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Hidden inside a home in Sungai Way, Xhin Fhong Claypot Bak Kut Teh serves up old-school comfort in a bowl of 'bak kut teh'

PETALING JAYA, May 3 -- After a particularly heavy night of drinking - for my fellow Gen Z, it's like a coffee rave, but actually enjoyable - I always crave the soothing, restorative touch of meat in ... और पढ़ें


Three decades and one generation later, Taman Jinjang Baru's Kedai Kopi Soon Teik continues to serve its unique mushroom sauce and curry 'chee cheong fun'

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 -- Deep inside a cluster of flats in Taman Jinjang Baru lies the unassuming Kedai Kopi Soon Teik.  For over 30 years, it has served a short, simple list of offerings - cur... और पढ़ें


Beneath a pickleball court, Restoran Sfeng brings Cantonese banquet cuisine to Subang Jaya

SUBANG JAYA, April 24 -- If you've ever been curious about what it might be like to eat banquet-style Cantonese dishes beneath a pickleball court, look no further.  Even if you've never had that... और पढ़ें


One dish, one-man show: Loba.png in Setia Alam specialises in Taiwanese braised pork rice that's worth the trip

SHAH ALAM, April 10 -- "You like fastidious artisans, eh?" My instinct was to loudly protest, "No!" and to bring up many substantiated examples of not liking particular eateries that my partner had d... और पढ़ें


At Solaris Mont Kiara, Anyang Gamjatang serves a deeply satisfying Korean pork backbone stew

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 -- In the Korean enclave of Solaris Mont Kiara, a new face seems to pop up every few months, especially as Malaysian appreciation for more specific, regional specialities from S... और पढ़ें


Head to Chacko Restaurant in Bukit Gasing for a taste of Kerala, from 'meen pollichathu' to 'biryani'

PETALING JAYA, March 5 -- A little over a month ago, I wrote about Restaurant Daawat in Bukit Bintang and its distinctive Kerala offerings, which have fast become a firm favourite of mine. So when I ... और पढ़ें


Penko Sushi & Grill Izakaya: KL's newest Japanese spot for 'sushi' and 'yakitori' opens in Medan Pasar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 27 -- A little under three years ago, Sushinosuke, a Japanese casual omakase restaurant originating from Shinbashi - Tokyo's salaryman capital, teeming with izakaya and bars galore ... और पढ़ें


Off the beaten path in Ipoh: Esther's Appam Stall in Buntong serves standout 'appam', 'vadai' and 'paniyaram'

IPOH, Feb. 22 -- I visited Buntong for the first time last year, despite having been to Ipoh multiple times each year for as long as I can remember. Truth be told, I didn't know much about Buntong be... और पढ़ें


From Piedmont to Penang to KL: 10 years on, Via Pre still serving a slice of Italy to all who dine here

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 20 -- For nearly a decade, Via Pre KL has been serving hearty, pork-free Italian fare from a quiet corner on Lorong Setiabistari in Bukit Damansara. Nestled along a single row of s... और पढ़ें


One of KL's best spots for 'asam laksa' and other Penang specialities is hidden inside this Setapak home

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 15 -- Firstly, I want to apologise for the slightly clickbait-y headline. I know, I know, they annoy me too. I'm generally not a fan of sweeping, overly objective labels like "the b... और पढ़ें