The Smurfs Live On Stage @ Resorts World Genting

Be your kid's favourite parent/ aunty/ uncle/ bigger sister/ brother by bringing them to The Smurfs Live On Stage at Resorts World Genting. Why? Because if even I was singing to the Smurf tune whenever the La La song is on, your children will be dancing to it! I was even blue to the occasion that evening with my favourite blue dress.

The Smurfs Live on Stage-The Smurfs Save Spring

The child in me just found her way out by shaking my head from side to side with a cheer that I could not contain when the blue beings marched out on the stage. It instantly chased all the blue I accumulated from the week. It is always happy spring time when these white-hatted blue Smurfs appear. I must say that the musical is articulately played by actors with wonderful voices that made songs delivered live literally music to the ear . The show disseminates positive messages about friendship, teamwork and care for the environment.

Kidney bean looking footprints. Guess whose?

Played out at the Genting International Showroom

When Papa Smurf leads the pack

Lots of fun twirls and prancing

“This year is the Smurfs’ 60^th anniversary, as they were born in 1958,” says Nick Larkin, producer of the show. “It took many, many years of meetings, approvals, designing and planning to bring this show to life, but it was worth it in the end. The play was interactive with actors drawing reaction from the crowd to complete the scene. The audience were seen happily offering their response by answering unanimously and waving their hands in the air.

Smurfs are akin to spring

Directed by John Rowe and choreographed by Katie Kermond, of Millennium Entertainment International, ‘The Smurfs Live On Stage – The Smurfs Save Spring’ presents an original story about the Smurfs’ favourite time of the year – spring. As the village prepares for their much-awaited Spring Parade, their perennial nemesis – the evil Gargamel – plots to disrupt the festivities with another one of his wicked plans. The Smurfs will have to work together to battle Gargamel and save Mother Nature, brought to life by the talented actors of this long-running touring production. 

Gargamel- the villain who constantly wishes for the extinction of Smurfs

Eight of the best-known Smurfs will feature prominently in ‘The Smurfs Live On Stage – The Smurfs Save Spring’, including Pape Smurf, Clumsy Smurf, Brainy Smurf and the lovely Smurfette.

Who's the happy kid here

Audience clapping and waving hands in glee

Look at this little human Smurf!

Kids are invited for a photograph with the adorable Smurfs

Tickets for ‘The Smurfs Live On Stage – The Smurfs Save Spring’ at Resorts World Genting are priced at RM176 (VIP), RM136 (PS1) and RM96 (PS2), excluding RM4 processing fees. 

Children under a year old will enjoy free entry. A 10% discount applies for Genting Rewards Card members. There are also special room packages starting from RM263 nett, which offers savings up to RM399.

The show will be performed daily at the 1,000-capacity Genting International Showroom from May 26 to June 24, at 8.30pm Mondays to Saturdays and at 4pm on Sundays. Additional 4pm matinees are scheduled for June 15 and 16.

For more information, call +603 2718 1118 or visit www.rwgenting.com

Gai Ye BBQ Satay Lok Lok @ Cheras

Fans of satay celup need not leave the boundaries of Kuala Lumpur when they find themselves hankering to get their hands on lok lok of the Melakan variety. Find your way to Gai Ye BBQ Satay Lok Lok in Cheras to satisfy your cravings for the peanut broth made famous by Capitol in Melaka. Although the concept is derived from that historical state, the recipe Gai Ye established does not taste like they were even aspiring to duplicate the version from Melaka.

That pot of gut warming lok lok

Gai Ye's peanut broth is unique with its own character. A little mellow on the herbs and spices but punchier with chili. The aroma of peanut is not as pronounced as the one from Capitol. Owner of Gai Ye explains that it is because fresh peanuts are inserted in the soup only upon order and not left to be boiled excessively for rounds and rounds of customers. The latter practice is suspected to have caused cases of diarrhea among its patrons. 

Gai Ye's peanut broth however, will eventually thicken and exude more peanut flavour when boiled long enough which also means you cannot rush through your meal to get the best of it.

Gai Ye BBQ Satay Lok Lok in Cheras

The other soup chosen during our visit was the Tomyam based soup which did a good job in sustaining our appetite despite being sated. It is no secret that Tomyam pairs well with large range of food types. Its spiciness made everything more steamy and comforting especially on a rainy day.

Fresh peanuts inserted upon order. Tomyam soup in the other half of the pot

Credit is given to their efforts to innovate the base soups that come in salted egg, kimchi and assam laksa flavour. As lok loks I usually visit are housed in a van, Gai Ye's shop gave me the impression that I was in for a buffet steamboat. It is not guys! Perhaps a concept to be considered by Gai Ye?

The skewers are coloured according to prices that range mostly from RM1-3. Other items like the big-headed prawn is priced at RM10 each.

Make sure you get most out of your lok lok at the seafood section

Big headed prawn

Seafood is fresh on that day

Meat slices and shell fish

Good variety of steamboat ingredients that covers the essentials

And in goes my big-headed prawn

Do not overcook it for it to be sweet and succulent

Premium steamboat fishballs

Fibre!

One other dish that is off the hot pot menu is the Grilled Lamb with mint sauce that makes a great side dish. The meat is grilled till tender with sufficient seasoning and wonderful to be savoured during intervals while tending to the hotpot. 

Pick any of the skewered items too to be BBQed by their amiable staff if you are looking for a little diversion from the soupy affair. 

This place would be my recommendation for those searching for a place to accommodate long meals with lots of accumulated un-chatted topics.

Flavourful grilled lamb 

On the grill

A great diversion from the soupy meal and those who likes the crisp of bbq

Chatting over a bubbly pot of lok lok

Al fresco style on the streets

Gai Ye BBQ Satay Lok Lok
20-0-03 Block C, Jalan 2/101C,
Cheras Business Centre,
Kuala Lumpur

Opens from Monday - Friday 6pm- 2am
Saturday and Sunday 5pm-2am
Tel: 012-7900922

Juadah Silka Ramadhan Buffet @ Kuala Lumpur

For those seeking for a cosy Ramadhan with a traditional spread, Juadah Silka by Silka Maytower (opposite Jakel Mall) can be a satisfying choice. Get a wide variety of Malay dishes at just a 5-minute walk from Masjid Jamek LRT station or Dang Wangi Monorail. The Juadah Silka Ramadhan buffet is a selection of innovative courses by Chef Mohd Fazi specially for this Ramadhan.

Dijemput Juadah Silka at Silka Maytower, Kuala Lumpur

The stir fried prawns with oats with curry leaves. daging panggang masak lemak cili padi, ikan pari asam pedas, telur itik masak lemak, nasi kabsab kambing, ayam maska kawah and beef rendang are some delights that will keep your appetite appeased. I must say that Silka Maytower provides one of the more worth it Ramadhan buffets in town. The range of food is fulfilling at an affordable price (check price below). From starters to dessert, this is a place recommended for a intimate fast breaking with family and friends.

La Maison Restaurant, Silka Maytower

8 local kerabu to satisfy your appetite

Ayam masak merah

Gulai Darat Daging Tetel

Puyuh Goreng Rempah

Stir Fried Prawns with Oats and Curry Leaves

Kupang Masak Lemak

Telur Itik Masak Lemak

Nasi Bryani

Western Grilled Corner

Rosemary Marinated Lamb Cutlet

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Kawah counter: Daging Masak Kawah, Rendang Ayam Kampung dan Kabsab Kambing

The traditional chicken and beef satay

Kangkung goreng belacan

Bubur lambuk and sup ekor

Sup ekor is worth a second bowl

Gado-gado with delicious peanut sauce

Fresh greens and vegetable salad

Fritters of banana, and tapioca

Create your own ice-kacang

Local kuih-muih

Homemade raya cookies

Sweet cakes

Juadah Silka will be available daily from 17th May till 13th June 2018 starting from 6:00 pm till 10:00 pm.

RM65.00 nett per adult, RM35.00 nett per child (6-12 years old), RM45.00 nett per senior citizen (60 years old and above)

For bookings, call 03-26929298/ 016-2011655 or email sales.maytower@silkahotels.com