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The Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
New opening: Barbecue brand under Haidilao Group- Sparkora BBQ arrives in Malaysia!
Sparkora BBQ, the barbecue brand under Haidilao Group, is set to open its first overseas outlet at Sunway Pyramid in Kuala Lumpur this June. Rooted in the brand's signature 'social-style barbecue' philosophy, the new restaurant blends vibrant elements such as live DJ sessions, in-store hair braiding and hair-washing services, creating a uniquely immersive dining atmosphere and a fresh take on Korean-style barbecue. Signature Dishes Spotlight: Double Pepper Pork Belly & Egg-Wrapped Beef Inspired by the structure of Haidilao's hotpot menus, Sparkora BBQ's offering centres on premium grain-fed beef, pork, flavour-packed cooked sides and curated speciality items, available à la carte or in thoughtfully designed set meals. The brand's eight signature dishes include: Silky Egg Oyster Blade – Hand-cut marbled beef rolled in silky egg batter; rich in flavour and melt-in-the-mouth tender Thick Cut Streaky Pork – Perfectly balanced lean and fat, grilled until golden; crisp on the outside, juicy and chewy inside Legendary Double Pepper Pork – Delicately marbled pork with a clean, buttery finish; grilled to a tender and aromatic result Braised Pork Intestines – Marinated in house-style spice, seared for a crispy skin and a satisfyingly chewy centre Marbled Short Rib – Heavily marbled beef cut thick; juicy and bold with every bite Legendary Double Pepper Pork Belly – A fiery combination of red chilli and green Sichuan pepper; spicy, numbing and moreish Sparkora Signature Beef – The brand's flagship cut; served with a house barbecue glaze for a bold, satisfying flavour Baked Durian with Cheese – A daring match of durian and savoury cheese; sweet-salty, creamy and unapologetically fragrant Urban Industrial Aesthetic with a Social Vibe The Sparkora BBQ Malaysia flagship features a contemporary industrial design infused with modern Chinese elements. The 30-table layout includes seating for 2, 4, and 6 people—ideal for couples, friends, and family gatherings. Emphasising a casual, flexible dining rhythm, the space encourages spontaneous get-togethers after work or during weekends. Customisable Set Meals for Every Group Size The restaurant offers a variety of curated set meals designed for two, three, or four-to-six diners. Each set includes thoughtfully balanced combinations of pork, beef, seafood and sides. Prices range from RM178 to RM378, catering to everything from quick meals to celebratory feasts. Outlet Address: OB2.G.03A & OB2.G.U10, Sunway Pyramid Mall Opening Date: June 2025 Contact Number: 03-92124666 Note: The restaurant is currently in soft-opening. Table availability and operating hours may vary. Please call the outlet for more information. FB/RED: @Sparkora BBQ Malaysia IG: @sparkora_malaysia
The Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Sparkora BBQ by Haidilao debuts in Malaysia
Sparkora BBQ, the barbecue brand under Haidilao Group, is set to open its first overseas outlet at Sunway Pyramid in Kuala Lumpur this June. Rooted in the brand's signature 'social-style barbecue' philosophy, the new restaurant blends vibrant elements such as live DJ sessions, in-store hair braiding and hair-washing services, creating a uniquely immersive dining atmosphere and a fresh take on Korean-style barbecue. Signature Dishes Spotlight: Double Pepper Pork Belly & Egg-Wrapped Beef Inspired by the structure of Haidilao's hotpot menus, Sparkora BBQ's offering centres on premium grain-fed beef, pork, flavour-packed cooked sides and curated speciality items, available à la carte or in thoughtfully designed set meals. The brand's eight signature dishes include: Silky Egg Oyster Blade – Hand-cut marbled beef rolled in silky egg batter; rich in flavour and melt-in-the-mouth tender Thick Cut Streaky Pork – Perfectly balanced lean and fat, grilled until golden; crisp on the outside, juicy and chewy inside Legendary Double Pepper Pork – Delicately marbled pork with a clean, buttery finish; grilled to a tender and aromatic result Braised Pork Intestines – Marinated in house-style spice, seared for a crispy skin and a satisfyingly chewy centre Marbled Short Rib – Heavily marbled beef cut thick; juicy and bold with every bite Legendary Double Pepper Pork Belly – A fiery combination of red chilli and green Sichuan pepper; spicy, numbing and moreish Sparkora Signature Beef – The brand's flagship cut; served with a house barbecue glaze for a bold, satisfying flavour Baked Durian with Cheese – A daring match of durian and savoury cheese; sweet-salty, creamy and unapologetically fragrant Urban Industrial Aesthetic with a Social Vibe The Sparkora BBQ Malaysia flagship features a contemporary industrial design infused with modern Chinese elements. The 30-table layout includes seating for 2, 4, and 6 people—ideal for couples, friends, and family gatherings. Emphasising a casual, flexible dining rhythm, the space encourages spontaneous get-togethers after work or during weekends. Customisable Set Meals for Every Group Size The restaurant offers a variety of curated set meals designed for two, three, or four-to-six diners. Each set includes thoughtfully balanced combinations of pork, beef, seafood and sides. Prices range from RM178 to RM378, catering to everything from quick meals to celebratory feasts. Outlet Address: OB2.G.03A & OB2.G.U10, Sunway Pyramid Mall Opening Date: June 2025 Contact Number: 03-92124666 Note: The restaurant is currently in soft-opening. Table availability and operating hours may vary. Please call the outlet for more information. FB/RED: @Sparkora BBQ Malaysia IG: @sparkora_malaysia Hashtags: #SparkoraMalaysia #SparkoraLuckyScratch #LuckyToWin #MySparkoraLuckyExperience #HaidilaoBBQ
South China Morning Post
23-05-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
US ‘gold card' fails to lure rich Chinese, Shenzhen exports decline: SCMP daily highlights
Catch up on some of SCMP's biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing Three months after he first floated the idea, Trump's gold card scheme appears to have fallen flat with China's wealthy, who were expected to be one of the biggest sources of demand for the controversial new visa. China's top exporting city saw its levels fall in April despite stronger-than-expected national growth, suggesting traders are not yet out of the woods amid tumultuous tariff tensions with the US. China has long been a key export market for US farmers, with America exporting more than US$12.8 billion of soybeans to the country last year. Photo: AP China's imports of American soybeans and pork plunged to zero in early May and have yet to recover despite the US-China tariff truce, suggesting the trade war may have done lasting damage to a key US export trade.
Malaysian Reserve
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Malaysian Reserve
SmokeSlam and Memphis Barbecue Network (MBN) Crown "Rescue Smokers" Grand Champion at Second Annual SmokeSlam BBQ Festival; Team Wins $72,500 In Total Prize Money
SmokeSlam continues to hold the biggest purse in BBQ competition history of over $250,000 MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SmokeSlam, 'The World's Ultimate BBQ Showdown', is proud to announce Rescue Smokers from Sycamore, GA is this year's Grand Champion of the second annual three-day festival judged by Memphis Barbecue Network (MBN). There were two rounds of judging – a preliminary round and a final on-site round. The preliminary round at SmokeSlam includes both a blind sample entry and on-site presentations. SmokeSlam had 76 teams compete, seeing a 35% increase in team entries from last year. 'After being in finals last year and forgetting to do something that we were required to do and getting third place in Hog, to get here again and have this opportunity, wow. There is nothing like SmokeSlam 2025, baby!' exclaimed Pitmaster Robby Royal after the team's win. Whole Hog, Ribs, and Pulled Pork category prizes were awarded across ten places per category, totaling $150,000 in prize money. Each 1st Place winner also received a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships. Rescue Smokers walked away with $65,000 just for the Grand Prize and Pulled Pork wins. In each category, the winners received: 5th Place winner – $5,000 4th Place winner – $7,500 3rd Place winner – $10,000 2nd Place winner – $12,500 1st Place Winner – $15,000 This year's top three MBN Winners: Whole Hog Fireman John's BBQ Grind City Smokers Swineantology Ribs Fireside Smokers Rebel Roaster Review Ole Booger Bear's BBQ Pulled Pork Rescue Smokers Poker Porkers Swine Life BBQ In addition to prize money, teams placing first through fifth received beautiful trophies forged down the road at The Metal Museum. Sixth through tenth place winners received a SmokeSlam medal also crafted at The Metal Museum. The 2025 WFC Ancillary Champions announced Friday included Duck, Bacon, Beef, Wings, Poultry, Seafood, and Dessert. Category prizes were awarded across ten places per category, totaling $40,000 in prize money. Sanctioned by the World Food Championships each category winner also received a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships. 2025 WFC Ancillary Champions: Duck: Smokin' On The River Dry Rub: Sweet Cheeks BBQ Seafood: I Only Smoke When I Drink Bacon: Hotty Totty BBQ Dream Team Wings: BBQ Team Poultry: Sicilian Smokers Beef: Smoked N Spiced Dessert: Hotty Totty BBQ Dream Team Melissa Cookston's World Junior BBQ League returned with 42 kids who competed in four categories for a total purse of $25,000. Totally Bodacious BBQ was named Grand Champion and took home $12,500. SmokeSlam and Mempho Presents also generously donated $5,000 to WJBL again this year to further promote leadership, teamwork, and healthy competition through BBQ with youth. SmokeSlam also remains a committed partner to Project Green Fork which collects and distributes surplus food at SmokeSlam to those who are food insecure in the community. Photos and video are available for download here. For more information visit You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook. About SmokeSlam Smokeslam is the World's Ultimate BBQ Showdown, attracting teams from all over the country competing for the largest purse in barbecue history. Smokeslam is more than a barbecue competition; it is a complete experience, bringing live music and barbecue together at Tom Lee Park on the banks of the great Mississippi River in Memphis, TN in May. Produced by Mempho Presents, Smokeslam takes the experience of BBQ to a whole new level. For more information, visit Media Contact:Lindsay
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Ex-Din Tai Fung chef revives grandfather's ngoh hiang recipe & offers 11 fried rice variants
Telok Blangah residents, has anyone asked you the sacred question of whether you prefer rice or noodles? If you replied 'rice', then the opening of Yi Family Dynasty Fried Rice 意家人(炒饭世家) at Telok Blangah Crescent Market & Food Centre should tickle your fancy. The hawker stall is opened by 35-year-old Joseph Khow, a PR who hails from Malaysia. Back in 2010, he started at Din Tai Fung with no experience, eager to learn from scratch. Over his 12 years there, he gradually honed and built up his culinary skills. Once he gained confidence, he partnered with a friend and became head chef at the now-defunct Ah Zhong Mian Xian, a Taiwanese oyster mee sua stall formerly located at South Bridge Road. Growing up, Joseph fell in love with his mother's fried rice and ah gong's traditional handmade five-spice meat rolls (ngoh hiang). His grandpa would only make them during Chinese New Year and other festivals. The idea of opening this stall stemmed from his longing of both these dishes. 'The reason why I used the name Fried Rice Family (炒饭世家) was because I have a strong affinity with fried rice. From a young age, I've always loved cooking. I would always help my mum season her fried rice, which uses just 3 simple ingredients: leftover rice, cabbage and soy sauce,' Joseph shared. Thus, the dish, Mommy Secret Recipe Fried Rice (S$7.90) was born, but with added ingredients like egg, sliced long beans, preserved radish, and a duo of white oyster and lingzhi mushrooms. There are other enticing fried rice options such as Golden Shrimp Fried Rice (S$6.90), Pork Chop with Egg Fried Rice (S$7.50) and Golden Fish Fillet Fried Rice (S$6.50). You can also have a taste of the Signature Fried (S$9.90), a tribute to his grandfather's beloved heritage recipe. It's battered with crushed biscuits for that extra crunch, and served with a special creamy dip — just the way his ah gong made it. The menu doesn't stop there, you can also explore other side dishes like the Golden Tiger Prawn Roll (S$8.90), Shrimp Omelette (S$8.90), and Mommy Garlic Cabbage (S$6.90). If you crave fried rice, take a trip down to Telok Blangah and visit Yi Family Dynasty Fried Rice 意家人(炒饭世家). Who knows? It might just be your new favourite spot! Mr Egg Fried Rice: Tasty fried rice with massive portions, hidden among HDBs in Bishan The post Ex-Din Tai Fung chef revives grandfather's ngoh hiang recipe & offers 11 fried rice variants appeared first on
