Indulge in all things Kelantan at Puchong's Kak Ar Kelate, especially the irresistible 'lemak bakar'

PUCHONG, May 5 -- Sometimes, the algorithm gets it just right. Scrolling through a litany of reels and edits of everything from a dancing raccoon named Pedro to Russell "Hardest Geezer" Cook completi... Read More

Beyond brunch: Taman U Thant's If Only, where sharing plates shine, is good for dinner too

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 -- Located on the ground floor of the Regal House, If Only looks like something straight out of a brochure for a resort holiday in Bali. The restaurant's interior is replete with ... Read More

At Mellow Wine & Dining Room in PJ's Section 17, the food nearly upstages the wine

PETALING JAYA, April 28 -- Earlier this week, I wrote about the pork noodles at a kopitiam close to the wet market in Section 17, PJ. This kopitiam, and the block of shops surrounding said market, fi... Read More

In PJ's Section 17, find pork noodles worth a 30-minute-wait at Kedai Kopi Wah Cheong

PETALING JAYA, April 26 -- Half an hour. That's how long you should expect to wait - minimum - if you're looking for a taste of these pork noodles. That's the wait I sat through anyway, at mid-mornin... Read More

PJ Damansara Jaya's Nichole's Cakery serves handmade pasta, roast chicken and a superb cinnamon roll

PETALING JAYA, April 14 -- The commercial block of shops surrounding Atria Shopping Gallery in Damansara Jaya has always been teeming with options for one to eat at, with plenty of new cafes and resta... Read More

From 'laksa' to pies, pizza and salt beef sandwiches, Bangsar's The Spot by Chinoz is simplicity at its very best

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 -- The newest (spot) on the block in Lucky Garden, Bangsar comes courtesy of Teng Wee Jeh and Sandra Samad, the husband and wife duo behind Suria KLCC's Chinoz on the Park which ... Read More

There's lots to like about Damansara Perdana's Soooka Cafe, including 'cakoi' and braised duck noodles

PETALING JAYA, April 4 -- In light of this latest bout of extreme heat, I've found myself increasingly drawn to cosy, comfortable places with ample air-conditioning. Look, I'm all for an adventure un... Read More

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

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