'Pasta dolce vita': Luxuriate in a rosemary sausage fusilli that any Italian mamma would approve of

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 -- My best friend from Italy is coming to town this weekend. We have known each other for over two decades now (and counting). So what better dish to whip up for this "Weekend ... Read More

Don't miss the 'kampung' chicken curry mee at Jiu Ding Ji in Taman Cheras - every bite is super smooth and well worth the queue

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 -- This is a stunning bowl of kampung chicken curry mee. Separately, either the smooth and tender chicken or the creamy and aromatic curry broth would have been fantastic. Toge... Read More

Go on a journey of flavours with these French-style travel cakes, artisanal jams and butters by Preserve 2005

JOHOR BARU, April 12 -- Have you tried travel cakes before? Travel cakes, or as they are known in French, Gateaux de Voyage, originated in the 17th century, when there was a need for food to be eaten... Read More

The last place you'd expect a great bowl of pork noodles is at. a matcha cafe in Cheras

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 -- These are a couple of bowls that wouldn't be out of place at your neighbourhood coffee shop. First a bowl of piping hot broth, concentrated and sweet, topped with some siu b... Read More

For outstanding Melaka Peranakan 'kuih', cakes and desserts, head over to Blue Dahlia in Section 17, PJ

PETALING JAYA, April 5 -- What should we get? Perhaps the bouncy orbs of onde-onde, always a solid choice. The wobbly kuih talam or the denser bingka ubi? A smoky log of pulut panggang? Our answer, m... Read More

Savour these tiny but umami-packed tofu pockets of Japanese rice or 'inarizushi'

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 -- It's springtime and the season for sakura (cherry blossoms) in Japan again. This time of year I reflect fondly upon the times when I would join my Japanese friends for picni... Read More

Track down this stall hidden inside a car park food court in Cheras for slurp-worthy Ipoh shredded chicken 'hor fun' and egg topped 'kaya toast'

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 -- There are no shortcuts in life. Or so they tell us. I'm not too sure about that. Sometimes shortcuts can guide us to new experiences... or at least new places to eat. This ... Read More

For possibly the best chicken 'katsu sando' and French toast in town (as well as great coffee), visit RAYs in Section 51A, PJ

PETALING JAYA, March 25 -- This might be the best Chicken Katsu Sando we have tasted in town. The delicate texture of the brioche, oh-so-light yet richer than traditional shokupan (Japanese milk brea... Read More

Savour the simple pleasures of Melaka-style 'mee bodo' at Yalo Yalo Yumm off Old Klang Road, plus free-flow spicy 'sambal' served two ways

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 -- The best pleasures in life are the simplest, no? Such is the case with this almost unadorned plate of yellow noodles, quickly fried with spicy sambal and little else. Sure,... Read More

From Kedah-inspired 'gulai ayam' to Sarawak 'coconut buns', Tanaair in PJ promises a feast of Malaysian flavours

PETALING JAYA, March 11 -- The rolled crepes, golden with the use of turmeric and lacy like the net Hephaestus made, wait patiently in an uncovered bamboo steamer. Your task, should you accept it, is... Read More

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