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From hearty 'gado gado' to a loaded 'roti telur' sando, Trailside Treats near the Bukit Kiara Hill Walk is where runners refuel and build a community

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 16 -- Imagine a group of runners arriving at a cafe flushed and winded, others stroll in with sweat cooling on their backs. Inside, nutritious and hearty fare such as Gado Gado, a ... Read More


A tale of two noodles: The best 'char kway teow' and 'wantan mee' in Cheras at this steamed fish head restaurant in Taman Connaught

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 12 -- Imagine a mess of noodles still glossy with oil: some broad ribbons, others thinner strands. Prawns, juicy and sweet; crisp, fresh bean sprouts; soft curds of egg and flecks ... Read More


From Gawai to global: How Tuak Alus is reviving Sarawak's rice wine and celebrating Dayak heritage

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 9 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 - There's a certain gravity when Ayden Chong talks about tuak - not a performative zeal, but something closer to reverence. Not the reverence of nostalgia,... Read More


Discover Ujong Pasir's timeless Melaka style 'wantan mee', where every bite tastes like coming home

MELAKA, Aug. 2 -- The bowl that lands before us speaks of another era. No heavy soy glaze settles at the bottom, no syrupy sheen disguises the taste of the noodles. Instead, a light, savoury gravy cl... Read More


Smoke and sourdough: How Neighbourwood became Bukit Mertajam's home for fire, flour and family-style shared plates

BUKIT MERTAJAM, July 31 -- Neighbourwood isn't trying to be the next "it" place. Tucked in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, the grill house and bakery that chef Sean Khaw runs with his wife YY, an accomplishe... Read More