An innovative garden-to-table ulam project in the city

In the past, Wong had a series of runners and villagers across Malaysia who helped him source for the wild jungle produce and ulam required to assemble the dishes at OpenHouse. — OPENHOUSE

In the heart of Kuala Lumpur, amidst the dense conurbation and skyscrapers that tower above the city lights, is a glorious reminder of the past perched on the edge of the busy Jalan Stonor. Here, on a sprawling patch of land (a rarity in central KL) lies what was once the home of a mid-ranking British official during the colonial era.

On one end of this expansive lawn is an unused tennis court. Dotted around it is an expansive garden, now home to weeds, shrubs and a makeshift gazebo.