La Chocolatine, Langkawi, Malaysia

      La Chocolatine came recommended to us by a number of friends as serving the best pastries in town. Upon arrival in the late afternoon there was still a dribble of return expatriates purchasing their favourties for the day. We soon learned that …

L ‘Osteria, Langkawi, Malaysia

Just down from the main beach strip of Pantai Cenang, L’Osteria serves simple fresh Italian food in a relaxed atmosphere. An open indoor outdoor setting sees many customers taking advantage of the warm evenings by savoring a hearty meal under the star stud…

Cowboy Coffee, Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Yeehaw! Isn’t it every little (big) boy’s dream to be a cowboy? Well now he can live out that fantasy at Cowboy Coffee. With rope wrapped table legs, steel cowboy hats trimming the windows and some serious country and western mood music, Cowboy Coffee …

Nirvana, Bangsar, Malaysia

There’s always a gaggle of hungry hordes flocking the entrance to Nirvana in Bangsar. Fortunately though, service is fast so tables are filled and released quickly. The reason for the queue is their tasty banana leaf. Turnover is HIGH so you can expe…

Shangri-La Says No To Shark’s Fin Soup

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts have officially stopped the sales of all shark’s fin.  Not only have they taken it off their menus, they are also refusing to source it for private events and the like. In another positive move towards supporting sustain…

Village Roast Duck, Bangsar Village I, Malaysia

After three failed entry attempts to Village Roast Duck (queues were too long for impatient me to wait), I finally made it in for an early lunch over the long weekend. Both locals and expats have been raving about the roast duck for a few mo…

Valentine Roti, Best Roti in Kuala Lumpur? Malaysia

Valentine in action Valentine Roti Roti Telur Roti Dipped in Condensed Milk Roti Yumminess Claimed by many to sell the best roti canai in all of Kuala Lumpur, Valentine Roti sounded like the ideal late night (after-a-few-drinks-get-something-in-your-tummy-…

Biryani @ Fierce Curry House, Bangsar, Malaysia

Fierce Curry House is a mamak with a twist. While the name gives a hint, you’d never guess from the humble entrance what magnificent delights steam away inside. Not only will the solid wooden tables and hand painted mirrors get you reminiscing about the good …