Words about food.
Takeaway: Come here for the cheesecake and stay for the cheesecake. Also, it’s quite a pretty little place to dine at. And some of the dishes may well be worth the visit. Take the escalators up through Isetan Lot 10 where the top floor beckons with the instantly recognizable sheets of red, draping luxuriously … Read more
Takeaway: October 2017 update: Menya Shi Shi Do has closed down its outpost in Sri Petaling. Head to Menya Hanabi for great mazesoba and decent shio if you’re in Sri P. For the best tonkotsu ramen, get the kuro black garlic from Menya Shi Shi Do in Jaya One. You’re in Sri Petaling. You’re … Read more
In discussing, digesting and dissecting the Malaysian food scene, us Foodgazers take several sweeping statements to stand as self-evident truths. Chief amongst them is the fundamental belief that the average Malaysian establishment will fluctuate erratically in the quality of its food – and in general, trend downwards over time. Which is all to say that … Read more
Historically, wine has long been a staple of many cultures of diverging backgrounds. Often times more sanitary than the local water supply, it was more practical to sip on this fortified grape juice than risk dysentery or other disease. Plus it came with the added benefit of intoxication, which is pretty handy all things considered. … Read more
Does anyone find Publika confusing? Yeah, I’ve frequented the place enough during the early days of Barfly when the RM10 pints of Tiger had more beer than water. Yet I’m still unable to come to grips with the confusing layout of different blocks and oddly numbered floors. Why is UG in between G2 and G3? … Read more
Takeaway: Looks dingy but don’t be fooled – prepare yourself for some culinary delights here. Sebastian’s brings South America to Malaysia in a delicious manner, and it’s one of our favourite little finds. Sebastian’s sits unassumingly down the row from the more famous occupants of Persiaran Ampang. The facade is a glass and wood … Read more
The essentials of Hanoi, through the Foodgae lens. Updated 22 October 2019. Takeaway: For ease of reference, these are our top picks to visit in Hanoi. Ctrl+ F to read more about each. Must-go: Acid8 (cafe) Banh Mi 25 (banh mi) Banh Mi, Ngo Hang Chuoi 2 (banh mi) Bao Wow (bao) Bia Hoi anywhere … Read more
Takeaway: As of 28 Mar 2022, our list is as per below, alphabetically. Please use Ctrl+F to read more about each: Must Visit: Hot Bowl (white curry mee, one of our fave curry bowls) How Shy (affordable wine by the glass, weekend cocktails, horrid fried chicken, delicious hand cut fries. An idyllic dream wine-stall setup … Read more
Takeaway: As at 22 Oct 2017, Chocha Foodstore is a mixed bag of a cafe. Some dishes were good the last time we tried them (especially the cincalok fried chicken and the cold brewed tea) but others lacked seasoning and spark…and the eye-watering prices added insult to the injury. There’s a neat little bar on … Read more