Best of both worlds at Harome

Best of both worlds at Harome

So here’s what you need to know about Harome. It’s NOT a Malay restaurant! The sister branch of Habanna charbroiled steakhouse that’s just in the next block, it offers the same Western menu as Habanna, but is pork-free plus it has really good Asian dishes. 

Cooking a traditional Peranakan dish – Ayam Pongteh

Cooking a traditional Peranakan dish – Ayam Pongteh

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 

Peranakan affair like no other

Peranakan affair like no other

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 

Nyonya sliced beef with preserved sweet radish

Nyonya sliced beef with preserved sweet radish

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 

Learning about the halal integrity of Australian beef and lamb

Learning about the halal integrity of Australian beef and lamb

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, 

Nyonya Bian Chee comfort food

Nyonya Bian Chee comfort food

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 

Buka Puasa with South-East Asian classics at EQ’s Nipah

Buka Puasa with South-East Asian classics at EQ’s Nipah

To mark the holy month of Ramadan, EQ’s Citarasa Nipah offers a dizzying selection of food, extending the hospitality to include dishes from the neighbouring South-East Asian region too. Executive chef Hafizzul Hashim displayed his prowess at cooking up an amazing range so much so that 

Spicy starfruit, ANYONE?

Spicy starfruit, ANYONE?

I said I was a diet. I do not eat carbs, I said. And then, I made this! It is my own doing as I just cannot resist chili. Others may have a sweet tooth, my Kriptonite is all things spicy. A friend gave me