On the food trip called Vagabond

On the food trip called Vagabond

Fresh from his Melbourne stint at Attica, touted to be one of the best restaurants Down Under, chef Daniel Kong from Kuching, together with 2 other partners – his brother and fellow chef Woon Ming – set up Vagabond KL in Desa Sri Hartamas, KL. 

Torito hits city centre with Peruvian Japanese fare

Torito hits city centre with Peruvian Japanese fare

Torito, a new Peruvian-Japanese restaurant, sits on level 53 of Banyan Tree KL, its interior reflecting the captivating colours of the Peruvian natural landscape – vibrant green and azure blue – and the herringbone floor in terracotta tiles mirroring the desert sand. Torito (means bull 

Month-Long Culinary Takeover at KL Hyatt hotels

Month-Long Culinary Takeover at KL Hyatt hotels

Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur is set to reignite the city’s culinary scene this May with Dine With Chef 2025, themed Newstalgia: Memories Reinvented — a tribute to the flavours that shaped us, reimagined through the lens of modern gastronomy. The month-long dining event brings together 

Firing it up at Charr Dining

Firing it up at Charr Dining

A slow ascent to the 43rd floor, and you’ll find CHARR Dining, a cozy wood-fire BBQ restaurant that delivers a culinary experience where fire, flavour and artistry converge. Rooted in the age-old tradition of charring, CHARR masterfully blends the boldness of primitive wood-fire cooking with 

Pasta at San Lou

Pasta at San Lou

Finally visited San Lou Pasta Bar one weekend and happy to report that it was a most enjoyable meal. Translated, it means 3rd floor, located in a residential condo in Kelana Jaya, PJ. The tiny but cozy resto has all of 7 tables and probably 

Glamour Kampung at Curate, Four Seasons KL

Glamour Kampung at Curate, Four Seasons KL

A food bazaar like no other, Four Seasons KL invites you to a culinary celebration at Curate. This year’s theme is Glamour Kampung, and you can expect one of the most extensive buffet spreads in the city, offering a wide range of traditional fare alongside 

Delicious Vietnamese fare at Song Ngu

Delicious Vietnamese fare at Song Ngu

During CNY, the trick is not to eat Chinese food. The wait and serving time begs patience and food quality is often not as good. We opted for Vietnamese at Song Ngu resto in New Ocean World Fine Food City, PJ. The large resto was 

Indonesian warung delights at Wartek

Indonesian warung delights at Wartek

After feasting non-stop on Chinese dishes for CNY, we always hunt for food from other cultures after a few days. In Malaysia, we are blessed to have so many choices. CNY 3rd day this year, we ended up at Indonesian resto Wartek in Ara Damansara 

Ramadan spread at Citarasa Nipah EQ

Ramadan spread at Citarasa Nipah EQ

The much anticipated Citarasa Nipah, the annual EQ Ramadan tradition, is back and the media had a chance for a sneak preview of food options from the days of rustic simplicity, and combine them with dishes that have evolved into Ramadan must-haves. The dinner buffet 

Spend your Little Days with Malaysian favs

Spend your Little Days with Malaysian favs

I’ve come to really like this neighbourhood café called Little Days in Sea Park. On days when I’m late for lunch and the nearby coffeeshops are closed (around 2pm), I find myself here. Cozy air-cond café with timber benches and tables, menu offers simple Malaysian