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Head to Kak Dah Nasi Berlauk in Ampang for 'ori Kelate' flavours and the rarely seen 'kerabu sare'

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31 -- Woman power rules the Kelantan food scene. That entrepreneurial spirit from Kelantan has spread all the way to the Klang Valley, giving us Kelantanese food in all forms; from... Read More


Japan's iconic I'm donut? will debut its first Malaysian outlet on September 12 at The Exchange TRX

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 28 -- September just got a lot sweeter as Japan's I'm donut? will be opening at The Exchange TRX on September 12. Founded by chef-owner Ryota Hirako back in 2022, the donut special... Read More


Restoran Berjaya in Bangsar, a beloved eatery that has served 'nasi padang', curry 'mee', 'wantan mee', and more for 45 years, is closing on August 30

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 27 -- One of Bangsar's long-standing coffee shops, Restoran Berjaya, has decided to call it a day after 45 years in business. Their last day is slated for August 30. The late Choo... Read More


Francobolli at Wisma Cosway in KL serves seriously good fresh pasta beautifully paired with various sauces

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 26 -- Calories don't count when you're hitting up this pasta-den in the bohemian enclave of Wisma Cosway, where fried rice and chicken rice sit side by side with fish and chips, Tha... Read More


Restoran New Teo Chew brings Teochew-style 'bak kut teh', braised fish, 'kuih' and more to Damansara Jaya

PETALING JAYA, Aug. 24 -- Located in the square of shops around Atria Shopping Gallery, this restaurant feels underrated for its Teochew eats. Many know it for its Teochew-style bak kut teh: a much l... Read More


Penang's Teow Kee Beef Noodle opens in Kuala Lumpur's Jalan Inai

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 21 -- The story begins in Penang. A year ago, Teow Kee Beef Noodles opened in Victoria Street with beef noodles as their headline act. It's tough in Penang, as almost every corner... Read More


Bangkok's Haroy debuts its Hat Yai fried chicken in Subang Jaya, eaten the Thai way with sticky rice, chili sauce and fried shallots

SUBANG JAYA, Aug. 19 -- Fried chicken shops rule the roost at every corner of this city as chicken is the preferred protein for many. Who can blame the diners? It's comfort food at its best - crunch ... Read More


Nasi Kandar Ibramsha to move back to Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur on September 2

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 13 -- Nasi kandar hunters in the city can enjoy the trinity of Nasi Kandar Kudu, Mohd Yaseem Nasi Kandar and Nasi Kandar Ibramsha, now that the latter is reopening on September 2. ... Read More


Savour the lighter flavours of Cantonese-style claypot rice or 'bo zai fan' at Kota Damansara's CantonTable and Desa Kepong's Yat Gor Claypot Rice

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 12 -- In Hong Kong and Guangzhou, Cantonese-style claypot rice or what they call bo zai fan is best eaten during wintertime to keep you warm during those chilly nights. It's found ... Read More


Miss Singapore 'bak chor mee' and fried prawn mee? PJ SS2's CJ Yummy Noodles offers both along with their Singapore 'laksa'

PETALING JAYA, Aug. 7 -- Back in March, a stall popped up in PJ Section 11's Chuan Lee Restaurant offering Singapore laksa. Named CJ after Malaysian Christopher Khaw and his Singaporean wife, Jess, t... Read More