The Deacon Scotch Whisky Highball Makes Its Debut
May 8th, 2025
Crafted for drinkability but far from simple, The Deacon is a blended Scotch whisky that brings toge[...]
All posts by: Sean Yoong
12
Oct
Velocity at Ampang: Restaurant Review
A new family-run cafe opened in the Ampang suburbs on October 10, with a mission to cater to the community. Here's our look at Velocity in Ampang's Taman Dagang Permai, helmed by brothers Wai Hong & Wai Soon.
11
Oct
Bites Cafe at Lake Fields: Restaurant Review
The Lake Fields neighbourhood might seem a bit off the beaten track, but it's barely a 10-minute drive from Bukit Jalil, making Bites Cafe convenient enough to visit, especially in the evening & on weekends, when parking should be easier in this enclave that's crowded with commercial outlets.
10
Oct
Recipe for Fudgey Chewy Brownies by KL's Swich Cafe
This month, Swich founder Lim Cheng Cheng reveals a recipe for her most cherished creation and explains why it holds a special place in her heart.
10
Oct
Kurtos Spiroll at Pavilion: Restaurant Review
Kurtos Spiroll specialises uniquely in kürtőskalács, the traditional Hungarian 'chimney cake' delicacy that deserves to become better known in Malaysia.
09
Oct
Portofino Italian at Lucky Garden, Bangsar: Restaurant Review
Portofino opened this week in the Lucky Garden section of Bangsar, a partnership that includes the folks behind the Porto Romano group of restaurants.
09
Oct
Mercat Catalan at Telawi, Bangsar: Restaurant Review
European cooking is boiling over in Bangsar this month; for this entry, we return to Mercat Barcelona Gastrobar, which is now officially open.
08
Oct
Metal Box at Empire Damansara: Restaurant Review
From the Beanbag to the Box: Chef Ryan, a familiar face from The Red Beanbag, is spearheading his own place with Taiping-born chef June to open Metal Box.
07
Oct
Salt N Koffie Gallery at Jaya One: Restaurant Review
Salt 'n Koffie, a colourfully cheerful space whose friendly creators clearly love potted plants & fascinating furniture.
07
Oct
KARE Cafe at 1 Utama: Restaurant Review
Checking out a cool new concept cafe that opened in PJ this month: KARE Cafe at 1 Utama, an F&B spin-off from the Munich-origin furniture brand.
06
Oct
The Front Door at Grocer's Inn, Jalan Sultan, Chinatown: Restaurant Review
Fans of hidden cafes are poised to flock to The Front Door, tucked inside a century-old three-storey building that was occupied by retail traders.
05
Oct
Delectable Buttercream Florals by Su: Restaurant Review
Flower power: Delectable by Su, one of KL's top makers of designer cakes, shows her new creation - Delectable Buttercream Floral Cakes.
04
Oct
Going Vegetarian at Nobu KL: Restaurant Review
Hoping to visit Nobu KL but horrified that prices might prove sky-high? Here's one temporary solution to keep costs relatively low: Go vegetarian.
03
Oct
I Prefer Original at USJ One City Mall: Restaurant Review
For customers who prefer the original taste of Malaysian cuisine, this recently launched outlet at USJ One City Mall might well live up to its catchy name.
03
Oct
12 Places for Paella in KL and Selangor
Here are 12 restaurants in the Klang Valley that offer Paella.
02
Oct
Hwang Jin Yi at Desa Sri Hartamas: Restaurant Review
From the seas of Korea to the suburbs of KL: Hwang Jin Yi is a hidden cove In Sri Hartamas where the bounty of the ocean comes flooding in, awash with everything from puffer fish bulgogi to steamed stuffed sea bream, hairtail fish to tile fish, skate fish pancakes & croaker fish stew to pollack hot pot.
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