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The truth is, there is only so much street food you can eat in Taiwan before you get bored. By the fourth day we were already hankering for something different and we wanted to enjoy a proper sit down meal. For that, we headed to Le Blé Dor in Q Square shopping mall. FYI Le [] The post...
When SL told me we were going to Kuala Pilah for Malay style char koay teow, I must admit I was a skeptic. After all, shouldnt one be heading to Penang for that? But once I tasted Adwas char kuey teow, I was not only truly impressed, I can also say with confidence that you [] The post...
One of the things we set out to do during our trip to Taiwan was to eat at a hot fry restaurant. Hot fry is the literal translation of 热炒, which is similar to our dai chao where the dishes are cooked upon order. The reason we picked to eat at Feng Jia Shiann...
Coconut shake has always been the drink to look for when in Melaka. Now, you have an alternative mango float which can be found at Sungai Putat in Batu Berendam. The stall that started selling the drink a year ago is called Mango Float Royale Melaka and should be added to your list of [] The...
The Porki Society is a Thai restaurant in Sea Park just minutes drive away from SS2. They made waves with their boat noodles a couple of years ago when those were still considered the must try food in Klang Valley. Now, The Porki Society is perhaps better well known for their affordable and well...
When it comes to pork knuckle in Taichung, Fu Ding Wang (富鼎旺) is without a doubt the restaurant to look out for. They have 2 branches currently, the first can be found next to Zhonghua Night Market, while the second one is at Dongxing Road. Besides being a locals favorite, many people from...
Malaysians are becoming increasingly health-conscious these days. We automatically ask for kurang manis when ordering our favorite teh tarik and restaurants that promote healthy eating are getting more popular than ever. But for those who seldom eat out and prefer to cook at home regularly, do...
Chiak Song (吃爽) is a seafood restaurant in Taman MerdekaBerendam that serves primarily shellfish dishes, kind of like what you would get at longkang siham. But they dont just serve the seafood boiled with dipping sauces, they actually cook then with some of their homemade sauces. So the variety...
Not sure if you noticed but theres a new restaurant called #BAE (Build and Eat) just across Telawi Square. Its hard to miss it because of its peculiar signboard and eye-catching colors. For a contemporary restaurant, and moreover, in Bangsar, you would expect the prices to be up there. As it...
When I look for a place to eat in shopping malls, my preference lies with smaller or independent establishments that do not have branches elsewhere. In Pavilion, The Establishment is one of the newer and more original FB tenants that got our attention. Their simple yet eclectic menu offers both Asian...
Seremban might not be as profic as Penang, Melaka or Ipoh when it comes to food, but the town still has plenty to offer. For the locals, only one kind of laksa exists and that term usually refers to curry laksa or curry mee depending on where you are from. There are a couple of [] The post Curry...
Teppan Toast is new to us Malaysians and I would highly recommend that you try it when visiting Taiwan. It is one of our favorite things to eat and you can get it easily at 扶旺号 (Full Want), a Taipei-based chain restaurant which had a humble beginning as a food stall in Ningxia night market. []...
Earlier this month, we dropped by Shell next to Masjid Amaniah Kepong for petrol and some refreshments. We noticed this food truck manned by a lady called Nasi Lemak Ikan Masin Drive Thru. It is parked outside the station and sells nasi lemak bungkus at RM1 each. Since it was so cheap, we did not []...
Its no secret among my family and friends that I am a staunch supporter of ShopBack Malaysia. For me, it is the best online loyalty platform. So I have no problem promoting it even on my personal Facebook. Like my friend says in the screenshot above, its free money. After being a user for...
Like most Asian major towns and cities, the market is an ideal place to start looking for good food, and Taichung is no exception either. Located 15 minutes away on foot from the Taichung Station, Taichung Second Market (第二市场) is a popular eating spot for locals and tourists alike. For a market that...
Looking back, our previous vacation to Taiwan 8 years ago was a touristy one. We went to as many night markets as time allowed and and ate almost exclusively at the food stands. The only proper sit down meal we had was probably at Din Tai Fung which we had to queue for a [] The post Elixir...
When it comes to Taiwanese food, braised pork rice or minced pork rice (滷肉飯 Lu Rou Fan) is without a doubt one of the nations favorites. It can be found everywhere from a street vendor, restaurant to a five-star hotel. No wonder it is also called the National Rice of...
The food court in Jinjang Utara has been demolished to make way for MRT construction. Because of that, most of the hawkers have shifted their stalls to Medan Selera Berlian in Jinjang Selatan. This includes the Petaling Street Charcoal Fried Hokkien Mee I blogged about almost 2 years ago. Nothing much has...
Started in 1961, Sin Eng Heong is one of the oldest biscuit shop in Ipoh. Many would consider a visit to Ipoh incomplete without dropping by Sin Eng Heong to get a box of their legendary Kaya Puff. This staple snack is also more fondly known as Kaya Kok by the locals. A couple of [] The post Kaya Kok...
Osteria Mozza by Mario Batali is widely hailed as the best Italian restaurant in Singapore. Just look at the lineup of co-owners and partners of the restaurant and you will understand why. Even if you havent heard of Mozza you probably should know Nancy Silverton, who appeared in an episode of...