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rif and I have been working on this little project for more than a year now, going around Klang Valley is search of the best Hokkien Mee. To date, we’ve checked out close to 40 places to come up with this Top 10 list. We also went to the extent of revisiting several outlets to [] The post Top 10...
Basil Pasta House in Kuchai Lama isn’t difficult to miss – with green fluorescent signage and large font, and décor that doesn’t quite scream Italian. But it’s always a full house, day and night. Friends have said good things about the place, citing “good value” and “hearty portions” as to...
Moobaan Thai in Taman Desa is a no-frills restaurant that serves Thai street food – a spot rif and I checked out on a rainy evening recently. The restaurant is located along the same row as Sanuki Udon and the menu although small, offers a decent selection of classic Thai favourites. Pork is available at...
Chocha Foodstore in Petaling Street may look like any other shoplot along the row – but walk past the unassuming door and you’ll find yourself in a place that evokes plenty of nostalgia and old school charm. The word “chocha” means sit and drink tea in Hakka, and that was what everyone did when I...
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...
The corner lot spot in Lucky Garden Bangsar has changed establishments several times, where Balas Banana Leaf is now an occupant. Bangsar currently has quite a number of banana leaf rice restaurants possibly to cater to the demands of the residents in the area. It was just recently when...
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...
Epicurean Market offers you an opportunity to dine at the famed restaurants at Marina Bay Sands, at a fraction of the price. I was invited to attend the market’s fourth edition in Singapore, where a 3-day event ticket is priced at $35 and you get access to sample the offerings from the top restaurants in...
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...
