A pot of gold to be shared with the whole family

We are just one month away from celebrating Chinese New Year! This year is the year of the Green Wooden Sheep! And just like every Chinese New Year DeliverEat partners with your favourite restaurants to bring you special Chinese New Year treats.

This year, we are proud to introduce to you Xuan Xin Restaurant’s Reunion Abalone Treasure Pot also known as Poon Choi to the Chinese community. Poon Choi is a Chinese delicacy that is especially popular during Chinese New Year celebration. Back in the days, this dish typically takes 3 days for preparation. But this day you can have it delivered right to your doorstep with just a few clicks.

Due to the tedious preparation process, the chefs of Xuan Xin restaurant will only be serving this dish for a limited time only. The available delivery dates are 15-18 Feb, 20-24 Feb 2015. You may start pre-ordering it now to ensure that stock is available.

Poon Choi is special in that it is composed of many layers of different ingredients. It is also eaten layer by layer instead of "stirring everything up". Poon Choi is often served as a main dish placed at the center of the table for the whole family to enjoy together. Priced at only RM199 per pot, the ingredients includes premium quality items such as Cabbage, Broccoli, Braised Chicken, Mushroom, Straw Mushroom, Sea-cucumber, Abalone, Fish Maw, Tiger Prawns, Trotter, Fuzhou fish ball, Seaweed and Vegetarian goose. 

The Xuan Xin Restaurant’s Reunion Abalone Treasure Pot serves 8 pax.

The Xuan Xin Restaurant’s Reunion Abalone Treasure Pot will be delivered in an auspicious packaging in a stainless steel bowl (all bowls need not be returned and given to you *grin*). A separate packet of soup will be provided, all you have to do is just to pour the packet of soup into the stainless steel bowl and heat it up  for 5-10 minutes before serving. It is that simple and easy peasy! It is surely a dish that will surely impress your whole family during this joyous occasion. You can now focus on dressing up and entertaining your family members instead.

Some of us may not be so lucky to be able to return to our hometowns for Chinese New Year, if you have family members in Penang, this will be a great opportunity for you to give them a gift of auspiciousness and let them know that you are there for them and be part of the family celebration.

Begin this Chinese New Year with a bang and get your pot of Xuan Xin Restaurant’s Reunion Abalone Treasure Pot delivered to your doorstep via www.delivereat.my.

It’s the easiest and most convenient way to kick-start the feasting session!

DeliverEat wishes all Malaysians Gong Xi Fa Chai!

Happy Malaysia Day!

Malaysia Day is held on 16 September every year to commemorate the establishment of the Malaysian federation on the same date in 1963. It symbolizes the joining of Malaya, North Borneo, Sarawak, and Singapore to form Malaysia. Since the year of 2010, it has become a public holiday.

           

            Malaysia has a rich cultural background from various ethnicity and each race has brought along their very own unique cuisine. It makes us Malaysian oh so spoilt for choices and no where else in the world has food so tantalizing as our malaysian cusine.

            Nasi Lemak is a malaysian staple and its famous for its fragrant rice and spicy curry flavor. It is truly a dish that unites us all as Malaysian. Regardless of race, we all enjoy our very own nasi lemak bungkus.

One of our most famous Nasi Lemak in Penang is sold at the Sri Weld Food Court at  Beach Street, . It is only selling at the price of RM 1.70 per packet where you have a choice of anchovies, prawn, cuttle fish, salted fish and fish. The fragrant aroma of the rice and be enjoyed within meters from the stall.

Each nasi lemak is wrapped by banana leaves to lend the aromatic fragrance to rice wrapped within it! Super delicious and also super economical!

Alternatively DeliverEat also delivers a wide array of malaysian cusine! Food is indeed an element that unites us all as Malaysian. Let us not be divided by our racial differences and celebrate us as 1 nation and 1 Malaysia instead!

HAPPY MALAYSIA DAY!

#DeliverDeeds

It is the holy month of Ramadan where Muslims around the world observe fasting for 30 days. This 30 day journey is about finding inner peace, spiritual enlightenment and recharging the soul to keep it fresh and going for the rest of the year.

This month Malaysia has witnessed several heart breaking incidents.

#1: Homeless issue in KL city center.

#2: We saw how rage and anger affects a person's behavior when a young lady yelled and showed violence to an elderly over an unintentional minor road accident

#3:As war returns to Gaza, it is the children who are frozen in fear

#4: The MH17 shot down that took the lives of 298 people has affected families and friends from all around the world.

It is at times like these that we realized that we have been taking our fortunate lives for granted, thinking that this is the life that we deserve. We ought to be thankful and blessed for we are truly lucky compared to someone less fortunate.

In the spirit of giving and feeling thankful, DeliverEat is taking a step further to build an ecosystem that promotes delivering kindness.

What is #DeliverDeeds?
It is an initiative that promotes doing good. While you are enjoying your juicy chicken drumstick at the comfort of your own homes, have you thought about someone less fortunate who would also love to have a taste of the meal that you are having?

This month DeliverEat launches #DeliverDeeds where you donate and we deliver, so that a less fortunate boy/girl can have a taste of what you enjoyed.

Who are getting the meals from #DeliverDeeds? 
Our goal is to bring joy to the less fortunate, the list below are the homes that  benefits from your contribution.

Home 1: Persatuan Kebajikan Anak Anak Islam (Lelaki)
Home 2: Persatuan Kebajikan Anak Anak Islam (Perempuan)

Total persons in these homes are 105 persons including helpers. 

For more details on the homes:  
Wisma Anak Yatim Penang Official Website
Wisma Anak Yatim Penang Blog

What is our commitment?
Our commitment is ensuring that at least (Home 1:  Persatuan Kebajikan Anak Anak Islam (Lelaki)) will get their meals. Should there be more donors, then it will overflow to Home 2. Should we have more than what is required at Home 1+2 then we will update you guys on Home 3 that will be benefiting from your generous contributions.

What is the minimum contribution amount?

With RM24.50, you will be able to brighten a child's day by buying him a meal.
The meals are preselected after discussing with the homes.
There will be no service charge for #DeliverDeeds. Means with every purchase that you have made, it will be just based on the price of the meals plus government tax if any.

When will Delivereat #DeliverDeeds?
We will be delivering your deeds to the homes on 23rd August 2014, (Syawal 27, 1435). Last day of contribution is on 21st August.


How to #DeliverDeeds?

Option1:

 Click on the button circled above.
 Select the quantity that you would like to contribute.
 Checkout and proceed with payment as usual.

Note: Your deeds will not be delivered to your address stated in the checkout form, instead it will be delivered to orphanage(s) on 23rd August 2014.

 OR

Option 2:

 Alternative you may also #DeliverDeeds while purchasing your meals.
 Your meals will be delivered to your address at the time as stated but your deeds will only be delivered on 23rd August 2014 to the respective homes.

Do support us in giving back to our community! Let's start Delivering Deeds! 

Click here to #DeliverDeeds:
 www.delivereat.my/deliverdeeds

If you would like to contribute in any way to this campaign, contact us at info@delivereat.my.

10 Brilliant Valentine's day Ideas on a Budget

3 more days to Valentine's day! This year's valentine's day is more special that any other Valentine's day because this year there will be double celebration; the Chap Goh Meh (also known as Chinese Valentine's day) and western Valentine's day. 14.2.14.  一世  to  一世 which means one lifetime to another lifetime in mandarin!


Times are tough and you don't want to overspend since you have just blown your budget for Chinese New Year celebration. But don't take this as an excuse to skip Valentine's day

These are top 10 Valentine's day ideas on a budget.

  

#1 Save yourself from overpriced dinners. Have a fancy dinner at home instead.

Estimated cost for valentine's day dinner: RM288 per couple 

Estimated cost for dinner at home: RM50.00 per couple 

SAVINGS:RM238.00

Expensive dinners usually consume most of the budget. Don't pay for overpriced and limited menu selection at fancy restaurants. Instead turn your home into a romantic rendezvous. Set up your home or room and decorate with candles, music and spend your time on food presentation. Save yourself from hours of food preparation instead, have your favourite and romantic meals delivered to your home via Delivereat.my. No price increase on Valentine's day! Decorate it in on beautiful plate and claim that you cook it.Teeeheee...

#2 Sex in the City Sushi.

Remember the scene from Sex in the city. Spice up your Valentine's day night with dine in sushi served on your body.  

Check out affordable sushi from RM8.90 for 10 pcs.

Sushi selection: Sushi King, Sakae Sushi, Tsuruya, Kizuna. 

#3 Western Meal delivered to your doorstep

If sushi isnt your thing, Delivereat's got western cuisine which is just perfect for Valentine's day!

Check out the following:

Fresh Bite, Kenny Rogers, Javrie's Pizza.

#4 Get a bottle of wine.

Save yourself from paying exorbitant prices for wine. Get a bottle of good wine from your local grocery store of have it delivered to your doorstep. Noor and Deans cafe

Estimated price: Price varies for different grade of wines.

#5 Love Crepe 

The Valentine's day evening requires some sweet temptation to sweeten the night. Show your love, Get 8 mini crepe cakes and make it seem like you're dining at high end restaurant with a sweet ending. Luna Crepe Cake

Only RM88.00 for 8 crepe cakes.

#6 Home made Valentine's day CD compilation

Burn a CD with songs that are romantic and memorable to you and your sweet heart. Have it played in the background when you are having you fancy dinner at home.

Estimated cost: RM2.00

 #7 Love Coupons

 Get few sheets of paper and create your own love coupons. Example: This coupon is good for 1 breakfast in bed, 1 back massage, 1 romantic movie, etc. You can also get printable templates here.

Estimated cost: RM1.00

#8 Engraved Love Soap
Get a bar of soap of your favourite scent. Get a stencil and engrave your names together on a bar of soap. Doesn't cost much and its sure to melt her heart. You can even use it during bath time together later in the night.
Estimated cost: RM5.00

#9 Get a single stalk of rose instead of a bouquet.
Roses are especially expensive during Valentine's day. Get a single stalk and put it between your lips and dance in tango style with your sweet heart. This will sure to make her laugh and put a good start to your valentine's day night.
Estimated cost for a bouquet of roses: RM150.00
Estimated cost for a single stalk: RM10.00
Savings:RM140.00

#10 Message in a bottle.
This gift is the most romantic of all and it can be a great keepsake where you can do one for each year and count the number of Valentine's day that you and your sweet heart have had together. Just a love note and put it in a corked bottle!
Estimated cost: RM5.00

5 Most Popular Penang Foods

Penang is one of the well-known island which most of the people often refers it as "food paradise". You can simply find almost  every Malaysian nice hawker food in the island.

So, do you know what are the 5 most popular foods in Penang?

Firstly is the Nasi Kandar. The word "Nasi Kandar" came about from a time when nasi (rice) hawkers or vendors would balance a kandar pole on their shoulder with two huge containers of rice mealsand the name now is often seen on most Tamil Muslim or "Malaysian Mamak" restaurants. The rice is often served with an unending list of curries and dishes meticulously prepared with fish, chicken, squid, prawns and beef.

And in the top 2 list, will be the famous laksa. There are two variations of the Laksa; one is sour and tangy while the other is cooked with rich coconut milk.

Nonetheless, not to forget the Char Koay Teow! Among the hawker delights, This flat, fried white noodle dish standout a lot from the rest of the foods because of its wonderful taste and aroma. In addition, nyonya foods are also categorised in the top 5 list of most demanding dishes in Penang. The dishes are a perfect accompaniment to steaming white rice while the desserts are a sight to behold with their unique soft texture and colourful appearance and not to forget, you can get all these through Delivereat.my where one of our featured restaurant, Red Chopstick, serves you with these delightful dishes.

 

 Banana Leaf Char Koay Teow

Red Chopstick outlet at i-Avenue

The last but not least, it's the famous indian salad where most of the Malaysian called it as "Pasembur".

 It consists of shredded cucumber, potatoes, beancurd, turnip, bean sprouts, some mix of deep fried items and served with a sweet  and spicy nut sauce. If you are looking for some Indian's cuisine such as Pasembur, Mamak Food Corner would definitely be your best choice. And what's more? You may just spend your time at home and wait for them to be deliver to your doorstep with Delivereat.my!

Enlighten your Raya Celebration with Delivereat!

Do you know Hari Raya Aidilfitri is the celebration for the end of Ramadhan month which also known as the "Feast of Breaking the Fast"? In arabic terms, it is also equivalent to Eid  (refers to festivity) ul-Fitr (refers to breaking the fast).

It is celebrated starts on the first day of  the month of Syawal. Malaysians celebrates the Hari Raya like other Muslims throughout the world and the main greeting that used by the Malaysians is the "Selamat Hari Raya" which means "Happy Eid" and the  other common greeting would be "Maaf Zahir Batin" that refers to "I seek forgiveness from you physically and spiritually".

Eventually, Hari Raya is a time to ask for forgiveness and to rebuild or strengthen the relationship between each others.

Now, you know the importance of Hari Raya for the Muslims. 

Why not getting your foods deliver to your home with Delivereat.my during this holy festive season where you can spend more time on your family and relatives?

Wiki source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eid_al-Fitr

Here by, we at Delivereat.my wishing you have a delightful Raya celebration and Happy Holiday! 

Bak Chang Celebration, a traditional food during Dragon Boat Festival!!~

Bak Chang! The most delicious and fragrance dish, whiff of the fragrances of the newly cooked bak chang would make you wanting for bak chang! Its also known as 'Zongzi'  (or simply zong) in mandrin, (Chinese: 粽子) its a traditional dish which is made from glutinous rice wrapped either in lotus leafs or other large flat leaves.

This dish is mostly found in Chinese regions and different countries have assimilated this dish into their culture by borrowing this dish from the local overseas Chinese minorities in their respective nations. They gave this dish different names for the Burmese people they call it Pya Htote, Cambodians nom chang, Loatians and Thais Bachang. While for Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, they are known as bakcang, bacang or zang, (Chinese: 肉粽; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: bah-chàng) a loan word from the Hokkien Dialect, which is commonly used among the Chinese in this regions instead of Mandrin. Along the same lines, zongzi most popularly know as 'machang' among the Chinese Filipinos in Philippines.

Now what about the origins of this dish?

Usually the bak chang is eaten traditionally eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Lunar calendar (approximately late-May to mid- June), it is also to commemorate the death of Qu Yuan a famous Chinese poet from the kingdom of Chu, who lived during the Warring States period.

Qu Yuan tried unsuccessfully to warn his king and countrymen about expansionism of their neighbors Qin. When the Qin general Bai Qi capture Chu's captial, Qu Yuan grieve was so intense that he drowned himself in the Miluo River, he was known for his patriotism. According to legend, packets of rice were thrown into the river to prevent the fish from eating Qu Yuan corpse.

Wiki source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zongzi

We at Delivereat.my wishing our Chinese customers who are celebrating this Festival. Happy eating!