Why Malaysian restaurateurs open global outposts in Singapore, London and beyond
While many look to open outlets throughout the Klang Valley or perhaps even set up shop in another state in Malaysia, others dream bigger.
Abirami Durai
Yafa Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur brings Palestinian food to the fore
The restaurant is named after an eponymous historic Palestinian port city often called “the bride of the sea."
The final stop in a Galician Michelin-starred dinner series in Kuala Lumpur
The culmination of a three-part series is a final dinner titled "The Galicia Dinner: Chapter Three" with chef Rafael Centeno of one Michelin-starred Restaurante Vertigo, another…
This Michelin-starred Malaysian chef’s mother ‘never dreamt’ he would be a chef
In so many ways, Chong Yu Cheng, better known as YC, says it was his mother who was instrumental in forging his chosen career path.
Young Malaysian chefs are trying to change restaurant kitchens for the better
Some chefs in Malaysia describe kitchen environments that can be hostile, intensely stressful, and, at times, verbally – and even physically – abusive.
Why Malaysians are now the biggest consumers of beef in Southeast Asia
Malaysians consume approximately 9.5kg of beef per person per year. This works out to nearly 200g of beef every week – essentially a steak a week.
Two new progressive Malaysian restaurants in Kuala Lumpur get Michelin stars in Michelin Guide KL & Penang 2026
The country’s top-ranked restaurant, Dewakan (arguably the first progressive Malaysian restaurant in Malaysia), helmed by chef Darren Teoh, continues to lead the pack with two…
Malaysian son learns cherished family recipes from mother
Benjamin Oh Jian Wei, 36, grew up learning his mother and grandmother's recipes and says he is hoping to teach them to his son, too.
Malaysian home cook shares treasured recipes that are mainstays on Hari Raya
Rendang typically takes hours to cook, as the oil has to separate (pecah minyak), which is why Norhayati says she starts making hers about three days before Hari Raya.
Why Kuala Lumpur is quickly becoming a regional dining hot spot
At Ministry of Crab Kuala Lumpur, there is a flurry of activity. In the kitchen, chefs are testing out crab recipes and doing numerous dry-runs to ensure perfection. In the dining…