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 rosemary; the clear, citrusy hint of lemon.

It comes with a generous serve of creamy mashed potatoes, alongside broccoli and cherry tomatoes that add a welcome freshness and bite.

The chicken itself is tender and well seasoned, while the lemon cuts through the richness of the potatoes, preventing the whole dish from feeling too heavy.

Unfussy and satisfying, I enjoyed this at Lemon Sole Cafe, a new casual dining restaurant in Taman Desa.

Opened less than six months ago, Lemon Sole has already attracted a steady clientele of neighbourhood res...