At Lucky Garden's Madam Tim Chicken Rice, a comforting chicken rice laced with a remarkable ginger paste

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 27 -- In the never-ending, self-destructive pursuit of the newest, hottest, most viral food, we've forgotten the capacity of a run-of-the-mill, everyday meal to excite and satisfy ... Read More

Seputeh's Kedai Makanan dan Minuman Ah Gan is reborn as AG. Deli & Charcoal Grill, serving housemade charcuterie and steaks grilled over an open flame

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 25 -- When chef/butcher/restaurateur Logan Terence Lopez converted his Seputeh central kitchen into Kedai Makanan dan Minuman Ah Gan last year, all he hoped to do was utilise the s... Read More

L'entrecote de Potager in Bamboo Hills serves KL's most refined steak frites

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 20 -- When I wrote about the surge in bistros opening up in the Klang Valley a few months ago, I could have swapped just about every mention of "bistro" for "steak frites", and the... Read More

The early bird gets the worm at Nasi Lemak Abu in Kelana Jaya

PETALING JAYA, Sept. 17 -- Happy belated Malaysia Day. I hope you were able to stay safe from the haze, show off your allegiance to the country by bidding for special car plates, or at the very least,... Read More

Enjoy a satisfying plate of 'char kuey teow' from Pei Yin Char Kuey Teow at 111 Bee Fatt Restaurant, Damansara Utama

PETALING JAYA, Sept. 13 -- In this line of work, I get all sorts of tips in all shapes and sizes. Over drinks with a friend. Chatting with my aunt(ies). Being sent a zoomed-in screenshot of my friend... Read More

Sun Kar Hee Restaurant in Taman Kok Lian serves up seafood delight with their 'pao fan'

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 11 -- The first time I tried pao fan - a classic Teochew dish of rice submerged in a pork or seafood broth, usually topped with crispy rice - it unlocked something in me. Growing ... Read More

Jason Yeoh on two decades in Malaysian food TV, why he's not afraid of losing tradition and his new series, 'Axian's Local Eats'

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 30 -- Long before the age of content creators, AI-generated scripts and "influencer voice," there was the food television boom. The turn of the century was the golden age of food a... Read More

Kedai Makanan Soon Kee: Shark 'lips' and one fearless 'si tau po' in Segambut

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28 -- "Is this the right place?" my girlfriend asked. "I don't know. My dad said to look for a bunch of car workshops, and I assume these are the workshops we're looking for." I re... Read More

Chef Andy Choy on his culinary journey, building a restaurant empire and his upcoming fine dining restaurant Villa A.C. in Kuala Lumpur

PETALING JAYA, Aug. 22 -- There's no other way to say it: chef Andy Choy is building an empire. In the last two months, he's either revamped or opened four new brands. June saw the arrival of Mala B... Read More

How to actually pair wine with Malaysian food

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 20 -- As a country, Malaysia is what you would call a "dry culture". It has nothing to do with rainfall or water supply, but everything to do with alcohol. In a wet culture, drink... Read More

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