With its nondescript entrance, it is easy to miss this chapati shop at the back lane of Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman. Beyond the simple facade and a short flight of stairs, Santa Chapati House is humming with activity. One guy rolling out the chapati, another flipping chapati over the hot plate and one taking orders...
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After a few days in the city, Koyasan was a nice change of scenery – peaceful and serene. This secluded temple town is the center of Shingon Buddhism and located high in the forest-covered mountains of Kansai region . Getting to Koya-san is easier than it seems. From Osaka, it takes two change of trains, cable car...
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It’s always market day in London. Any day of the week, there’s bound to be one, somewhere in London. I’m sure this is where I’ll be spending most of my time if I were living here. On a quick stopover in London, I visited the market. It was fun pottering around, checking out the fresh...
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For over 30 years, Uncle Cheah and his wife have been serving one of our most popular Malaysian dish – nasi lemak. The husband-and-wife team can be found in the back corner of PJ old town market. Their curry chicken is scrumptious, and pork curry – one of its kind. This rice bin was custom-made in KL, and over 30...
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Just off Petaling Street, there is a noodle stall that serves delicious hakka mee. The stall is at the back lane of Petaling Street, and near to the Jalan Sultan flea market (more popularly known as ‘thieves market’) Watch out for a tiny lane just opposite Tang City food court on Petaling Street, between...
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This morning, I went to gerai Hassan for my regular fix of mee kari and ended up with 2 bowls of noodles. And a new found favorite – Hassan’s mee rojak. One mouthful was all it took to get me hooked on this new dish at Hassan’s stall. And I just couldn’t help slurping up the flavorful...
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Along Jalan Maharajalela, there is a delicious yong tau foo stall that has been around for the last few decades. It gets quite crowded during lunch hours, especially on weekdays. I like to come here on weekends for late breakfast. Surrounded by trees, this place is quite cool and shady – a nice relief...
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I am smitten with this traditional eel, pie and mash shop in Broadway Market, Hackney, East London. With its cheery pastel yellow wall tiles and quaint furniture, F. Cooke has been here since 1900s. Antique eel sign. Traditional menu. Robert Cooke, the charming owner. Handmade beef pies, served with mashed potatoes and parsley-based gravy (known...
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Xiaoling – East Metro Mall, Zhongxiao Road, Taipei I’ve always had a soft spot for Taiwan ever since my first visit here years ago. When I think of this charming country, I think of delicious street food, lovely sights, and most of all, warmth and friendliness. It was great having the opportunity to spend...
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