SEREMBAN, May 9 — We could learn a thing or two from children’s books. Take the Dr Seuss classic, Green Eggs and Ham. The initially reluctant Sam was finally convinced to try the emerald hued sunny side ups and cured meat… and decided he liked them! I have to confess I needed no persuasion to … Read more
PETALING JAYA, April 26 — Half an hour. That’s how long you should expect to wait – minimum – if you’re looking for a taste of these pork noodles. That’s the wait I sat through anyway, at mid-morning on a weekday. But I’ve also waited up to 45 minutes on a weekend. The wait is … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — In the world of food, Sam Kan Cheong (Cantonese for “three shops”) noodles are iconic. But what is its origin story? Apparently these three shops in KL were famous for their flat pork ball noodles back in the 1950s, hence that was the name everyone associated the popular noodles with. … Read more
PETALING JAYA, April 21 — Wonderfu isn’t a great name for a restaurant. It’s far from the worst, but even if you know that it’s a fairly creative phonetic interpretation of “碗得福” — roughly translating to “bowl of blessings” — it doesn’t tell you much about the restaurant. Wonderfu opened in February, occupying a ground … Read more
PUCHONG, April 5 — Uncovering local gems is a tough job. Often, it requires multiple deep dives until you find a place worthy of a journey to try out. Sister Fish Head Noodles is definitely that shiny, sparkly gem, well worth a drive to Bandar Kinrara, all thanks to a friend’s recommendation. It was their … Read more
PETALING JAYA, April 4 — In light of this latest bout of extreme heat, I’ve found myself increasingly drawn to cosy, comfortable places with ample air-conditioning. Look, I’m all for an adventure under zinc roofs but I prefer not to sweat all over my laptop when trying to get my work done. And so I … Read more
PETALING JAYA, April 3 — In recent months, the Damansara Kim neighbourhood has been abuzz with new eateries. It feels like everywhere you turn, there’s something to tempt you. You won’t go hungry (or bored) as the selections range from French crepes, dainty dim sum, dressed up tau fu fah with toppings and so forth. … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 – The popularity of Chinese-style beef noodles, especially those served with la mian or “mee tarik” in the Klang Valley, has seen a sharp uptick in recent years; as such, it’s no surprise to see yet another new player enter the scene. Towards the end of 2023, ChenJiuru Beef Noodles opened … Read more
SEMENYIH, March 28 — The clear soup is dotted with tiny droplets of spicy chilli oil. On one side, a huge mound of freshly chopped cilantro. There is a leaf or two of siu bak choy, for extra fibre. Advertisement But the real stars of the show are the noodles and the beef. Here, at … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The soon hock or marble goby fish won’t dazzle you with its looks but who cares as it’s prized for its delicate flesh. A mainstay in premium Chinese restaurants, the “ikan bodoh” looks like it just met Medusa which Greek mythology tells us can turn anyone or anything which looks … Read more
