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From 'urap pucuk paku' to 'khao niao mamuang', Oolam in Damansara Heights offers a symphony of South-east Asian flavours

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 23 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 - Tucked neatly within a banana leaf parcel, the pale custard quivers at the slightest nudge. We taste sweet prawn and fish; coconut cream perfumed by lem... Read More


Bacon, bratwursts and burger buns: Magpie by Burgertory in Taman OUG is a meat lover's paradise

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 19 -- Some meals demand the formality of cutlery - the polite lift of a fork, the careful placement of a serviette. This is not one of them. The Bacon Madness Burger demands both h... Read More


From hearty 'gado gado' to a loaded 'roti telur' sando, Trailside Treats near the Bukit Kiara Hill Walk is where runners refuel and build a community

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 16 -- Imagine a group of runners arriving at a cafe flushed and winded, others stroll in with sweat cooling on their backs. Inside, nutritious and hearty fare such as Gado Gado, a ... Read More


A tale of two noodles: The best 'char kway teow' and 'wantan mee' in Cheras at this steamed fish head restaurant in Taman Connaught

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 12 -- Imagine a mess of noodles still glossy with oil: some broad ribbons, others thinner strands. Prawns, juicy and sweet; crisp, fresh bean sprouts; soft curds of egg and flecks ... Read More


From Gawai to global: How Tuak Alus is reviving Sarawak's rice wine and celebrating Dayak heritage

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 9 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 - There's a certain gravity when Ayden Chong talks about tuak - not a performative zeal, but something closer to reverence. Not the reverence of nostalgia,... Read More