Organic Farming: Knowing Nothing, Diving Right In
By Aiman AzriIf you had the chance to run your own farm, without knowing anything about the business, would you? That's exactly what Jesenpal "Jay" Singh did when he started Organic Brother's, an...
View ArticleEl Dar Darak @ Giza, Egypt
After a morning spent gaping at the pyramids of Giza, a traditional Egyptian lunch seems like the best way to spend the afternoon; El Dar Darak does more than a few delicious dishes, focusing on...
View ArticleMaiko Tea Cafe @ Telawi, Bangsar
Matcha maniacs, meet MaikoTea Cafe, potentially KL's premier destination for drinking green tea. This new cafe, tucked inside Bangsar's ILOHA Culture Centre, represents the work of Kyotonabe's Maiko...
View ArticleHommage @ Damansara Utama
Young Malaysian chefs Lucas and Tammy put their personal spin on local flavours and textures, simultaneously paying tribute to heritage recipes while carving out a fresh, creative niche. Butter-basted...
View ArticleShawarma King @ Telawi, Bangsar
Beginning its reign in Bangsar this month, Shawarma King boasts a crown jewel of a shawarma wrap that's royally stuffed with tenderly grilled lamb and chicken, crisp vegetables and no fewer than five...
View ArticleBarZhen @ Jalan Balai Polis
It's five p.m. on a Saturday evening as we stumble through an empty Chinatown alley, searching for the neighbourhood's new secretive bar. BarZhen's address is supposed to be '5, Jalan Balai Polis,' but...
View ArticleHomuri Homemade Desserts @ The Starling, Damansara Uptown
Kids will love this place: Check out Homuri's colourfully unique Rubix Konjac, a chilled jelly-like dessert comprising small cubes of densely gelatinous konjac, put together into one large Rubik's...
View ArticleLe Bistro @ Parma, Italy
Le Bistro might bear a nondescript name, but it's not a bad place for sampling the specialities of Italy's northern city of Parma. Of course, there's Parma ham here, crowning a plate of mushroom...
View ArticleMax Cafe @ Taman Tun Dr Ismail
By Aiman AzriWhen it comes to inspiration, restaurateurs draw from a range of sources, but few might open a cafe that seems to pay homage to budget carrier AirAsia. That sets Max Cafe apart, with a...
View ArticleRistorante Lalimentari @ Bergamo, Italy
On the hill town cobblestone streets of northern Italy's Bergamo, follow the scent of polenta, the cornerstone of the rustic cuisine here. Ristorante Lalimentari offers traditional polenta specialities...
View ArticleLucky Peaches @ Plaza Arkadia, Desa ParkCity
If it's true that fortune favours the brave, serendipity should smile on Lucky Peaches. This is a casual but chic restaurant that takes risks, resulting in a rewarding experience for its customers....
View ArticleR2 @ Telawi, Bangsar
A modelling academy premises, transformed into a fashion-forward wine lounge: R2 (pronounced R-squared) is Bangsar's newest hidden bar, a relaxed, intimate space where you'll find a solid selection of...
View ArticleLye@110 @ Taman Tun Dr Ismail
TTDI's new hog haven is worth pigging out at: Start with the seared pork belly, cooked with Guinness for a 'drunken' embellishment, partnered with Hasselback potatoes, capsicum puree, grilled apples...
View ArticleSamy & Min Bak Kut Teh @ Pavilion
From Bandar Botanic to Bukit Bintang: Samy & Min represents the legacy of Klang-based patriarch Samy, who's been cooking up bak kut teh in the constituency of Pandamaran for the past 25 years. In...
View ArticleEcstatic Pizza @ Siem Reap, Cambodia
Requesting an 'extra happy' pizza at Ecstatic means nothing less than an unmistakably weed-spiked pie. Throw an extra happy shake into the mix, and the results may be surprisingly intense and...
View ArticleSky Palace: 2018 Chinese New Year Menu
By EDKL Writer A.A.Let the feasting begin: With Chinese New Year fast hurtling toward us next month, it's time to embark on the annual ritual of celebrating with family, friends, colleagues and...
View ArticleSardine @ Bali
Sardine is one of the most captivating restaurants in Bali's Kerobokan enclave, evoking the elements of traditional island living, with a setting of live bamboo and lily ponds looking over sprawling...
View ArticleBee Cheng Hiang's Warehouse Sale @ Puchong
It's time to shop for Chinese New Year tidbits by taking a trip to Puchong: Beloved barbecued meat brand Bee Cheng Hiang is holding its warehouse sale from now until the eve of Chinese New Year at its...
View ArticleSeChangkir @ Taman Tun Dr Ismail
SeChangkir's Sarawak-born founders take legitimate pride in their produce and their recipes; nasi lemak (RM17) is made here with Adan rice from the highlands of Borneo, specifically the paddy fields of...
View ArticleKonoba Kantun @ Kotor, Montenegro
Kotor is terrific town to get lost in, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with centuries-old homes & cat-filled streets set amid the rugged mountains of the Balkan nation of Montenegro. The local food is...
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