Michter's Whiskey Making a Name for Itself in Malaysia
May 12th, 2025
Five nights a week, Mike Abdul Nan plies his craft at a PJ road stall that's high in the Klang Valley's pantheon of street burger venues.
Crab Hut, a spin-off of Petaling Jaya's Crab Factory, is now open at Shaftsbury Square, springing saucy surprises & offering a real reason for food lovers to take the trip to Malaysia's tech town.
Hail's swirls into Damansara Uptown this month, ensuring this neighbourhood remains the Klang Valley's coolest destination for ice cream.
The Balls delivers precisely what its name promises: Takoyaki, the sphere-shaped Japanese snack that can be spotted locally in some Malaysian malls.
This cheerful, family-run cafe promises a unique proposition - Taiwanese-inspired waffle-shaped desserts made with milk & glutinous rice flour, instead of baking powder & wheat flour, resulting in a treat meant to evoke the pleasantly chewy texture of mochi rice cakes. Moffles?
Desserts are the name of the game at Sweet Palate, an oasis of calm in Bangsar South.
Bakeology maintains a low profile in Taman SEA, but this friendly cafe, run by sisters Cheryl & Caryn, is well worth a visit.
Fluffed tries to take customers on an exploration of crowd-pleasing desserts.
The Hub hopes to become a focal point for caffeine devotees in OUG.
This roaster-&-coffee-bar, helmed by the nice folks behind the Mollydooker's cafes, can be tricky to locate, secluded in an industrial building, but it provides a pleasant reprieve for patrons pining for a crowd-free hangout.
Over in an obscure shop-row in Mutiara Damansara, roaster-barista Hadi recently fulfilled his long-gestating vision of launching a venue where he can interact with coffee enthusiasts & conduct cupping sessions in a 'tasting lab' setting.
A secret sanctuary for sweets - Sugar & Butter is run by Anne & Zulfa, a married couple who offer an array of interesting cakes & other indulgences.
P.S. Tokyo is a calm & welcoming retreat that specialises in Japanese-inspired desserts & drinks. Perfect for a hot day or night.
From Menggatal to Mid Valley: Idamoo is founded by the clan behind Sabah's Nyuk Pau, a respected name for beef noodles for nearly three decades, attracting customers from both within Menggatal town & the nearby state capital of Kota Kinabalu.