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SALTed, Mutiara Damansara
When it comes to Sarawak food, my knowledge of it isn’t vast – partly because I haven’t even been to Sarawak. Thus, my way of benchmarking is to get as much input as possible from some of the fussier...
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Yuan Kee, Kepong Baru
Jien and I are big on tai chow places as it allows us to sample three or more dishes with white rice. Hence, we’re always on the lookout for these spots as the restaurants each have their own way of...
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10 Years
10 years ago, I wrote my first blog post on Bangsarbabe.com. I’ve been toying with the idea of writing a blog but didn’t have the guts to start one, despite constant encouragement from friends. So Jien...
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Anneh, Damansara Uptown
I often find comfort in banana leaf rice – the mixture of robust curries with steamed rice, and vegetable side dishes to complement the meal. When a friend told me about Anneh in Damansara Uptown, I...
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Woodstock, Petaling Jaya
Woodstock Restaurant in Petaling Jaya offers a range of western and local dishes, on top of a growing selection of wines, beers and cocktails. It took over the spot where Rokaro used to occupy,...
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Auntie Lan Sarawak Deli, NZX Ara Damansara
I’ve been on a lookout for good Sarawak Laksa in Klang Valley lately as my Kuching friend has been giving me good input about the dish, right down to the oomph of the sambal belacan. I received a...
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Bangsar Babe 10th Anniversary
Earlier this year, Jien and I considered the idea of celebrating Bangsar Babe’s 10th Anniversary in the form of a cocktail party – similar to the brand’s 8th Anniversary but we were hoping, better....
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Harumi 23, Desa ParkCity
I didn’t know what to expect when I stepped into Harumi 23 in Desa ParkCity – a Japanese restaurant & cafe with strong focus on modern Tokyo cuisine. The eatery is named after the 23 districts in...
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Hup Kee, Jalan Ipoh
My food cravings come in seasons – there was a period where all I wanted to eat was banana leaf rice. Then I moved on to the Korean food phase, which didn’t last very long. Lately, it’s Chinese style...
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What Kind of Driver Are You?
I still remember my first driving experience – I was fresh out of high school and terrified of learning how to drive. A week before my theory exam, the car I was in met with an accident and the...
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Sin Choi Wah, Bandar Menjalara
With the year-end festivities around the corner, I’ve been on a lookout for good Chinese restaurants in Klang Valley – places I can visit with a group of friends and tuck into hearty dishes over...
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Restoran Ipoh, Jalan Masjid
Ipoh is one of my favourite pitstops to make whenever I head up north as the food is good and it’s less chaotic compared to Penang, for now. Over the weekend, Jien and I ticked off Restoran Ipoh from...
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Ti Chen, The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Ti Chen at The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur offers a pleasant view of the lake as well as lush landscaping as you tuck into your meal during the day. I’ve admittedly shied away from Chinese restaurants...
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Hokkaido, Beautiful and Unexplored.
Hokkaido Prefecture is one of the more popular tourist spots in Japan, but most of them focus on the sights and culture of Sapporo town. I had the pleasure of visiting the less travelled path of...
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Asam Pedas Restoran 35, Melaka
Jien’s late grandmother Nellie makes “the best asam pedas” to date; both his father and himself claim. My mother in-law’s version comes in second, they’d often tell me. I never got the chance to eat...
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Yezi, The Roof
Hotpot or steamboat happens to be one of my favourite things to eat – to an extent I actually ate hotpot on my first night in New York, much to the dismay of Jien who didn’t understand how one can...
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12 days in Japan – A Travel Guide by Melissa Foo
Travel writer: Melissa Foo Last December, we visited Japan for the first time after our last big holiday in December 2016. Japan was our top pick because the flight tickets were reasonably priced...
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Yung Kee Beef Noodles, Pudu
Pudu is a place filled with hidden food gems – one that I’m slowly discovering as I go along the area. Yung Kee Beef Noodles came highly recommended by some avid beef lover friends of mine, citing the...
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2017 Year End Notes by Jien, Blog Manager of Bangsar Babe
10 years. Wow! 10 freaking years! For those who don’t know, Sue Lynn and I work on Bangsar babe on a part time basis. A lot of people ask us, “How do you keep it up for TEN YEARS?” The answer is...
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Kenny Hills Bakers
Sourdough pizza is my favourite kind of pizza – the tangy allure of sourdough bread and rustic touch of thick-rimmed pizza base with crispy air-pockets and slightly charred edges. It’s also a favourite...
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