Our 2-day stop is Osaka was pretty much free and easy, mainly shopping and random eating. There’s one must-do on my list though – breakfast at Endo Sushi. I’ve heard rave reviews about this tiny, 106-year-old sushi bar in the Central Wholesale Market and was eager to check it out. We arrived at Endo...
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After my first geisha-spotting in Gion Kyoto a year ago, I walked away intrigued, and yet feeling as if I may be missing something. Ever so often, I’d be pre-occupied with capturing the perfect shot. If only I’d taken more time to observe the little details. This time around, as we hang around Hanami-koji in Gion...
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It’s not very often we get to savour traditional Teochew fare in a century-old eatery. With 101 years of history, Restoran Teochew Setapak is becoming a rarity, serving classic Teochew dishes and pastry. Now into its third generation, this family owned business is still going strong. Few of the popular dishes here are Teochew-style...
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Spotted this near Jalan Ipoh. A familiar figure in my childhood days, the roti man faithfully delivers our daily bread come rain or shine, skillfully balancing a wide array of bread and snacks on his tiny motorbike. And honking as he comes along. It’s fast becoming a rare sight in urban areas.
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Since I spend most of my time in KL, it’s nice to get away from the city every now and then. About an hour’s drive away is Kuala Kubu Baru, a quaint little town. The journey to Kuala Kubu Baru itself is already a soothing sight, filled with greens. Some shops in this...
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One of my favorite time of the year is the month of Ramadan. During the fasting month, there are many Ramadan bazaars around Malaysia selling food and drinks for buka puasa. Some of these local food stalls are home-based and operate only once a year, in these Ramadan bazaars. Check out this link for...
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To be exact, we were in Ipoh for barely three hours minus the traveling time from KL. Don’t know how we manage to eat so much within such a short time. I guess with lots of good food in Ipoh, it’s easy to overindulge. And a shame not to. Here are a few places...
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My first kaiseki was at Nishiki Arashiyama. While I was looking forward to a multi-course feast, what I didn’t expect was a visual treat. To be frank, I wasn’t sure what some of the dishes were as the nice lady who served us spoke only Japanese. This made it even more fun, and no less...
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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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