Filipino Food: My Top 10 Tried-and-Loved Dishes
Filipino food is an adventure you don’t see coming. Before this trip, I only knew adobo, Jollibee fried chicken, and halo-halo. Nothing prepared me for the full flavors and …
Category: What to Eat
Hoshino Coffee – Permanently Closed
Hoshino Coffee is the perfect introduction to Japanese Coffee, Yōshoku – Foreign (Western) food, delectable Japanese Desserts, and Sweet Treats. Many Western dishes have been adapted to Japanese taste …
Angus Pares – Filipino Beef Pares Delight
One of my best finds in Manila is Angus Pares. My favorite is Chicken, but I like a Beef Dinner occasionally. I got a few items in SM City …
Restoran Four Eight 8888 Breakfast
Breakfast with Wendy is an absolute must at Restoran Four Eight 8888. We both love noodles and buns, but not necessarily in that order. It is always good to …
Best Cheeseburgers in Penang – Juicy & Gooey Bites
Sometimes I get a cheeseburgers craving that hits so hard, it makes me forget what time it is! Like, midnight McD runs-level hard. The kind where the cheese drips …
IKEA Swedish Food – Halal Restaurant for Delicious Meals
IKEA Swedish food is one of my favorite go-to foods. It is a halal restaurant with a food court concept that offers delicious, value-for-money meals. IKEA is known for …
Best Roti Naan Cheese Tarik – Ehsan’s Shah Alam
Malaysians Love Their Roti: Roti Canai in the Morning, Roti Naan Cheese Tarik in the Evening The delicious flatbread we call Roti Naan has its origins in India. However, …
Top 6 Book Cafe Bookworms Love in Selangor
Book Cafe is the best combination of creativity in a bookshop and coffee, and Selangor, Malaysia, has no shortage of either item. While most prefer customers to grab and …
Ramly Burger: Malaysia’s Ultimate Street Food Experience
I consider Ramly Burgers of the most delicious street food treats Malaysia offers. For Malaysians, their first taste of Ramly Burger was at a street food neighborhood-independent burger stall. …
Why Everyone Loves Jollibee Fast Food
Jollibee Fast Food will always be loved for its cheerful, homey ambiance, from its sweet spaghetti to fried chicken. Some say it’s better than the colonel’s KFC. Described as …
Best Valentine’s Gift: Hotel Stay or Dinner Date for Your Girlfriend?
When you want to choose the best valentine’s gift for your girlfriend, do you think of a present or an experience? I ask Pepe in all earnest. Do you …
The Ombak Mercure Penang Beach Set Lunch with Semi Buffet
Executive lunches at The Ombak are great for building rapport- plus, we get to enjoy the tasty set lunch with a semi-buffet. The Ombak is Mercure Penang Beach’s coffee …
McD Cheesecake Ice Cream Review
If you love all things cheesecake, you will tick all the right boxes for McD Cheesecake Ice Cream. My first experience eating Cheesecake Ice Cream was a leftover chocolate …
What to Eat at Shang Social – Jewel Changi Airport
Shang Social – Jewel Changi Airport is the Shangri-La Group’s first venture into a standalone F&B outlet outside a hotel. I was in Terminal 1 Changi Airport in transit …
Oriental Pavilion Jaya 33 Cantonese Restaurant Wedding Banquet
A wedding banquet at the Oriental Pavilion Jaya 33 enjoys the taste of fine Cantonese cuisine cooked with premium ingredients. The Oriental Group of Restaurants is reputable synonymous with …
TNR by Sean & Angie | Best Char Siew in PJ
Updated: 17 November 2025 “TNR by Sean & Angie has the best melt-in-your-mouth Char Siew in PJ,” Wendy teased as we drove around SS2 Petaling Jaya. I …
Roti Canai Gemas Road – Best Breakfast Spot in Penang
Roti Canai Gemas Road is the busiest Roti Canai spot in Penang. This hidden stall is a local community place near a Malay kampung in Caunter Hall, Penang. Known …
Kopitiam Breakfast Croissant at Thong Kee Cafe Sea Park
Thong Kee Cafe in Sea Park, Petaling Jaya, is a Hainanese kopitiam originating from Bentong, Pahang. This coffee shop serves excellent toast, croissants, and doughnuts alongside Hainan coffee and …
11 Best Halal Food In Penang Visitors Love (From Breakfast To Dinner)
For first-time visitors, the eating trip must include these halal restaurants in Penang for a satisfying time. When I travel and tell my new friends that I’m from Penang, …
All Right Western Food Hearty Steaks and Grills
All Right Western Food is one of Penang’s best and most affordable stalls in a Kopitiam or coffee shop. Before the flourish of fancy cafes, most Penangites would flock …
Why Malaysians Can’t Get Enough of Maggi Goreng
Maggi Goreng and Malaysians are inseparable! It’s one of those simple foods that somehow means so much. Think about it—noodles are woven into our daily lives. We eat Maggi …
Olive Tree Hotel Christmas Buffet Caroling with Roast Turkeys and Cakes
Christmas is when we look forward to buffets with Roast Turkeys, Cake, and other festive goodies to indulge in at Olive Tree Hotel, Penang. Whether you throw your own …
Gen The Prestige Hotel – Progressive Malaysian Cuisine
With the opening of his second outlet, Gen (gēn 根) The Prestige Hotel, Chef Johnson Wong has firmly anchored his philosophy of creating forward-thinking Malaysian cuisine using local produce. …
Hard Rock Hotel Penang Promotion Festive Buffet 2019
We recommend Hard Rock Hotel Penang Promotion for the ultimate indulgence. As the year winds down, families, merrymakers, and rockers of every age head to the 5-star family resort …
Penang Best Supper Spots Guide 2024
For Penangites, dinner plans include Penang’s best supper spots for a midnight snack. When you visit Penang, the conversations inevitably revolve around food, food, and even more food. For …
Pickled Mustard Greens Soup – Yam Rice Combo
Pickled mustard greens are ubiquitous in Asian cooking. The sour punch is delicious as it cuts through the meaty, rich pork broth. You can easily buy pickled mustard at …
RAW Juicery + Eatery Healthy Lunch Bowl at K Avenue
I make it a point to eat at RAW Juicery + Eatery (K Avenue) whenever I stop in Kuala Lumpur. Avenue K. offers many F&B offerings, and there are tens …
SS2 Murni Discovery Review: What You Need to Know
SS2 Murni Discovery has become one of Petaling Jaya’s busiest food spots, known for its massive menu and unique fusion dishes. Here’s my full review on the food, vibes, …
Kochabi Delights Buffet Dinner @ Jazz Feast Restaurant
An exciting new venue for buffet lovers is Kochabi Delights Buffet Dinner at Jazz Feast Restaurant, Penang, every Friday. My octogenarian mom often complained that food nowadays has lost …
Kitano Japanese Restaurant Penang – Kitano @ Jazz
Since Kitano @ Jazz opened, I have dined there four times since the Chinese New Year. Many friends have asked why I prefer to return to the same restaurant …
Pentagon 5 Studio @ Precinct 10 Penang
Pentagon 5 Studio is a Western restaurant near Tanjung Tokong, Penang. The last time I was at Pentagon 5 Studio @ Precinct 10 Penang, the location was another café. We …
Hai Wei Seafood Restaurant – Signature Claypot Crab Rice
Hai Wei Seafood Restaurant has a must-have Signature Claypot Crab Rice dish (招牌沙煲螃蟹肉) whenever we dine in the neighborhood of Tanjung Tokong. This established Hainanese restaurant with typical Chinese …
Gen 根 Penang – Explore the New Tasting Menu
From Roots to Recognition Chef Johnson Wong turns childhood flavors into playful, surprising dishes at gēn and Communal Table by Gēn 根. A 2023 Michelin Young Chef Award winner, …
12 High Tea Places for the Best Scones in Penang
.I once chose a Chocolate Soufflé instead of getting the best scones in Penang, and I still remember that decision. When some friends found out I work online, they …
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang Christmas Buffet 2018
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang Christmas Buffet 2018 For many Penangites, DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang holds unforgettable memories as Christmas Buffets venue over the years. The resort has …
Eastin Hotel Penang Christmas Buffet 2018
Eastin Hotel Penang Christmas Buffet 2018 Smart Dory checks out the highlights at Eastin Hotel Penang Christmas Buffet 2018 with the theme “Celebrating Holiday Cheers”. Greeted by friendly and …
Patisserie Boutique Ipoh – Mouth Watering European Cakes
One of the little cafes we like in Ipoh is the lovely Patisserie Boutique Ipoh, located right next to Burps & Giggles. You can’t miss the few cafes near …
The Top Penang Halloween Party Celebration
The Top Penang Halloween Party Celebration The state’s most significant or rather creepiest do in October 2018 is The Top Penang Halloween Party Celebration to attract 3,000 visitors to …
Bo.lan Bangkok: A Deep Dive into Traditional Thai Fine Dining
2025 Update This article was originally written in 2018. After a three-year closure, Bo.lan reopened in 2024 under the leadership of Chef Duangporn “Bo” Songvisava, staying true to its …
20 Delicious Ways to Enjoy Malaysian Nasi Lemak
Malaysian nasi lemak is coconut milk rice wrapped in banana leaves—little parcels of joy. Open it, and the visual feast hits you: creamy white rice, fiery red sambal, crispy …