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Two Indonesian helpers work behind the hot station at Restoran 38 in Old Klang Road, blanching noodles in hot water and tossing them in dark sauce or soup. They’re loud and cantankerous, almost as though the customers owe them a living. But that’s how they’ve always been apparently – grumpy but...
When it comes to Ipoh curry noodles, I tend to prefer the dry version because its more robustly flavoured compared to the soupy version. rif and I tried the curry mee at Chuan Fatt not too long ago, en route our trip to Penang. Chuan Fatts location isnt the easiest to find (but...
Claypot cooking is said to be one of the oldest cooking techniques in the word, where the ingredients are slow-cooked for hours to retain flavour. The kitchen team behind Lai Po Heen has come up with an array of claypot temptations, available this 11- 31 May 2015. Some of the highlights from my dinner...
My idea of the perfect French dining would be a place where the dishes are traditional and very good to eat (none of those souped-up fantasies), ingredients seasonal and service attentive. La Vie En Rose in Kuala Lumpur holds all of those qualities, except the service portion in which I felt some of the...
Macau used to be a “day trip thing for me where I would take the morning ferry from Hong Kong and head back at night after some eating and sightseeing. Last week however, rif and I spent five in Macau where we went sightseeing, shopping and hunting for food places. We spent the first two [...] The...
Iketeru at Hilton Kuala Lumpur seems to have its regulars – on a weeknight, it was crowded with patrons tucking into platters of assorted sashimi, sushi rolls and specialty dishes. For an upscale establishment, I would expect service to be more punctilious but it was alas, disorganized. Our orders were...
When news of Henri Charpentier opening a dessert salon in Dempsey Hills came out, we know we had to give it a try when we were in Singapore for a weekend. This renowned French-Japanese patisserie is known for its crepe suzette, flambéed in Grand Marnier and prepared tableside. The place is beautiful –...
As I look through my Instagram feed, the last two weeks have been pretty good for me. rif and I went to Macau and a week later, Hatyai for a short break before he starts work this week and we (finally) threw a barbeque at our place for our friends. Hatyai was a trip with [...] The post The two weeks that...
Eating with the in-laws have always been rewarding for me as they are (to me) a true foodie and know a lot of gems in Kuala Lumpur. It was an early Sunday morning when they called us for breakfast at Rojak Bellamy said to serve the best rojak and mee rebus in Klang Valley. [...] The post Rojak...
You see them on weekends – the long line of brunchers on the sidewalk. Couples on a date, groups of friends, parents with kids and the bleary-eyed late-nighters, all ready for their share of eggs and coffee at The Good Batch in Damansara Utama. Which was why I never visited until recently; I refuse to...
I’ve been thinking long and hard when it comes to conceptualising the next Bangsar Babe blog header and its succession plans – a photo series. Like my previous concept headers, this header has to reflect the brand as it is and the “yin yang” factor has to be present. Shared this idea with rif since...
ROCKU Yakiniku in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is anything but traditional – offering a new concept of Yakiniku (Japanese style BBQ) in an upbeat, pop culture environment. rif and I dined there when they first opened a few months back along with a few of our close friends. The dinner buffet is priced at...
Scones and tea isn’t a ritual of mine, simply because finding good scones in KL has proven to be challenging. If it’s good, it usually comes with a price. But mediocre ones aren’t worth wasting stomach space on. rif and I heard good things about Smith Hsu in Taipei and coincidentally, it was...
I’ve eaten at BBQ Thai in Old Klang Road several times but haven’t gotten around to blogging about it. It’s become one of rif’s favourite places to go to when he’s craving Thai food – BBQ Thai is known for its Thai street food and grilled items like pork neck and squid. The place gets [...] The...
Café hopping isn’t really my thing as I’m more of a “settler” than a “hopper”, especially when I’ve found the place that serves coffee the way I like. JEQ In The House in Section 17 was an accidental discovery when I was in the vicinity and wanted a quiet coffee session with my other half.
As I sit on the plane en route Macau, it dawned upon me just how often I travel. Bearing in mind I just arrived at 1am the morning before from Hong Kong after a work assignment. My friend once made a comment on how he cannot understand why my company would allow me to travel [...] The post How I Juggle...
For our third wedding anniversary, rif took me for a getaway in Krabi where we stayed at Holiday Inn Aonang. We usually try to squeeze in one beach vacation a year and this trip was a much welcomed retreat – business class flight and premier room with poolside view. When travelling on leisure, I’m more...
I first found out about Cat In The Box in Empire Damansara when some Instagram photos popped up on my newsfeed. The place looked extremely photogenic – perfect setup for coffee, conversation and more. But it’s far away from where I live and workmaking it a “so happen to be there” spot when I...
When the Le Meridien team told me they were planning to revamp my favourite buffet place in town – Latest Recipe – I was sceptical and to a point, hoping they didn’t go through with that plan. Because it meant I wouldn’t be able to dine there for a few months (three to be exact) [...] The post...
The fish head curry stall at Sin Hiap Kee is Pudu is much talked about among my colleagues; they claim it is among the best in Klang Valley. I’ve visited the place twice thus far, once with my colleagues and the second visit with rif. On both occasions, photos were taken using my Lumia 1520 [...] The post...