A taste of Kuching in Cheras Selatan: 'Kolo mee 3 rasa', Sarawak laksa and three layer tea at J&J Borneo Corner

CHERAS, Aug. 26 -- At first, I wondered if this was a midnight fuelled supper, the sort of midnight indulgence you assemble with whatever is left in the pantry. Noodles piled high, enough to feed two,... Read More

From 'urap pucuk paku' to 'khao niao mamuang', Oolam in Damansara Heights offers a symphony of South-east Asian flavours

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 23 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 - Tucked neatly within a banana leaf parcel, the pale custard quivers at the slightest nudge. We taste sweet prawn and fish; coconut cream perfumed by lem... Read More

Bacon, bratwursts and burger buns: Magpie by Burgertory in Taman OUG is a meat lover's paradise

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 19 -- Some meals demand the formality of cutlery - the polite lift of a fork, the careful placement of a serviette. This is not one of them. The Bacon Madness Burger demands both h... Read More

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

From comfort food to cafe chic: The rise of 'ochazuke' across the Klang Valley

COMMENTARY, July 29 -- It is a truth universally acknowledged that cafe culture in Kuala Lumpur rarely stands still. There's always something new to sip or savour, whether it's artisanal matcha or th... Read More

From peerless risottos to pistachio fondant, hidden upstairs cafe CHUMS is worth the climb in Taman Cheras

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 -- The first spoonful still stays with me: a dashi-softened risotto carrying a savoury warmth that unfolds gently, each grain holding a quiet hum before giving way to the sea-swe... Read More

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