Craving a snack? Go bananas for the 'pisang goreng' and 'kuih bakul' at USJ 2 Goreng Pisang in Subang Jaya

SUBANG JAYA, June 1 -- As a kid, I used to take the bus (read: small van) home from school in Subang. I lived the furthest, so I was always the last one off. Most of the other kids lived nearby, so ... Read More

What's for lunch? A simple, satisfying 'nasi berlauk Kelate' at Warung Soho in Plaza Damas

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 -- Of the many things I love about living in this country, our definition of a "work lunch" is one of them. I take tremendous pleasure in knowing that a cold sandwich or stale pa... Read More

In Damansara Perdana, an awesome chicken 'mandi' and 'shawarma' await at the unassuming Charisma Arab and Pastry

PETALING JAYA, May 25 -- "The chicken mandi is not ready yet, sir. You want shawarma?" I nod, pay, and take the only seat at the lone plastic table. It's not hot, exactly, but the air on the lower gr... Read More

Foong Hew Whye and Chan Min See of Restaurant Jie on working at Robuchon au Dome, 'asam laksa' and chicken rice, and the challenge of 'borderless Chinese' cuisine

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 -- "It is, at its core, a Chinese restaurant, but one that borrows freely from the chefs (sic) many experiences... There is no dogma here, no rigid adherence to an imagined past. ... Read More

Restoran 88 in Taman Continental serves great 'dai chow' fare, but it's the impeccable service (yes, they peel your prawns for you!) that truly impresses

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 -- Let's talk about service. More specifically, what "good" or even "great" service might look like in a restaurant. I'm not talking about the kind of Unreasonable Hospitality th... Read More

Logan Terence Lopez on how 'La La Land' inspired him to open Wurst in Bangsar, his journey in butchery and his newest project, Kedai Makanan dan Minuman Ah Gan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 -- "It's one of those kitchen jobs where no one disturbs you. It's just you and the meat, and I enjoy that moment of peace," says Logan Terence Lopez, describing his affinity for b... Read More

Hien Kee Fish Ball Noodles in Pudu serves up a cosy, comforting bowl of fish ball noodles

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 -- "You must be the only kid that doesn't like fish balls. What's wrong with you?" And more gems from my father, coming to a memoir near you. Yes, growing up, I didn't like the ub... Read More

From Isan to KL: Mama Lek is back, bringing their excellent Thai beef noodles from Setapak to Wisma Cosway

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 -- A little over two years ago, Malay Mail's Lee Khang Yi wrote about Mama Lek, a small, family-run stall in Setapak that serves excellent Thai beef noodles. The family hails f... Read More

A day of eating in George Town, Penang: 'Char koay teow', 'nasi kandar', 'capati', 'bak kwa' and more

GEORGE TOWN, April 17 -- Twelve years ago, we ran a piece in the print edition of Malay Mail about where to find great street food in Penang, every hour of the day. That's right. Twenty-four hours. T... Read More

Get your late-night supper fix in Pudu with curry mee, 'wantan mee' and 'dim sum' at Restoran One Nine Nine One

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 -- Of all the simple pleasures afforded to us in this short life, the late-night supper might be my favourite. It is sustenance for the soul, life-giving nourishment; a tender ... Read More

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