Authentic Sichuan Cantonese flavours at Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant

Led by two experience Chefs – Wong Yunghai from Sichuan and Chinese Chef Chew Chee Kuong; the restaurant boasts an extensive a a-la carte menu featuring Sichuan specialities while complemented by a selection of Cantonese favourites. The restaurant had won many awards which they are being awarded as one of Malaysia’s Best Restaurant as well as Award of Excellence for Best Value Meal at the Malaysia International Gourmet Festival 2008 (MIGF).


Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant is a renowned authentic Sichuan serving both traditional Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine (pork-free). Malaysia’s first Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant is the third branch of the Si Chuan Dou Hua chain of restaurant at PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur since July 2003. Located at the Lower Lobby of the hotel, Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant features a dramatic entrance flanked by discreetly illuminated glass etchings and zen-like surrounding with chinese instrumental music in the background. The restaurant is capable of taking 145 diners at any one time in its comfortable contemporary and elegant settings.

Restaurant Luk Yu - Formerly known as Axian Dim Sum

Time to energize after a session of photo shooting at the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, Putrajaya. Time to fill up the growling tummy!

We were on our way back using the puchong route when YH wanted to have dim sum for breakfast. It came to mind that there is one shop named Ah Xian Dim Sum in Puchong, Jerry and Pamela started searching on their phone for the route to that shop. Yes we did pass by the shop many times while looking for it high and low, in desperate measures to feed the growling tummy which is getting extensively loud as seconds passes by. We ended up going to Luk Yu Restaurant.

Once we have gotten out the car only did we see the small banner on the side of restaurant that it was Ah Xian Dim Sum! There were display of the dim sum on the wall. There was a huge mural on the cashier wall that highlighted that the shop uses : Sakura Pork, Organic Vegetables and Green Cutlery.

Looking forward to a break and an adventure of driving up to Thailand, Betong.

Half day work on Thursday to get home to pack my luggage. Anticipating the road trip up north the following day. Had all the luggage packed into my car and the car registration card ready. Dad, aunt and me bunked up into the car and off we went to PJ to pick mum from work. Going up to PJ during after work is a nightmare! Anyway, mum got off work on time and we headed off to Ipoh to stay a night before heading to Betong.

Reached Ipoh at around 9-ish. Had some food before going to my grandma's. Retired to bed early as we got to get up real early the next day to meet up with dad's friends at Simpang Pulai Rest House. He will be leading the way up.

0615 - Gets off bed, taking turn to use the bathroom
0705 - Ready to go out for breakfast
0800 - Was on the way to Simpang Pulai Rest House to meet the rest of the group.
0930 - Departed from the rest house to Betong after the others freshen up.
1100 - Gerik. Had something light (tea break) before continuing our journey. Lunch will be late they say.
1147 - Finally in Betong! Immigration was a breeze, filling up forms and lined up for stamping.
Noon - Light lunch at the stalls near the hotel. Forgot what time was it. We initially wanted to go to this famous and recommended store but they had finished with the beef balls. With a growling stomach, we start off looking for another shop selling beef noodle . . .