My 18 eats of 2018
As 2018 draws to a close, it’s that time of the year again where I recap my favourite eats over the past 12 months. This year’s line up spans from London to Lisbon to KL.… Continue reading
“We were born to work together…. together we will make music.” What the cameras didn’t show was me… on the verge of passing out having just heard one of my culinary heroes imploring me… Continue reading
As 2018 draws to a close, it’s that time of the year again where I recap my favourite eats over the past 12 months. This year’s line up spans from London to Lisbon to KL.… Continue reading
Let’s face it – with the amount of dried shrimp & belachan (fermented shrimp paste) used in Nyonya & Malaysian cuisine, it doesn’t make for the most vege-friendly of cuisines out there. However,… Continue reading
It’s been almost a week since your passing. Frankly I’m still reeling from the tragic news, trying to process having to write this in the past tense. Nobody out there has inspired me… Continue reading
Out of all the noodle dishes on the planet, a plate of Char Koay Teow still remains my favourite of them all. For me, the best of the best are found on the… Continue reading
For two Saturdays only on the 11th & 18th of November 2017, I will be joining forces again with my dear friend & fellow Malaysian chef Mandy Yin (@SambalShiok) to showcase Prawn Mee and a selection of Penang-inspired… Continue reading
This hearty, delicious stew is one of Baba-Nyonya cuisine’s most iconic dishes. Originating from the Southern Nyonya stronghold of Malacca, Pongteh has been gracing the family dinner tables of generations of the Peranakan… Continue reading
“Breakfast of the Gods…” – Anthony Bourdain on Sarawak Laksa Laksa is one of the most popular dishes in Malaysian street food culture. You will find many versions across the country’s 13 states,… Continue reading
Chicago. Land of Obama, towering skyscrapers and the reigning World Series winning Chicago Cubs. Home to awe-inspiring architecture, world-class museums and one of America’s most dynamic food scenes. It’s rare that such a… Continue reading
For a limited number of Saturdays only on July 22nd, August 5th, September 16th & 23rd I will be joining forces with my dear friend & fellow Malaysian chef Mandy Yin (@SambalShiok) to bring Nasi Kerabu… Continue reading
This decadent, rendang-like beef curry originates from the northeastern states of Terengganu and Kelantan. Daging Kerutuk tends to be sweeter in flavour and milder in spice compared to other Malaysian curries out there. As is… Continue reading
** Sadly, Bonhams Restaurant has since closed! ** Sometimes, the best restaurants are hidden in the most unexpected of places. Cue in Bonhams Restaurant in Mayfair. Tucked away inside one of London’s oldest… Continue reading
In London’s ever-evolving restaurant scene, the classic Brasserie is often overshadowed by wave after wave of new openings flogging that next, trend-setting hit. So it’s a breath of fresh air when a Brasserie… Continue reading
As 2016 draws to a close, it’s that time of the year again where I recount my top eats over the past 12 months. This year’s line up spans from favourites in London and South-East… Continue reading
As the weather turns chillier, I find myself craving the warmth of the broths and stews from my childhood. This Nyonya Kiam Chai Boey is right at the top of the list. Literally meaning ‘leftovers’, my… Continue reading