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For nostalgic 80's style 'nasi lemak' with 'ayam goreng' fried to order, head to PD Nasi Lemak in Semenyih

SEMENYIH, Nov. 10 -- Golden, well-battered piece of chicken, fried to order. An entire bowl (now that's generous!) of slowly simmered sambal. Fried ikan bilis and peanuts. Thickly sliced cucumber. A f... Read More


When 'ikan masin' meets Italian pasta: Kopimeo x La Carne in Shah Alam makes fusion food taste like home

SHAH ALAM, Nov. 7 -- What appears to be a plate of pasta reveals an unexpected ingredient upon closer inspection: salted mackerel. Ikan masin meets Italian pasta, anyone? Unusual for some menus, ma... Read More


Crackling with character: The family recipes behind The Roast Meat Shop in Sunway Geo

SUBANG JAYA, Nov. 5 -- Getting siew yoke right is harder than it looks. At The Roast Meat Shop in Sunway Geo, Harry Fong found that achieving crisp crackling was only part of the challenge; getting it... Read More


Beyond the podium: How Tan Shing Win's World Barista Championship triumph signals a new chapter for Malaysian coffee

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 3 -- When Tan Shing Win made coffee outdoors, he noticed something that kept bothering him: the same beans and brewing recipe could produce a different cup depending on the environm... Read More


Malaysia makes history as Tan Shing Win claims first-ever podium finish at 2026 World Barista Championship

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 26 -- Malaysia has achieved its best-ever result at the World Barista Championship, with Tan Shing Win finishing second at the 2026 competition in Panama City, delivering a historic... Read More


Escape the city (without leaving) at Gong Dou Coffee in Cheras, with direct fire roasted beans, strawberry mochi and coffee nut tarts

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 24 -- You can always escape the chaos of the city, even if you don't actually leave it. No, you don't have to check into a hotel and hole yourself up in your room (this sounds wors... Read More


From citrusy rosemary chicken to 'nasi lemak ayam rendang', Lemon Sole is Taman Desa's latest soul food sanctuary

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 20 -- There is something immediately comforting about a plate of grilled chicken. The way you become aware of it before it even appears at your table: the warm, woodsy scent of ros... Read More


Fresh from the fryer, these balloon-like breads at Restoran Roti Puri in Bangi are worth waking up early for

BANGI, Oct. 17 -- You can't miss Restoran Roti Puri, in part thanks to its bright blue facade. Given its name, it's no surprise that we are here for the shop's popular roti puri and kuah at Restoran ... Read More


Can this be Malaysia's 'panettone' moment? Taste Ang Bo Ling's competition loaf before he takes it to Milan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 29 -- Most bakers would probably keep a competition recipe under wraps when a place at the world stage is at stake. Ang Bo Ling is doing the opposite. After nearly 100 batches of ... Read More


Get a punch in the taste buds with the luxurious pork knuckle sandwich at The Willow in Taman Gembira

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 24 -- "Do you want a knuckle sandwich?" Now that's not a question you'd typically wish to be presented with. For those unfamiliar with the term, it's basically street slang for a ... Read More