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
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Chinta by Chinoz aces it with Malay favourites
There’s an old-world feel about Chinta by Chinoz, a new Malay eatery in Bukit Bangsar. We delight in the burnished teak cake counter, Chinese medical hall cupboard, collapsible teak chairs, and a collection of antique… Read More
Upeh’s delicious Malay fare
The Nasi Tumpang Udang got me at Upeh, a Malay restaurant at The Gardens, Mid Valley. This stacked rice in a cone had a layer each of prawn curry, sambal and fish serunding, wrapped in… Read More
Ayu sweet fish and Hida Beef, Gifu’s bounty at Kampachi
It was a dinner par excellence showcasing the sweet Ayu fish and the award-winning Hida beef from the Gifu Prefecture in Japan, at Kampachi, EQ Kuala Lumpur recently. It’s just a few days more, till… Read More
Bottega sparkling wines shine at EQ’s Bottega Lounge
Bottega Gold and Bottega Rose Gold sparkled in a delightful pairing with a tasting menu by renowned Italian chef Mauro Civiero at the Bottega Lounge in EQ Kuala Lumpur recently. Bottega Gold is a Prosecco… Read More
Auspicious ways to welcome the Year of the Rabbit
The Year of the Rabbit or Gui Mao Year is arriving on 22 January this year according to the International Institute of Tao Studies in Kuala Lumpur. Five approaches based on Tao Studies are used… Read More
Year of the Rabbit: What’s in store for each zodiac
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 manage… Read More
Mister Potato crisps make for an auspicious Yee Sang
It’s the first time I’ve had Mister Potato crisps in my Yee Sang and I like it. It was Yee Sang we assembled at home easily with the ingredients in the Mister Potato X Tai… Read More
Year of the Tiger — what’s in store
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 manage… Read More
Etoile takeaways to enjoy at home
I would love to have lunch or tea with pastries, cake and coffee at Etoile Bistro, at EQ Kuala Lumpur once MCO2 is relaxed. So the next best thing for me was a takeaway lunch… Read More










