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Bak Kut Teh is one of the many things one should try when visiting Malaysia – this concoction of herbal broth and pork cuts simmered for hours until the fats dissolve, making the broth concentrated and packed with flavour. A colleague of Jien highly recommends Nan Feng Bak Kut Teh which we checked out a...
Jien has a colleague who raves about Ah Foong Bak Kut Teh in Sunway – apparently, it’s one of the better bak kut teh options around their office vicinity. This bak kut teh shop is located along a row of shop lots in a housing area opposite Sunway Pyramid; pretty easy to locate using Waze. [] The...
With the Year of the Boar lurking around the corner, the tossing of Yee Sang and reunion meals are happening more frequently. As such, here are five set menus to check out this Lunar New Year! Shang Palace, Shangri-la Kuala Lumpur The team at Shang Palace presents classic favourites like steamed “long fu...
Penang folks tend to be slightly more defensive (and patriotic) when it comes to their food, especially those from the island, I feel. I say this because I often receive comments and emails from Penangites whenever I write about food in Penang or Penang food in Klang Valley. I first visited Hon Kei back in...
I first visited Dao three months ago when Jien insisted we go for dessert after lunch in SS15 Subang Jaya. He was adamant I give Dao a shot as he’s been frequenting this place with his colleagues when they go for lunch within the vicinity. Dao is located down the road from the famous SS15 [] The...
It has been a while since I shared a recipe, so I thought I'd show you what I usually cook for dinner at home. We always have a soup (a must for Baby D as he can't eat his rice without soup.. :P), fried egg or omelette, a vegetable and a protein.Today I decided to combine the vegetable and protein into one...
Treat yourself to a delectable all-you-can-eat dim sum lunch at Dynasty Restaurant in Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel. Diners can indulge in unlimited made-to-order dim sum as well as fried rice and noodle of the day at just RM43.80 nett per person... what a steal!Available from Mondays to Saturdays from 12...
Last weekend, we finally made our way to SkyAvenue, the new lifestyle mall in Genting Highlands. You will never go hungry here as this new mall has a pretty impressive range of restaurants offering all types of cuisines to suit every palate.Famed for their eight-flavoured xiao long bao, Paradise Dynasty is...
Restoran Fu Wah is a Dai Chow大炒restaurant serving Chinese homestyle food, located in Taman Len Sen.They have pictures of their signature dishes on the wall, and for first timers, you can also ask for the menu (in English and Chinese). Prices are reasonable and portions are good. As we were...
Jien often comes home from work with food; his attempt to show me love and care. He would have takeaway fried chicken, burgers and of late, pork noodles from this lunch place he’s been frequenting called CK Noodle House in Bandar Sunway. We went there together recently as he wanted me to try the other...
After breakfast here, we wandered around Chinatown to explore the area. The aroma of freshly baked pastries led us to Bunn Choon.They have several types of Chinese pastries on offer here such as kaya puff, siew pow, ham dan so, almond tart, wife biscuit and more. Since we just had breakfast, we went...
Dim Sum Chef, Tam To Ming from the award-winning one-Michelin starred restaurant Yee Tung Heen at The Excelsior Hong Kong will be in residence at Lai Po Heen, Mandarin Oriental KL from 17 to 21 October to showcase an array of dainty Chiu Chow dim sum creations.Born and raised in Hong Kong, Tam began his...
These days, writing consistently is a challenge for me as I juggle between my new role as a mother, the creative head of my marketing agency and the author of this blog. There’s plenty I want to write about but finding a couple of hours to spare isn’t easy. But here I am today – [] The post...
Rainy evenings are perfect for claypot porridge, the ultimate comfort food for many Asians. At Restaurant Sin Woh Heng in Cheras, they serve smooth, thick porridge with various ingredients such as chicken, pork, eel, frog, fish and lala, which arrives sizzling hot in a claypot.We love the lean pork porridge...
From 25 September to 3 October 2018, Guest Chef Wang Quan from Shangri-La Hotel, Xi’an will be in Shang Palace, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur showcasing an exclusive La Mian menu, offering a taste of authentic local Shaanxi dishes to hotel guests. Chef Wang Quan started his career at Bell Tower Hotel, Xi’an...
For fine Shanghainese cuisine in Kuala Lumpur, look no further than Shanghai Restaurant in JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur. They do it best - with its exquisite food complemented by exceptional service and an impeccable ambiance.Be dazzled by the grandeur of your surroundings as soon as you step off the lift on...
An occasion of tradition and joyous festivities, celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a delectable selection of traditional baked and snow skin mooncakes specially handcrafted by the culinary team from the award-winning Li Yen Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur.Making a comeback this year...
My sisters have this theory when eating dim sum – you eat in a group of threes (six, nine, twelve, fifteen and so on). That’s because each basket comes with three morsels, so if you’re dining in a group of four, the equation won’t make sense. In their eyes at least. For me, the number [] The...
Luk Yu Tea House pays tribute to China’s tea house and dim sum culture by re-creating the warm and welcoming ambience of traditional tea houses with an open side entrance reminiscent of villages in ancient China. Located in the bustling Feast Village in Starhill Gallery Kuala Lumpur, diners can tuck into...
The chefs at the award-winning Shanghai Restaurant in JW Marriott KLis proud to present a unique selection of handcrafted mooncakes this Mid-Autumn Festival. Handcrafted by skillful Dim Sum Chef Kong Sok Wah and his team, these parcels of sweet pastry are the perfect gifts for loved ones and...
