Lai Po Heen at Mandarin Oriental Welcomes Chef Thomas Fong from Doha
April 24th, 2024
One of this month's most intriguing F&B openings in PJ is Gee & Geek, conceived by a band of childhood buddies who studied together in SMK Taman SEA & have reunited to run a restaurant less than 500 metres from their alma mater.
Sous-vide steaks, burgers and wraps on a Sri Hartamas sidewalk, served by a banker-turned-chef who loves his meat.
Hatching this month to soon rule the fast-food roost here, a freshly laid plan by Perak's well-respected Winner's Fried Chicken franchise.
Morning or night, AMPM maintains a timeless appeal that makes it worth clocking in here for a bite & some beverages.
Check out Meteora in Subang, where customers consume cakes, churros & coffee under the inscrutable stares of Audrey Hepburn & Uma Thurman.
At Empire Damansara, Pot & Kettle's claim to fame might be tied to its distinctive fusion and experimental recipes.
At Shaftsbury Square Complex: Chubbies, a cafe with quirky decorative flourishes not normally associated with squeaky-clean Cyberjaya.
Sean Yoong checks into Cyberjaya for burgers and pizzas at Oliver's Kitchen, which is reputedly named for the toddler son of the couple who own this restaurant. Nice touch, that bit.
Many thanks to reader Brendan Chan for tipping us off to Porcupine Place, a cheerful venue with a young, graciously welcoming service team that keeps the mood bright & light. Expect to hear more about Porcupine Place in the months ahead; for us, it was well worth travelling to Puchong for.
Bangsar's New Year baby springs into action this week, showing great potential to grow into something special. LA/PA - a catchy play on 'lapar,' the Malay word for 'hungry' - is a spin-off from the vibrant people who brought us Taman Tun's Quar/Tet; we think LA/PA will easily equal the success of its big brother.