When I was growing up, indulging in dim sum was reserved for Sunday mornings only. That was a weekend family day when everyone was able to spare long hours savouring the hot-off-the-steamer tiny bite-sized portions of handcrafted dim sum over freshly brewed Chinese tea. Since leaving school, it has been quite a few years since I ... continue reading »

If you thought that you have already exhausted the many buka puasa venues in town, why not consider MÙnch, the cosy coffee house in MÙ Hotel Ipoh? With about ten days to Syawal, not to worry, there is still time to savour the delicious dishes offered by the city hotel. There are a total of five different ... continue reading »

It had been a long while since there was a reason for me to head over to the other side of town: Pasir Puteh. Well, I was there last week to "buka puasa" at the café of the 2-year-old Manhattan Hotel Ipoh. The hotel really stands out in the neighbourhood with its "New York theme" and ... continue reading »

An extensive array of traditional juadah berbuka puasa awaits diners, if they opted to break fast at Casuarina@Meru Hotel during this holy month of Ramadan. Whether to celebrate togetherness with family or friends, the breaking of fast is a much anticipated annual event at this hotel, well known for its delicious cuisines. Last evening, the hotel ... continue reading »

What was supposed to be a Saturday lunch at a new café in Ipoh Garden had to be diverted to dining at a tried and tested eatery in Ipoh Garden South, when the launch of the new café was postponed. Although I went on Facebook to seek recommendations from friends, in the end, we settled for ... continue reading »

It's time to prepare for Ramadan, a month of adherence and togetherness for our Muslim brothers and sisters. Therefore, Resorts World Genting has lined up a few options for Malaysian and international guests to break their daily fast: at Rajawali Coffee House, Medan Selera and Jom Makan. All three venues are Halal-certified. So, even when these guests ... continue reading »

During my recent visit to Batam and Bintan, whereby I was to provide coverage for Batam Trail Run (5km) 2019 as well as to explore the tourism attractions of the two islands, I did not know what to expect from this maiden trip. The delegation of media members, including yours truly, was invited to a 9-month-old ... continue reading »