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Confessions of a Malaysian-born, London-based foodblogger in search of the perfect meal…
May 19, 2013
May 2, 2013
Perkin Reveller: Chaucer himself would have revelled here
Flanked by the historic Tower of London on one side and the even more iconic Tower Bridge on the other, the Perkin Reveller seems to have all the makings of a prime riverside tourist trap. Only, it’s not. In fact, once you’ve gotten over the spectacular views and taken in the options on their seasonal, contemporary […]
Posted in: British, Restaurant Reviews (London / UK)
theboywhoatetheworld cooks: Curry Kapitan
March 2, 2013
Curry Kapitan is easily my favourite Malaysian curry of them all. In my opinion, no dish better epitomizes the marriage between Chinese and Malay influences better than this Penang Nyonya icon. Richer, thicker and drier than your usual chicken curry, I love the incredible balance of flavours from the chillies, lemongrass, galangal and turmeric. Toasted ‘belacan’ […]
Posted in: Recipes
Chez Bruce revisited: still dishing up the retro 3 course meal #LikeABoss
February 23, 2013
Some of the best things are those which have stood the test of time. And like a fine wine that gets better with time, Chez Bruce continues to age gracefully in its quaint corner in Wandsworth overlooking the public common. 18 years on since Bruce Poole and Nigel Platts-Martin opened Chez Bruce in 1995, the […]
Made in Camden: as hearty as weekend brunch gets
February 10, 2013
In my mind, there’s no better way to kick off a weekend than with a properly hearty brunch. But ever since my local Hawksmoor in Spitalfields stopped dishing up their once glorious big breakfast (weekends haven’t been the same since…), I find myself increasingly having to look outside of the neighbourhood to quell the brunch pangs. […]
Posted in: Brunch, Restaurant Reviews (London / UK)
One score and seven years ago…
February 2, 2013
…this boy was brought into this world. And he’s still eating it. Good friends. G&Ts + beers aplenty. A spread of my favourite Nyonya and Asian home-cooked dishes. And a flaming Tiramisu birthday cake courtesy of the better half. Here’s the highlight reel from a storm of a 27th birthday cookout featuring some of my fondest […]
Posted in: Recipes
10 Greek Street: the blueprint for a great neighbourhood restaurant
January 25, 2013
Fresh, seasonal ingredients. Bold, comforting flavours. An ambience that’s understated yet buzzing. And great value for money. If there was a blueprint for that neighbourhood restaurant I wish was in my neighbourhood, Soho’s 10 Greek Street would be it. The bare, stripped back interior may appear somewhat spartan to some. And yes, they’ve crammed a […]
Posted in: Modern European, Restaurant Reviews (London / UK)
Corner Room: my favourite corner in all of London
January 11, 2013
As far as my favourite restaurants in London go, Nuno Mendes’ Corner Room has come out unquestionably on top for me for some time now. Ever since my first meal here almost a year ago now, I find myself in this corner of the splendidly refurbished Town Hall Hotel time and time again. Located in the […]
12 dishes which made my 2012
December 31, 2012
10 Countries. 20 different cities and towns. A heck of a lot of eating. 2012 has easily been one of the best, most memorable years since I started up this blog. And of course, after more than 5 years at the day job, I finally worked up the guts to bid farewell to GS and the […]
Klang Valley food crawl: The Sequel
December 26, 2012
The past couple of months of my time off in Malaysia have really flown by. It’s been amazing to have the chance to properly catch up with all my family and friends based here. As the Asia leg of my 3 month weekend draws to a close and I repack my bags for London and […]
Posted in: Restaurant Reviews (KL / Malaysia)
theboywhoatetheworld cooks: Kerabu Chicken and Woodear Salad
December 15, 2012
As much as I love eating and cooking the Nyonya food I grew up with, I must admit that the sheer number of ingredients required can sometimes be a bit off-putting. A Nyonya chilli paste alone can often require up to 10 ingredients, some of which are particularly difficult to source abroad. Hence, although I’ve […]
Posted in: Recipes
The Laksa diaries: the hunt for the best bowl of Penang Laksa
December 8, 2012
For me, no trip back home to Malaysia is complete without a visit to the hawker food haven of Penang. This was my second time back on the island this year and the more I revisit, the more I’m seriously considering upping sticks some day and moving here. When I last blogged about Penang’s hawker food […]
Posted in: Restaurant Reviews (KL / Malaysia)
NYC: a round up of my favourite eats in the Big Apple for under $20
November 29, 2012
I was recently in New York for what can only be described as an epic couple of weeks eating-wise. Every time I’m back there, I never fail to feel like a little boy in the big big city. The raw energy and continuous buzz that resonates through this concrete jungle’s skyscrapers, streets, subways and service […]
Posted in: Memoirs from abroad, Restaurant Reviews (Europe / US)
theboywhoatetheworld cooks: Kiam Hu Kut Gulai (Nyonya salted fish bone curry)
November 24, 2012
Kiam hu kut gulai (salted fish bone curry) has got to be one of my ultimate favourite Malaysian Nyonya curries. It has been one of our family meal staples for as long as I can remember and it’s a dish I always have without fail when I’m back home visiting. The combination of the fragrant lemongrass based chilli […]
Posted in: Recipes
Pan Chai: upmarket Pan Asian cuisine at Harrods food halls
November 18, 2012
Nestled in the food halls of the world renowned Harrods store in Knightsbridge, Pan Chai is the brainchild of restaurateur Eddie Lim – owner of the Mango Tree group which includes their eponymous flagship Thai restaurant in Belgravia. Launched in April of this year, the cuisine at Pan Chai is largely Japanese inspired with classics like sashimi and tempura […]
Mugaritz: not quite that meal of a lifetime
November 8, 2012
Blending into the rolling green hills of the Basque country, a 30 minute drive out from the heart of San Sebastian lies Mugaritz - a restaurant that is by no means short of accolades. Voted the 3rd best restaurant in the world for 2 years running in San Pellegrino’s Top 50 list and with 2 Michelin […]
Apero: fresh, modern Mediterranean flavours in the Ampersand’s speakeasy-style cellar
October 30, 2012
Snugged underneath the Victorian arched cellars of the Ampersand Hotel, the newly launched Apero is a breath of fresh air for an otherwise mediocre and often overpriced South Kensington dining scene. There’s no sterile hotel restaurant feel here at all. Bare-brick walls, rustic lighting and turquoise leather upholstery evoke an underground, speakeasy feel, as does the […]
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