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

Cempedak loaf, orange Americano and solitude at Beanery: Inside the most peaceful cafe in Cheras

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 -- Cheras is filled with cafes and specialty coffee bars. Most tend to be packed on weekends; it's how it is when everyone seems to be hankering for their Eggs Benedict and sourd... Read More

Best of both worlds: Red bean and black glutinous rice 'tong sui' is sweet and creamy, nutty and utterly comforting

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 -- Two of my favourite Cantonese tong sui (sweet dessert soups) are hung dau sui (red bean soup) and hak loh mai (black glutinous rice dessert). Both are staples in my pantry, a... Read More

How this couple turned a craving for cheesy steamed potatoes into a comforting favourite at weekend markets

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 -- I first stumbled upon the Botato stall at a weekend market a few months ago. Amidst the usual bazaar fare such as kombucha and ice cream, burgers and yakitori, something abou... Read More

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