COMFORTING CHOICES AT HAWK & FISH
One doesn't go to a resto just for its kick-ass sambal but Hawk&Fish may just draw chilli fiends there for that reason. It's a casual eatery that strives to be one up from your local chap farn...
View ArticleFOR THE LOVE OF PORK AT EPICURO
Half a year has disappeared in a blink of an eye...but good times like good food often stay cherished in our memory despite the passage of time. It tickles me when this year, a bunch of us even...
View ArticleTOP PICKS FROM TOPSHELF
Out of the slew of new a la carte offerings rustled up by Topshelf's youthful chef cum owner Christopher Yee, I'd be tempted to return for that crisp-skinned Orange Quail (RM27). Nestled on a bed of...
View ArticleINTERCONTINENTAL KL PRESENTS KWON-TEMPORARY K-CUISINE
Edward Kwon with InterContinental KL's executive chef Sam KungEdward Kwon, one of South Korean’s top celebrity chefs tops InterContinental KL choice to debut its World Celebrity Chef Series. The...
View ArticlePASTA MANIA AT UNCLE CHILLI'S
Chef Massimo Zampar from the Doubletree by Hilton, Johor Bahru takes local pasta lovers on a virtual tour of his native Italy through a selection of cheese-laden appetisers and housemade pasta for this...
View ArticleRE-WEIL-LING STAY-CATION IN IPOH
Age-old limestone hills, charming pre-war shophouses and laidback, friendly people...Ipoh easily charms visitors' socks off. It's less frenetic to Penang as far as domestic tourism goes (granted, some...
View ArticleUN-BEATO-BLE AGED STEAKS
Isn't this a magnificent piece of steak? Mind you, this scrumptious Porterhouse cut has been aged for about 25 days so its natural meaty flavour was even more intense. For the uninitiated, the fuss...
View ArticleDELICIOUS WEIL OF A TIME (part 1)
Pomelo is a fruit that's associated with Perak especially in the town of Tambun. It's only befitting that the first dish to welcome us to Ipoh's WEIL Hotel is this palate-pleasing pomelo salad from...
View ArticleDELICIOUS WEIL OF A TIME (part 2)
Yuk Sou Hin Chinese Restaurant "Yum cha"or tea drinking is a ritual cherished by Ipohites; a sociable practice that sees family and friends sitting down to enjoy copious cups of Chinese tea with dainty...
View ArticleHIT THE DECK FOR GREAT FOOD & DRINKS
Whether it was by luck or coincidence, The Deck Gastropub won me over the minute I sampled the Seared King Scallops & Tiger Prawn Croquette with Caramelised Cauliflower Puree, Chorizo Sweetcorn...
View ArticleTHE GALLERY OF GOOD TASTE
Risotto is a tricky dish to get right. But the chef's special we sampled at The Gallery in Taman Tun Dr Ismail hit the mark...crowned with plump Seared Scallops (RM48) and crispy leek, the risotto...
View ArticleJOM BALIK KAMPUNG TO BREAK FAST AT PULLMAN PUTRAJAYA
A bazaar of 'streetside' eateries serving up hearty kampung delicacies, multi-racial Malaysian fare and popular specialities from all 14 states will take centrestage for this year's 'buka puasa'...
View ArticleUNDERGROUND SOCIÉTÉ'S TASTY SECRETS UNCOVERED
Underground Grenade (RM26) is Underground Société's signature dessert that caught our imagination on our maiden visit there recently. Apparently, this house speciality is the toast of new and regular...
View ArticleBUKA PUASA IN STYLE AT HOTEL EQUATORIAL MELAKA
Ramadhan is the ninth month on the Islamic calendar - time when Muslims seek to reunite with family and friends. Whether you're residing in Melaka or just visiting, invite your loved ones to share a...
View ArticleHOT HITS OF HUNAN AT CHYNNA
Hunan which means ‘south of the lake’ is the birthplace of Chairman Mao. The age-old ‘land of fish and rice’ province is known for its Xiang cuisine, one of the “Eight Great Traditions” of Chinese...
View ArticleBUKA PUASA WITH THE CHEFS AT BERJAYA TIMES SQUARE KL
Come the holy Ramadhan month, diners are invited to buka puasa with THE CHEFS - Cuisine, Hospitality Experience & Food Showcase at Berjaya Hotels &Resorts. Naturally, the spotlight is also on...
View ArticleGAME OF SCONES AT TWO SCONES ONE CUP
All men must eat...in the case of ladies, it should be scones ;)) especially those baked by Ong Mei Lean at Two Scones One Cup. Ong's love for baking started in high school and has never waned after...
View ArticleCHIT CHATZ OVER 'SELERA KAMPUNG'
For most Muslims who observe the day-long fast during the holy month of Ramadhan, the best eats during buka puasa centre on nostalgic kampung dishes harking back to mother’s cooking. The chefs at Chatz...
View ArticleTEMPTING DISCOVERIES FROM THE EATERY
Sang Har Meen (river prawn noodles) was the unlikely show-stealer at The Eatery all-day dining hub at Four Points by Sheraton Puchong. The man responsible for this scrumptious king of hawker’s dish is...
View Article'MASAKAN MELAKA' INSPIRATIONS AT MELTING POT CAFE
SELAMAT BERPUASA TO ALL MUSLIM READERS EVERYWHEREThe spice of life commands centrestage for buka puasa at Melting Pot Cafe, Concorde Hotel KL this year. After a whole day of refraining from food and...
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