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Metro News
Satisfying spread of local dishes
THE endless selection of traditional dishes to choose from at Ramadan bazaars is the reason for their popularity.
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Food News
Showcase of French finesse
A sleek bar juxtaposed against a floor-to-ceiling, backlit wine display on the ground floor caught my eye the minute I stepped into Chateau Dionne. Inside was the intimate dining area and open-plan kitchen where the culinary team plies their skills. There’s more art gallery-style dining space, complete with a walk-in wine cellar as well as elegantly furnished private rooms upstairs.
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Eating Out
A nearly 100-year-old tea dynasty
A Malaysian family-run business that has been in existence for nearly a century is now catering to modern tea drinkers with their outlet Beca Tea.
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Food News
Food storage matters
Most of us don’t think twice about stuffing everything into the fridge, be it leftovers, fruits, vegetables or raw items. And then, there’s also the dry food cupboard where we can hoard even more things!
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Food News
Lala Mee Suah ala Lai Foong
I’ve always been a fan of the Lala mee hoon from Lai Foong kopitiam in Kuala Lumpur. If you haven’t had them, you should give it a try if you happen to be around Petaling Street area. I love how the natural sweetness of the lala (clams) flavours the soup, accented by fresh ginger for that subtle kick, and the rice wine gives the whole dish a special umami.
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Food News
A taste of home
Whenever I go back to Penang, there are always a few things to check off my list when it comes to hawker food. There’s the usual char kuey teow, Hokkien mee, laksa and kuey teow soup, but if you veer just slightly off the beaten path, there’s also kway chap, one of the hidden gems of Penang hawker food that’s equally delicious but super hard to find outside the island.
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Food News
Focus on fermented foods
As much as the concept of “farm to table” and fresh, organic ingredients are food goals to aim for, there should be a place for fermented foods on our dining table as well.
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Food News
Getting chummy with the locals
Hipster cafés may be a dime a dozen in suburbs like Petaling Jaya but in Cheras, it’s not often that we come across one that’s pleasing to the eye and inviting to the tummy. Chums Café and Dining is one such hidden gem that I discovered quite by chance, and I’ve returned several times for its good food and drinks.
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Food News
Flame-grilled chicken chain aims to impress with Asian-inspired flavours
A 20-YEAR culinary journey through South-East Asia, renowned for its food capitals, bestowed Australian chef Asif Mehrudeen and wife Eva the idea to create Chickita.
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Food News
Doing dim sum the Taiwanese way
THE anticipation of biting into steaming hot xiao long bao to savour flavourful juices trapped within is why this purse-shaped dumpling stands out from others.
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Food News
Winning against the odds
Having chalked up two decades’ worth of international experience, Andy Choy Kyai Tuck’s inimitable flair for French cuisine has garnered Chateau Dionne in Kuala Lumpur a cachet of loyal, discerning customers.
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Eating Out
A tale of fire and spice
A renowned Chinese restaurant from China called Nong Geng Ji has opened its first outlet in Malaysia, specialising in fiery Hunan dishes.
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Food News
Tempting palates with fusion menu and fine wine
EXCELLENT cuisine does not require extravagance. And, if you are yearning for comfort food, The Barn beckons with promises of Asian-Western fusion delights catering to a wide array of palates.
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Nutrition
Do juice cleanses really work?
Some people believe that consuming only juices for a set period of time allows the body to ‘reset’ to a healthier level.
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Food News
Crafting versatile siew mai from scratch
Dim sum dish using diced carrot and chicken substitutes can be frozen for enjoyment later
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Nutrition
Too much protein is not good for your arteries
Those who like to down protein shakes and eat lots of meat should pay attention.
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Eating Out
Delicious halal Chinese seafood
The second-generation scion of a stalwart Oriental restaurant in Petaling Jaya has now opened an ambitious halal-certified Chinese seafood eatery called Galah Gala.
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Eating Out
Sophisticated charcoal-fuelled meals
Bar.Kar, a sophisticated new restaurant in Kuala Lumpur from the founders of award-winning eatery Eat & Cook celebrates the beauty of meals cooked over smoke and fire.
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Nutrition
What to eat to lower your cholesterol and fat levels
Following a healthy diet is important to keep your heart ticking well.