriander leaves which give you numbing mala flavour.”
The Myojo Dry Bowl Mala Xiang Guo is available at FairPrice for just SGD 1.60.
The mala taste does not have the same momentum as salted egg in taking over Southeast Asia as the mala numbing spicy taste remains an acquired taste.
7-Eleven Malaysia has announced the launch of Salted Egg Aiskleem at participating stores for a price of RM 2.50. The leading convenience chain store previously launched Aiskleem Mmmmocha, a combination of chocolate and coffee, in March 2019 and Ebonylla, a creamy black vanilla-flavoured soft serve, in December 2018.
Click here for the participating stores.
7-Eleven Malaysia has made available Juicy Drop Pop, a portable candy with resealable feature from the US. Juicy Drop Pop is available for a price of RM 5.50 during the promotion period from 30 July 2019 to 26 August 2019.
7-Eleven Malaysia is introducing a lot of innovative food products as it gears up to compete with FamilyMart and myNEWS.com.
MFL collaborates with WWF to combat plastic pollution in the ‘Your Plastic Diet’ campaign at the Shopee FA Cup Final 2019 and upcoming Malaysia Cup 2019
Kuala Lumpur, 2 August 2019 – Malaysian Football League (MFL) united football fans to help save the environment in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), as part of WWF’s Your Plastic Diet campaign. A world’s first, the Shopee FA Cup Final on 27 July 2019 marked the first collaboration with a football event for the Your Plastic Diet campaign. Fans were engaged with messages on microplastic pollution shown to spectators at the Shopee FA Cup Final 2019 and will also be shared during the upcoming Malaysia Cup kicking off on 2 August 2019.
The Your Plastic Diet campaign raises awareness on how plastic pollution has led to particles of microplastic being ingested by people all over the world, with a study commissioned by WWF finding that people could be consuming as much as five grams of plastic a week on average. The Your Plastic Diet campaign helps people understand this better by presenting the statistics in the form of easily recognisable items. Did you know you could be eating enough plastic to make a credit card every week?
“Most football fans are family-oriented people who want to share the meaningful things in life with their loved ones. Usually, this is love for their team, but love for the environment and the importance of doing our bit to help is also a vitally important message. Football fans care about heritage and leaving a good legacy for our descendants, and what better legacy to leave than a healthy earth and the practice of caring for mother nature. The Shopee FA Cup Final and Malaysia Cup are key events in Malaysia’s football calendar, so we use these must-attend events to create awareness on plastic pollution among more than 80,000 football fans. We hope that Malaysians will be motivated to reduce the use of plastic and to consider how to dispose of waste properly,” said Kevin Ramalingam, Chief Executive Officer of Malaysian Football League.
Commenting on the collaboration, Sophia Lim, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of WWF-Malaysia said: “We are pleased to have this opportunity to work with Malaysian Football League to spread the urgent message on plastic pollution. As football is one of the biggest sports in Malaysia, we hope our message can reach a significant number of spectators, not just those watching at the stadium, but also many more watching on televisions around the country. Sports fans are well known for their undying passion and enthusiasm for their team, and we would be delighted to have them rooting for and doing their bit for Team Earth too.”
At the Shopee Piala FA Final football match, messages on plastic pollution were shown on the LED perimeter board and as advertisements on the giant screen. In line with the event, targeted messages reminded spectators that 80,000 people could consume more than 360 plastic whistles within 90 minutes. There were also public announcements calling upon the spectators to keep the stadium clean by cleaning up after themselves, picking up rubbish in their vicinity, and disposing of all waste properly.
“Globally, football fans who clean up after themselves have attracted positive attention, and I hope our Malaysian football fans will also practice this positive behaviour at all of our local matches,” Kevin added.
For more information on the Your Plastic Diet campaign, please visit https://wwf.panda.org/get_involved/campaign_with_us/plastics_campaign_page/
Singapore, 2 August 2019 – On Saturday, 17 August 2019, escape to the skies as CÉ LA VI’s acclaimed Sky High Brunch will be making its return. Set against the backdrop of the Singapore skyline, indulge in exceptional cuisine lead by Chef De Cuisine Joeri Timmermans, high-energy beats and bottomless flow of Veuve Clicquot and innovative cocktails.
Sip on a selection of premium pours and contemporary cocktails such as Tanqueray Mojiti, Pimm’s Cup, Tanqueray Smash and Berry Bellini while swaying to the beats and rhythms spun by Resident DJs. The urban rooftop party is complete with eight dedicated counters featuring an extensive array of specially curated contemporary Asian dishes.
Guests can indulge in a fresh selection of Oysters, Prawn and Mussels at the Raw Bar, while highlights from the Asian Tapas section include the Premium Maki, Spiced Bell Pepper “Muhammara” Dip with toasted pita bread and flavourful Avocado Tacos.
Discover unmissable dishes at the Grill Station including the tender Wagyu Beef Sliders with kimchi and tangy assam sauce, or crispy Chicken Katsu Sando served with Napa cabbage and Kewpie mayo. For a satisfying vegetarian dish, opt for the Grilled Eggplant served with sambal manis, or the Grilled Corn on the Cob seasoned with Chilli mayo, coriander, cotija cheese, paprika and lime for a zesty finish.
Over at the Satay Station, guests can indulge in innovative takes on classics such as Ayam Lilit or Pork Satay paired with peanut and coconut cream, served with acar & calamansi wedges. Highlights from the Hot Station include Steamed Barramundi with a nam jim dressing, pineapple and tom klong broth, Braised Chicken in Green Curry, Duck Betutu, Cripsy Pork Belly and Vegetarian Khao Soi. Those with a sweet tooth will delight in mouth-watering desserts such as the Vietnamese Coffee Lolly, Pecan Caramel Tart, Mango Cheesecake and the enticing Gooey Brownie.
Guests can revel in alluring tropical beats spun by CÉ LA VI’s resident DJs, elevating the atmosphere with the freshest sounds. Infectious beats and summer island vibes create an unparalleled social affair for the weekend. Pre-sale tickets now available at https://ticketing.igo.events/e/481/sky-high-brunch-17-aug-19
About CÉ LA VI Singapore
CÉ LA VI is our interpretation of the popular French saying “This is Life”. CÉ LA VI was born in Southeast Asia, inspired by the region’s creative legacy. CÉ LA VI’s DNA is deeply rooted in the artistic influences of the region’s art, carvings, paintings and temples. Our mission is simple: the pursuit of pleasure, passion and play in an inspiring and spectacular setting because “This is the Life”. We deliver luxury lifestyle, dining and entertainment brand through exceptional guest services, iconic locations with stunning vistas and a journey of the five senses.
AJE Indonesia, the maker of Big Cola, said it has introduced Volt Pink and Volt Black energy drink for generation Z. The new energy drink contains ginseng extract and caffeine as well as vitamin B3, B5, B6 and B12. According to the producer, Volt Pink is targeted at female and Volt Black of for male and both drinks are sold in the general trade channel.
In Vietnam, AJE has launched a similar gender differentiated product there during the first half of 2018.
When asked at Food and Hotel Indonesia (FHI) 2019 in July 2019, AJE said they could possibly introduce Bio into Indonesia. Bio is a juice drink with aloe vera pulp comprising Bio Aloe – white grape juice 10%, Bio Lemongrass and Bio Lemon – lemon juice 5%. Bio is currently available in Thailand.
