IV Restaurant, Pandamaran Klang
There’s something about roti canai that screams comfort food – a simple staple of ghee-laced flatbread, pulled and tossed to create air pockets for that light, fluffy texture. You can find several...
View ArticleNescafé Gold Blend Barista
Waking up to the smell of coffee is one of the little pleasures in life that isn’t easily available, unless 1) You own/sleep in a cafe, 2) You’re dating a barista or 3) You invest in a state-of-the-art...
View ArticleSri Lanka Travel Guide
Travel writer: Melissa Foo When the time came for our annual family retreat, Sri Lanka sounded like a great destination in terms of accommodation and logistical arrangement. We had a specific budget in...
View ArticleKK Super Mart Charity Campaign
“I use facial masks diligently. I use at least two a day – one for moisturising and one for whitening. I think I go through at least 600 sheets of facial masks every year.” Actress and singer Fan...
View ArticleSemenyih Pan Mee
Pan mee is a dish I enjoy tucking into especially when the weather is chilly. I remember being homesick and desperate during my student days in the UK – I googled a pan mee recipe and tried making some...
View ArticleS.H.E.W. Takes Me Further
When I started my own digital marketing agency, driving no longer was an option, but a necessity. I meet clients and go for meetings on a daily basis so public transportation (as convenient as it was...
View ArticleNovember
November is the month of the year that represents a combination of anniversaries, happy and sad. It is also a month I spend a bit more time pondering about the possibilities and reflecting on the past....
View ArticleChocha Foodstore, Petaling Street
Chocha Foodstore in Petaling Street may look like any other shoplot along the row – but walk past the unassuming door and you’ll find yourself in a place that evokes plenty of nostalgia and old school...
View ArticleAfternoon Tea, The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur
Walk into The Drawing Room at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur and you’ll find the décor quite captivating – the large horse sculpture in particular. A masterpiece by Fernando Botero, this 2 ½ tonne...
View ArticleMichelangelo’s Pizzeria, Ipoh
Michelangelo’s Pizzeria in Ipoh evokes a family, trattoria-like vibe – the place is small but cosy and décor is no-frills but welcoming. It was my first time dining here and I found the experience to...
View ArticleTohoku, A Different Side of Japan
When rif and I embarked on this journey to explore a different side of Japan – Tohoku, we weren’t exactly sure what to expect as there wasn’t much to Google about this less explored trail. We had a...
View ArticleMoobaan Thai, Taman Desa
Moobaan Thai in Taman Desa is a no-frills restaurant that serves Thai street food – a spot rif and I checked out on a rainy evening recently. The restaurant is located along the same row as Sanuki Udon...
View ArticleLasik Surgery
I’m blessed with close to perfect vision and never needed to use glasses, but rif on the other hand isn’t as fortunate. I reckon it’s due to genetics and his love for computer games that his eyeglass...
View ArticleBasil Pasta House, Kuchai Lama
Basil Pasta House in Kuchai Lama isn’t difficult to miss – with green fluorescent signage and large font, and décor that doesn’t quite scream Italian. But it’s always a full house, day and night....
View ArticleTop 10 Hokkien Mee
rif and I have been working on this little project for more than a year now, going around Klang Valley is search of the best Hokkien Mee. To date, we’ve checked out close to 40 places to come up with...
View ArticleCu Cha Dan Fan, Section 14 PJ
Sichuan food is something I crave every once in a while; often when I’ve had a rough day. For some reason, eating tongue-numbing dishes shifts my focus from the problems at hand. Cu Cha Dan Fan in...
View ArticleHermes Cape Cod
Accessorizing is a lot of fun and a great way to change up an outfit; an expression of your personal style....
View ArticleRak Somtam, Kota Damansara
I heard about Rak Somtam from some friends, who claim their stewed pork leg is worth checking out. This Thai restaurant in Kota Damansara is seemingly popular, judging from the full house when we...
View ArticleKeeping Warm during Winter
I’ve always had this impression that stylish winter apparel won’t keep you warm – and often, I was right. The previous winter jackets I own were from fashion labels, rather than a winter wear label....
View ArticleDotty’s, Taman Tun Dr Ismail
The salted egg yolk cronut is probably the most ordered item at Dotty’s in Taman Tun Dr Ismail – a sinful treat created by the recent salted egg yolk hype. To get a place at Dotty’s, you either have to...
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