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
Category: Food
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
Kampachi showcases Oita Prefecture’s culinary gems
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 to the 70s with Chef Ah Soon Kor at Noble Mansion
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, Four Seasons’ Mid Autumn bounty
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
Nasi Padang to love at Warung Padang
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
Mooncakes by EQ as delectable and stylish gifts
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
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
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