Oita Prefecture on Kyushu Island to the south of Japan is well known for its kabosu limes, dried shiitake mushrooms, flat udon, tempura chicken and yuzu kosho. We had a taste of these ingredients and delicacies… Read More
Back in the 1970s, chef Ah Soon Kor or Wong Ling Soon had already established himself as the “king” of Cantonese cuisine in Malaysia. His first restaurant — Rasa Sayang — in Imbi, Kuala Lumpur,… Read More
Mooncakes and art make a lovely match for the Mid-Autumn Festival at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Aesthetic imagery in bright vivid splashes that expresses the auspiciousness of the festival are on the mooncake box,… Read More
Several nasi padang outlets have sprung up in Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur recently, affirming the rising popularity of this Minangkabau-style of rice meal served with an assortment of dishes. Padang is a city in… Read More
EQ Kuala Lumpur has been the early bird in showcasing its mooncakes in myriad flavours, as well as gifts in stylish boxes for the Mid-Autumn Festival which falls on September 29. We had an early… Read More
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
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
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
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 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
