Thailand’s premium single malt Prakaan launched

Thailand’s premium single malt Prakaan launched

Prakaan, Thailand’s first premium single malt whisky brand, was officially launched by Thai Beverage Public Company Limited recently. The brand applies international standards for single malt whisky production and uses water from the natural sources in Kamphaeng Phet province.  Prapakon Thongtheppairot, Chief Spirit Product Group 

Third time lucky at Third Serving

Third time lucky at Third Serving

It’s like a hug from an old friend. Third Serving, located in the new KLGC  mall, is the reincarnation of the original Oriental Cravings in 1 Utama mall, Petaling Jaya and the menu holds many of the old favourites which they were known for, and 

Impressive Nyonya fare at Gulainya

Impressive Nyonya fare at Gulainya

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 

Annabell KL ushers in The Enchanted Season

Annabell KL ushers in The Enchanted Season

What’s your Christmas plans like? Kuala Lumpur’s latest go-to hot spot, Annabell KL – dining lounge and live music house – has whipped up The Enchanted Season Menu just for the year-end celebrations. Located on the 11th floor of TS Law Tower, KL, the gorgeous 

EQ unveils Spirit of Christmas

EQ unveils Spirit of Christmas

EQ celebrates the festive season with amazing dining experiences, thoughtful gifts and cherished traditions. This well-established leading luxury city hotel has designed a calendar of events designed to capture the warmth and joy of this time of year, featuring lavish feasts and sumptuous banquets.  The 

Peranakan cuisine rules at Tau Ke

Peranakan cuisine rules at Tau Ke

Good Peranakan food is not easy to come by. Happy to report that I found a perut ikan (fish stomach) dish that checked all the boxes. Sour enough to make you squint, pieces of fish that you can still make out (instead of mushy indistinguishable  

Levantine x Japanese cuisine at Zaataru

Levantine x Japanese cuisine at Zaataru

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 

Double Zero Pizza doubles up on flavour

Double Zero Pizza doubles up on flavour

Double Zero Pizza arrives in the heart of Ampang with a different kind of promise: simplicity on the surface, depth at its core. A new kind of neighbourhood pizza parlour, it fuses Scandinavian minimalism with sourdough, creating a flavourful dining experience. The name, Double Zero, 

Private dining at Pixie & Vesper’s

Private dining at Pixie & Vesper’s

Hidden behind an orange lit small door, the stairs lead to P & V in Bangsar, KL, a secret diner helmed by Dutch chef Joeri Timmermans. Beginning his career at 14 in the Netherlands, Joeri worked at several Michelin starred restaurants, before moving to Australia 

Meraki ups the ante on neighbourhood dining

Meraki ups the ante on neighbourhood dining

Meraki started off by crafting in-house sauces, snacks and corporate gifting in 2020, then ventured into private dining. It has since curated exclusive menus for private and corporate events, including  weddings. Now it has a physical restaurant in Section 17, PJ. The neighbourhood restaurant serves