KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — I look forward to that crispy treat called suckling pig especially when there’s a big celebration dinner. Usually we get it for Chinese New Year. However in recent years, it’s slowly disappearing from menus as prices have gone up so much. Hence my interest perked up when I saw this […]
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — In the morning, when the senses and the stomach are slowly waking up, I prefer something light yet nutritious. Since I have an “Asian stomach” that prefers a bowl of noodles rather than muesli or toast, I often reach for a simple bowl of fishball noodles. Kedai Kopi Wah Chue,
Setapak’s Kedai Kopi Wah Chue serves a great bowl of fish ball noodles Read More »
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — My stomach may be craving for a trip to Japan but sadly my wallet cannot accommodate, especially with our ringgit which looks like it went on a crash diet. Thankfully, there’s Sobakichi to keep the mouth happy while the feet remain firmly on Malaysian soil. This Japanese soba brand is
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — What happens when you want to eat suan cai yu, the latest trendy pickled mustard greens fish dish, but you cannot gather a group of friends to tackle the whole fish? Enter WenWen Noodle. Operated by a woman hailing from Hunan, the place offers steaming bowls of piquant and spicy
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Jet black broth, more soulful than mere stock. The subtle dance of colours — the green of negi, the amber of menma (fermented bamboo shoots), the earthy-wood of black fungus – portends a similar ballet of flavours. Thick chunky slabs of yakibuta (Japanese style braised pork belly), lightly charred by
PETALING JAYA, Nov 1 — As prices for pork have definitely been on the uptick, I was surprised when a friend informed me that Zuukamee Pork Noodle House had opened in Taman Mayang. This place serves a rather good bowl of pork noodles, where the meat is fresh. Even this random stranger I shared a
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Mention Heng Hwa food and one’s brain pings, “Heng Hwa Mee Sua”! It’s a celebratory dish, appearing on birthdays and even Chinese New Year in Heng Hwa homes. But what happens if you’re not Heng Hwa and you just want to eat it every other day? Thankfully we have a
