Hai Heng Pork Satay, Melaka
Eating out in Melaka is often a rewarding experience for me, especially since Jien’s father is very familiar with the food scene there. Jien too, is quite well-versed with the food scene having taken...
View ArticleNasi Lemak Pokok Besar, Kepong
If there’s one type of food I can’t ever say no to, it’s fried, freaking chicken. My friends know this so well that they’d often have a fried chicken recommendation for me to try. One of them suggested...
View ArticleSiew Ngap Fai, Pudu
We all have our favourite spot when it comes to food; influenced by upbringing, culture and personal preference. At least that’s my conclusion when it comes to writing about my favourite food places. A...
View ArticleChar Kuay Teow, Yong Sheng USJ14
There are many versions of char kuay teow around – some wet-ish, some spicier and some drier, depending on who’s behind the wok. In Klang Valley, I tend to favour the stall in Section 17 but a good...
View ArticleAh Or Pork Noodle, Sunway Mentari
A bowl of well-made pork noodles is forthright comforting, especially when the broth is done well. When it comes to noodle preference, I always opt for hor fun (kuay teow) for that slippery texture and...
View ArticlePerfect Lips in 5 Minutes
Beauty writer: Angeline Tan I believe nothing empowers a woman more than putting on lipstick. It is your ammunition, and whenever you need, a quick wipe of it on the lips will have you looking ready to...
View ArticleBBQ Kong Meng, Cheras
As a kid, I thought Sunrise served “the best duck in the whole wide world” because it was the only roast duck my dad would eat but the minute I sank my teeth into the roast duck from Four Seasons in...
View ArticleMekong Thai Restaurant, SS2
Thai cuisine is one of the best things to eat in my opinion; the myriad of flavours and textures one enjoys in a bite and the many colours one finds on a plate. Suffice to say, Thai cuisine remains one...
View ArticleSitka Restaurant, Damansara Heights
“We don’t fusion the dish. We adopt the techniques”. That was what Chef Kim shared when Jien and I popped by Sitka Restaurant in Damansara Heights for a casual Sunday dinner. This cosy space is where...
View ArticleA Letter To Our Daughter
To our daughter, We have finally made it to the 40-week mark and it has been an incredible yet challenging journey thus far. I never knew my heart could accommodate so much love until you came along...
View ArticleKin San Kichi, Desa Sri Hartamas
My reader Roland recommended Kin San Kichi in Desa Sri Hartamas to me, citing it as his go-to place for affordable Japanese food for many years. I’ve walked past this place many times on my way to yoga...
View ArticleBaan Rao, Petaling Jaya
Thai food is something Jien and I have most in common with, among the rest of our favourite cuisines. Flavours are exciting and textures are amazing, which leaves us satisfied more often than not....
View ArticleLubuk Bangku, Bangsar
My in-laws are adventurous when it comes to food – they are constantly exploring new places to eat, much more than Jien and I do these days. In a way, they have become the food radar for this blog;...
View ArticleApple Samgyupsal, Taman Desa
I’ve been catching up on a lot of Netflix during my confinement month – mostly watching Korean dramas and drooling over the amount of soju and grilled meats involved. Jien probably sensed a Korean food...
View ArticleChicken Plus, Sunway Velocity
Korean fried chicken is one of the most indulgent things to eat in my opinion – crisp, juicy and (sometimes) saucy, you’ll want more. The best part about Korean fried chicken is that they are fried...
View ArticleThings To Eat in Avenue K: Part 1
Nothing unites us Malaysians more than food – we’re constantly talking about what to eat, where to eat and whom to eat with. From local delights to global cuisine, KL is an attraction for foodies...
View ArticleBuns Burger Bar, Desa Sri Hartamas
As a foodie, I find it challenging to eat cleaner after a yoga session – all the more when the yoga centre is right smack in the middle of Desa Sri Hartamas’ food haven. Sometimes in my savasana, I can...
View ArticleThings To Eat in Avenue K: Part 2
As part of the Gastronomic Journey 2.0 campaign, I’ve been exploring the F&B offerings at Avenue K Shopping Mall to find ten food outlets you should explore when you’re in this shopping mall. It’s...
View ArticleYun House, Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Weekend brunching is a pretty big deal for us KL-ites; a time to get together with family and friends, or to nurse a hangover from the night before. And brunch is usually divided into two categories –...
View ArticleNene Chicken, Avenue K Shopping Mall
Fried chicken takes me to a happy place — a childhood favourite that I often indulged in at my grandma’s. The aroma of batter as it dips into bubbling hot oil, the juicy texture of the chicken and the...
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