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Mont Kiara's Madam Fish Noodle House serves a 'soon hock' version of fish head noodles

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 -- The soon hock or marble goby fish won't dazzle you with its looks but who cares as it's prized for its delicate flesh. A mainstay in premium Chinese restaurants, the "ikan b... Read More


Plaza Damas' Tiny Food Cafe is big on flavours minus the meat

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 -- Going meat-free isn't everyone's cup of tea. The perception is without meat, the food will be bland and uninteresting. I'm not a practising vegetarian. However, on occasion ... Read More


Menara Ilham's Softe serves up wonderful desserts to beat the crazy heat

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 -- The heat has been unbearable. Every day, I crave ice cream to cool down. Hence, I jumped to attention when I spied Softe on my friend's social media feed. I immediately rec... Read More


'Yong tau foo" and Penang 'rojak' headline Segambut Yong Tau Foo

Kuala Lampur, March 20 -- It's lunch time at Segambut Yong Tau Foo. Every table is heaving with people tucking into their yong tau foo. There's also at least one plate of fruit rojak on the tables. W... Read More


Where traditional meets modern: PJ SS2's Annie Day Coffee delivers with local, Western dishes and caffeinateddrinks

PETALING JAYA, March 13 -- The modern kopitiam is now a familiar face in shopping malls or the streets. Unlike the traditional kopitiam, sometimes it's more comfort versus quality of the offerings. O... Read More


Check out this 'pan mee' stall in the popular PJ Sea Park's Sun Fatt Kee Restaurant

PETALING JAYA, March 10 -- If you have played second fiddle to someone before, you'll know it's not a great feeling. In the context of food in a coffee shop, it can happen since the operator tends to... Read More


For a change, try this homestyle Taiwan braised pork belly 'ramen', fruit 'rojak' and 'tong sui' at Taman Bukit Indah'sKokan Kopitiam

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 -- Variety in coffee shops is much welcomed. Staples like chicken rice, prawn noodles, chee cheong fun and so forth have our stomachs all the time. Once in a while, try somethi... Read More


Curb your Chiang Mai cravings for 'khao soi', 'khanom jeen' and more at PJ's Taman Bukit Emas Sood Yod Thai

PETALING JAYA, March 3 -- Driving down the Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP) is often a test of one's patience, especially during peak hours. When I'm in standstill traffic, my eyes tend to wander a... Read More


Seek out Kepong'sPin Wei Fish Head Noodle for a punchy broth, springy homemade fish balls and an addictive fried pork spring roll

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 28 -- It's that dreaded time of the year when all the Chinese New Year festivities are over and your regular stalls or restaurants are taking a break. This is especially true for t... Read More


Vui's Fried Rice in PJ may be famous for its fried rice but eat the 'char kway teow' instead

PETALING JAYA, Feb. 26 -- Life can be unpredictable and suddenly throw us some curveballs. Instead of just running away, the optimist in me will try to work out something. That's what I felt when I r... Read More