Bello @ Pavilion
By Aiman AzriIn the mood for Italian? With paintings of Venice's canals and Cinque Terre's coastlines adorning its walls, accompanied by Silician strains of the love theme from The Godfather in the...
View ArticleOutpost @ Mont Kiara
Mont Kiara's latest Outpost beckons Outcasts and outdoorsy cafe enthusiasts with an outpouring of coffee and crepe cakes. It's a pleasant space to seek shelter for an hour or two; shepherd's pie and...
View ArticleKikubari: Meatless Mondays Tasting Menu
Meatless Monday stalwarts and skeptics alike should take note of a new tasting menu that's now being offered once a week by progressive Japanese restaurant Kikubari: Chef de cuisine Jun Wong is a...
View ArticleKlubovna @ Bratislava, Slovakia
You'll find halusky, the Slovak version of gnocchi, in many traditional pubs across the capital city, Bratislava, including Klubovna, where it's served steaming-hot and creamy with Bryndza sheep...
View ArticleRestoran Muar @ Tengkat Tong Shin
Thriving for more than a decade in the competitive minefield of Tengkat Tong Shin, Restoran Muar is a testament to the power of good cooking - it's an exemplary envoy for time-honoured recipes inspired...
View ArticlePrana Alchemy @ Bandar Sunway
Bringing a breath of fresh intrigue to Malaysia's caffeine bar experience, Prana Alchemy fuses the five-century-old art of Turkish coffee with this new millennium's science of third-wave brewing. It's...
View ArticleOwee by Sayang Manis @ SS15 Courtyard
Plates of chicken chop form the cornerstone of Owee's menu, served in no fewer than a lucky seven preparations, from traditional Hainan to classic gravy, creamy mushroom to black pepper, Korean topokki...
View ArticleK Fry Urban Korean @ IOI City Mall, Putrajaya
By Aiman AzriEven before noon on a weekday, K Fry Urban Korean is packed - a testament to the popularity of this brand that originated in Johor before recently opening in Putrajaya's IOI City Mall.The...
View ArticleThe Birdland & Fat Cow @ SS15 Courtyard, Subang
As its name implies, poultry and beef take centre stage at this restaurant, grounded in Japanese grilled-meat philosophies. Highlights include beef hobayaki, featuring Australian beef roasted on a hoba...
View ArticleGavel @ Yap Ah Shak Road
Occupying a charming shop-house that has endured for decades in downtown KL, this British-owned restaurant is a nice new spot to consider for a casual meal. Gavel's name is a nod to the profession of...
View ArticleProfile: Jack Malik, The Chef Who Left
By Aiman AzriTo be or not to be ... a chef? That was the question that Jack Malik wrestled with two years ago, just as he was wrapping up his studies in the culinary arts. His glimpse into the world of...
View ArticleThe 13 Cafe @ Tropicana Avenue, Petaling Jaya
A calm, cosy space for a meal, a chat or some contemplation: The 13 Cafe’s menu sprints primarily through Western staples like steaks and burgers; the risotto with smoked duck breast (RM35) and pasta...
View ArticleFrom Casablanca With Love: Food Truck
By Aiman AzriFrom Casablanca With Love is a fresh-faced food truck that promises a hot-blooded Moroccan affair; some customers might indeed fall in lust with the Grilled Lamb Couscous (RM 15),...
View ArticleNiko'las 0/360 @ Sofia, Bulgaria
The natural bounty of the Balkan Peninsula's land and sea comes into sharp focus at Sofia's Niko'las 0/360, which showcases contemporary Bulgarian cuisine with international flourishes: Slow-leavened...
View ArticleEmpty Cup Coffee House @ Puchong
The cup is more than half-full at one of Puchong's latest cafes, where the walls are adorned with inspirational proclamations. This is a friendly, fuss-free neighbourhood hangout, where customers can...
View ArticleChuen Cheung Kui, DimDimSum & Seaview Food Shop @ Hong Kong
Mongkok, what's good? This bustling enclave is bursting with top-notch temptations, from the luscious salt-baked chicken and fried milk custard of Chuen Cheung Kui ...... to the deep-fried dumplings...
View ArticleKintsugi Robatayaki @ Petaling Jaya
At our favourite new Japanese restaurant of 2018, a combustible combination of passion and prowess lights the spark for something invigoratingly special. Chef Yau and his energised team take the...
View ArticleArt Nest Cafe @ Selayang 18
Art Nest might be worth flocking to if you're seeking a friendly space that serves interesting recipes, from the fusion mash-up of Korean dakgangjeong crispy-sweet boneless fried chicken with kimchi...
View ArticleNew Tempura & Kaiseki Menus: Ginza Tenkuni @ The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur
From the sublime beef of cattle bred on the meadows of Miyazaki to sprightly vegetables cultivated in the fertile soil of Chiba, from saltwater eels that fatten up in the cold of winter to hardwood...
View ArticleSkive @ Bangsar
If you ever plan to reward yourself with a much-deserved three-hour weekday lunch, Skive is the route to take. Bangsar’s newest restaurant brings a human touch and honest character to contemporary...
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