Kouign amann is quite possibly my favourite pastry to eat – if I could only pick one. Think of it as a denser version of croissant that’s caramelised with plenty of sugar and salted butter. Hence the name “kouign-amann”, French for butter and cake. One can find a pretty decent…
Things To Eat in Section 17
Wantan mee is one of Jien’s favourite things to eat but not quite mine, though I’ve grown to enjoy it over the years due to influence from him and my father in-law. K Intan Wantan Mee in Section 17 PJ has been around for many years and I’ve driven past…
It’s been more than 10 years since I blogged about my favourite char kuay teow spot in KL – Robert Char Kuay Teow in Section 17 PJ. Jien and I have been patronising his stall since we were in college and now that he recently relocated to another coffeeshop across…
My mother used to buy a lot of chicken rice from Choon Yien in Section 17 as it was one of her regular lunch spots with her colleagues back in the days. That said, I never understood the hype of this chicken rice and the fact that I dislike chicken…
Part of the reason why I love incognito food hunts is the idea of experiencing unbiased food and service, just like everyone else. It is something Jien and I try to uphold for the Bangsar Babe brand, despite the lure of paid food reviews and complimentary meals. A fan of…
Two Scones One Cup is a cosy corner lot café in Section 17 and as the name suggests, scones are a highlight. I’ve seen photos of the place and its scones on my Instagram feed, prompting a visit over the weekend. The scones (RM9 for two pieces) come with a…
Café hopping isn’t really my thing as I’m more of a “settler” than a “hopper”, especially when I’ve found the place that serves coffee the way I like. JEQ In The House in Section 17 was an accidental discovery when I was in the vicinity and wanted a quiet coffee…
Frame Thai in Section 17 (formerly known as Lai Thai Market) boasts a steady stream of customers – a restaurant/mini mart in Happy Mansion that serves Thai street food and goodies from Thailand. I heard from friends that it started out as a sundry shop selling Thai snacks and food…
Some people spend their life climbing the career ladder and when they get there, they realise it’s not what they want all along. I like to think I have a diversified career portfolio and industry but within the line of communications, branding, marketing and advertising. It’s what I’m good at. But…
