'Khao soi' in Kepong: Newcomer Kao Mongkhol cooks up a Chiang Mai classic

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 15 -- I've long had an affinity for the Northern Thai dish khao soi, and since I've yet to visit Chiang Mai or anywhere in northern Thailand, I'm always hunting for that thick noodl... Read More

NAAR: India's most ambitious restaurant brings destination dining to the foothills of the Himalayas

KASAULI, Oct. 11 -- Writer Salman Rushdie once described the Himalayas as "land's attempt to metamorphose into sky"; even at its foothills, the world's tallest mountain range feels otherworldly and aw... Read More

Asian Rice Pot, Kelana Jaya: South Indian mixed rice that's still a neighbourhood favourite 20 years on

PETALING JAYA, Oct. 4 -- What is the function of a restaurant? Plainly, it is a business that serves food and beverages to customers. But beyond the commercial and financial incentives behind any bus... Read More

A day in Bengaluru: Flower markets, Andhra bhojanam and Farmlore, a produce-driven restaurant set on a 33-acre farm at the edge of India's Silicon Valley

BENGALURU, Oct. 1 -- Bengaluru, the capital of the southern Indian state of Karnataka and the country's third-most populous city, is perhaps best known as India's "Silicon Valley". It is home to the ... Read More

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

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