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Check out this list of 12 places in Kuala Lumpur and beyond to nosh down some traditional Malaysian cuisine in highly hip surroundings. Photo: Buro Malaysia

12 hip Malaysian kopitiams for great food and Insta-worthy photos

Whether for lunch, brunch or coffee, these traditional cafes in Kuala Lumpur and beyond are the very best for food and great photos

Whether for lunch, brunch or coffee, these traditional Malaysian kopitiam cafes won’t just satisfy your need for great vintage-inspired Insta pics, but your rumbling tummy, too – here’s 10 of our favourites in Kuala Lumpur, and a couple more from further across the Klang Valley for measure

Are you brave enough to try these weird Italian foods?

7 top places to eat like a local in Seoul

5 of the best street food breakfast dishes in Yangon, Myanmar

We are regaled by the Burmese phrase ‘sa ba’, which means ‘eat please’, whenever we stroll down the street

Mohinga is a popular all-day breakfast in Yangon, Myanmar. The dish generally comprises rice noodles covered in rich and pungent umami fish broth, with crushed chickpea flour, fish sauce and spices, such as lemongrass, turmeric, ginger and chilli, and toppings that include boiled egg, deep fried fritters and chickpeas. Photo: @miso.en.place / Instagram

How white chocolate evolved from a medicine coating to a sweet treat

The weird story of how white chocolate was made is surprisingly tied to medicines and energy-booster formulas discovered by its creator, Henri Nestlé

Okinawa’s Shuri Castle is gone – but there are plenty more reasons to visit

With a healthy home-grown cuisine said to keep Okinawans alive for longer, plus sun, surf and plenty more Unesco-approved Ryuku sights, Okinawa still has plenty to offer the curious traveller

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Discover 6 Japanese culinary delights this autumn

If you’re heading to Hokkaido out of ski season, the local cuisine offers delicacies, favourite Japanese flavours such as lavender and even craft beer that will sate your inner foodie

There are many local Hokkaido delicacies to try, including melon ice cream served inside a melon. Photo: procrastination73/Instagram.

Too mucha matcha? 6 of the weirdest green tea-flavoured foods

A healthy eating craze for powdered green tea-infused foods has seen bright green matcha-flavoured burgers, curry, hotpot, pasta and even beer – would you try any of it?

Singapore’s most Instagramable spots

Singapore has loads of Instagramable spots to fill up your social media feed – here are all the top sites, and the hottest hashtags to use

Where does Hong Kong rank on the World’s 50 Best Street Food Cities?

Singapore is number one, but travellers the world over ranked Bangkok, Hong Kong, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Mumbai among the top five on the list

Travellers have ranked Singapore street food the best in the world. Photo: CEOWorld Magazine

5 of the most Instagramable cafes to open in Penang

Looking to brighten up your IG feed when you order your next coffee? These five new hipster hang-outs are for you

Kafka is one the hottest new cafes to open in Penang, Malaysia, this year. Photo: eddiefoo92/Instagram

Review | From Sober to Tipsy: Shanghai speakeasy concept great

Sober Company’s speakeasy Tipsy can only be accessed with three tokens, which you earn through drinking in its cafe, restaurant and bar. The drinks, made by Japanese bartenders, were amazing, but the food was less inspired.

Have you tried any of these types of roti canai?

Here are 6 renditions of roti canai, an Indian-influenced culinary treat that is best devoured with a hot glass of teh tarik at Mamak, open-air establishments throughout Malaysia

Tokyo, Sydney, Hong Kong ... which city has the best food festival?

Pack your stretchy trousers if you are going to explore the stalls at these three big Asia-Pacific city events before the end of 2019

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The last day of 2018’s Hong Kong Food Festival, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Photo: Nora Tam

From cendol to satay – 10 tasty Malaysian dishes everyone should try

From laksa to satay and roti canai to bak kut teh – the Southeast Asian country is a foodie’s paradise

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Nasi Kerabu is a Malaysian speciality beloved by locals. Photo: Instagram

6 great family-friendly attractions in Southeast Asia

Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay and Universal Studios rank among the region’s top attractions, along with KidZania in Manila and Legoland Malaysia Resort in Johor Baharu

6 of Seoul’s sexiest cocktail bars for a glorious night out

From a Prohibition-era Negroni from the Pussyfoot Saloon to a serious gin from White Bar, Seoul’s bar scene is awash with creativity. One of them – Charles H. – is on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list. These are some of the coolest watering holes in the South Korean capital

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5 top restaurants that are getting more hype than Singapore's street food

Burnt Ends, Odette, Nouri, Jaan by Kirk Westway and The White Rabbit are the Lion City’s high-end restaurants that draw hordes of locals and tourists – remember to book a table before you go

Australian barbecue restaurant Burnt Ends in Singapore has the number 10 spot on Asia’s 50 Best and one Michelin star. Photo: Facebook

5 of Bali’s hottest restaurants offering world-class food

Whether you’re a discerning Instagram-loving foodie or an expat hipster after Thai cuisine, these are the places to see and be seen in

Why Hong Kong speakeasy PDT is worth talking about

PDT (Please Don’t Tell) bar located inside the Landmark Mandarin Oriental offers a great mix of classics from the original branch and new creations made especially for locals

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Eat like a local in Kota Kinabalu – 5 great dishes on the coast of Borneo

A richer, medicinal-tasting version of the pork rib dish, bak kut teh, tuhau – a smelly, spicy shredded ginger condiment – and lemon coconut jelly are among the local delights

Strong-smelling tuhau, made from shredded wild ginger mixed with chilli, garlic and lime juice, which can be eaten on its own or used in stir fries or fish dishes, is a traditional food from Kota Kinabalu, on the Malaysian island of Borneo. Photo: Instagram@rasaborneo

Where to find the 5 best Asian milk teas in Hong Kong

How about a cha yen poured over ice? Or what about an iconic milk tea in Mong Kok? Here are 5 Asian milk teas for the perfect summer cuppa

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Boba tea has been commercialised after it took the world by storm in recent years. It is among our selection of the five best Asian milk teas waiting to be enjoyed in Hong Kong this summer.

5 Instagram-worthy cafes in Kuala Lumpur

The Malaysian capital is famous for its hawker food, but these cafes’ desserts taste as good as they look

5 ways to get your carb fix in Xian, the Chinese city of wheat

Dining options range from a ‘Chinese hamburger’ liked by James Bond to cold noodles perfect for summer, and a honey rice cake on a stick

What’s the most important ingredient in a cocktail?

Bar Manager Bigyan Rai at Dai Bing in Sheung Wan. 09MAY19 SCMP / Jonathan Wong

5 KL speakeasies with the most creative cocktails in town

KL’s mixology scene is awash with originality, from The Deceased bar’s celebration of the macabre, to the organic simplicity of Botak Liquor

The amount of effort that Bar Shake’s Japanese bartender Sam Kinugawa puts into his cocktails is impressive. Bar Shake is indicative of the direction the fast growing Kuala Lumpur speakeasy scene has taken in recent years with the emphasis being on original and cleverly constructed cocktails. Photo: Bar Shake

7 eateries, cafes and hang-outs to hit in Shek Tong Tsui

From Cafe Malacca to No Milkshake No life, these eateries serve up a raft of cuisines, from Singaporean and Malaysian to Italian and Chinese, with chef’s specials and spectacular desserts to boot

Din Tai Fung Australia thinks big with rainbow xiao long bao

Dumplings come in a blend of yellow, orange, purple, blue, green and pink – and are inspired by Sydney’s annual Vivid lights and music festival

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Hidden Gems
An insider's view of the lesser known delicacies of life.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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