A taste of Kuching in Cheras Selatan: 'Kolo mee 3 rasa', Sarawak laksa and three layer tea at J&J Borneo Corner

CHERAS, Aug. 26 -- At first, I wondered if this was a midnight fuelled supper, the sort of midnight indulgence you assemble with whatever is left in the pantry. Noodles piled high, enough to feed two,... Read More

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

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