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Melanie
Melanie was 4 months old when my brother brought her back to our family home. That was the middle of 2009 and he found her amidst a construction area almost mulled by a dog. Her brother cat did not...
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KariGuys, Bangsar
Sempalit curry chicken is new to me — it was only a few weeks ago that I heard about it from my in-laws and a colleague of rif, who comes from Raub. According to them, the curry chicken from that town...
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Yong Tau Fu at Yap Hup Kee, Pudu
I vaguely remember eating the yong tau fu in Pudu – my first time was probably 8 years ago, before I started this blog. And before I developed a passion for food. But I was never lucky with this...
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Centro W Salon, The Gardens Mid Valley
I’ve had my fair share of bad hair as I was growing up – the mangkuk (bowl) cut, the boy cut and once, a maggi mee perm. That perm was one of the worst hair decisions I’ve made and it was a trend 10...
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Burps & Giggles, Ipoh
Ipoh is becoming one of my favourite spots to visit over the long weekend. It is (still) less congested compared to Melaka and Penang, but still bustling with old school charms and cafés. While Penang...
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Staying Home
I’ve been on a week-long medical leave following my accident and while the rest was useful for my recovery, I was beginning to feel restless. The bruises are (still) horrible and while the stitches...
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Miam Miam, Penang
There is a lot of hype about Miam Miam (‘yum yum’ in French), a café that serves a range of French food with strong Japanese influence. While we’ve yet to try the one at 1 Utama, rif and I managed to...
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Of commitment and unconditional love
I was going through a pile of things in my room at my parent’s yesterday, when I saw our wedding cake topper safely tucked and sealed. Today marks the 3rd year of us signing the papers as husband and...
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Straits Food Company, Bangsar
There’s plenty to like about Peranakan (Nyonya) cuisine, an amalgamation of Chinese, Malay and Portuguese influences in one cauldron. To date, the best Nyonya food I’ve tried still comes from my mother...
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The Accident
Many have been asking why I was hospitalised and why I have a wound on my forehead. And I was getting tired of people speculating so here’s the account of what happened. Also, for those who can’t stop...
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Sanuki Udon, Taman Desa
Sanuki udon is a specialty of the Kagawa region – long and thick white noodles with a silky texture and toothsome bite. I’ve heard a lot about Sanuki Udon in Taman Desa, said to offer delicious bowls...
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Mee Udang, Pulau Aman
Seafood meals are best eaten with a group of friends, especially when crabs and prawns are involved. There’s just something about peeling prawns and digging into luscious flakes of crab flesh – and...
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HWAN by Chakri
My first Thai mango salad was in Bangkok, where I sat by the roadside along the stretch of Sukhumvit. The lady used a mortar and pestle (batu lesung in Malay) to pound and mix the salad — it was...
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Restaurant attire – Do we dress appropriately?
A few weeks ago, I posted my thought on how disrespectful and distasteful it is for some to wear slippers to a fancy restaurant. And it caused a furore among fans and trollers alike. I was criticised...
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Caffeinated Cabin, Jalan Gasing
Despite writing for more than 7 years, I find it tough to constantly find inspiration in what I do – creative, corporate, feature and blog. Little nooks and cafés help in giving me inspiration to write...
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Hotel Review: Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral
When I travel on business, the hotels I stay at are mostly good in terms of location, convenience and comfort. They are often conventional which I don’t mind since it’s a work trip, but every now and...
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Barlai, Kuala Lumpur
In this age when nearly nothing is hidden or forbidden, a secret hideaway (or the idea of it) has an undeniable allure. Like Barlai, a new venue from The Big Group, nested in a heritage building at...
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Daro Crispy Chicken, Bangsar
Fried chicken is one of my diet nemeses – I find it difficult to resist the lure of crispy skin and piping hot meat, seasoned with special spices. Buttermilk fried chicken is currently at the top of my...
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Bisque Cakes
I’ve always been a stickler for good cake – ones that are dense yet refined, rich yet not overly sweet and with toppings I can actually eat. And no, fondants aren’t one of them. When Bisque approached...
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Khunthai, Penang
I reckon I go through an Asian food phase every now and then, with Thai topping the list. Good thing there are plenty of decent and affordably priced Thai food in Malaysia, else I’d go broke paying for...
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