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Why Kajang diners keep returning to Chong Kee for its dry chicken curry 'mee' and old-school ABC

KAJANG, July 22 -- Spend enough time in Kajang and chances are someone will mention Chong Kee, an unassuming eatery where regular patrons always order the ABC and Dry Chicken Curry Mee. The nondescri... Read More


A Malaysian triumph: Ang Bo Ling of Twenty-Two Bakery in Kuala Lumpur wins at inaugural Asia Selection of the Panettone World Cup in Singapore

SINGAPORE, July 20 -- Last Friday, in the inaugural Asia Selection of the Panettone World Cup at Marina Bay Sands here, Malaysia claimed a milestone: Ang Bo Ling, baker-owner of Twenty-Two Bakery, sec... Read More


Savour Sichuan meets Seoul with this 'gochujang mapo tofu' with roasted tomatoes and garlic

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 -- Fusion cuisine often gets a bad rep, particularly when the mash-up terrifies rather than thrills one's taste buds. Then there are those recipes that come about in an easy bur... Read More


Enjoy a real Melaka brekkie at Fatty BomBom Kopitiam with Nyonya 'laksa' and 'nasi lemak kangkung'

MELAKA, July 17 -- Growing up in Melaka, there were mornings where all we wanted for breakfast was some butter and kaya toast to dunk into a saucer of half-boiled eggs. Or an aluminium tray filled wit... Read More


At Dear, Patrick in Bandar Sri Damansara, a father-and-son duo is serving up '80s nostalgia - from sizzling chicken chops to old-school banana splits

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 -- A chicken frankfurter, warm and gently taut, tucked into a soft, sesame seed speckled bun that gives at the edges. Topped with finely minced chicken seasoned with spices, onio... Read More


For truly slurp-worthy pork noodles and curry mee topped generously with 'seehum', travel to Restoran Mei Mei Seafood in Semenyih

SEMENYIH, July 8 -- There are pork noodles and then there are truly slurp-worthy pork noodles. You know the sort I mean: sauce and oil slicked strands of hor fun that you toss unceremoniously with mi... Read More


Summer noodles, served cold: The restorative power of chilled tomato 'somen'

Kuala Lampur, July 5 -- Sure our local climate insists that it's summer all year long but even the unlikeliest weather forecasters will admit that it's been rather hot lately (even after it rains, hon... Read More


Cempedak loaf, orange Americano and solitude at Beanery: Inside the most peaceful cafe in Cheras

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 -- Cheras is filled with cafes and specialty coffee bars. Most tend to be packed on weekends; it's how it is when everyone seems to be hankering for their Eggs Benedict and sourd... Read More


Best of both worlds: Red bean and black glutinous rice 'tong sui' is sweet and creamy, nutty and utterly comforting

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 -- Two of my favourite Cantonese tong sui (sweet dessert soups) are hung dau sui (red bean soup) and hak loh mai (black glutinous rice dessert). Both are staples in my pantry, a... Read More


How this couple turned a craving for cheesy steamed potatoes into a comforting favourite at weekend markets

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 -- I first stumbled upon the Botato stall at a weekend market a few months ago. Amidst the usual bazaar fare such as kombucha and ice cream, burgers and yakitori, something abou... Read More