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Wawafish: A Guizhou-flavoured gem in KL's Petaling Street

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 -- Petaling Street has no shortage of "vibey" bars and restaurants, where tourists come in droves and atmosphere, aesthetic and alcohol tend to take precedence over culinary excel... Read More


Bacio, Mont Kiara: 'Vitello tonnato', 'spaghetti aglio e olio' and a lesson in true Italian hospitality

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 -- Italian restaurants, by virtue of the cuisine's unceasing universal appeal, are a dime a dozen in Kuala Lumpur. But the actual variety of dishes on offer remains limited to the... Read More


Bon appetit: What makes a restaurant a 'bistro' - and why is KL suddenly full of them?

COMMENTARY, June 21 -- Take a gander on social media, or even swipe around on Google Maps, and it would seem the newest type of restaurant catching on in the Klang Valley is the bistro. It's spread a... Read More


Nasi Lemak Pak Man is Damansara Utama's newest spot for 'nasi lemak', with satisfying 'sambal paru' and 'rendang ayam'

PETALING JAYA, June 19 -- Nasi Lemak Pak Man is the latest contender to enter Damansara Utama's nasi lemak scene, throwing their hat into the ring with the likes of Village Park, Say Yes Cafe, a branc... Read More


Reban in Aman Suria brings the farm-to-table approach to PJ with air-dried, antibiotic-free 'kulit naga' roast chicken rice

PETALING JAYA, June 14 -- Remember when farm-to-table first burst onto the scene in restaurants throughout the Klang Valley? It's okay, me neither. But then it got a rebrand: now, these restaurants h... Read More


Scarborough Fish & Chips in Tanjung Rhu, Langkawi: Great fish and chips and the best seat on the beach

LANGKAWI, June 5 -- When I was 12 years old, my parents took me to Langkawi for the very first time. It was a short trip, only three days, but it has stayed with me for the longest time because of tw... Read More


No such thing as a free lunch: The problem with influencers as 'food reviewers' in Malaysia

COMMENTARY, May 31 -- My frustration begins where it often has, lately: an Instagram post. On their profile, MalaysianPAYGAP, a community initiative for salary transparency in Malaysia, posted a shor... Read More


Find a great 'or chien' at Lim Fried Oyster in Taman Mayang Jaya, PJ

Kuala Lampur, May 24 -- PETALING JAYA, May 24 - Sometimes it takes a fresh set of eyes to show you something you've been missing, especially when it's been right under your nose the entire time. I've... Read More


Semua House Chicken Rice in Pertama Complex is the ideal city-centre office lunch under RM15, with standout 'char siew'

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 -- This week, I watched Stephen Colbert embark on quite the farewell tour for The Late Show, which was axed last year by CBS. The network called the decision "purely financial", ... Read More


Yakitori Izakaya Kin No Tsubo is the place to be for great 'yakitori' and 'oden' in Bukit Bintang

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 -- When life sends me to one of the many watering holes along Changkat Bukit Bintang, whether as an 18-year-old on a tear fresh out of high school, or more recently, struggling fi... Read More