CHERAS, Sept. 22 -- A hidden gem in the Yulek neighbourhood of Cheras, Ebony & Ivory is a small family-owned cafe with plenty of charm.

The colourful "rainbow corridor" that greets you as you approach provides an oasis of calm in an area that's nothing if not bustling.

Owner Cheong May Lee and her husband Ejay Loi imbue the space with their humble, fuss-free personalities. The fare - the very definition of "comfort food" - may appear humble too but satisfies like so few meals do these days.

Many of Ebony & Ivory's meals revolve around rice bowls, topped with salmon sashimi on one, steak on another. Crunchy and slippery, spicy and savoury - the fantastic pork bulgogi bowl is a feast of flavours and textures.

But the most popular has to...