UnionJac Pop @ The School, Jaya One
A new pop-up cafe that offers macarons crafted by a chemistry lecturer & coffee tackled by a tournament-winning barista.UnionJac Pop is part of a retail space at Jaya One's The School section where...
View ArticleKesom @ Aman Suria
Traditional kampung flavours are in vogue at Kesom, a stylish cafe that showcases rice-heavy recipes beloved in the northeastern Malaysian states of Kelantan & Terengganu.Hidden below the Blook...
View ArticleA Pie Thing @ Damansara Uptown
Trend-watchers, take note: Pies have transformed into one of the Klang Valley's must-eat temptations for 2014. Customers seeking a slice of the hot new thing to hit town are certain to throng A Pie...
View ArticleHop Hop Rabbit Cafe @ SS18 Subang
Here's where cafe-hopping takes on a whole new meaning. It had to happen: The Klang Valley now has a rabbit cafe, where cake-&-coffee lovers can cuddle up to furry, carrot-chomping cuties. Hop Hop,...
View ArticleFikcles @ Taman Tun & Cotton Craft @ Shah Alam
Despite protestations & definition disputes, some of the Klang Valley's recent new eateries probably deserve to be described as hipster cafes. But at the risk of sounding flippant (we use none of...
View ArticleBrunch @ The Point, Damansara Heights
Brunch-hunters seeking a surprising destination for their favourite meal can now check out The Point, where a talented team whips up creatively unique recipes in satisfyingly hearty & beautifully...
View ArticleMySeafoodMart Deliveries
The ocean's bounty, freshly caught in the morning & delivered to our doorstep within hours: Many thanks to MySeafoodMart, very likely the Klang Valley's best online merchant for seafood, for making...
View ArticleS.O.C. Snow Or Coffee @ Wangsa Maju
No neighbourhood is immune from the voracious spread of coffee bars, but Wangsa Maju's new S.O.C. Cafe tries to extend its range a bit beyond exotic espressos & designer lattes.  It's a place with...
View ArticlePappaRich Dining @ Nexus Bangsar South
PappaRich ushers in a new era with PappaRich Dining: This one-of-a-kind venue launched this month in Bangsar South, bringing the PappaRich brand to the next level by showcasing an exclusive menu of...
View ArticleMakishima @ Sheraton Imperial Hotel
One of KL's latest Japanese outlets is an oasis with a zen garden-inspired setting (plans for a koi pond are afoot), concealed on Sheraton Imperial's second floor. Note however, Makishima is a...
View ArticleBofe Eatery @ Section 19, Petaling Jaya
Plenty of potential here at Bofe, which opened this week near PJ's SS2, helmed primarily by a three-man team, including experienced chef Tony Fu. Bofe's baffling name is actually an acronym for "Best...
View ArticleOstria Seafood Tavern @ Hydra Island, Greece
Greece's islands can cast a real spell on visitors. But this one, Hydra, is more than enchanting. It's evocative. Its beauty is so soulfully expressive, so enveloping, it makes your heart somehow soar...
View ArticleThe Kitchen Table Restaurant & Bakery @ Damansara Kim, Petaling Jaya
One of 2014's most heralded openings, The Kitchen Table signals the next step in the evolution of the Klang Valley's Darwinian F&B scene, spearheaded by two partners who may become poster children...
View ArticleDinner Menu @ The Kitchen Table Restaurant, PJ Damansara Kim
Returning to The Kitchen Table, this time for its evening selection. Earlier entry on The Kitchen Table's lunch menu: June 4.The Kitchen Table is proceeding with more caution than expected, serving an...
View ArticleKaffeine @ Plaza Damas 3, Sri Hartamas
It's a loss for our city that barista extraordinaire J.H. Yee has shut Top Brew Coffee Bar& headed to Johor Bahru & Singapore (though he'll be a guest barista at Empire Damansara's Sevencups on...
View ArticlePick Your Pickles @ Solaris Dutamas
Souring our love for Solaris Dutamas, this cheerful little shop is a treasure trove for pursuers of preserved food products.From guava to grapes, papayas to plums & mangoes. RM5 for 200 grams, RM12...
View ArticleVietnamese Hawker Stall @ Sultan Ismail
Thousands of motorists drive past this stall every evening, but few realise it's a treasure trove of Vietnamese street eats, opened in recent months by a league of presumed migrants who seem to be...
View ArticleSaryo Kyoto @ Plaza Damas, Sri Hartamas
Run by Hiroshima native Kuna-san, Saryo Kyoto is one of Sri Hartamas' most hidden restaurants, tucked on the top level of Plaza Damas on a corridor traversed by no cars & extremely few people. Head...
View ArticleAstana Kazakh Restaurant @ Sri Petaling
Kazakh cooking takes centre stage at Astana, named for the capital city of the folks who run this restaurant in Sri Petaling's Endah Promenade complex. If you're looking for something somewhat strange,...
View ArticleFuego South American Tapas & Cocktails @ Troika Sky Dining
Irresistible strains of South American fever have spread this month to the upper reaches of Troika Sky Dining, where few customers will be immune to the culinary contagion unleashed by Fuego, Eddie...
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