No gimmicks, just glaze: How Gu Zhao Wei keeps the tradition of Melaka's red yeast rice 'char siew' alive

MELAKA, Nov. 6 -- There's something almost lyrical about Malaccan red yeast rice and honey glazed char siew - that lacquered, crimson sheen that glows under the midday sun, the aroma of caramelised po... Read More

How Malaysia's artisanal sauce makers are reimagining flavour, one bottle at a time

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 4 -- As our palates evolve and global influences seep into every meal, there is a quiet but growing move away from mass production and a return to the patient art of small-batch cra... Read More

The architecture of flavour: How Surey! reimagines Thai coconut ice cream for Malaysian taste buds

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 2 -- When an architect trades blueprints for recipes, precision doesn't disappear - it simply finds new expression. For Alyassa Kamal, founder of Surey! Thai Coconut Ice Cream, tha... Read More

A feast of 'roti canai' at Ah Koon Kopitiam in Melaka Raya, from indulgent 'roti bom' to a majestic 'roti sarang burung'

MELAKA, Oct. 28 -- This is a true roti canai feast: roti layered with sugar and margarine, roti with barely set eggs in its centre, roti hiding slices of ripe bananas. A saucer of dhal here, a spoonfu... Read More

Get a taste of Italy at home with this classic Neapolitan style pizza, ready for the toppings of your dreams

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 25 -- There are some days when the scent of flour and yeast feels more comforting than the aroma of coffee. One thinks of Naples - or rather, of the idea of Naples - where pizza is ... Read More

When the world finally tasted Malaysian Liberica: The rise of the 'third coffee'

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 24 -- Sometimes, a cup of coffee tastes like home. Not because it is perfect, but because it is familiar - earthy, floral, a little wild. For Malaysians, that coffee has a name: Lib... Read More

The moment Malaysian coffee found its voice: How Jason Loo stirred our nation's dreams on the world stage

MILAN, Oct. 23 -- When Jason Loo stepped up to the gleaming stage at the World Barista Championship 2025 in Milan, he carried more than beans and espresso machines-he carried Malaysia's hopes. Having... Read More

Brewing balance: Three Malaysian makers on the rise of functional drinks like kombucha and prebiotic sodas

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 21 -- There was a time when "drinks" meant little more than teh tarik, a bottle of something fizzy from the vending machine or just plain old H2O. Yet in recent years, Malaysia's b... Read More

Swapping tech for terroir, this Sabahan created Bar Abong, Kota Kinabalu's hidden haven for natural wines and bistro dining

KOTA KINABALU, Oct. 18 -- In the bustling centre of Kota Kinabalu, there's a door you could easily miss. Its modest sign doesn't call attention to itself, but step inside and the hum of conversation ... Read More

'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

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