A twist to Ayam Brand sardines

A twist to Ayam Brand sardines

I just found out Ayam Brand sardines and mackerel, a staple in Malaysian kitchens, has apparently been around for over 130 years! Surprise, surprise, during a media drop recently, I received some goodies, i.e. Ayam Brand sardines and Ayam Brand’s Spicy Tomato Paste. Beyond the 

Noodles for everyone at Ren Ren

Noodles for everyone at Ren Ren

It was a late lunch for us at Ren Ren Noodles, which became even later as it was extremely busy that weekend, and service was slow and took a very long time for the food to arrive. On the verge of hangry pangs, redemption came 

A taste of Macau at Yun House

A taste of Macau at Yun House

Come get A Taste of Macau at Yun House, Four Seasons KL it celebrates its 7th anniversary. The exclusive four-hands dining experience combines the talents of chef Anthony Ho from Zi Yat Heen, the one-starred Michelin restaurant at Four Seasons Macau with in-house chef Jimmy 

I was a judge at Anchor Pastry Challenge 2025

I was a judge at Anchor Pastry Challenge 2025

The Anchor Pastry Challenge 2025 celebrated Malaysia’s most promising young pastry chefs by offering them a platform to showcase creativity and technical mastery. Organised by Anchor Food Professionals Malaysia & Brunei, 5 finalists each in the Bread & Viennoiserie, and Cake categories, baked their hearts out 

Benihara fires up a storm in KLCC

Benihara fires up a storm in KLCC

New York based restaurant Benihana hit the ground running, opening on the 4th floor in KLCC recently and already attracting crowds for its exciting teppanyaki shows! The Japanese-influenced Benihara has been dazzling guests around the world for decades, transforming a simple meal into an exciting 

Enjoy Father’s Day with Maria’s Steakcafe

Enjoy Father’s Day with Maria’s Steakcafe

Father’s Day is that one time you can have beef with dad!  Available exclusively on June 14 and 15, Maria’s SteakCafe’s Father’s Day Set Menu showcases premium steaks, comforting classics, and decadent desserts in a specially curated four-course meal. The set menu features premium steaks 

Seventh Malaysian Shabu-Yo outlet opens at 1 Utama

Seventh Malaysian Shabu-Yo outlet opens at 1 Utama

Japan’s largest Shabu Shabu restaurant chain brand, Shabu-Yo, launched its 7th Malaysian outlet at 1 Utama shopping mall, Petaling Jaya. Shabu-Yo is turning up the heat on hotpot dining with its simmering brothers and fresh ingredients, taking Japanese hotpot to new heights across the Klang 

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. 

An Italian family diner called Amici

An Italian family diner called Amici

Explored SS15 which I normally never go to with a foodie friend – Boon @tummy_full – and discovered a slew of inviting eateries, among them, newbie Amichi Ristorante. Helmed by Bari-born chef Angelo, a big shout out for their great service! I was having early 

Making your meal count with Shinano

Making your meal count with Shinano

Shinano Kitchen is literally a hole-in-the-wall pork-free diner serving Japanese and Korean rice and udon sets. Nestled on the ground floor of Uptown 5 Tower B in Damansara Utama, PJ, it has seating capacity for only 10 (very cramp seats) inside, but you can opt