At the newest stall in Bangsar’s Kopitiam Chun Heong, ‘bak kut teh’ from a chef paying ‘homage to growing up in Klang’

At the newest stall in Bangsar’s Kopitiam Chun Heong, ‘bak kut teh’ from a chef paying ‘homage to growing up in Klang’

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — “A lot of people walk in, see my stall, see me and immediately do a double take.” While Chef Logan Terence Lopez certainly cuts an imposing figure, my bet is the general surprise has more to do with his latest venture than his silhouette. Across the street from Wurst, where … Read more

Check out this ‘pan mee’ stall in the popular PJ Sea Park’s Sun Fatt Kee Restaurant

Check out this ‘pan mee’ stall in the popular PJ Sea Park’s Sun Fatt Kee Restaurant

PETALING JAYA, March 11 — If you have played second fiddle to someone before, you’ll know it’s not a great feeling. Advertisement In the context of food in a coffee shop, it can happen since the operator tends to curate a variety of food. Some food stalls may do better than others while some feel … Read more

Get a bowlful of nostalgia from this 50-year plus porridge stall in PJ Old Town’s Medan Selera Jati

Get a bowlful of nostalgia from this 50-year plus porridge stall in PJ Old Town’s Medan Selera Jati

PETALING JAYA, March 8 — For over 50 years, this stall has been feeding the residents in PJ Old Town with their smooth porridge. Open from 3pm onwards, you will see a steady stream of people coming to get their porridge. Some will sit at the food court benches to relish the porridge hot from … Read more

Usher in the new year Malaysian-style with ‘nasi lemak’ from this stall next to KL’s Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka

Usher in the new year Malaysian-style with ‘nasi lemak’ from this stall next to KL’s Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 — Happy New Year! I don’t have a crystal ball to predict what will be the next food trend. Going by past experience, I have noticed that local diners are a fickle lot. They are always chasing the next new thing, whether it’s a cafe with aesthetics or some never-seen-before food … Read more

Bookmark this ‘char kway teow’ stall in Cheras Kedai Kopi Say Hoi for your next craving

Bookmark this ‘char kway teow’ stall in Cheras Kedai Kopi Say Hoi for your next craving

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 — For me, char kway teow is a one-plate wonder. Especially when it’s brimming with wok hei, plump cockles and prawns with crusty brown bits. Since my favourite Jalan Batai Char Kway Teow stall in Klang took a hiatus, I’ve been quite lost. Hence it’s been an uphill task to look … Read more

Grab a bowl of beef tripe noodles or creamy curry mee at this roadside stall at the corner of Jalan Empat, Chan Sow Lin

Grab a bowl of beef tripe noodles or creamy curry mee at this roadside stall at the corner of Jalan Empat, Chan Sow Lin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 — At one glance, you’d probably dismiss this roadside stall as an ordinary one. There’s no signboard, so one can assume, it’s probably selling food to feed the workers in the nearby factories around Jalan Chan Sow Lin. In actual fact, this stall has a history of about 60 years. It’s … Read more

Head to this stall selling cheap and tasty 'wantan mee' and pork noodles in Brickfields

Head to this stall selling cheap and tasty 'wantan mee' and pork noodles in Brickfields

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 — It’s getting harder to find good-value-for-money eats. With rising costs, one has to play smart to find these places. One place I found via social media recommendation was a resounding yes! It is rare to find wantan mee for RM7 to RM8, right in the middle of the city. Most … Read more