Every year the International Institute of Tao Studies in Kuala Lumpur holds a talk on what Chinese New Year brings, and how to turn on the auspicious and prosperous flow of qi and to… Read More
Year of the Dragon — What’s in store for each zodiac
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Golden Phoenix pop-up for Chinese New Year feasts at EQ
Those of us who have enjoyed the fine Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine of Golden Phoenix in years past at the old Equatorial Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, will appreciate its annual pop-up at EQ each lunar New… Read More
Danish food as you like it at DenHygge
Classic Danish food, as you would get it in Copenhagen in Denmark is now served at DenHygge at Empire Damansara, Petaling Jaya. The two-month-old Danish restaurant exudes warmth, with a mock fireplace, a “timber log”… Read More
Indian dishes to favour at Jamun
The first time we were at Jamun, a new Indian restaurant in Glo Damansara, we had with us a friend who is a vegetarian. But we found enough Indian dishes on the menu to please… Read More
Hairy crabs are gourmet treats at Elegant Inn
The hairy crab season is back. I have friends who can’t get enough of them, savouring their luscious creamy roe that’s been likened to the runny yolk of half-boiled eggs. The roe is scrumptious, and… Read More
Roe crabs to get mad about at TalkCrab
It was the first time for us eating crabs in such a clean, pleasant environment, in an air-conditioned restaurant in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur. We were pleased to be at TalkCrab, a seafood restaurant that had… Read More
The Majaphit curries favour with regional cuisines
In the 14th century Majapahit was an empire covering Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Timor Leste and Philippines. It was considered one of the greatest and most powerful empires in the history of Southeast Asia. The… Read More
Rice bowls, pasta and pastries delight at cafe Sixteen
After many years, Les Deux Garcons, the French café, has morphed into Sixteen, an all-day restaurant that serves rice bowls and pasta, while still offering its croissants, raisin rolls, marble cakes and madeleines. Sixteen which… Read More
Ramen and cold noodles with a yummy twist at Ember
We were back at Ember for the second time since we had lunch there two weeks ago. I had enjoyed my Cold Noodles with Duck and Ponzu, while my friend had the Duck Miso Ramen.… Read More
Hotel Equatorial celebrates 50 years with Seiko timepiece
Fifty years has flown by since Hotel Equatorial Kuala Lumpur opened its doors on 27 December 1973 and established itself to be one of the leading hotels in the region. Now as EQ Kuala Lumpur,… Read More