Smoke and sourdough: How Neighbourwood became Bukit Mertajam's home for fire, flour and family-style shared plates

BUKIT MERTAJAM, July 31 -- Neighbourwood isn't trying to be the next "it" place. Tucked in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, the grill house and bakery that chef Sean Khaw runs with his wife YY, an accomplishe... Read More

From comfort food to cafe chic: The rise of 'ochazuke' across the Klang Valley

COMMENTARY, July 29 -- It is a truth universally acknowledged that cafe culture in Kuala Lumpur rarely stands still. There's always something new to sip or savour, whether it's artisanal matcha or th... Read More

From peerless risottos to pistachio fondant, hidden upstairs cafe CHUMS is worth the climb in Taman Cheras

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 -- The first spoonful still stays with me: a dashi-softened risotto carrying a savoury warmth that unfolds gently, each grain holding a quiet hum before giving way to the sea-swe... Read More

Why Kajang diners keep returning to Chong Kee for its dry chicken curry 'mee' and old-school ABC

KAJANG, July 22 -- Spend enough time in Kajang and chances are someone will mention Chong Kee, an unassuming eatery where regular patrons always order the ABC and Dry Chicken Curry Mee. The nondescri... Read More

A Malaysian triumph: Ang Bo Ling of Twenty-Two Bakery in Kuala Lumpur wins at inaugural Asia Selection of the Panettone World Cup in Singapore

SINGAPORE, July 20 -- Last Friday, in the inaugural Asia Selection of the Panettone World Cup at Marina Bay Sands here, Malaysia claimed a milestone: Ang Bo Ling, baker-owner of Twenty-Two Bakery, sec... Read More

Savour Sichuan meets Seoul with this 'gochujang mapo tofu' with roasted tomatoes and garlic

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 -- Fusion cuisine often gets a bad rep, particularly when the mash-up terrifies rather than thrills one's taste buds. Then there are those recipes that come about in an easy bur... Read More

Enjoy a real Melaka brekkie at Fatty BomBom Kopitiam with Nyonya 'laksa' and 'nasi lemak kangkung'

MELAKA, July 17 -- Growing up in Melaka, there were mornings where all we wanted for breakfast was some butter and kaya toast to dunk into a saucer of half-boiled eggs. Or an aluminium tray filled wit... Read More

At Dear, Patrick in Bandar Sri Damansara, a father-and-son duo is serving up '80s nostalgia - from sizzling chicken chops to old-school banana splits

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 -- A chicken frankfurter, warm and gently taut, tucked into a soft, sesame seed speckled bun that gives at the edges. Topped with finely minced chicken seasoned with spices, onio... Read More

For truly slurp-worthy pork noodles and curry mee topped generously with 'seehum', travel to Restoran Mei Mei Seafood in Semenyih

SEMENYIH, July 8 -- There are pork noodles and then there are truly slurp-worthy pork noodles. You know the sort I mean: sauce and oil slicked strands of hor fun that you toss unceremoniously with mi... Read More

Summer noodles, served cold: The restorative power of chilled tomato 'somen'

Kuala Lampur, July 5 -- Sure our local climate insists that it's summer all year long but even the unlikeliest weather forecasters will admit that it's been rather hot lately (even after it rains, hon... Read More

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