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'Butterflies' for breakfast? Track down the Yao Zha Go truck for the freshest 'yau char kwai' and 'ma geok' in Taman Desa

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- What does the perfect bite of yau char kwai taste like? For me, it is the gentle crisp that shatters almost immediately, giving way to airy emptiness inside. The cruller shoul... Read More


Turn up the heat with Silli Chilli's family-made ghost pepper chilli sauces

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 4 -- A tentative dab on the tongue first, then a second more generous spoonful. The heat builds, creeping up the palate, not so much a slap as a slow, deliberate embrace. Silli Chi... Read More


Firewood expands to KLCC: Michelin-Selected Penang steakhouse coming soon to the capital

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 3 -- Firewood, the Penang-based steakhouse distinguished by a Michelin Selection and listed in the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants, is preparing to make its debut in Kuala Lumpur... Read More


This home turned 'kopitiam' in Sungai Chua, Kajang serves comfort on every plate, from braised chicken to 'nasi lemak ayam rendang'

KAJANG, Sept. 30 -- Chicken, tofu, eggs. At first glance, a humble enough trio, but here they arrive transformed, darkened by soy sauce and spices. The skin of the chicken drumstick has taken on a da... Read More


From the family kitchen to a plant-based favourite: How Mushroom Lah honours heritage through vegan 'rendang'

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 27 -- Rendang is synonymous with celebration, a dish so deeply rooted in family tradition that many can't imagine Raya without it. For married couple Aisya Jabaruddin and Akmal Al... Read More


Beyond the cup: NOff Coffee in Seri Kembangan reimagines food pairing with coffee soba and espresso rice bowls

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 25 -- KL has no shortage of cafes. Yet in Seri Kembangan, NOff Coffee sets itself apart not with latte art or brunch plates but with a subtler proposition: that coffee need not rem... Read More


Treasure on a plate: Wing On Noodle House's crystal 'chasiu wantan mee' shines like a jewel in Taman Desa

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 20 -- It begins, as many good meals do, with a recommendation. My gym buddy and his girlfriend have been faithfully dabao-ing chasiu wantan mee from Wing On Noodles House in Taman... Read More


Spicy and crispy, this is the perfect okra snack for a healthier binge!

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 13 -- We have been on a binge lately, albeit of the healthier variety. To be precise, our treat of choice is spicy, crispy okra - perfect for snacking! You won't be wrong to assum... Read More


Call it carrot cake or radish cake, this humble 'chai tau kway' in Melaka tastes just as heavenly

MELAKA, Sept. 11 -- What was once cubes of pressed radish cake now barely hold their shape, threatening to fall apart when nudged with chopsticks. Ribbons of scrambled eggs, a slick of chilli sauce o... Read More


Breakfast at Cheng Ho Hawker Centre in Melaka isn't complete without 'popiah' with homemade wraps and crunchy pork lard

MELAKA, Sept. 1 -- The popiah arrives at the table without fuss, cut into four generous portions. Its pale flour wrap is soft and so thin we worry each piece might collapse as we lift it. Incredibly, ... Read More