Unrivalled: Seven years on, the unagi at Makoto Unagi Restaurant in Desa Sri Hartamas is still the best in town

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 -- I first sampled the unagi at Makoto out of a takeaway box in 2020, during the pandemic. Up to that point, my fondness for these grilled freshwater eels was largely shaped by... Read More

Tuck into Hong Kong-style 'wonton' noodles and braised beef at PJ Section 19's The Golden Time

PETALING JAYA, March 21 -- Section 19 is now home to New Ocean World Fine Food City, an ambitious project that bills itself as an "all-encompassing lifestyle food mall". Presently, five out of the si... Read More

GalahGala brings halal 'sang har mee' and more Chinese seafood classics to Taman Tun Dr Ismail

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 -- Walk through the semi-covered patio complete with plenty of fans and potted tropical plants and you'll find yourself at GalahGala, which occupies a space on the second level ... Read More

Find an outstanding 'daging salai masak lemak' and more 'Nogori' classics at Bukit Jalil's Lado Podeh

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 -- Opened since 2022, Lado Podeh in Bukit Jalil's Aurora Place serves up Malay cuisine with an emphasis on classic dishes from Negeri Sembilan like masak lemak cili api and dagi... Read More

Damansara Perdana's Tao Restaurant and Bar impresses with the most unusual fried rice that contains. raisins, walnuts and dried peaches!

PETALING JAYA, March 3 -- The plate of fried rice arrives, and as my eyes dart across the plate, the look of anticipation on my face quickly changes to one of bewilderment. Are those walnuts? Raisins... Read More

First look at Avenue K's Feliz: A celebration of Peruvian cuisine with a focus on Nikkei influence

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 -- Peruvian cuisine has yet to really have its day in the sun in Kuala Lumpur. Few places go beyond ceviche and a pisco sour, with most settling on delivering a haphazard Latin ... Read More

Find crab cakes, shrimp and grits and the city's best cornbread in Plaza Damas 3's Bistro Eatz

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 25 -- Earlier this week, I wrote about kau yuk mee hoon, which I missed dearly while I was at university abroad - but that's not to say I spent all my time in the US pining for food... Read More

A half-shop hidden gem in Plaza Damas: Saisai Japanese Restaurant delights with 'oden' and more with daily changing specials

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 18 -- The most memorable meals are often found where one least expects them. In Block F, Plaza Damas is a laundry service occupying half a shop lot; the other half has no sign, sav... Read More

Find all things 'ayam kampung' atLAUK Ayam Kampung in Plaza Damas, including an amazing 'ayam kampung berlado'

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 16 -- Lunch hour on a weekday is a busy time in Plaza Damas, with people streaming in and out of the many different options inside and outside the next door Hartamas Shopping Centre... Read More

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