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Pan mee is a dish I enjoy tucking into especially when the weather is chilly. I remember being homesick and desperate during my student days in the UK – I googled a pan mee recipe and tried making some for dinner. Needless to say, the outcome wasn’t pleasant. The pan mee in Semenyih is said []...
There’s something about roti canai that screams comfort food – a simple staple of ghee-laced flatbread, pulled and tossed to create air pockets for that light, fluffy texture. You can find several variations to this humble dish; from a basic roti bawang to an elaborate version with meat, cheese and...
Baked cheese tarts have become quite a hit of late, commanding a long queue and hashtag frenzy on social media. I never really got the hype until rif got me one to try. The cheese tarts are simple – shortcrust shell that encases a creamy cheese filling with savoury notes and a sweet, almost molten...
Tiki Taka is a new kid on the Medan Damansara block and one that has plenty to offer. This tapas spot allows you to sample their menu in small plates so you get to try more in one seating. I’ve been there three times in less than a month – once with rif and the [] The post Tiki Taka, Medan...
I’ve always had a thing for burgers – whether it’s the local Ramly burger or gourmet ones with Wagyu patty. A good burger usually starts with a solid patty and buns that can withstand the meat and sauces. Most burger joints claim to make their own patties these days and while there are quite a...
I frequently travel around Peninsular Malaysia in search of good food, but I’ve never visited Sabah or Sarawak until last month when I went to Tawau. Admittedly, it is a town that wasn’t in my food radar but after going around the area, I’m certain this won’t be my last visit. As I’m not familiar...
“Happy Garden has plenty of good food I’ve yet to discover”, so I’d say to friends who ask me about my food hunts. When it comes to chicken rice, I’ve only tried the one at Kum Kee which was pretty good. New Lian Hin is located on the opposite end of Kum Kee Chicken Rice, [] The post New...
Malaysian cuisine is something I enjoy eating – from Chinese delicacies to traditional Malay dishes, I like them all. Rasa Utara offers a good range of Malaysian favourites, mostly from the Northern region such as daging rendang utara, ayam goreng cili lagenda and sup ekor. I really enjoyed the sup ekor...
If I could pick just one item to eat at Botanica + Co, it would be Sam’s Crab Crayfish Laksa. This new spot in Bangsar South is all the rage at the moment, commanding a rather impressive lunch crowd when I went, twice. The laksa has a thick and aromatic broth, with laksa pesto [] The post...
Langkawi Fish Farm is one of the restaurants in our list of places to check out something rif planned for us when we decided to visit the island. The restaurant isnt too far away from our hotel and since we rented a car, getting around the island was easy. It is best to get [] The post...
Happy Garden is an area filled with hidden gems, like this unassuming “big fry” (tai chow) stall in San Kee Restaurant. I chanced upon this when I checked out the not so impressive char siew place a few doors away – quite a number of patrons were tucking into plates of Cantonese fried kuay teow...
Bak Kut Teh isn’t something I regularly indulge in – a ritual that is only possible if you happen to live in Klang, or near enough. So when I do make time for bak kut teh in Klang, I try and make sure I only get the best ones possible. Alas, we weren’t as lucky [] The post Weng Heong Bak Kut...
My friends have been telling me about the kai si hor fun (chicken kuay teow soup) at Pau Kee in Jalan Imbi – apparently, it’s better than the one at Mei Sin, which isn’t too far away. They serve Ipoh style hor fun, steamed chicken, curry mee and also wantan mee, though waiting time can be []...
After a family tussle over the ownership of Line Clear Nasi Kandar in Penang, one of the proprietors opened LC Restaurant in Kampung Baru. It is said that the outlet in Penang is now run by the cousin, and the original recipe for Line Clear’s famous nasi kandar is only available at the Kampung Baru...
Nasi kukus isn’t something I eat often but when my friend raved about how good Nasi Kukus Ilham is, I knew I had to give it a shot. Nasi Kukus Ilham is said to be one of the best around and if you get there slightly past 7pm, expect a crowd. Only nasi kukus (RM6.70) [] The post Nasi Kukus Ilham,...
After a rather disappointing char siew experience at Meng Kee Char Siew in Happy Garden, I decided to give the branch in Kuchai Lama a shot. Which was a let-down as well. Service was prompt and our food didn’t take long to arrive. We ordered the usual – char siew wantan mee (RM5.50 – small, []...
Sushi Mentai was established five years ago with the aim to bring affordable Japanese food that is accessible to everyone without compromising on quality. Each plate on the conveyor belt is priced at RM1.80 or RM2.80, with more than 50 types of sushi to choose from. To keep things exciting for customers,...
Banana leaf rice has become a weekly ritual for me; its difficult to resist freshly cooked parboiled rice drenched in assorted curries, with side vegetables, meat and rasam to cap off the meal. I have my favourites like this gem and this, but recently found out about the banana leaf rice at UMAC...
I first visited Kim Lian Kee five years ago when I started working in KL – my then colleagues took me out to lunch and highly recommended the Hokkien Mee. It soon became one of my regular lunch spots, especially when I discovered “Moonlight Kuay Teow”. That’s essentially fried kuay teow with a raw...
The name Meng Kee carries a lot of weightage when it comes to char siew – I would expect the char siew to be one of the best in town. When I tried Meng Kee Char Siew in Happy Garden, I was disappointed. While the char siew wasn’t terrible, it wasn’t the usual standard I [] The post Meng Kee...
