In the dining scene it’s always a good sign when you see a full house and locals lining up to get into a restaurant. This is such the case for Lai Po Heen at the Mandarin Oriental. Hungry families are happy to line up for some of the best dim […]
Little Thai, Ampang, Malaysia
Little Thai has become quite the hangout for expatriates in the Ampang area. Visit any evening between 7 and 9pm and you’re likely to come across someone you know. Popular picks are the classic Thai favourites of green chicken curry and mango or papaya salad…
Weissbrau German Bistro & Bar Turns 2!, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I’ve been pretty lucky to be an invited guest a number of times at Weissbrau and have always been very happy with the beer and pork offerings. This time was no different as Weissbrau celebrated their second anniversary at Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur, with a rocki…
Breakfast at Mosaic, Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Mosaic, all day dining restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental, works with just the same philosophy for breakfast as it does for dinner – focus on quality rather than quantity. While offering both local and international breakfast delights such as Chinese, I…
Good Music and Drinks at Nerofico, Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Despite the above photos, the focus of this post is surprisingly not on food. Dropping into Nerofico late last Friday evening I discovered something just as exciting – great music and drinks in a smoke-free environment. That’s correct, there reall…
Peruvian Fusion at La Mar, Lima, Peru
La Mar For fantastic Peruvian food with flair, go to La Mar. We shared several tasting plates consisting of Peruvian staples; ceviche and causa or mashed potatoes. Ceviche (raw fish) reminds me of yum (thai salad) in that its fresh and cooked in lime j…
Pisco Sour in Historic Downtown Lima, PERU
Pisco Sour at Bar Maury at Hotel Maury. The gentleman who brought the cocktail back into the limelight several decades ago, works here and does make a wonderful drink. He’s a quiet, humble man and very happy to take a picture with you. The bar also has tours telling of […]
The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan
The educator in me cannot hide any longer. I’m compelled to share information about food, health and what I think is good for you and our world. So every now and then I’ll post some of my favourite books that have helped shine the light on a healthy eating …
Eco Oasis, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Eco Oasis is a peaceful haven only seconds away from the bedlam and bustle of busy Bangsar. A restaurant, shop, spa and host to various events such as cooking and lifestyle courses, this place provides refuge for the mind, body and tummy. Unlike some o…
Tandoori Man, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Order three things from the tandoori man – chicken tandoori, butter or garlic naan and spinach dip. With a narrow focus and lots of experience (at least 8 years that I’ve known this place) this guy has perfected the art of preparing succulent chicken a…
Mosaic, Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The newly refurbished all day dining restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental, Mosaic, is sure to titillate the senses with its kaleidoscope of subtle colours, striking patterns and artful lighting. Designed by the award winning Spin Design Studio based in Tokyo, M…
Food Haven, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
*** Sadly this place is no longer open Not so long ago, Ampang would have been the last place I’d choose to go out for a meal. In recent years though, new and exciting places have been sprouting all over the area. Take Jalan Ampang Hilir for example, we now […]