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As someone who takes food seriously, I tend to approach “Instagram-worthy” places with caution. That’s because not all that looks amazing on an Instagram feed translates the same way on the palate. More often than not, I’m right. Depending on your purpose of dining, you’ll either enjoy Jibby ...
Subang Jaya has quite a bit of good food places which I enjoy discovering. One of them include Xfrens Restaurant in SS18 – a dining option that Jien recommended, after going there several times with his colleagues. It’s best to arrive before peak hours as that way, you don’t have to wait for a table...
Im very open to recommendations from friends and fans, on what they think is the best of a particular cuisine or dish. These recommendations are what keeps me geared up and excited to explore the food possibilities out there. Plus, its good to have people do the thinking for you...
I absolutely love hot pot; it’s something I can eat almost every other day if Jien permits! Which is why I have a few hotpot buddies who would indulge with me whenever the craving hits. When Chunciou Hot Pot in Old Klang Road opened, I was excited. My friend Emily notified me about this “really...
Ah Lye Fish Head Curry in Subang Jaya has been around for years but it was only last year than I started going there for my curry fixes. The curry is one of the better ones I’ve eaten – thick, spicy and robust in flavour. Something many Chinese-style curries lack, in my opinion. A medium-sized []...
Kepong isn’t a place I venture into often – it’s always been the usual suspects of roast duck and yong tau fu, which I’ve been patronising over the last few years. I recently visited Wan Jia Restaurant for dinner and found the food decent. Was there twice in the past month – one with a friend...
Chicken rice happens to be one of my least favourite things to eat; I try to avoid this whenever possible except when Im in Ipoh, where steamed chicken reigns supreme. When Jien suggested chicken rice at Kar Heong in SS14 for lunch not too long ago, I wasnt keen. I thought to myself,...
Toast Roast holds plenty of memories for me; I first knew of them 6 years ago, when they started in a random shoplot in SS2. Since then, I’ve visited them numerous times for my char siew fix, bringing along with me friends and family who share the same love for char siew. The owners [] The...
I heard a great deal about Shake Shack in the U.S. – a burger chain that started from a pushcart in Madison Square Park about 10 years ago. It has since grown leaps and bounds, with several branches overseas. Unfortunately for us, Shake Shack isn’t in Malaysian shores. Jien and I went to the one...
Yakitori Dining Fukuda in Desa Sri Hartamas has plenty of potential – from the amiable floor staff to skilled chefs churning out sticks and sticks of grilled meats, seafood and vegetables. Yaki means broil, and tori means bird, but the general term of yakitori covers anything skewered and grilled. And...
Shah Alam isn’t a place I tend to venture into, unless I happen to have a meeting in the area. It was a friend who suggested Boss Curry House for lunch last weekend, as I had an engagement to attend to in the vicinity. Boss Curry House specialises in biryani and banana leaf rice – both [] The...
I ate the best burger of my life in New York City last February – when Jien and I were in the Big Apple. We’re both huge burger fans (he more than I) and would do almost anything for a good burger. Five Napkin Burger came highly recommended by a friend who painted to us [] The post Five Napkin...
Sang Nyuk Mee (生肉面 in Chinese) is a Sabah specialty – essentially pork noodles but prepared the Sabahan way. While there are several outlets in Klang Valley that offers Sang Nyuk Mee, I only tried it when I visited Tawau in October last year. We went to Kedai Kopi Hing Lee, which is reputed to...
Sichuan cuisine happens to be one of my favourite cuisines when it comes to Chinese food – there’s something about the kick from peppercorn and dried chilli that keeps me excited and longing more. Several Sichuan restaurants have open in Kuchai Lama over the past few weeks and Restoran Sichuan Cuisine...
My siblings and I spent a lot of my childhood along Jalan Bangkung – where my parents would take us to the park nearby to cycle and rollerblade. The Bangkung Row used to be office lots before it became an FB hub, and has become one of my go-to places for a good night out. [] The post Lucky Bo,...
There are times when simple food makes a big difference – like a plate of fried rice with sunny side up. Fuss-free but hits the spot. Uncle Soon Fried Rice in SS15 Subang Jaya serves a pretty decent version and is said to command a long queue during lunch hour on weekdays. I went there [] The post...
Restoran 88 in Kuchai Lama has a decent range of tai chow dishes – a reliable spot when I’m craving Chinese cooking. The restaurant is spacious and décor, fuss-free. Go there for the food, not quite the ambiance and you’ll be fine. I’ve dined there a few times and found the food to be quite...
The salted egg yolk cronut is probably the most ordered item at Dotty’s in Taman Tun Dr Ismail – a sinful treat created by the recent salted egg yolk hype. To get a place at Dotty’s, you either have to go in early or queue for the next available table to be vacant. On both [] The post...
I heard about Rak Somtam from some friends, who claim their stewed pork leg is worth checking out. This Thai restaurant in Kota Damansara is seemingly popular, judging from the full house when we visited on a Saturday evening. If you’re planning to go, I suggest calling ahead to reserve a table. As we...
Sichuan food is something I crave every once in a while; often when I’ve had a rough day. For some reason, eating tongue-numbing dishes shifts my focus from the problems at hand. Cu Cha Dan Fan in Section 14 PJ serves Sichuan cuisine and since my usual spot in Jalan Alor has hiked up their [] The...
