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

Butter 'tteok' craze comes to Shah Alam, where Cake Jalan Tiung's darker, crunchier take sells out almost every day

SHAH ALAM, Sept. 22 -- What happens when a viral food trend lands in the hands of bakers who can't help but try and make it better? In Cake Jalan Tiung's case, the result is a butter tteok that is da... Read More

Batman, Betty Boop and bountiful bakes: General Store in Kuchai Lama offers collectibles, crafts and coffee in a community cafe

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 19 -- There are treasures wherever we look: from vinyl records to vintage dolls. Every corner reveals another nostalgic surprise. There's a Ghostbusters original soundtrack album ... Read More

From Sarawak 'laksa' to Kuching 'kolo mee', W&L Restaurant Cafe serves authentic Sarawakian flavours in Melaka

MELAKA, Sept. 10 -- Visitors come to Melaka for many reasons but food is a big part of the draw. From Peranakan cuisine to peerless putu piring, there is a treat for every taste bud. But as I have di... Read More

Sing a song of 'siu mai': Taste the world - and life - through this humble 'dim sum'

COMMENTARY, Sept. 8 -- It's fascinating how getting older sometimes means getting more honest with yourself; there just isn't enough time for bull and baloney. This candour extends to how I eat or, r... Read More

For a taste of old Seremban, start your morning at Restoran Sun Meng with strong 'kopi', butter 'kaya' toast and hearty, hand-torn 'mee hoon kueh'

SEREMBAN, Sept. 5 -- Perhaps the most welcoming part of Seremban is how, despite the town only being half an hour's drive from the Klang Valley, it offers an entirely slower pace of life altogether. ... Read More

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