Marugoya Monjayaki, Tokyo
Tokyo is one of my favourite cities to visit – from the abundance of good food, shopping options and local attractions. If you ask me about my must-eats in Tokyo, I’d definitely say monjayaki!...
View ArticleMooncakes in Kuala Lumpur 2018
Mid-Autumn Festival is a big occasion in Malaysia, Singapore and China where hotels and brands compete to showcase their mooncake packaging design and interesting flavours. It is that time of the year...
View ArticleNespresso Master Origin
We live in a world that places great emphasis on coffee; from social appeal right down to its craftsmanship. Many of us seek out the best places for a satisfying cup of coffee and some seek the means...
View ArticlePerfect Brows in 10 Minutes
If I’m ever forced to choose one makeup product for the rest of my life, it would definitely be something brow related. I’m not blessed with nice thick eyebrows so it’s important that I know how to...
View ArticleFoo Hing Dim Sum, Puchong
My sisters have this theory when eating dim sum – you eat in a group of threes (six, nine, twelve, fifteen and so on). That’s because each basket comes with three morsels, so if you’re dining in a...
View ArticlePaediatrician from Hell
I’ve been thinking long and hard about writing this but a few of my close friends have asked for me to speak up about this matter. Our experience with our daughter’s paediatrician has been far from...
View ArticleBurger & Lobster, Genting Highlands
Burger & Lobster started out as a pub in Mayfair, London, where only three items were available – lobster, lobster roll and burger. I first tried Burger & Lobster at their Leicester Square...
View ArticleHotel Feature: Sheraton Petaling Jaya
I’ve always pegged the Sheraton brand as a business hotel – based on the city hotels I’ve stayed at for work and leisure in the past. But my stay at Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel changed the way I...
View ArticleKung Fu Smooth Pan Mee, Taman Sri Sentosa
These days, writing consistently is a challenge for me as I juggle between my new role as a mother, the creative head of my marketing agency and the author of this blog. There’s plenty I want to write...
View ArticleTaking health more seriously, one power salad at a time.
I’m not one to order salads at a restaurant because I often picture a big pile of green with hardly anything on top. But ever since I started yoga, I’m more inclined to hearty salad bowls with fiber,...
View ArticleBananaBro, Berjaya Times Square
If you’re visiting Malaysia, a meal of banana leaf rice is a must if you want to experience as much Malaysian cuisine as possible. This is one of my favourite things to eat, evident from the numerous...
View ArticleWizards at Tribeca
If there’s one thing that differentiates Jien and I, it would be our sense of adventure when it comes to food. While we tend to go for similar dishes, our choice of restaurants are for from the same....
View ArticleJohn Walker & Sons XR 21 Mastery Gala
A second edition of the XR 21 Mastery Gala, John Walker & Sons XR 21 celebrates the memoirs of Penang through the best of Malaysian cuisine, paired with the exceptional flavours and craft of the...
View ArticleCK Noodle House, Bandar Sunway
Jien often comes home from work with food; his attempt to show me love and care. He would have takeaway fried chicken, burgers and of late, pork noodles from this lunch place he’s been frequenting...
View ArticleSlightly older than a decade
6 November 2018 This year has been a rollercoaster for me as I take on a new role – motherhood. On top of my existing roles of a writer, social media personality, creative director and wife. Amidst the...
View ArticleBreastfeeding – It’s not all rainbows and butterflies.
Before May Anne was born, Jien and I read up on baby books and signed up for a breastfeeding course – with hopes of breastfeeding our little girl for as long as possible. I had a rather difficult start...
View ArticleNespresso Long Black Friday
I don’t know about the rest of you, but my 11.11 shopping didn’t pan out too well. I stayed up and waited till the promo was valid and shopped my heart out, only to arrive at the checkout section for...
View ArticleBurnin’ Pit, Desa Sri Hartamas
I first found out about Burnin’ Pit earlier this year, when Jien spotted a large smoker out front the restaurant when we drove past. Curiosity got the better of me and I popped by the restaurant with...
View ArticleTaste Legendary Nasi Lemak, Chow Kit
Taste Legendary Nasi Lemak has been popping up on my news feed of late – numerous post shares from friends and acquaintances, claiming the nasi lemak is very good. With so many rave reviews, it’s hard...
View ArticleAh Weng Koh Hainan Tea, ICC Pudu
One of the few food places Jien took me to during our courtship days was Ah Weng Koh Hainan Tea – he would pick me up at 7.30am and drive me all the way to Imbi for a breakfast of kaya toast and Hainan...
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