Food Explorer & Home Chef
This Chinese New Year, MAGGI pays tribute to the hands, hearts and stories behind every reunion table – especially the home cooks taking on the meaningful task of preparing festive dishes for family and loved ones. As young Malaysians step into hosting roles for the …
EQ welcomes the return of Golden Phoenix pop-up restaurant, the hotel’s heritage Cantonese and Szechuan restaurant, revived each Lunar New Year to honour a legacy spanning more than five decades. Once a celebrated icon of the original Hotel Equatorial in the 1970s, Golden Phoenix was renowned for …
Not another mala hotpot place, I’m thinking. But Yu Jia Fish hotpot in SS2, PJ, was quite different. Rather than the usual deep sunken soup pot, this comes in an apparatus with charcoal in the centre funnel providing the heat. Apparently Penang-inspired, the soup base …
Hidden from view from the main road but still very much part of the Mont Kiara thoroughfare, Mustard Fields by Zukkini sits in a cozy, classy bungalow behind a row of shops. Highly rated cafe, the interior is stylish and retro vibes, packaged with a …
A seemingly unlikely spot for dai chow (big fry) dishes, Hugo’s Kitchen is housed in a nice air-cond restaurant in Aman Suria, but know that food is good, though at slightly higher than average prices. One of 3 brothers from the Cheow Sang Bak Kut …
Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur invites one and all for a magical celebration this festive season. Capturing the spirit of the holidays, the urban retreat unveils a line-up of extraordinary offerings – from sumptuous feasts and signature cakes to sparkling soirees and award-winning cocktails. Festive …
Years ago, I’ve visited Fari & Ali for pastries and coffee, apparently known for their delightful cream puffs. But what I didn’t know was that in the evenings, things take a different turn and Nooshe Jan Persian takes over, with Persian dishes being the focus. The …
Step into a world of festive wonder at Zest in Putrajaya Marriott Hotel, where culinary artistry meets joyful celebration. The festivities are on now starting with The Beary Red Christmas buffet that promises a myriad of flavours like no other. Have a ho-ho-ho feast, starting …
I’m quite particular about Peranakan cuisine given my Nyonya heritage and it’s hard to come by a good restaurant serving quality food. Gulainya had us ordering a second bowl of rice – the dishes felt homestyle, generously spiced and aromatic. First must-order on the list …
When I saw others posting about bonito hummus meshed with kotsubu natto, I knew I had to try this unlikely combo for myself. French-trained chef Joel Kirk (formerly from Coley) has teamed up with Leen’s and SAJ’s Syrian chef Ameer Azalek, with input from chef …