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Every now and then, I would crave a good roast duck meal and one of my favourite places for duck happens to be all the way in Kepong. Sunrise is also a good option but the queue can be maddening so I tend to opt out of going there. An acquaintance mentioned Yummy Duck in [] The post Yummy Duck,...
How long would you wait for a bowl of pork noodles? 10 minutes? 30 minutes? Or an hour? The threshold of each individual is different and such differences became apparent when waiting for your bowl at the famous SS15 Pork Noodles. It’s been more than a year since Jien and I visited this stall because...
The café scene in JB is more developed that I expected it to be with a lot of the customer base coming from our neighbouring country. When Jien and I were in the city a couple of months back, we checked out JWC (short for Just Want Coffee), The Factory 30 – said to be [] The post JWC The Factory...
When it comes to Hakka style yong tau fu, I often get my fix from E Soo and Chan Chan in Kepong. Both are known for their craft but I recently discovered a pretty good version at Yee Kee Yong Tau Fu in SS14 Subang Jaya. Jien tried it with a few of his colleagues [] The post Yee Kee Yong Tau Fu, SS14...
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...
I was given the opportunity to join Subaru in Taipei for their regional launch of the All-New Subaru XV. It was an eye-opening experience for me as I’ve never participated in a regional car launch and I didn’t know what to expect. The itinerary was relatively free and easy, allowing me to get to know...
“On weekends, I sleep until I’m hungry and eat until I’m sleepy.” Beats and Brunch at Lafite, Shangri-la Hotel Kuala Lumpur starts Sunday on the right note with their “all you can eat” modern French cuisine comprising entrées, main courses and desserts by their executive chef Olivier Pistre.
Beauty writer: Angeline Tan I’m always on the lookout for a great facial mask. I think masks are a great addition to a skincare routine as I often find that they improve the condition of my skin. They get your skin looking from zero to a hundred real quick, they’re easy to use, and they’re []...
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...
Ive been running Bangsarbabe.com and also my digital marketing agency for the past 2 years and both the hats I wear brings a different set of treatment and expectation. Bangsar Babe is a brand that has been around for close to 10 years and it has garnered recognition and a good fan base as...
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...
Ipoh is known for its beansprouts chicken (among other food items) and the locals will often tell you to skip the touristy places because it doesn’t do justice to the real deal. Cowan Street Ayam Tauge Koitiau came highly recommended but I never got the chance to try it for myself as they were...