Food Explorer & Home Chef
Prakaan, Thailand’s first premium single malt whisky brand, was officially launched by Thai Beverage Public Company Limited recently. The brand applies international standards for single malt whisky production and uses water from the natural sources in Kamphaeng Phet province. Prapakon Thongtheppairot, Chief Spirit Product Group …
It’s like a hug from an old friend. Third Serving, located in the new KLGC mall, is the reincarnation of the original Oriental Cravings in 1 Utama mall, Petaling Jaya and the menu holds many of the old favourites which they were known for, and …
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 …
EQ celebrates the festive season with amazing dining experiences, thoughtful gifts and cherished traditions. This well-established leading luxury city hotel has designed a calendar of events designed to capture the warmth and joy of this time of year, featuring lavish feasts and sumptuous banquets. The …
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 …
When I saw others posting about bonito hummus meshed with kotsubu natto, I knew I had to try this unlikely combo for myself. French-trained chef Joel Kirk (formerly from Coley) has teamed up with Leen’s and SAJ’s Syrian chef Ameer Azalek, with input from chef …
Double Zero Pizza arrives in the heart of Ampang with a different kind of promise: simplicity on the surface, depth at its core. A new kind of neighbourhood pizza parlour, it fuses Scandinavian minimalism with sourdough, creating a flavourful dining experience. The name, Double Zero, …
One of those days, I was craving bbq meat so we paid Uncle Botak BBQ a visit. A popular station for smoky barbecued meat, it comes with a host of homemade sauces too. The Muslim-owned resto claims to be THE place for wood-fired chicken, beef …
A vegan restaurant is hard enough to come by in the Klang Valley, what more a Japanese vegan! By Age 18, located at The Five, Bukit Damansara, KL is the first branch outside Japan. The first restaurant is in Mure, Kagawa in Japan and the …
It’s been ages since I’ve last been to Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant at Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur, oh, how I’ve missed thee! The recent media sneak preview revealed its new line-up of sumptuous classic signature dishes. Leading the kitchen is chef Foong Ah Kwai who …