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Jane’s Nem, Section 17 PJ
Pho happens to be one of my favourite noodle dishes to eat so when Jien suggested lunch at Jane’s Nem in Section 17 PJ, I agreed immediately. Jane’s Nem has two outlets – opposite Seventeen Mall and...
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Acha Curry House, PJ
The new Acha Curry House in SS2 Petaling Jaya spots a brighter façade from its former premise in Jalan Gasing. I visited them a couple of months back with some friends, who are fans of the sambal ikan...
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Maillard Grill, Damansara Heights
There’s a new steak player in town and it’s called Maillard Grill, located in Republik Damansara Heights. Derived from the noun “Maillard reaction”, Maillard Grill is known for its butter aged steaks;...
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Ne.Nenebubu TomYum World, Old Klang Road
I first visited Ne.Nenebubu TomYum World in August 2022 and menu looked quite promising. Jien and I went on a day they were doing stock count so there wasn’t space to dine inside the shop, which is...
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Menglembu East Ocean Restaurant
I tend to go to Fu Lim whenever I visit Ipoh but it was closed that day so we went to Menglembu East Ocean Restaurant instead. The restaurant is spacious; meant to accommodate wedding banquets and...
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De Maw Restaurant, Kuala Lumpur
De Maw Restaurant has been on my Chinese food radar for quite some time but based on some reviews I read on Google, I was under the impression that they only accept groups of 4 pax onwards. So I waited...
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fatCupid, Langkawi
fatCupid in Langkawi is one of my favourite spots to visit because the food is consistently good from my experiences over the years. It was a recommendation from our good friends who claim this is one...
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Ombak Kitchen, Bangsar
Seafood boils are a big thing in the US and apparently, in Malaysia. These Louisiana or New Orleans style seafood boil require a lot of “digging in” with your hands – right up the alley for Malaysians...
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Alor Akar Seafood, Kuantan
Jien and I have been patronizing Alor Akar Seafood in Kuantan for more than a decade especially when we started doing our food hunts outside of Klang Valley. This sought after establishment in Kuantan...
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Irama Dining, Penang
Irama Dining in Penang came highly recommended by a friend of Jien’s; he was apparently willing to “bet on his balls” that food is good. Since ball betting was thrown into the mix, we had to check out...
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Laoyang Klang Coffee
I’m generally not a fan of cafés but when it comes to local coffee joints, I’m all game! Laoyang Klang Coffee was an impromptu pitstop after Jien and I finished lunch at our regular bak kut teh spot...
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Ipoh Sedap, SS2
A good friend spoke highly about Ipoh Sedap in SS2, claiming the yong tau fu and noodles are quite close to the ones available in Ipoh. It’s been a while since we had “sar kok liew” (yam bean fritters)...
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Woo Ng Kee, Kepong
Jien and I have been exploring Chinese restaurants of late – because we prefer mixing up our options rather than sticking to the same place over and over again. Woo Ng Kee in Kepong came highly...
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Ampang Mewah Steam Fish Head
Steamed fish head isn’t really my thing but when there’s a good one to try, I’m all game – like the Ampang Mewah Steam Fish Head at 126 Mewah Food Court. This place was recommended by a friend who also...
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FLOUR Aarrambh
If there’s one thing I can say about Chef Yogesh Upadhyay (Yogi) of FLOUR, it’s that he does not set out to please. He curates and cooks with a purpose in mind – to enlighten and engage his guests on...
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Kintsugi Kuala Lumpur
Having tried quite a few omakase places in town, Jien and I were looking forward to what Kintsugi Kuala Lumpur has to offer and if it were any different from the rest. Helmed by Tokyo Michelin-starred...
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Ara Vietnamese Noodles, Damansara Utama
There’s nothing quite like a good bowl of pho to lift one’s mood; both Jien and I recently found the pho from Ara Vietnamese Noodles in Damansara Utama to be quite delicious. In fact, we like this pho...
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Chuan Kie Restaurant, Gohtong Jaya
Chuan Kie Restaurant in Gohtong Jaya is a popular dining spot for those en route to Genting Highlands or on their way down to Kuala Lumpur. Jien and I decided to stop for a late dinner after an outing...
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Choy Kei, Jalan Lazat
I’ve been wanting to visit Choy Kei in Jalan Lazat (Happy Garden) for quite some time as my in-laws are regular diners there. My FIL would sometimes takeaway the prawn noodles from the stall inside...
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Sukniyom Thai, Kota Damansara
I’ve read positive reviews about Sukniyom Thai Restaurant in Kota Damansara, which prompted us to pay them a visit when we were in the vicinity. The restaurant is located on the first floor along the...
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