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What Malaysians in Bangkok crave when they miss home
BANGKOK, April 22 — My mind has been wandering the soi — the narrow streets and alleys — of Bangkok recently, especially with the Songkran celebration last week. (Sawasdee...
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Mouth-watering snacks bring joy to Yemen during Ramadan
SANAA, April 21 — At the thought of breaking his Ramadan fast with a snack of sambusa, a deep-fried savoury pastry triangle popular in Yemen, Issa al-Shabi’s face lights up...
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CMCO delivery: Delicious Western meals from Klang's Skinny Legs Barbeque
KLANG, April 21 — Started in May last year, Skinny Legs Barbeque is a pandemic baby run by Mauritian Yuvan Vyde who is a professionally trained chef. He had worked around the...
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Happiness buns and rainbow ‘mantou’: How Zoey’s Homemade celebrates the sacrifices single mothers make for their children
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — The rainbow hues of the steamed buns attract attention, and not just from the little ones. You start guessing: the green must be from pandan, the...
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Makcik Kiah’s firewood baulu, sought by many
KUALA KANGSAR, April 19 — Kuih baulu (baulu cake) is among the favourites not only during Hari Raya, but also as a tasty treat in the morning or evening accompanied by coffee or...
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CMCO takeaway: It's all about bouncy handmade noodles at Kepong's New Ban Lee Restaurant
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — I admit I am a noodle head. Whenever I hear of handmade noodles, I must give them a try. I had stumbled upon New Ban Lee Restaurant via someone's social...
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Missing the street food of Bangkok? How to enjoy 'pad Thai' without leaving home
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — It’s hard to imagine but for most of us travel has been nothing more than a memory for the past year as most borders remain closed worldwide. So when...
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CMCO takeaway: So who has the best apple strudel in the Klang Valley?
KLANG, April 16 — For 30 years, Fruity Bakery & Cafe in Klang has held the crown for the best apple strudel. Their Apple Talk strudel is said to be based on a recipe from...
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Cocktail hour: Ginger brings a fiery kick to alcohol-free options
NEW YORK, April 16 ― Fresh, spicy and fiery, ginger makes a great pre-dinner drink. With summer just around the corner, ginger is proving to be a versatile cocktail hour partner...
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Celebrate Songkran this week with 'khao chae' for a cooling Thai summer treat
BANGKOK, April 15 — We scoop the rice into our bowls, every grain separate yet without the tell-tale slick of oil. There is a floral — no, it’s more smoky than floral,...
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Ipoh’s famous mutton bubur lambuk returns
IPOH, April 14 — The India Muslim Mosque in Ipoh has resumed the tradition of distributing its famous mutton bubur lambuk or a savoury porridge to local residents during Ramadan...
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CMCO delivery: Munch on these cornflake cookies and 'dodol' this Hari Raya
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — As most places close their orders early, here are my two picks for must-eats this Hari Raya. Both of them use incredibly fragrant sugar extracted from...
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Top French chef Yannick Alleno plots post-Covid revolution
PARIS, April 14 — He has scaled the heights of French gastronomy, now Yannick Alleno says it is time to reinvent fine dining for a post-Covid age, both on the table and in the...
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Forget every flavour under the sun, Kuukii knows chocolate chip cookies are all you want
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — “Let us keep your cookie jar filled.” That is the premise — and promise — of Kuukii, a small home-based cookie maker. Not just any cookies but...
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CMCO delivery: Awesome Penang 'asam laksa' from Subang Jaya's Cynthina Low
SUBANG JAYA, April 12 — I've been on the hunt for an authentic Penang style asam laksa for some time. Most of the ones sold at the stalls tend to use ikan kembung and they don't...
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Laughter all year round with these saucy, 'no-sauce' tomato chilli prawns
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 – Prawns ought to make us laugh. I don’t mean we should expect fresh shrimp at the supermarket to do a stand-up routine at the Seafood section, melting...
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French winemakers count cost of ‘worst freezing in decades’
PARIS, March 9 — Desperate French farmers counted the cost today of several nights’ of frost this week which threaten to decimate grape harvests in some of the country’s...
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CMCO takeaway: Order the addictive 'sate' Madura and 'nasi kuning' from Ara Damansara's Rumah Makan Bu Leha
PETALING JAYA, April 9 — Once in a while, you come across a place that just delivers flavour in spades. That's how I feel with Rumah Makan Bu Leha. Tucked in NZX Commercial...
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Connor’s Stout Porter brew is now available in canned version in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Fans of Connor’s Stout Porter can now have the iconic draught stout experience in the comfort of their homes. The new version of the crafty stout...
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CMCO takeaway: Load up on greens at PJ's Restoran Paramount 86's Ah Mei Ho Po Lei Cha
PETALING JAYA, April 7 — I have always associated Restoran Millenium 86, now known as Restoran Paramount 86, as the go-to place for sinful fried Hokkien mee at night. Apparently...
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Red alert as US faces ketchup packet shortage
WASHINGTON, April 6 — Americans may soon have to forgo ketchup on their fries and burgers, with manufacturers struggling to keep up with demand for single-use packets as...
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CMCO delivery: Relive memories of English cream tea with Jozie's Clotted Cream
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — A visit to England is not complete without an afternoon tea experience. Usually it's an array of sandwiches or savoury items, scones and pastries and of...
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Tsarist-era Moscow grocery store set to close, say reports
MOSCOW, Apr 4 — A historic grocery store operating in central Moscow for more than a century selling exotic foods in an ornate hall may soon close,Russian media reports said....
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Nasi Gaul at Haji Bahai’s Warong Kulaan for a taste of traditional Banjar dish
BATU PAHAT, April 4 — Nasi Gaul, or mixed rice, is a traditional dish of the Banjar people, but is nearing “extinction” as there are only a few people left who know how to...
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'We miss you' tiramisù, and that rare taste of belonging
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — It’s Easter weekend. The time of year I often think of my Italian friends for some reason. I think about tiramisù, suffused with sweet Marsala....
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CMCO delivery: Relish these excellent layer cakes from PJ's Soo Chin's Kitchen and Puchong's Jane Wong Home Bake
PETALING JAYA, April 2 — It seems to be the season for layer cakes. I had bought an Indonesian layer cake from Soo Chin's Kitchen when she posted it on Facebook. This version,...
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Sky-high: Japan airline offers US$540 meals on parked planes
TOKYO, April 1 — Airline food might be one of the last things people are missing during the pandemic, but one Japanese carrier has customers flocking to sample luxury in-flight...
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The coffee snob doth protest too much, methinks
COMMENTARY, April 1 — I ought to stop writing about coffee. Friends are calling me a coffee snob. Let me explain. So I like coffee. Which is nothing remarkable given that many...
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How do you like your eggs? Rome chef’s elegant answer for Easter
ROME, March 31 — In a working-class neighbourhood of Rome, crowds gather in front of a pastry shop window to see sumptuous Easter eggs turned into works of art. Laid out like...
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Hong Kong leading gastronomic hub in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2021 Awards
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — Hong Kong leads the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2021 list with 11 entries and The Chairman becoming the first Hong Kong restaurant to win top spot....
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Here’s a preview of Taco Bell Malaysia’s first restaurant (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — Taco Bell is the latest fast food chain to arrive in Malaysia. This is a Tex-Mex restaurant that serves popular Mexican-inspired dishes such as Tacos,...
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CMCO takeaway: Kampung Cempaka's 99 Hometown Curry Mee is slurpy good to the last drop
PETALING JAYA, March 31 — I've always liked Kampung Cempaka. Just off the LDP in the Sungai Kayu Ara area, it is one of those places where you feel you're walked into a small...
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How these Malaysian farmers grew the world’s most expensive melons... in Putrajaya
PUTRAJAYA, March 30 — Browsing the aisles of a Tokyo depachika (basement food halls inside Japanese department stores) can be an eye-opening experience. The beautifully crafted...