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The first thing you that will strike you, when you step into Maliqa, is its “big” eclectic presence.  Everything, from the tables, chairs, wall colors, knick-knacks, pictures, wall hangings, carpets… they all scream “diversity at its best” because nothing matches anything.  Every piece of item is ornate and unique in its own identity and therein [...]

Since its opening some months ago, Melbourne Peking Duck has garnered quite a following.  With a prime location in busy Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, it’s not surprising that many have flocked to this restaurant – some out of curiosity over its unique name but majority clamoured for a taste of its succulent fowls. So… [...]

I have to confess:  I almost never say “No” to a meal in Lai Po Heen, the Chinese restaurant in Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur.  So far, most of my dining experiences indulging in Chef Ricky Thein’s gastronomic creations have been nothing less than immensely satisfying.  Chef Ricky’s skills in Chinese cuisine cover the whole gamut [...]

There aren’t that many Latin American restaurants around here… so when I was invited to check out a new place called Peruvie, my interest was certainly piqued.  The mainstay of Peruvie is Peruvian-styled grilled chicken.  I do love to sink my teeth into a good grilled chicken now and then. Non-alcoholic Peruvie Sangria – a [...]

The thing with us Malaysians is that many of us love our desserts and we often want to stuff as many varieties as possible.  It is not uncommon then to see diners often ordering several types and sharing them among themselves. Ann Lee of Nosh understands this penchant perfectly.  That is why she has come [...]

I love steamboats.  Or rather, now the fashionable new term is “hotpot” – that sounds more appropriate?  Anyway, whether it’s good old-fashioned “steamboat” or funky “hotpot”, I always enjoy it because it’s simple and nutritious and I love soups.  So, when I was invited to check out Xiao Lao Wang Hotpot, even though it’s all [...]

WARNING:  This is a food porn-centric post.   The Restaurant You see, the people at The Andaman stick to simplicity when it comes to naming their restaurants – there’s no need for any fancy names and there are not too many outlets in the resort.  So, why complicate things, right?  The all-day dining venue is [...]

There’s been quite a buzz in the quieter side of Damansara Jaya recently with the opening of Golden Orchid Restaurant. Barely a month old, the restaurant serves Thai cuisine with some Chinese and Malay twists. To start off our meal with a real kick, we had the Seafood Tomyum, which as you can see, was [...]

Jaya One was abound with excitement last week when Yama & J had a soft opening.  Colorful balloons were strung across the entrance and stairs leading up to the upper level (just above Starbucks) where the bar restaurant is located. With more than 27 years of Japanese culinary experience, mainly in the USA, Chef Yama [...]

There are days when I get cravings for things spicy and hot and this is usually after a spell of travelling overseas or after a long absence of indulging in curries.  I’ve been having a spell of rich creamy stuff the past few weeks and the invitation to check out some Nasi Kandar specials in [...]

Would you believe me if I tell you that prices indicated in the menu of Gastro Sentral are Nett Prices? Yes, it’s true – the prices are inclusive of all prevailing taxes and that, in my books, is as good a reason as any, to dine there.  Besides, their prices are really very reasonable, given [...]

The official name of this place is Fish Farm Thai Restaurant but many reviews and posts have added an extra “Vegetables“ in front of it, hence your Google search on this place will pop it up as “Vegetables Fish Farm Thai Restaurant”.  That’s really a more apt name because there are sprawling vegetables plots in [...]

KomPassion is the latest Thai baby in the quiet suburb of Damansara Kim and has been quite the talk of the town lately. We bumped into the owners, Desmond Wong and Tan Huat Jin (who are brothers-in-law) when we dined in KomPassion recently.  Desmond and Tan have teamed up with Chef Nikom Uatthong to set [...]

Did you know that there was once a legendary nobleman back in good old feudal Japan known as  “Shining Genji”?  Well, I can’t blame you if you don’t because this legendary guy was famed for his appreciation and great passion for fine food, wine and lifestyle.  The namesake of this central character in the book [...]

 The romantic & cosy ambience of the trattoria-styled Villa Danieli It seems like only a couple of weeks ago that we welcomed Chef Alessandro Graziosi to Villa Danieli.  I still remember when we were invited to try Chef Alessandro’s new menu sometime in early April last year.  It is now almost a year since he [...]