Food Explorer & Home Chef
Felt like having a light meal, so we dropped by Ling’s Focacerria over the weekend after hearing so much about her focaccia. It’s a really small cozy cafe with just 5 tables, but brightly lit with half the space taken up by the open style …
Lucky Pot always has a stream of steady customers and now, I know why. The food is good, prices reasonable and the quality is pretty close to our dai chow, so it’s familiar flavours. We ordered ma po tofu that was not too spicy, but …
Tiger Beer marked a new chapter in its legacy with the official unveiling of its new visual identity, reflecting the brand’s progressive spirit and bold ambition to drive innovation. To commemorate this milestone, Tiger Beer hosted an exclusive event at Heineken Malaysia, featuring a projection mapping display of the new design on the brewery’s façade.
Since its inception in 1932, Tiger Beer has been synonymous with breaking barriers and challenging conventions. The latest packaging refresh embodies this fearless spirit, reinforcing the brand’s ambition to progress while staying true to its world-acclaimed taste.
The new look features a courageously rising tiger – a symbol of ambition and determination – set against a modernised palette of deep blue, dynamic orange, and premium silver. Drawing inspiration from the “claw” shape found in the “i” and “g” of the Tiger logo, the refreshed design represents unstoppable progressiveness and serves as a proudly bold symbol to inspire drinkers everywhere to Uncage Their Tiger.
“Tiger has always stood for progress and this refreshed look is a bold move to uncage our true potential,” said Willemijn Sneep, marketing director of HEINEKEN Malaysia.
“It’s more than a design update – it’s a reflection of who we are: progressive, fearless, and constantly evolving. Launching it from our very own brewery felt right. It’s where the magic happens, and where our bold new look is proudly brought to life together with the people who make it all possible. After all, when we come together, we roar louder.”
The new packaging is being introduced across all global markets, ensuring a unified and contemporary identity for Tiger Beer worldwide.
The dynamic projection mapping wasn’t just for show – the brewery, where Tiger comes to life, served as a meaningful backdrop for this bold reveal. Guests witnessed the transformation of the brewery wall before getting to hold the new Tiger in hand, fresh from the source – a symbolic way to usher in a new era while staying true to the brand’s roots.
Beyond the packaging refresh, Tiger Beer continues to push boundaries in the industry, rolling out engaging consumer experiences and bold collaborations that embody its fearless spirit.
To celebrate its Roaring New Look, Same Great Taste campaign – Tiger is also turning up the excitement with nationwide promotions running from 1st April to 30th June 2025.
At selected coffee shops and food courts, consumers who purchase 3 big bottles of Tiger Beer or Tiger Crystal will receive an exclusive foldable tote bag, available while stocks last.
Consumers who purchase Tiger Beer, Tiger Crystal, or Tiger Soju Flavoured Lager at participating bars, pubs, hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores and 99 Speedmarts can submit their entries to redeem exclusive rewards – including the 8g 999.9 Tiger Gold Bottle or the limited-edition Tiger Travel Bag.
Meanwhile, online shoppers on Drinkies, Shopee and Lazada who purchase qualifying Tiger bundles may receive a Tiger Travel Bag or RM5 Touch ‘n Go eWallet credit, while stocks last. All promotions are subject to terms and conditions.
There will be a thrilling culinary collaboration at Sabayon, EQ’s fine-dining restaurant, with JAMPA, Phuket, to present a spectacular four-hands dinner featuring a collaboration between Sabayon’s talented Chef de Cuisine, Steve Ariffin, and JAMPA’s Executive Chef, Rick Dingen, presented by EQ and Kita Food Festival. The one-night …
Songkran Festival, one of the most vibrant traditions of Thailand, was celebrated at the forecourt of 1Utama shopping centre in Bandar Utama, PJ from April 10-20. Organised by the Royal Thai Embassy in Malaysia and EQ Solutions, it was a chance for both Malaysians and …
The highly anticipated Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week (KLCW) is set to return for its second edition from April 22 – 27, bringing together cocktail enthusiasts, industry professionals and some of the world’s best bars for a week-long celebration of mixology. Scheduled to take place across multiple venues in the city, KLCW 2025 continues its mission to elevate Malaysia’s cocktail scene while introducing a wider audience to craft cocktails and fine spirits.
Kuala Lumpur will be turned into a cocktail hub for a week, divided into five areas: Bangsar, Petaling Jaya/Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Damansara Heights, Chinatown, and Kuala Lumpur City Centre. Each zone will feature its own events, culminating in the Festival Village celebration at Sentul Depot on April 26.
Headliners From Across The Region
KLCW 2025 will bring 27 international bars to Kuala Lumpur for exclusive one-night bar takeovers, featuring venues like Handshake Speakeasy (World’s 50 Best Bars 2024), Bar Leone (Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024), Jigger & Pony (Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 Singapore), BKK Social Club (Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 Thailand), Vender (Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 Taiwan). These guest shifts will showcase innovative cocktails, cutting-edge techniques, and global trends while fostering collaboration between local and international talents across different city zones.
Global Names, Local Venues
Participating international bars for KLCW’s City Takeover include Argo (HK), BKK Social Club (BKK), Bar Leone (HK), Bee’s Knees (Kyoto), Dentree (CN), Firefly (TH), Flora Bar (PH), Gokan (HK), Handshake Speakeasy (MX), Jigger & Pony (SG), Le Chamber (KR), Lockdown (HK), Mahaniyom (TH), Night Hawk (SG), Nuss Bar (TH), Nomad Lab (Mongolia), Offtrack (SG), Opium Bar (TH), Penicillin (HK), Pony Up (CN), Ritz Carlton (JP), Soko Bar (KR), Sugarhall (SG), The House on Sathorn (TH), The Modern Hausm(ID), Vender Bar (TW), and Wu (TW), including a Malaysian Takeover with Good Friend’s Club (Penang), Haiiro Usagi (Johor Bahru), Budi (Malacca) and No Bar Here (Penang).
Local bars that will be hosting include Astor Bar, Ba by Kinugawa, Bar Trigona, Cabinet 8 KL, Concubine, Frank’s Bar, Here & Now, Humboldt, Jaan, Jao Tim, Joloko, JungleBird, Lavantha, Living Room at W, Moon Bar, Pahit, Penrose, Rakh, Records, Reka, Remedy, Soma, Terumi, Three X Co and Ver Bar.
Festival Village at Sentul Depot
Experience the KLCW Festival Village at Sentul Depot on April 26 from 2:30pm to 11:30pm. Guests can explore a diverse selection of cocktails from renowned brands, enjoy live music, participate in games and watch engaging performances. This lively event offers an interactive celebration of cocktail craftsmanship.
Attendees can also expect expert-led seminars curated in partnership with Bar Convent Singapore, featuring industry figures such as Hadrien Moudoulaud of Bar Nouveau on Olfactory Mixology and Philip Bischoff of BKK Social Club on The Art of Hospitality. A special roundtable on managing personal finances for hospitality professionals will also be held, featuring insights from Mr Money TV.
KLCW Cocktail Pairing Dinners
KLCW 2025 will also introduce an exciting lineup of cocktail pairing dinners in collaboration with some of Kuala Lumpur’s best restaurants, including Akâr, Barkar, Beta, Bistro Lea, Chipta, ESCA, Fifty Tales, Ignis, Jwala, Jus, Okaju, Upperhouse, and Yellow Fin Horse at RAW.
KLCW 2025 partners with FunNow as its official reservation and ticketing system, ensuring a seamless experience for attendees. The event is supported by a stellar lineup of brands, including Belvedere, Chivas, Dewar’s, Edelweiss, Hendrick’s, Hennessy, Jameson, Johnnie Walker, Martell, Michter’s, Monkey Shoulder, Rémy Martin, Roku Gin, Ron Zacapa Centenario, Tanqueray, The Botanist and Volcan.
By fostering cross-industry collaborations and expanding Malaysia’s cocktail community, KLCW 2025 aims to grow appreciation for fine drinks and craft cocktails while cementing Kuala Lumpur’s position on the global cocktail map. For further information and to secure your tickets, please visit Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week’s Instagram page @klcwofficial.
*pics from KLCW2024
Heineken Refresh Your Music is back to elevate the music experience beyond refreshing playlists. This year, it’s breaking social bubbles and redefining how music brings people together. Heineken is shaking up the scene with REFRESHING SESSIONS—a bold new pop-up music series crafted to ignite unexpected …
A slow ascent to the 43rd floor, and you’ll find CHARR Dining, a cozy wood-fire BBQ restaurant that delivers a culinary experience where fire, flavour and artistry converge. Rooted in the age-old tradition of charring, CHARR masterfully blends the boldness of primitive wood-fire cooking with …
Dubu dubu means tofu in Korean so naturally that’s the main focus this restaurant named as such. It’s in every dish in the menu and while it was a lot of tofu to eat in one seating, it was all good and nourishing.
Owned by the same folks who run Buldajang downstairs, Dubu dubu offers a broad view of tofu – all home-made – as it is served in Korea in its simplest form, focusing more on textures, flavour (yes, tofu has flavours) and delivery. There’s none of that mock meat stuff like in Chinese vegetarian, and you learn to appreciate how soy bean can present in so many ways (and different prices).
We ordered the signature Sotbap Jeong Sik (RM49) with black (or brown) rice that’s cooked in front of you. The rice was soft and fluffy, almost mushy so not for those who prefer harder and whole grains. Water is later added to the stonepot after scooping out the rice for nurungji (scorched rice), which comes off like porridge.
Comes with non-refillable but top notch side dishes – perilla seed seaweed soup with tofu, chilled jellyfish salad, cabbage and sesame leaf pickle, fresh kimchi, seasoned pollack roe and fried tofu with perilla oil – together with a choice of grilled fish or beef. We chose mackerel and the set is enough for two if you’re not big eaters. The sweet sourish plum drink was perfect to wash down the meal. Everything tasted super healthy!
We also had tofu of the day (RM25) – just plain freshly made tofu. The texture and flavour (yes flavour) were quite different from our local tofu. The sauce that came with it made all the difference. The other special tofu side dishes are on the steep side as most of us are not accustomed to paying so much just for tofu which is really cheap locally. But S. Koreans really take pride in the quality of their tofu, freshly handmade with so many different flavours and textures as Dubu dubu reveals.
We also had seafood tofu jiggae (RM32) with mild seafood accented broth, reminded me of a light Penang Hokkien Mee soup base. Found bits of fish, calamari and clams, and of course, lots of soft tofu.
Dubu Dubu offers clean, healthy flavours. It’s a good learning experience and I really enjoyed the food here as it’s quite different from the usual Korean fare. If you’re not a tofu fan, feel free to steer away but if you have the slightest interest in this protein-rich ingredient, this restaurant is definitely a worthy culinary adventure.
Add: 14-2, Jalan 24/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur. call: 03-6211 9405
Finally visited San Lou Pasta Bar one weekend and happy to report that it was a most enjoyable meal. Translated, it means 3rd floor, located in a residential condo in Kelana Jaya, PJ. The tiny but cozy resto has all of 7 tables and probably …