Food Explorer & Home Chef
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 …
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 …
Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur is set to reignite the city’s culinary scene this May with Dine With Chef 2025, themed Newstalgia: Memories Reinvented — a tribute to the flavours that shaped us, reimagined through the lens of modern gastronomy. The month-long dining event brings together …
Almost every other Nyonya resto offers Melaka-style Peranakan food so it was a nice change to find Herba & Rempah offering flavours that’s Penang influenced instead. Owner/cook Jay Mee, formerly a PR consultant, started her online biz during MCO which transitioned into a physical shop …
So here’s what you need to know about Harome. It’s a Muslim-friendly restaurant that’s the sister branch of Habanna charbroiled steakhouse from the next block. It offers almost the same Western menu and has really good Asian dishes. One of the things I liked was …
My mum cooked black soy sauce chicken for us all the time when I was growing up. It was one of my favourite dishes as it went so well with rice. Even now, my boys are always happy when they know there’s ayam pongteh on …
Promo code: PW2023KEWM to get 10% discount! Prepare to embark on a captivating journey into the vibrant world of Peranakan culture, artistry and cuisine during a spectacular weekend celebration like no other. Mark your calendars for Nov 3 and 4 for a gastronomic and cultural …
True Aussie beef and lamb can be enjoyed in different meat cuts and in a variety of cooking styles. Here’s my take on the home-style sweet and salty dishnusually made with long beans and preserved radish, taken up a notch with Aussie beef. Ingredients 200g …
In Malaysia, halal meat is easily found and a very important aspect in the market. Surprisingly,Australia is an impeccable source of halal meat and meat products as well, being a long trustedsupplier of halal beef and lamb to over 100 countries, including the Middle East, …
I was running out of ideas on how to cook minced pork, apart from the usual steam pork and black sauce dishes. Then a friend reminded me of this dish from my childhood. What’s with the name? Frankly I have no idea. That’s what my …