Ramen quest – first stop, Ken Shin-Ryu Ramen

Ramen quest – first stop, Ken Shin-Ryu Ramen

Given the buzz about the new ramen joint in town and how the chef is Sapporo-born chef Kita Koichi trained under the late Kawana-san who ran Kiori-tei in Shibuya, I had to try Ken Shin-Ryu for myself to see if it was worth the hype. If 

Cheery summer days at The Lemon Tree

Cheery summer days at The Lemon Tree

Off the top of your head, how many songs on Lemon Tree do you know? Citrusy, refreshing and energising – The Lemon Tree café located at Menara Lien Hoe, Tropicana, is pretty much about these vibes. The 1,700sq ft café is bathed in light streaming 

Smooth and spicy dining experience with Carlsberg

Smooth and spicy dining experience with Carlsberg

Delivering yet another innovative showcase, Carlsberg invites beer lovers on a “Real Spicy, Real Smooth” drinking and dining exBEERience campaign this April and May.  Carlsberg Smooth Draught, together with Penang-born Chef Mano Thevar of the Michelin-starred restaurant Thevar, presents boundary-defying cuisine paired perfectly with its 

Coffee culture at The Coffee Academics

Coffee culture at The Coffee Academics

Hong Kong-based coffee chain, The Coffee Academïcs (TCA), said to be a multiple award-winning speciality coffee brand, made its debut at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. Spanning some 2,013 sq ft with an 80-seating capacity, the cafe offers a different coffee experience for enthusiasts, given its interesting 

Flirting with Italy at The CKT Supperclub

Flirting with Italy at The CKT Supperclub

Chef Andy Choy (Chateau Dionne) said the theme for The CKT Supper club this month was ‘Italy’ and not Italian, otherwise we would be better off at a true blue Italian resto. He’s being honest, and frankly, it did feel more like Malaysian fusion with 

Ramadan delights at Citarasa Nipah

Ramadan delights at Citarasa Nipah

It’s that time of the year when you get extra strong cravings for rendang and other Malaysian favourites. Give the cook at home a break and gather the family for a Ramadan buffet feast at Citarasa Nipah in EQ, KL. Featuring classic kampung dishes prepared 

Hale and hearty Meat Feds

Hale and hearty Meat Feds

Truffle Siew Yuk is something carried over from chef Yenni Law’s Meatology days. At her new resto Meat Feds in Taman Paramount, roast pork is paired with noodles, similar to wantan mee taken up several notches. Noodles packed with umami and a touch of sweetness 

Flying high at The Crane KL

Flying high at The Crane KL

What was once the prominent Selangor Grocers’ Guild headquarters on Jalan Sultan, KL has been given a new lease of life and remodeled into The Crane KL, a gorgeous restaurant and bar that has successfully fused elements of the old world with modern-day sensibilities in 

The CKT Supperclub presents Taiwan with a twist

The CKT Supperclub presents Taiwan with a twist

Underground supper clubs hint at exclusivity, immersive culinary experiences and no holds barred as chefs explore new dishes and put their creativity to the test. It is exactly this premise that attracted chef Andy Choy to the idea of starting The CKT Supperclub. CKT, btw, 

Fancy French at Muse by Gest

Fancy French at Muse by Gest

A bit late to the party but made a point to drop by Muse by Gest last week as I heard many good things. Opened in Nov last year, Muse is helmed by chef Chin Jin Fah who owns well-known Chinese resto Extra Super Tanker.