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'We let Nature speak': Bar Trigona's Rohan Matmary on their unique philosophy

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 -- A walk through the lobby of the Four Seasons Hotel leads to a set of gilded doors, behind which the dazzling Bar Trigona awaits. Inside, head bartender and beverage manager ... Read More


Head to Dubu Dubu in Desa Sri Hartamas for hearty, satisfying Korean tofu dishes like 'sundubu jiggae' and 'dubu buchim'

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 -- When I first tried my hand at food writing, my debut piece was about porridge. It was a personal essay on how I came to love something I had once hated, and it was moderatel... Read More


Great omakase, even better value at Yoshinari Hanare in Sri Hartamas

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 -- Saisai Japanese Restaurant was one of my favourite finds last year, and I happily sat at its slightly stuffy counter, chowing down on oden, chicken wing gyoza, and grilled eg... Read More


Go on a wandering journey with Vagabond in Desa Sri Hartamas, through inventive dishes like scallop and squid 'umai pai tee' and a prawn Scotch egg

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 -- As restaurant names go, Vagabond leans a little edgy. It calls to mind a nomad, a traveller - one who roams freely, like a rolling stone. And as the saying goes, a rolling ... Read More


Two Malaysian restaurants named on extended list of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025: Dewakan ranks No. 84 while Au Jardin makes its debut

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 -- Two Malaysian restaurants have been included in the 2025 edition of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants' extended 51-100 list, with Dewakan in Kuala Lumpur making a return and Au Jard... Read More