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, 

Crafting beers with Boston Brewing

Crafting beers with Boston Brewing

Was at a cool craft beer tasting and food pairing of Boston Brewing Co. recently. Most of us assumed the beer was from Boston, US coz of the name but it’s actually Australian! An excellent offering of craft beers, Boston Brewing Co. was established in 

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 

Ah Soon Kor dishes out yesteryear favourites at the Oriental Group of Restaurants

Ah Soon Kor dishes out yesteryear favourites at the Oriental Group of Restaurants

When SK invited me to the review, I naughtily asked, “Is he cute?” to which she cheekily said: “You will like this chef.” And indeed, legendary chef Wong Ling Soon, better known as Ah Soon Kor, is quite the character! He returns as guest chef, 

Keeping it real food at BeReal Cafe

Keeping it real food at BeReal Cafe

At health cafe BeReal, I learnt for the first time what shiokoji (used in place of salt) and rejuvelac (from sprouted fermented soy bean) was. Extolling biodynamic ingredients, BeReal Cafe makes its own sourdough breads and sausages, features biodynamic vegetables and uses natural seasonings made 

Upping the steaks at Maria’s SteakCafe

Upping the steaks at Maria’s SteakCafe

The outlet at 1 Powerhouse is Maria’s SteakCafe latest outpost and it was definitely one of the nicer locations. Windows covered one wall, stretching from floor to ceiling – we sat next to a lovely view of PeeJay, enjoying cocktails and first class steak. The 

EQ celebrates 50-year anniversary

EQ celebrates 50-year anniversary

Hotel Equatorial first hotel opened its doors in Kuala Lumpur on 27 December 1973 and was among a cluster in the Golden Triangle that helped usher in the modern era of hospitality in Malaysia. To commemorate the anniversary, a year-long series of events will be 

New menu at An Viet

New menu at An Viet

Caren Poon started An Viet back in 2015, chiefly because she was inspired by how the Vietnamese used every part of the animal or plant in their cooking. In line with her vision to reduce food wastage, she started the restaurant to offer authentic, good 

Chinese omakase at Chef Photographer Andy Ong

Chinese omakase at Chef Photographer Andy Ong

A spin on the omakase experience, with reimagined Chinese classic dishes. Are you game? At Chef Photographer Andy Ong in Jaya One, PJ, you only get to know the menu when the food arrives. Andy is a little whimsical, a little temperature and as ardent in his 

Indulgent affair at Elegant Inn HK Cuisine

Indulgent affair at Elegant Inn HK Cuisine

I was privileged to be invited for ‘a meal among friends’ by Jeanette of Elegant Inn (EI) Hong Kong Cuisine restaurant recently. And what a splendid affair it was, kicking off with a Happy Start platter that had crisp yet light Salt & Pepper Hong