https://ethanlau.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Ethan LauenSun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/06/07/capital-cuisine-two-beijing-restaurants-pushing-the-boundaries-of-modern-chinese-fine-dining/222826BEIJING, June 7 — There is a version of Chinese fine dining that the world has long been sold: elaborate banquet halls, exotic ingredients like shark’s fin, lazy Susans the size of a small satellite dish, and a deep reverence for tradition.Beijing, as the country’s capital for eight centuries, has perhaps been an unlikely, yet historically fitting custodian of this idea. The city’s culinary identity has long been defined by the grandeur of its past: the Forbidden City’s kitchens, the Qing dynast...Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/06/07/capital-cuisine-two-beijing-restaurants-pushing-the-boundaries-of-modern-chinese-fine-dining/222826https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/06/05/scarborough-fish-chips-in-tanjung-rhu-langkawi-great-fish-and-chips-and-the-best-seat-on-the-beach/222612LANGKAWI, June 5 — When I was 12 years old, my parents took me to Langkawi for the very first time. It was a short trip, only three days, but it has stayed with me for the longest time because of two significant milestones, or as the kids like to call them, core memories. I had my first beer (marvellous), and for the first time in my life, I enjoyed a plate of fish and chips on the beach, sitting under the hot tropical sun and gazing at the brilliant blue waters of the Andaman.At the time, I tho...Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/06/05/scarborough-fish-chips-in-tanjung-rhu-langkawi-great-fish-and-chips-and-the-best-seat-on-the-beach/222612https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/05/31/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch-the-problem-with-influencers-as-food-reviewers-in-malaysia/221988COMMENTARY, May 31 — My frustration begins where it often has, lately: an Instagram post.On their profile, MalaysianPAYGAP, a community initiative for salary transparency in Malaysia, posted a short clip with Ming Chun, one of Malaysia’s more prominent food influencers who has successfully carved out a niche for himself as a self-appointed ayam gepuk “connoisseur”.For the uninitiated, it is a dish of fried and smashed chicken, typically paired with a spicy sambal, cashew nut paste, fried cabbage...Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/05/31/no-such-thing-as-a-free-lunch-the-problem-with-influencers-as-food-reviewers-in-malaysia/221988https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/05/24/find-a-great-or-chien-at-lim-fried-oyster-in-taman-mayang-jaya-pj/221140PETALING JAYA, May 24 — Sometimes it takes a fresh set of eyes to show you something you’ve been missing, especially when it’s been right under your nose the entire time. I’ve lived my entire life next to the neighbourhood of Taman Mayang Jaya in Petaling Jaya, and almost every Sunday morning, my parents and I would drive through it to head to St. Ignatius for mass when I was a kid. And twice a week on weekdays, I’d go to a house for my dreaded maths tuition, kicking (denial), screaming (anger)...Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/05/24/find-a-great-or-chien-at-lim-fried-oyster-in-taman-mayang-jaya-pj/221140https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/05/22/semua-house-chicken-rice-in-pertama-complex-is-the-ideal-city-centre-office-lunch-under-rm15-with-standout-char-siew/220901KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — This week, I watched Stephen Colbert embark on quite the farewell tour for The Late Show, which was axed last year by CBS. The network called the decision “purely financial”, but it was a fairly transparent display of sycophantic, anticipatory obedience by parent company Paramount ahead of getting approval from the US Federal Communications Commission for its US$8.4 billion (RM33 billion) merger with Skydance. The merger would later be completed, and now, Colbert is leavin...Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/05/22/semua-house-chicken-rice-in-pertama-complex-is-the-ideal-city-centre-office-lunch-under-rm15-with-standout-char-siew/220901https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/05/17/yakitori-izakaya-kin-no-tsubo-is-the-place-to-be-for-great-yakitori-and-oden-in-bukit-bintang/220218KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — When life sends me to one of the many watering holes along Changkat Bukit Bintang, whether as an 18-year-old on a tear fresh out of high school, or more recently, struggling financially at a friend’s birthday, I always let out a little sigh of resignation. Resigned, because I know that no matter what transpires over the evening — encounters with drunk tourists or an overeager massage parlour promoter — my dinner will be at best, “just okay”. Not that the area has ever trul...Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/05/17/yakitori-izakaya-kin-no-tsubo-is-the-place-to-be-for-great-yakitori-and-oden-in-bukit-bintang/220218https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/05/14/tianmimi-secret-discover-excellent-hainanese-chicken-chop-and-hearty-traditional-desserts-from-peanut-paste-and-ginkgo-barley-to-bubur-cha-cha-in-ara-damansara/219943PETALING JAYA, May 14 — Nostalgia is a powerful thing. Whether it’s being harnessed by Don Draper to pitch the Kodak Carousel in Mad Men or warming Anton Ego’s ice-cold heart in Ratatouille, it is, in Draper’s words, “a twinge in your heart far more powerful than memory alone”. And food is often the vessel through which we come under the dizzying influence of nostalgia: a sight may remind us of a memory, a sound may remind us of the place, and a scent may remind us of the person. Put them all to...Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/05/14/tianmimi-secret-discover-excellent-hainanese-chicken-chop-and-hearty-traditional-desserts-from-peanut-paste-and-ginkgo-barley-to-bubur-cha-cha-in-ara-damansara/219943https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/05/10/fragrant-town-restaurant-brings-juicy-roast-duck-to-pj-section-17/219380PETALING JAYA, May 10 — As a neighbourhood, Section 17 is blessed with a wealth of affordable eating.One particularly abundant stretch is the flats along Jalan 17/1A, where locals head to long-time stalls like Nasi Lemak Pak Din in the gerai makan centre on the corner, or frequent newer arrivals like Bilal Nasi Kandar, which has quickly become a favourite among the working crowd.The rest of the street is home to a diverse mix of mostly Malay and Chinese eateries, with tomyam and ayam gepuk spots...Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/05/10/fragrant-town-restaurant-brings-juicy-roast-duck-to-pj-section-17/219380https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/05/08/head-to-pj-ss4s-warung-jakarta-for-indonesian-classics-like-bakso-mie-ayam-and-soto-betawi/219115PETALING JAYA, May 8 — As a child, my introduction to mie bakso, the Indonesian dish of noodles and beef balls, was a less-than-ideal one.To be fair, the odds were stacked against it. I was one of those kids who didn’t enjoy any kind of edible ball: fish, chicken, pork or beef, and I had not yet learned how to appreciate the strong, bitter flavour of Chinese celery, which is included to balance out the flavour of the broth.But perhaps the biggest obstacle was the myopic view that, because this i...Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/05/08/head-to-pj-ss4s-warung-jakarta-for-indonesian-classics-like-bakso-mie-ayam-and-soto-betawi/219115https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/05/03/hidden-inside-a-home-in-sungai-way-xhin-fhong-claypot-bak-kut-teh-serves-up-old-school-comfort-in-a-bowl-of-bak-kut-teh/218517PETALING JAYA, May 3 — After a particularly heavy night of drinking — for my fellow Gen Z, it’s like a coffee rave, but actually enjoyable — I always crave the soothing, restorative touch of meat in a rich broth.What better way to address that than with bak kut teh?I was in no mood to make the trek to Klang in my decidedly unkempt state. A friend had asked me to check out Xhin Fhong Claypot Bak Kut Teh in Sungai Way after seeing it in a video a few months back, so I decided today would be the da...Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/05/03/hidden-inside-a-home-in-sungai-way-xhin-fhong-claypot-bak-kut-teh-serves-up-old-school-comfort-in-a-bowl-of-bak-kut-teh/218517https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/04/28/kuala-lumpur-cocktail-week-co-founder-nicholas-ng-on-the-rise-of-kuala-lumpurs-cocktail-bars-and-why-international-recognition-and-local-perception-matter/217976KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Finding a cocktail bar in Kuala Lumpur has never been easier than it is today. In the last few years, cocktail bars of every stripe have risen to prominence in the capital. They can be quiet and intimate or raucous and rowdy; the drinks might lean rum-forward or revolve around cacao, and you might find yourself climbing up to a hidden shophouse speakeasy or stepping into the lift of a five-star hotel in the city centre. They range from the traditional to the experimental...Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/04/28/kuala-lumpur-cocktail-week-co-founder-nicholas-ng-on-the-rise-of-kuala-lumpurs-cocktail-bars-and-why-international-recognition-and-local-perception-matter/217976https://guide.michelin.com/my/en/article/travel/where-to-eat-in-taman-tun-dr-ismailAway from the high-rise hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur’s city center, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail seems an unlikely place for world-class culinary achievement. But armed with three One-MICHELIN-Starred restaurants, the neighborhood’s star is on the ascendancy.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://guide.michelin.com/my/en/article/travel/where-to-eat-in-taman-tun-dr-ismailhttps://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/04/26/three-decades-and-one-generation-later-taman-jinjang-barus-kedai-kopi-soon-teik-continues-to-serve-its-unique-mushroom-sauce-and-curry-chee-cheong-fun/217693KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — Deep inside a cluster of flats in Taman Jinjang Baru lies the unassuming Kedai Kopi Soon Teik. For over 30 years, it has served a short, simple list of offerings — curry mee, prawn mee, plain soup and dry noodles — and its unique signature: mushroom sauce and curry chee cheong fun. This isn’t a choice between the two, but a distinct third creation, like the yuen yeung of chee cheong fun, marrying Ipoh-style mushroom sauce with KL-style curry into one saucy symphony.The c...Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/04/26/three-decades-and-one-generation-later-taman-jinjang-barus-kedai-kopi-soon-teik-continues-to-serve-its-unique-mushroom-sauce-and-curry-chee-cheong-fun/217693https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/04/24/beneath-a-pickleball-court-restoran-sfeng-brings-cantonese-banquet-cuisine-to-subang-jaya/217428SUBANG JAYA, April 24 — If you’ve ever been curious about what it might be like to eat banquet-style Cantonese dishes beneath a pickleball court, look no further. Even if you’ve never had that oddly specific thought, Restoran Sfeng in USJ 25 now grants that possibility. Located in the far-off depths of Subang Jaya that border Shah Alam — about five to 10 minutes from both Main Place and One City — the restaurant is the only other tenant in a mixed-use development still under completion, aside fr...Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/04/24/beneath-a-pickleball-court-restoran-sfeng-brings-cantonese-banquet-cuisine-to-subang-jaya/217428https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/04/16/underrated-peng-yuan-hokkien-mee-in-pj-section-14-deserves-its-moment-in-the-spotlight/216486PETALING JAYA, April 16 — If you think of Hokkien mee — the KL variety, not Penang — and where to find it in Petaling Jaya, chances are a particularly famous, long-standing spot in Seksyen 14 comes to mind. But what of its less famous, less busy neighbour at the other end of the same row of shops, in Restoran Mei Keng?Though it may not be as established, Peng Yuan Hokkien Mee has been around for decades, spending most of that time in the shadow of its neighbour.It is the quintessential “the othe...Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/04/16/underrated-peng-yuan-hokkien-mee-in-pj-section-14-deserves-its-moment-in-the-spotlight/216486https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/04/12/blue-hour-is-pj-ss2s-new-dinner-spot-for-japanese-comfort-food-like-aburasoba-and-tamago-kake-gohan/216003PETALING JAYA, April 12 — I’ve always struggled with the question, “If you could only eat one dish for the rest of your life, what would it be?”Not because I imagine myself actually having to make that choice; I’m more of an “answer first, consequences later” kind of person.It’s the hypothetical of getting sick of eating the same thing day after day that weighs on my mind. How could anyone do it? How would I?Except I have, sort of. For four straight years at university, I ate the same breakfast....Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/04/12/blue-hour-is-pj-ss2s-new-dinner-spot-for-japanese-comfort-food-like-aburasoba-and-tamago-kake-gohan/216003https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/04/10/spanish-wine-giant-familia-torres-names-luen-heng-the-exclusive-distributor-for-familia-torres-and-miguel-torres-wines-in-malaysia/215721KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Familia Torres has appointed Luen Heng F&B Sdn Bhd as its exclusive importer and distributor in Malaysia.The partnership was announced at a launch event at Chinese Palace Restaurant, attended by regional manager for Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa, Gil Serra Arnau, who said the collaboration reflects a shared vision of quality and long-term growth.“We’ve been in Malaysia for more than 20 years, but we had a different distribution before,” he said.“Luen Heng F&B...Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/04/10/spanish-wine-giant-familia-torres-names-luen-heng-the-exclusive-distributor-for-familia-torres-and-miguel-torres-wines-in-malaysia/215721https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/04/10/one-dish-one-man-show-lobapng-in-setia-alam-specialises-in-taiwanese-braised-pork-rice-thats-worth-the-trip/215719SHAH ALAM, April 10 — “You like fastidious artisans, eh?”My instinct was to loudly protest, “No!” and to bring up many substantiated examples of not liking particular eateries that my partner had designated so.But it slowly drowned in the sinking realisation that, yes, I actually do. If I recall correctly, my words to her at the time were, “I see a certain romance to them.”Which is why, on a recent weekday, with plenty of better things to do, I embarked on a 30-plus-minute trip to Setia Alam wit...Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/04/10/one-dish-one-man-show-lobapng-in-setia-alam-specialises-in-taiwanese-braised-pork-rice-thats-worth-the-trip/215719https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/04/05/from-a-creative-sarawak-laksa-pizza-to-an-eclectic-vinyl-collection-songbird-slice-in-pj-is-a-unique-pizza-spot-like-no-other/215127PETALING JAYA, April 5 — Sarawak laksa on a pizza? It sounds like another one of those garish gimmicks that go viral now and then.What’s next, nasi lemak risotto?Except it isn’t a gimmick.Instead, it’s one of the signature pizzas at Songbird Slice, a small pizza joint on the third floor of Infinity Tower in Kelana Jaya.Save for a pasta bar a few doors down, there’s little else on this near-empty floor, where Songbird has made its nest at the far end.It’d be generous to call this place a pizzeria...Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/04/05/from-a-creative-sarawak-laksa-pizza-to-an-eclectic-vinyl-collection-songbird-slice-in-pj-is-a-unique-pizza-spot-like-no-other/215127https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/04/02/tacos-for-lunch-at-smakrik-wisma-cosway-a-swedish-chefs-taste-of-mexico-in-kuala-lumpur/214817KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — Walk into Wisma Cosway at lunch hour on any given weekday, and a veritable bonanza of food options awaits. Cheap, local eats to feed the working man have always been a feature, but now everything from fish and chips to Thai beef noodles has joined the fray. The sheer number and variety of operators means the options go beyond the ground floor, stretching into the first and second floors as well.With so many signs and buntings jostling for your attention, some shops end up...Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/04/02/tacos-for-lunch-at-smakrik-wisma-cosway-a-swedish-chefs-taste-of-mexico-in-kuala-lumpur/214817https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/03/29/smaller-plates-approachable-prices-stefania-osteria-in-bukit-damansara-offers-a-casual-brand-of-italian-food-fit-for-the-neighbourhood/214271KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 29 — What is an osteria? The word itself comes from the Old French for “host,” reflecting its origins as a place where travellers could stop for wine, simple food and, traditionally, a place to spend the night. Over the centuries, it evolved — like its slightly more formal counterpart, the trattoria — into a casual restaurant serving rustic, nourishing dishes at relatively low prices. In recent years, however, the term has been adopted by more ambitious establishments, none mor...Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/03/29/smaller-plates-approachable-prices-stefania-osteria-in-bukit-damansara-offers-a-casual-brand-of-italian-food-fit-for-the-neighbourhood/214271https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/03/27/at-solaris-mont-kiara-anyang-gamjatang-serves-a-deeply-satisfying-korean-pork-backbone-stew/214081KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 27 — In the Korean enclave of Solaris Mont Kiara, a new face seems to pop up every few months, especially as Malaysian appreciation for more specific, regional specialities from South Korea continues to grow.One of the newest is Anyang Gamjatang, which opened at the end of last year. Located right next to the popular Korean grocer Kim’s Mart, it specialises in gamja-tang, a spicy Korean stew made with pork backbone.Across the Malaysian food social media ecosystem (a uniquely ab...Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/03/27/at-solaris-mont-kiara-anyang-gamjatang-serves-a-deeply-satisfying-korean-pork-backbone-stew/214081https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/03/26/asias-50-best-restaurants-2026-penangs-au-jardin-makes-history-at-no-39-as-malaysias-best-restaurant/213919HONG KONG, Mar 26 — Last night, Penang fine dining restaurant Au Jardin was named the best restaurant in Malaysia by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 after placing 39th on this year’s list.It is a historic achievement, marking the highest placement ever for a Malaysian restaurant. The previous record was held by the pioneering modern Malaysian restaurant Dewakan, which placed 46th on the list in 2019.Helmed by Su Kim Hock, Au Jardin debuted on the list just last year at 100th. The restaurant’s Fr...Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/03/26/asias-50-best-restaurants-2026-penangs-au-jardin-makes-history-at-no-39-as-malaysias-best-restaurant/213919https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/03/22/botanique-vegetarian-private-kitchen-in-damansara-jaya-serves-organic-vegetarian-fare-that-exceeds-expectations/213437PETALING JAYA, Mar 22 — Last week, for only the second time in my life, I signed up for a gym membership. It came with a free body composition scan.Now, by most accounts, I was a pretty healthy and “fit” kid growing up. I was active. PE class was my favourite. I even played football competitively to a decent level, culminating in an illustrious college football career in the US: five appearances off the bench in four years. But if it weren’t for football, I’d probably never see the inside of a w...Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/03/22/botanique-vegetarian-private-kitchen-in-damansara-jaya-serves-organic-vegetarian-fare-that-exceeds-expectations/213437https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/03/19/breakfast-at-jaipur-curry-house-in-ttdi-a-special-uttapam-and-truly-satisfying-curry-puffs/213150KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — On the rare occasions when I’m willing to make the effort for breakfast on a weekday, I almost never stray from a steady, familiar rotation of regular haunts. But when a tip comes from the chef and patron of one of Malaysia’s pre-eminent restaurants — I’m not telling — it feels less like a suggestion and more like a social and professional obligation to follow up, which is how I found myself at Jaipur Curry House in TTDI at about half past nine in the morning.Jaipur Curr...Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/03/19/breakfast-at-jaipur-curry-house-in-ttdi-a-special-uttapam-and-truly-satisfying-curry-puffs/213150https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/03/15/torino-toriko-is-the-newest-pop-up-at-lot-10-serving-shoyu-and-miso-chicken-broth-ramen/212662KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 15 — One door closes, and another opens. Last month, the Hide-Chan Ramen pop-up ended its six-month stay at J’s Gate Dining, Lot 10 on schedule. In the blink of an eye, a new ramen restaurant stepped into the ring, tagging in faster than one can say “tonkotsu”. The new contender is Torino Toriko, which, as its name suggests, specialises in tori paitan, or chicken broth ramen, a fact they eagerly advertise across their branding along with the phrase “no pork, no lard, no alcohol...Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/03/15/torino-toriko-is-the-newest-pop-up-at-lot-10-serving-shoyu-and-miso-chicken-broth-ramen/212662https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/03/13/at-solaris-mont-kiaras-dongdaemun-dakhanmari-a-healthy-korean-whole-chicken-hot-pot-surpasses-expectations/212423KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 13 — Dear reader: I met someone recently. I recognise that a restaurant review is hardly the usual medium for this sort of news, but bear with me. I promise it’s relevant. We have quite a few things in common, and though none immediately jump out at you, we do share a common curiosity and appetite for trying new things. Where we differ, however, and quite drastically if I say so myself, is in our cravings. She usually craves clear, restorative soup; I crave calcified, deep-frie...Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/03/13/at-solaris-mont-kiaras-dongdaemun-dakhanmari-a-healthy-korean-whole-chicken-hot-pot-surpasses-expectations/212423https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/03/05/head-to-chacko-restaurant-in-bukit-gasing-for-a-taste-of-kerala-from-meen-pollichathu-to-biryani/211376PETALING JAYA, Mar 5 — A little over a month ago, I wrote about Restaurant Daawat in Bukit Bintang and its distinctive Kerala offerings, which have fast become a firm favourite of mine.So when I heard about Chacko Restaurant — also specialising in Kerala cuisine, but located much closer to home in Bukit Gasing — I made a point of visiting sooner rather than later.Chacko Restaurant sits just off Jalan Gasing, in a single row of shops a short distance from La Salle School.It is hard to miss, with...Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/03/05/head-to-chacko-restaurant-in-bukit-gasing-for-a-taste-of-kerala-from-meen-pollichathu-to-biryani/211376https://guide.michelin.com/my/en/article/features/sek-yuen-kuala-lumpur-oldest-chinese-restaurant-lunar-new-yearFor 78 years, Sek Yuen has balanced the tradition of reunion dinners, ritual dishes and family-first values at Lunar New Year.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://guide.michelin.com/my/en/article/features/sek-yuen-kuala-lumpur-oldest-chinese-restaurant-lunar-new-yearhttps://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/03/01/a-cornucopia-of-crab-shanghai-style-crab-roe-noodles-at-kuala-lumpurs-crab-bro-noodle-house/210799KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 — If you’ve interacted with anybody below the age of 30 at all recently, you’ll likely have heard that you’re meeting them at “a very Chinese time” in their lives.If they’re even younger, they’re likely “Chinamaxxing” with the Adidas tangzhuang or “becoming a Chinese baddie” by drinking hot water — even if they’re not necessarily Chinese.It’s the latest Internet fad, and it has very much reached its peak with the Chinese New Year.It’s also gone global, and for once, some as...Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/03/01/a-cornucopia-of-crab-shanghai-style-crab-roe-noodles-at-kuala-lumpurs-crab-bro-noodle-house/210799