One city you would most likely not see if you google best bars in Asia or best nightlife in Asia is Kuala Lumpur. It faces tough competition…… Read more “A couple of Kuala Lumpur’s best bars”
Month: Jul 2023
Local is the New Lux, Modern Malaysian Cuisine in Kuala Lumpur
One thing that has struck me travelling around and trying to learn about different culinary cultures is the concept of food as identity. When you think of…… Read more “Local is the New Lux, Modern Malaysian Cuisine in Kuala Lumpur”
Old style cantonese restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, a dying breed
Kuala Lumpur is a city in transition. It is a modern global city with all the embellishments of one – well connected international airport, well developing public…… Read more “Old style cantonese restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, a dying breed”
.snaps. A walk around old KL town
snaps. is a series focused on revisiting places that I had previously visited. Here, I will only snap and post pictures without any texts of places that…… Read more “.snaps. A walk around old KL town”
Bukit Bintang, the starry shopping street of Kuala Lumpur
There a few truths in a city, facts of human existence that seem to hold true everywhere you go, that make every society feel familiar despite the…… Read more “Bukit Bintang, the starry shopping street of Kuala Lumpur”
Madam Kwan, an icon of Malaysian cuisine
Kwan Swee Lian is a very well-known nonagenarian throughout Malaysia. Her verdict on food and cooking is taken very very seriously by Malaysian chefs and homecooks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2k11oSRmzjY…… Read more “Madam Kwan, an icon of Malaysian cuisine”
Worshipping the three patrons of long journeys at KL’s Thean Hou Temple
“How are we going to get back later?” That was the common thought that ran through our heads as our Grab car climbed up Pesiaran Enda hill.…… Read more “Worshipping the three patrons of long journeys at KL’s Thean Hou Temple”
Snaps. Living differently by day and night
snaps. is a series focused on revisiting places that I had previously visited. Here, I will only snap and post pictures without any texts of places that…… Read more “Snaps. Living differently by day and night”
History, heritage, hip and hot – Kuala Lumpur’s Kwai Chai Hong
It may not have been pretty in the past – but there is something enchanting about a romanticised past – and one of the best examples of…… Read more “History, heritage, hip and hot – Kuala Lumpur’s Kwai Chai Hong”
The Heartlander Overseas 