Workwear Chic
It’s been quite a while since I did a fashion post – workload is piling and there has been a couple of changes at the office. Those aside, here is one of my favourite “day to date” look, in classic...
View ArticleDyson Pure Cool Link
I’ve been using the Dyson Pure Cool Link for close to 4 months now – a state-of-the-art air purifier that claims to clean the air within minutes. As we do quite a bit of cooking and entertaining in our...
View ArticleLine Clear Nasi Kandar, Kampung Baru
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,...
View ArticleTravel Feature: Perhentian Kecil
Travel writer: Melissa Foo Perhentian Island is a great destination for those looking for an island getaway in Peninsular Malaysia – with (still) clear blue waters and sandy beaches. During my last...
View ArticleAfternoon Tea with Stephen Twining
I started appreciating tea about 3 years ago – right about the time I discovered Peppermint Tea and how refreshing it tasted. Since then, I’ve opened up to an assortment of flavours like the popular...
View ArticlePau Kee, Jalan Imbi
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...
View ArticleWeng Heong Bak Kut Teh, Klang
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...
View ArticleSan Kee Restaurant, Happy Garden
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...
View ArticleTop 5 Picks at Epicurean Market 2016
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...
View ArticleLangkawi Fish Farm Restaurant
Langkawi Fish Farm Restaurant is one of the places in our list of places to check out — something rif planned for us when we decided to visit the island. The restaurant isn’t too far away from our...
View ArticleA Date with Olay
A couple of weeks back, I joined Olay for a one-day trip to Singapore where the brand launched Olay Regenerist Miracle Boost Pre-Essence. With the Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream, this essence...
View ArticleBotanica + Co, Bangsar South
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...
View ArticleRasa Utara, Berjaya Times Square
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...
View ArticleNew Lian Hin, Kuchai Lama
“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...
View ArticleTravel Chic
When I was packing for Japan, I wasn’t sure if it was going to be very cold as the weather forecast said it was between 15-20°C. But I was also informed that it was raining and cloudy the week before...
View ArticleKedai Kopi Wang Sin 11, Tawau
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...
View ArticleBurgertory, SS15 Subang Jaya
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...
View ArticleTiki Taka, Medan Damansara
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...
View ArticleBala’s Banana Leaf, Bangsar
The corner lot spot in Lucky Garden Bangsar has changed establishments several times, where Bala’s Banana Leaf is now an occupant. Bangsar currently has quite a number of banana leaf rice restaurants —...
View ArticleBaked Cheese Tart
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 –...
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