Spice rules at Cili Kampung

Spice rules at Cili Kampung

Cili Kampung brings traditional Malay family recipes from Langkawi to KL and the spice level is not for the faint-hearted. Despite being in a busy mall in KLCC, the restaurant managed to inject some kampung vines through its bubu ikan (fish net) lights and cozy 

Sharing East Asian sensibilities at Shhhbuuuleee

Sharing East Asian sensibilities at Shhhbuuuleee

East Asian restobar Shhhbuuuhleee on the top floor of REXKL, is all about small sharing plates, done by the same guys who started Chocha in Petaling Street, KL. After hearing so much about Chef Mui Kai Quan’s prowess in the kitchen, I finally managed to 

Irish Duck Company is in Malaysia

Irish Duck Company is in Malaysia

The Irish Duck Company (IDC) has entered the Malaysian Market, supplying premium Irish Hampshire Pork to restaurants and consumers. To celebrate the company’s launch in Malaysia, a luncheon was hosted at Grand Imperial Restaurant Pavilion, showcasing the high-quality Irish products through a series of carefully 

Elevated Italian affair at d’ Alti Gusti

Elevated Italian affair at d’ Alti Gusti

Forging new friendships, celebrating October birthdays and an excuse to enjoy Chef Simon Philips wonderful food! The Chef’s Table featured at d ‘Alti Gusti (which means elevated taste in Italian) showcased a menu par excellence, a culinary journey exploring the Italian palate. Dishes weren’t just 

Casual fine dining at Joon Dining

Casual fine dining at Joon Dining

Casual approach to fine dining is quite accessible at Joon Dining which offers Set Lunch at RM48/pax for 3 courses or RM60/pax for 4 courses. (Bread is counted as the first course – which is weird, coz nobody counts bread, but there you go.) Dessert 

Stamina food at Sutadon-ya

Stamina food at Sutadon-ya

Japanese rice bowl chain brand “Densetsu no Sutadon-ya” opened their first Malaysian outlet in Lot 10, KL earlier this month. Owned and operated by Antworks Co Ltd, Densetsu no Sutadon-ya started off in Tokyo in 1971 and now sells their signature dish in 198 outlets 

Rebranded Sixteen caters for a new generation of fans

Rebranded Sixteen caters for a new generation of fans

The rebranded Sixteen, formerly known as Lea Deux Garcon, has undergone a slight revision to adjust to younger inkling. There are more plants, the decor has adopted a more hipster appearance and the menu revamped to cater a working lunch crowd. Nice to know that 

New additions to dim sum menu at Oriental Group of resto

New additions to dim sum menu at Oriental Group of resto

Was invited to try the new dim sum menu by @orientalgroup and it was nice to see the Ming Room in its new digs after being refurbished. Was particularly impressed by the bamboo feature wall and the fancy washroom, akin to a swanky posh hotel!  

Home of Nagoya Mazesoba at Menya Hanabi

Home of Nagoya Mazesoba at Menya Hanabi

The last time I was here, it was so full, we couldn’t get in. Last Sat, we came out late for dinner and managed to get a table. We ordered the signature Nagoya Mazesoba – spicy springy ramen without soup, garnished with spicy minced pork, 

Authentic Fujian fare at Tien

Authentic Fujian fare at Tien

TIEN serves authentic Fujian cuisine and is the first pork-free resto under the PUTIEN franchise, located in KLCC. Similar to Putien, food at Tien is unpretentious and simple; ingredients are specially chosen for their exceptional quality and freshness.  PUTIEN was started in 2000 and has