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
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
** 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
For 2 nights only this September 8th & 9th, I will be joining forces with my dear friend & fellow Peranakan chef, Jason Ng (@FeastToTheWorld) to host a special collaboration Supper Club in E15. Expect 10… Continue reading
The Frescobaldi family are one of Italy’s most renowned winemaking dynasties. Originating in Tuscany, their vigneron heritage has spanned 700 years and 30 generations. Word has it that they’ve supplied their wines to… Continue reading
I’m very excited to announce that I’ll be collaborating with the folks at Banquet to host a 28-seater Supper Club at their secret studio location in SW6 (closest stations Imperial Wharf overground / Parsons… Continue reading
** UPDATE: Warung Padang London rebranded to Japindo in Nov 2016 following the departure of their previous chef Aak Firdaus Bustaman. Japindo continues to serve Indonesian specialities at the same Bermondsey location alongside a new… Continue reading
2015. What a ride it has been! Thanks to all of you, what began as a fortnightly hobby of cooking for friends a couple years ago is now a fully fledged, sold-out fixture… Continue reading
I was pretty devastated a couple years ago upon hearing that Viajante, one of my ultimate favourite restaurants, was closing in East London. Thankfully though, there appear to be plans in the works… Continue reading
As much as my chef’s training at Le Cordon Bleu has made me a better cook, it seems to have left one other everlasting side effect on me: a frequent and fervent craving… Continue reading
** Sadly, since writing this post, Copita del Mercado has unfortunately had to close down ** Of all the recent restaurant openings in the East End, there’s one new kid on the block… Continue reading
The area in and around Victoria has historically been devoid of decent dining options. Bar a few exceptions like the ever-dependable A.Wong, there just hasn’t been much going on for the area food-wise given… Continue reading
If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you will know what a big fan I am of Bethnal Green’s charming Town Hall Hotel. Having lived in the East End for most of… Continue reading
Located on the 32nd floor of Western Europe’s tallest skyscraper, one thing at Oblix is for certain: the view you get is pretty damn spectacular. Prepare to be whizzed up all 32 ear-popping levels by their dedicated… Continue reading
2014. What an incredible year you have been. As far as milestone years go, you’ve definitely set the bar for future years to come. From the many Nyonya Supper Clubs & Pop Ups hosted throughout… Continue reading
Good Chinese food is hard to come by in East London. Despite living in the East End for the the past 7 years, I still haven’t found that go-to neighbourhood Chinese restaurant I can… Continue reading
Ever since opening its doors in 2013, Chef Eric Chavot’s eponymous Brasserie Chavot has gone from strength to strength. The French-inspired cuisine here, which draws upon Chavot’s hometown of Arcachon and time-honoured dishes from… Continue reading
Modern British cuisine in London has undergone a significant revival in recent years. It’s out with the bland, boring and boiled. There’s now a focus on seasonality, inventiveness and finesse like never before.… Continue reading
