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Slurp up a deeply flavoured, complex bowl of beef noodles at Bukit Bintang's ChenJiuru Beef Noodles

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 -- The popularity of Chinese-style beef noodles, especially those served with la mian or "mee tarik" in the Klang Valley, has seen a sharp uptick in recent years; as such, it's ... Read More


'Vada pav', 'dal makhani' and more excellent Indian cooking spice up the cafe experience at Mont Kiara's Muska

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 -- At first glance, it's easy to dismiss Muska as just one of the many cafes that populate Mont Kiara. I must admit I was somewhat sceptical walking towards the space on the gr... Read More


Unrivalled: Seven years on, the unagi at Makoto Unagi Restaurant in Desa Sri Hartamas is still the best in town

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 -- I first sampled the unagi at Makoto out of a takeaway box in 2020, during the pandemic. Up to that point, my fondness for these grilled freshwater eels was largely shaped by... Read More


Tuck into Hong Kong-style 'wonton' noodles and braised beef at PJ Section 19's The Golden Time

PETALING JAYA, March 21 -- Section 19 is now home to New Ocean World Fine Food City, an ambitious project that bills itself as an "all-encompassing lifestyle food mall". Presently, five out of the si... Read More


GalahGala brings halal 'sang har mee' and more Chinese seafood classics to Taman Tun Dr Ismail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 -- Walk through the semi-covered patio complete with plenty of fans and potted tropical plants and you'll find yourself at GalahGala, which occupies a space on the second level ... Read More


Find an outstanding 'daging salai masak lemak' and more 'Nogori' classics at Bukit Jalil's Lado Podeh

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 -- Opened since 2022, Lado Podeh in Bukit Jalil's Aurora Place serves up Malay cuisine with an emphasis on classic dishes from Negeri Sembilan like masak lemak cili api and dagi... Read More


Damansara Perdana's Tao Restaurant and Bar impresses with the most unusual fried rice that contains. raisins, walnuts and dried peaches!

PETALING JAYA, March 3 -- The plate of fried rice arrives, and as my eyes dart across the plate, the look of anticipation on my face quickly changes to one of bewilderment. Are those walnuts? Raisins... Read More


First look at Avenue K's Feliz: A celebration of Peruvian cuisine with a focus on Nikkei influence

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 -- Peruvian cuisine has yet to really have its day in the sun in Kuala Lumpur. Few places go beyond ceviche and a pisco sour, with most settling on delivering a haphazard Latin ... Read More