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Chong Say Kee in Bercham, Ipoh is known for its roast duck, char siew and siew yuk – a recommendation by an Ipoh local. Since Jien and I were in midst of exploring for new food options in Ipoh, we gave this a try. The restaurant isn’t overly crowded but while I was there, I [] The post Chong Say...
Fish and chips were one of things I’d often eat during my time in the UK – an English staple food available in most restaurants, cafes and pubs. I love mine with plenty of malt vinegar and a dollop of mushy peas at the side. It’s also one of the cheaper meal alternatives for students [] The...
Nasi Kandar is one of the simple pleasures I enjoy on a leisurely weekend and both Jien and I are always on a lookout for good ones in Klang Valley. A friend told us Nasi Kandar Utara in SS15 Subang isn’t too bad so we decided to pay them a visit to see if it’s [] The post Nasi Kandar Utara, SS15...
Champagne and brunch is always a great idea on weekends – sumptuous brunch spread with glasses of bubbly, and good company of course. It’s been a few years since Jien and I had brunch at Prego, The Westin Kuala Lumpur and quite a lot has changed. The kitchen is helmed by Chef Ricky Parlanti and...
I was asked to expect the uncommon at Common Man Coffee Roasters in TTDI, when I accepted their invitation to sample their High Tea Set for two recently. I’ve been a fan of their place in Singapore and when CMCR opened in KL almost a year ago, I was excited. They are known for their [] The post...
I was introduced to this beauty collagen hot pot called “ BIJIN NABE ” by Tsukada Nojo when I was in Singapore earlier this year where the signature Golden Collagen chicken stock is highly raved about. Tsukada Nojo in Kyushu is known for producing organic chicken of best quality in a safe and natural...
Mandarin Grill at Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur now has a new menu thanks to their newly appointed Chef de Cuisine, Sebastian Barcudes. The new menu offers modern, unique dishes with hints of Argentinian elements and I like that Sebastian’s food is easy to understand. We started with the Burrata...
When I was a kid, Mid-Autumn Festival meant bringing out my lantern to play. Mum got me the chicken while my brother got the dragon and my sister, a fish. As a grown-up, this festival means having lots of mooncakes to eat and given how much we enjoy this occasion, top hotels and restaurants in [] The...
Medan Selera Stadium in Ipoh has a variety of stalls offering local favourites such as yong tau fu, beef noodles, char kuay teow and curry noodles. It’s been around for many years and the locals seem to like going there for reasonably priced hawker food. I was there for a late lunch with Jien and...
Robatayaki (炉端焼き) stands for fireside-cooking in Japan, a method where food on skewers are slow-grilled over hot charcoal. Robataya in Publika is known for its Robatayaki on top of an extensive offering of sakes and Japanese beers. Expect to hear the staff call out “Irasshai!” as...
My father in-law frequents the FB establishments at APW quite regularly with his group of friends and seems more up to date with the food scene than I am. Proof Pizza + Wine at APW has been on Jien’s to-try list for quite some time, but I wasn’t as keen because my father in-law told [] The...
Sam U Claypot Restaurant in PJ State used to be one of my regular eating spots when I’m in the area as the claypot fish curry is pretty decent. It’s been a while since I went back until two weekends ago, when I met up with a friend for some wine shopping. They are known [] The post Sam U Claypot...
I’ve heard good things about the food at Shinmapo Korean BBQ so Jien and I paid them a visit last weekend to try one of the specialty – Galmaegisal. For the uninitiated, galmaigisal is a cut of pork that’s known as “skirt-meat”, said to have a deeper flavour with a texture that resembles beef more...
I remember my first sip of spiked coffee – my good friend Jeen brought it to school in a thermos flask, and we sneaked sips during additional maths class. Back then, drinking coffee was considered “grown up” and what more, coffee with whisky. There were stifled giggles and plenty of wrong calculations...
During our recent trip to Ipoh, we ventured slightly further from the city – Chemor to be exact, in search for this “really good” fish noodles, according to our sources. Hoong Wan is popular for its seafood and fish noodles, and prices vary depending on the items you order. Order is simple – you...
“Eat not, waste not.” An Viet (Eat Viet) takes this saying to heart, by encouraging people to reduce food wastage. This casual dining restaurant in Sunway Pyramid and The Gardens Mall is encouraging its customers to only order what they can finish and do their part to minimise food wastage globally. The...
Yakitori is clearly the main feature of Tabe Tomo in Plaza Batai, Damansara Heights – Japanese style skewers, grilled over charcoal fire till juicy perfection. The menu is modern and also offers other non-yakitori items, like chicken stew, croquette and mentai udon. Tabe Tomo (eating buddies in Japanese)...
Hor fun with shredded chicken is an Ipoh specialty, where you get the silkiest rice noodles in a broth that is sweetened with prawns and in some places, a bit of flavour additive. Restoran Jen Jen in Ipoh is said to be a favourite among locals, so Jien and I gave it a shot. It’s [] The post...
All-You-Can-Eat deals below RM50 is sometimes too good to be true – I recently tried a deal as such at Ruk Mookata in Puchong with a group of friends. Ruk Mookata serves Thai-style BBQ and steamboat using a charcoal pit, which is said to give the meats more flavour. Getting to Puchong on a weeknight...
I first heard about Yu Noodle Cuisine a couple of months back, from a reader who noticed my frequent visits to another popular noodle house. Based on the photos of Yu Noodle Cuisine online, it’s easy for one to associate Yu Noodle with another popular noodle house as they both serve similar things –...
