“Sit, please sit. What would you like to eat?” I love when people are friendly and easy to deal with. Such pleasant encounters are rare these days, especially when you’re dining at a hawker stall. These people are often too busy to give a damn, so ordering and eating is…
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I used to think Ah Leng Char Kuay Teow only operates in the afternoon, but Ken said they also open at night. Just in a different location. The night stall is located in Air Itam and manned by Ah Leng himself. You can opt to have a normal plate of…
Located next to The Beer Factory in Puchong, Sector 7 has the potential of being my favourite hangout place now that Chef Max (formerly from Leonardo’s) is heading the kitchen. Inspired by alien civilization, Sector 7’s décor is sleek and modern with blue laser lights to mimic the spaceship feel.…
Many have commented that Foh San in Ipoh is overrated. I’ve tried the old Foh San as well as the new (and larger) outlet just a few months ago. A friend told me about this new dim sum place called Greentown Dim Sum Café in Greentown Avenue that is halal…
I’ve been wanting to try the sang har mee at Sang Kee in Lorong Yap Ah Loy for quite some time especially after my in-laws told me how tasty the noodles were when they ate there a couple of years ago. But when you’re dressed in office wear, the thought…
Asia Café is a popular college student hangout and boasts a variety of food stalls to cater to the crowd. To be honest, I’ve always avoided this place because the food is pricey for hawker fare and I always walk out smelling like food. One of the stalls that stood…
I’m one of those people who dislike paying RM20 for a plate of CKT when I can get the same thing (or better) for RM5 at a coffeeshop. That said, ambiance plays an important role when it comes to meals with friends and loved ones. Seriously, how many of us…
Seafood and directions. These were the two things I disliked when I was younger. I never enjoyed crabs and prawns, mostly because they were a hassle to eat. And geography was one of my worst subjects in school. I remember being really upset at a former employer who took me…
Check out my article on Tanjung Tualang prawns in StarMetro today!
*From my food column in STARMETRO Kuala Selangor is known for its fireflies, fishing village and most importantly, fresh seafood! As a child, rif would follow his father on regular fishing trips there. Usually, they would catch about a dozen fishes, but there were times they left the river bank…