Food Explorer & Home Chef
Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur welcomes the Mid-Autumn Festival with thoughtfully curated mooncakes that balance timeless tradition with the excitement of the new. Guided by Chef Ng Meng Loong of Yun House, the hotel’s Michelin-selected Cantonese restaurant, this year’s collection shares the spirit of reunion through exquisite …
Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur and FourSeasons Resort Langkawi have collectively donated RM102,000 raised through their 2026 Terry Fox Fu n Runs, marking the highest amount ever contributed by the two properties in support of cancer research and the global fight against cancer. Held in …
Guinness Malaysia has revealed the Guinness Top 30 Perfect Pint Bars 2026, recognising the outlets that consistently upheld the standards behind a well-served Guinness Draught.
The recognition forms part of the nationwide Rate Your Pint campaign, which invites consumers to step into the role of Chief Pint Officer by rating the Guinness Draught served to them and contributing their scores to the Perfect Pint Guide. Consumers can identify a well-served Guinness Draught based on three simple checks: Serve, from a clean glass to a Guinness coaster; Tilt, where the creamy head holds without spilling; and Taste, for a balanced and smooth Guinness Draught.
Malaysia’s Guinness Top 30 Perfect Pint Bars 2026
Over 7,000 ratings were submitted by 3,480 consumers across 677 participating outlets nationwide, with the Top 30 determined through a combined score of Guinness Perfect Pint quality assessments by the Star Academy team and Rate Your Pint consumer ratings. Malaysia’s Guinness Top 30 Perfect Pint Bars 2026 list spans Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang, Johor, Perak, Sabah and Sarawak, recognising participating outlets that have consistently upheld Guinness Draught Perfect Pour standards.
“When we launched Rate Your Pint, we wanted consumers to better understand what goes into a well-served Guinness Draught and give them a simple way to recognise quality for themselves. The response showed that people do notice the details, and the Top 30 recognises the outlets that have consistently put that care into every serve,” said Sean O’Donnell, Marketing Director of HEINEKEN Malaysia.
Star Academy Ambassadors were recognised at the Guinness Perfect Pint Bar Award Night for their efforts in working closely with bartenders and outlets across Malaysia to uphold the standards behind a quality Guinness Draught serve.
Keeping the Perfect Pint Standard Going
Behind these standards is Star Academy, HEINEKEN Malaysia’s training programme, where Guinness Trainers work closely with bartenders to uphold Perfect Pour standards. Through the programme, 12 Guinness Trainers have trained 1,696 bartenders across 406 outlets nationwide, while Chief Pint Officers continue to help recognise and champion a well-served Guinness Draught.
Representatives of the Guinness Top 30 Perfect Pint Bars 2026, recognised for consistently delivering quality Guinness Draught serves, based on Guinness Perfect Pint quality assessments by the Star Academy team and Rate Your Pint consumer ratings.
Together, they help uphold Guinness Draught standards while building greater appreciation for the craftsmanship behind a Perfect Pint.
Heineken House, headlined by Swedish DJ and producer Axwell alongside Baby J and Tye Turner, marked the finale of months of Heineken House Sessions, bringing together music fans from Kuala Lumpur and across the country in August for a celebration of music, connection and shared …
Have you ever seen a prawn as big as a man’s fist? This XL size Tiger Prawn and more will be available at Oriental Group’s special menu. In conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2026, the Oriental Group of Restaurants presents “Makan Makan Malaysia: Chapter 1”, …
Silver Hill Duck has officially launched in Malaysia, marking the start of a new chapter for one of the world’s most acclaimed duck brands. Central to its entry in Malaysia is Silver Hill Duck’s halal certification by the Islamic Foundation of Ireland, recognised by Malaysia’s Department of Islamic Development (JAKIM). This transforms Silver Hill from a niche premium import into a scalable commercial opportunity for Malaysian businesses and consumers.
Founded in 1962 in Emyvale, County Monaghan, Ireland, Silver Hill Duck has spent more than 60 years perfecting a unique crossbreed of Aylesbury and Peking ducks through dedicated research, husbandry and craftsmanship. The Farm breeds, hatches, farms, processes, and cooks only Silver Hill ducks, supplying over 4 million birds a year to more than 30 countries.
Silver Hill Duck’s distinctive fat-to-meat ratio, prized by chefs for its succulent flavour, tender meat, and crispy skin, has made the Farm the supplier behind London’s Chinatown roast duck scene, where Silver Hill supplies up to 98% of restaurants.
To commemorate its official arrival, Orla Tunney, Ambassador of Ireland to Malaysia, alongside representatives from Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, industry partners, chefs, and hospitality professionals attended an exclusive luncheon at Qing Banquet, Bamboo Hills. The media were treated to a grand spread of 9 duck courses in different dishes.
“Malaysia’s vibrant and growing dining scene was a natural next step for us to enter. We believe that with our unique duck and our production plant’s halal certification, we’ll be able to build meaningful partnerships with chefs and restaurateurs who share our passion for delicious food made with exceptional ingredients,” said Micheál Briody, Managing Director, Silver Hill Duck. “We are especially excited to see how Silver Hill Ducks can play into halal cuisine in Malaysia and the flavours that can be accentuated through local cooking methods and ingredients.”
The Malaysian launch marks the first time Silver Hill brings this heritage of Irish farming expertise and craftsmanship to market under its own name.
Premium Chinese restaurant groups that will offer Silver Hill duck include The Grand Imperial Group, Upper Palace Dining Group, The Qing Cuisine Group, Genting Group, BAP Ventures, and the Fui Chuai Group, luxury hotels like Hilton Hotels Malaysia and Intercontinental Hotels Malaysia.
For more info on Silver Hill Duck and how to purchase, visit www.silverhillduck.ie or contact Goldenwell Marine, Silver Hill Duck’s official importer and distributor in Malaysia, at goldenwellmarine@gmail.com.
Tiger Beer has launched Tiger Courage Beats, an innovative experience that transforms personal stories of courage into songs, giving people a new way to hear, relive and share the moments that moved them forward. Available from Aug 1 to Sept 15, as part of the …
Can’t sleep? What if I told you there’s a drink to help you shut down and sleep at night? And no, I’m not talking about alcohol or warm milk! I came across Dozoff, Malaysia’s first halal-certified relaxation beverage recently. It sounded real attractive as it’s …
Samgyetang first made its appearance in 1917, in a cookbook under the name gyesamtang which means chicken ginseng soup. somehow along the way, the name changed to samgyetang with emphasis on ginseng (sam) instead, in the 60s.
The soup a part of traditional Korean cuisine that highlights health, vitality, and restorative properties, and was once only available for the rich and royalty, given how ginseng was such a special ingredient.
To celebrate Alice’s birthday, we made the trip to the Modu Samgyetang TRX which started in Singapore, touted as the Hermes of Samgyetang.
When it first opened in November, the queue extended almost to the lifts. Thankfully, we only waited 10mins to be seated this time. Inspired by the traditional hanok, the decor is heavy on timber frames and furniture. The action is around the central kitchen where diners can see the food being prepared. But we were grateful to be seated at a cozy corner that was cooler and quieter.
We ordered two sets – Hanbang traditional herbal samgyetang and Perilla Seed Samgyetang. Each set came with fresh Kimchi and minari salad, and some glutinous rice. We also had tofu with seaweed, and minari pancakes for sides.
The Hanbang traditional was samgyetang in its purest form, clear, subtle and nourishing. The broth was boiled down for 12 hours down to its bones and collagen, then another 2 more as it got infused with various herbs and flavours. The chicken was also stuffed with some rice and more ginseng. We enjoyed this, but in comparison to the Perilla Seed version, the taste was so subtle, it seemed almost bland. For palates used to robust strong flavours, the Perilla Seed broth was a more popular option, creamy, rich and thicker, more like gravy than soup. Loved this!
Other options include Signature Collagen, Black Chicken and Spicy Herbal.
Priced from RM52 onwards for a bowl, 2 or 3 pax can easily share. Plus the side dishes, it’s already a full meal. But if you follow Korean-style, then it’s one bowl per person which to me, was really too much chicken to eat in one sitting, even though it’s smaller than our usual chooks! Otherwise you can opt for the meal set which comes with 2 bowls, plus side dish, dessert and tea.
Next round, I’m eyeing the collagen samgyetang as I’m told that’s another winner! Make your way downtown, it’s worth the train ride! There are a few other branches opening in Petaling Jaya – one in 1 Utama Shopping Mall and another in KLCG Mall, Mont Kiara so those on this side of town have nearer options.
Add: Lot L2T.04.0, Level 2, The Exchange TRX, Persiaran TRX, Imbi, Kuala Lumpur. hp: 011-7575 8000
From the mountainous Gangwon province in South Korea, comes food that had its beginnings in the small village of Soyari, Wonju. It started as a small family business selling delicious buckwheat noodles. Rumoured to have started as far back as the 17th century, buckwheat noodles …