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There was no air of pretense at Ngam in Bangsar when I stepped in for a casual dinner session last week. The setup is basic, almost no frills, and the menu is straightforward and honest. I will admit though, the decor played no part in my interest towards Ngam. It was their creamy tomyum noodles []...
Jiang by Chef Fei in Mandarin Oriental Guangzhou is said to be one of the finest Cantonese restaurant in the city. The menu is large, featuring Chef Fei’s specialties comprising seasonal ingredients – some prepared according to time honoured traditions and some, created by Chef Fei to tease and delight...
Cedar on 15 at Impiana KLCC Hotel has plenty to offer; from its strategic location, great view of the city and a contemporary ambiance that isn’t overly rigid. Located on the 15th floor of the hotel, the restaurant offers a view of the city skyline should you opt to sit by the balcony. I invited []...
Sugar Rush in Section 16, PJ has been the talk of town since they first opened in Pusat Bandar Damansara. The original outlet has since closed and the dessert parlour recently relocated to a spacious corner lot in Section 16 Petaling Jaya. An extension of Sugar Rush’s online business, the dessert parlour...
It’s been a while since rif and I had a free weekend and when we finally did, he wasted no time in rounding up his parents and I for a food hunt. Fish Valley Semenyih has been on his to-eat list for quite some time after a colleague recommended it to him, claiming the seafood [] The post Fish...
Southern Rock Seafood in Bangsar no doubt serves the freshest oysters and seafood I can find in Klang Valley. I’ve been getting my seafood supply from them regularly, especially since rif and I dine at home more regularly these days. On special occasions, I would get them to shuck a dozen of their best...
Dining at DC Restaurant by Darren Chin in TTDI has been something I wanted to do, penned into the list of things I ought to try as a food writer and enthusiast. The opportunity came recently when I joined some friends for a catchup dinner at the restaurant, where I opted for a full 8 [] The post DC...
Two Indonesian helpers work behind the hot station at Restoran 38 in Old Klang Road, blanching noodles in hot water and tossing them in dark sauce or soup. They’re loud and cantankerous, almost as though the customers owe them a living. But that’s how they’ve always been apparently – grumpy but...
When it comes to Ipoh curry noodles, I tend to prefer the dry version because its more robustly flavoured compared to the soupy version. rif and I tried the curry mee at Chuan Fatt not too long ago, en route our trip to Penang. Chuan Fatts location isnt the easiest to find (but...
Claypot cooking is said to be one of the oldest cooking techniques in the word, where the ingredients are slow-cooked for hours to retain flavour. The kitchen team behind Lai Po Heen has come up with an array of claypot temptations, available this 11- 31 May 2015. Some of the highlights from my dinner...
My idea of the perfect French dining would be a place where the dishes are traditional and very good to eat (none of those souped-up fantasies), ingredients seasonal and service attentive. La Vie En Rose in Kuala Lumpur holds all of those qualities, except the service portion in which I felt some of the...
Macau used to be a “day trip thing for me where I would take the morning ferry from Hong Kong and head back at night after some eating and sightseeing. Last week however, rif and I spent five in Macau where we went sightseeing, shopping and hunting for food places. We spent the first two [...] The...
Iketeru at Hilton Kuala Lumpur seems to have its regulars – on a weeknight, it was crowded with patrons tucking into platters of assorted sashimi, sushi rolls and specialty dishes. For an upscale establishment, I would expect service to be more punctilious but it was alas, disorganized. Our orders were...
When news of Henri Charpentier opening a dessert salon in Dempsey Hills came out, we know we had to give it a try when we were in Singapore for a weekend. This renowned French-Japanese patisserie is known for its crepe suzette, flambéed in Grand Marnier and prepared tableside. The place is beautiful –...
I’ve been thinking long and hard when it comes to conceptualising the next Bangsar Babe blog header and its succession plans – a photo series. Like my previous concept headers, this header has to reflect the brand as it is and the “yin yang” factor has to be present. Shared this idea with rif since...
ROCKU Yakiniku in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is anything but traditional – offering a new concept of Yakiniku (Japanese style BBQ) in an upbeat, pop culture environment. rif and I dined there when they first opened a few months back along with a few of our close friends. The dinner buffet is priced at...
Scones and tea isn’t a ritual of mine, simply because finding good scones in KL has proven to be challenging. If it’s good, it usually comes with a price. But mediocre ones aren’t worth wasting stomach space on. rif and I heard good things about Smith Hsu in Taipei and coincidentally, it was...
I’ve eaten at BBQ Thai in Old Klang Road several times but haven’t gotten around to blogging about it. It’s become one of rif’s favourite places to go to when he’s craving Thai food – BBQ Thai is known for its Thai street food and grilled items like pork neck and squid. The place gets [...] The...
Café hopping isn’t really my thing as I’m more of a “settler” than a “hopper”, especially when I’ve found the place that serves coffee the way I like. JEQ In The House in Section 17 was an accidental discovery when I was in the vicinity and wanted a quiet coffee session with my other half.
I first found out about Cat In The Box in Empire Damansara when some Instagram photos popped up on my newsfeed. The place looked extremely photogenic – perfect setup for coffee, conversation and more. But it’s far away from where I live and workmaking it a “so happen to be there” spot when I...
