Kee Hua Chee Live!: SANOOOK IS MALAYSIA'S FIRST AND ONLY THAI-JAPANESE FUSION RESTAURANT AT SUNWAY PYRAMID HOTEL WEST ANNEXE WHICH OPENED LAST NIGHT 2 SEPTEMBER 2016 IN THE PRESENCE OF THAILAND AMBASSADOR TO MALAYSIA HIS EXCELLENCY DAMRONG KRAIKRUAN AND FAMOUS, HANDSOME, SEXY JAPANESE ROCK STAR GACKT!

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Sanoook - Thai with a Japanese twist!

A new gastronomic experience has opened at Sunway Pyramid Mall at Pyramid Hotel West!

DATO GARRY CHUA, FOUNDER F CHAKRI GROUP OF RESTAURANTS, HIS EXCELLENCY DAMRONG KRAIKRUAN THE THAI AMBASSADOR AND CALEEN CHUA THE MD OF CHAKRI GROUP OF RESTAURANTS

THAILAND AMBASSADOR TO MALAYSIA HIS EXCELLENCY DAMRONG KRAIKRUAN WITH DATO KEE HUA CHEE WEARING SUIT BY TOP THAI DESIGNER KO TEERASAK PUNTIJARIYA. THE THAI AMBASSADOR WAS SURPRISED WHEN I INFORMED HIM MY 7 CROCODILE BAGS I PURCHASED FROM KD CROCODILE SHOP IN CHATUCHAK MARKET IN BANGKOK WERE CONFISCATED BY AOT AIRPORT AUTHORITY IN SUVANABHUMI AIRPORT AS I DID NOT HAVE ANY CITES (CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES) CERTIFICATE! H.E DAMRONG SAID CROCODILES ARE NOT ENDANGERED SPECIES AS THEY ARE FARMED REPTILES RAISED FOR SKIN AND MEAT AND HE WAS SHOCKED AT THE NEWS THAT TOURISTS MUST PRODUCE CITES CERTIFICATES AND WILL CHECK WITH THAILAND'S MINISTRY OF TOURISM. LUCKILY KHUNDECH THE OWNER OF KD CROCODILE SHOP IN CHATUCHAK (087-007 8555) WENT TO SUVANABHUMI AIRPORT THE NEXT DAY ON 30 AUGUST 2016 TO RETRIEVE MY BAGS AND SUPPLY THE CITES CERTIICATES!

DATO GARRY CHUA, THAILAND AMBASSADOR HIS EXCELLENCY DAMRONG KRAIKRUAN AND JAPANESE ROC STAR, SINGER, MUSICIAN AND ACTOR GACKT CAMUI

2 ROCKERS---GACKT AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE
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Sanoook is the first F&B concept in town inspired by two of the most popular cuisines in the world – Thai and Japanese. Using secret, authentic Thai recipes from the company’s flagship restaurant Chakri Palace – an award-winning Thai restaurant inspired by royal origins, and adding a twist of creative presentation and Japanese favourites.

Sanoook is the first to combine these two delectable cuisines.

‘Sanook’ or ‘sanuk’ means ‘fun’ or ‘syiok’ in Bahasa Malaysia but owner Caleen Chua spells it with an extra ‘O’ to denote a circle of friends or endless camaderie. By chance, ‘san’ in Japanese is an honorific title equivalent to Mr, Mrs or Miss as in ‘William-san’! So ‘Sanook’ is indeed a happy personality!

Tapping into the current food trend of yakitori, Sanoook has created its very own version of Thai skewers like Massaman Chicken, Green Curry Beef, Sweet Chili Salmon and Sanoook Vegetable skewers. The skewers are served sizzling hot and great for sharing with a choice of 2 or 4 skewers, living up to its brand name which means ‘fun with friends’.

If skewers aren’t enough to tempt you, Sanoook’s Sushi burgers and Sushi rolls will. Burger lovers can enjoy four different types of Sushi Burgers with gourmet patties of Chicken, Beef, Salmon and Soft-shell Crab. All sushi burgers come with a basketful of crispy burdock root chips, a healthier, less guilty indulgence. Sanoook’s sushi rolls are worth mentioning as it they have created the first sushi rolls with Thai flavours.

The Tuna sushi with Tom Yam sauce is a surprisingly complementary combination for adventurous tastebuds as is the crispy Soft Shell Crab sushi with Thai Mango Chili sauce.

Living true to its Thai roots, Sanoook offers every Thai food lover’s must-haves including Thai Mango Salad, Pandan Chicken, Steamed Seabass with Lime and Chili, Phad Thai, and Tom Yam Soup.

Those with a sweet-tooth will love their desserts likeThai Volcano (Thai Iced Tea shaved ice with pearls and almond flakes), Mango sticky rice with ice cream, Samurai Green Tea (Green Tea crème Brule with butter cookies) and of course the Thai favourite Red Ruby Water chestnut.

Their signature mocktails and cocktails include the unforgettableTom Yam martini with a sensational combination of sweet, sour and spicy notes.

Sanoook was fficially launched on 2^nd of September 2016 by Thailand Ambassador, H.E. Damrong Kraikruan and famous Japanese rock star Gackt who declared Thai cuisine is one of his favourites as he frequents Chakri Palace.

The creative and colourful opening ceremony saw VIP guests tossing a giant bowl of Thai Glass noodle in unison--- very ‘Sanoook’ indeed! The 120 guests had a fun night embarking on a culinary journey of Thai and Japanese delicacies.

Sanoook is definitely one brand to watch out for as it represents the future of exhilarating cuisines where cultures and tastes merge.

The first Sanoook outlet is at Sunway Pyramid Hotel West Annexe, an extension of the main Sunway Pyramid Mall. Opening hours are 10am – 11pm on Monday to Thursday and 10-1am on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The restaurant has an extensive al fresco space and VIP room ideal for parties and events.

Reservations--- 03-56505196.

FLORAL BOUQUETS LINE THE WALLS OF SANOOOK

DATO KEE HUA CHEE AT SANOOOK

DATIN ISABEL CHUA, CALEEN CHUA AND KINGTON CHUA

NICHOLAS CHONG, CALEEN CHUA, DATO KEE HUA CHEE, JEFF KONG AND GUESTS AT SANOOOK OPENING

NICHOLAS CHONG AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE

ALL SET TO PARTAYYYYYY...

DATO KEE HUA CHEE AND THAILAND AMBASSADOR TO MALAYSIA HIS EXCELLENCY DAMRONG KRAIKRUAN

DATO GARRY CHUA THE OWNER OF CHAKRI GROUP OF RESTAURANTS AND THAILAND AMBASSADOR H.E DAMRONG KRAIKRUAN

CALEEN CHUA THE MD OF CHAKRI GROUP OF RESTAURANTS WHICH OWNS SANOOOK JOINS IN

DATIN YONG MAYLENE, DATIN ISABEL CHUA AND TRACY

SECRET CONFERENCE

DATO GARRY CHUA, THAI AMBASSADOR H.E DAMRONG KRAIKRUAN AND FAMOUS JAPANESE ROCK STAR, SINGER AND ACTOR GACKT

DATIN ISABEL CHUA, CALEEN CHUA, DATO GARRY CHUA, HIS EXCELLENCY DAMRONG KRAIKRUAN AND GACKT CAMUI

THAILAND AMBASSADOR H.E DAMRONG KRAIKRUAN AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE

OBEIT THE TALENTED 18 YEAR OLD INDONESIAN SINGER, H.E DAMRONG KRAIKRUAN AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE

GACKT THE FAMOUS AND HANDSOME AND SEXY JAPANESE ROCK STAR, SINGER, ACTOR AND MUSICIAN

2 ROCKERS---GACKT AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE

THE SEXIEST DUO AT SANOOOK OPENING!

DATIN JENNIFER AND DATO EDDIE CHOON OF POH KONG JEWELLERS

THE YUMMY YEE SANG TO BE TOSSED BY VIPS

THE MAIN TABLE HEADED BY THAILAND AMBASSADOR HIS EXCELLENCY DAMRONG KRAIKRUAN AND GACKT

DATO GARRY CHUA AND VIP GUESTS

THUMBS UP TO SANOOOK!

TAN SRI DR LIM WEE CHAI THE FOUNDER/OWNER OF TOP GLOVE WHICH CONTROLS 25% OF ENTIRE WORLD'S MARKET FOR RUBBER GLOVES GIVES THE THUMB UP TO SANOOK

DATO GARRY CHUA, TAN SRI DR LIM WEE CHAI THE BIG BOSS OF TOP GLOVE AND MALAYSIA'S 22ND RICHEST MAN WORTH RM 2.7 BILLIONAND EDISON CHOON

CALEEN CHUA, TAN SRI LIM WEE CHAI, DATO GARRY CHUA AND THAI AMBASSADOR H.E DAMRONG KRAIKRUAN

THAILAND AMBASSADOR HIS EXCELLENCY DAMRONG KRAIKRUAN, TAN SRI DR LIM WEE CHAI OF TOP GLOVE AND JAPANESE ROCK STAR GACKT AT MAIN TABLE

CALEEN CHUA THE MD OF CHAKRI GROUP WHICH OWNS SANOOOK WELCOMES AND THANKS GUESTS

FESTIVE AIR

DATO GARRY CHUA THANKS VIPS

THAILAND AMBASSADOR CONGRATULATES SANOOOK

HE SAID HIS JOB OF PROMOTING THAILAND CUISINE AND CULTURE IS MADE EASIER WITH CHAKRI AND SANOOOK RESTAURANTS!

TOKEN OF APPRECIATION TO THAI AMBASSADOR H.E DAMRONG KRAIKRUAN FROM DATO GARRY CHUA AND CALEEN CHUA

DATIN ISABEL CHUA PRESENTS TOKEN TO JAPANESE ROCKER GACKT

DATO SRI NELSON, DATIN JENNIFER CHOON, DATO EDDIE CHOON, THAI AMBASSADOR H.E DAMRONG KRAIKRUAN, DATO GARRY CHUA, DATIN ISABEL CHUA, GACKT AND CALEEN CHUA