Hundreds of curious shoppers, some equipped with camping stools and rain gear, lined up for hours on a drizzly weekday in the western German city of Aachen. They weren't waiting for the latest phone or luxury handbag release: they were after a taste of a new chocolate bar. Swiss chocolate giant Lindt has drawn the crowds...
SINGAPORE: When Jillyn Lee, 19, first tried a matcha drink in 2022, she was captivated by its rich and creamy taste. The Singapore Polytechnic student has since made drinking matcha – powdered green tea – a daily ritual, enjoying it at least twice a day. Her obsession with the superfood even led her to Japan in October...
It's a dietary tip we’ve all heard a hundred times: Wholemeal and wholegrain bread are healthier than white bread. But how so? Both wholemeal and wholegrain bread are made from whole grains: the fibre-rich outer bran layer, starchy middle endosperm layer and nutrient-rich germ layer. In wholemeal bread, they’re milled to a fine texture. Meanwhile, wholegrain bread has a...
Durian season is in full swing! Whether you're picking out some thorny treasures for a family feast or looking to impress your foreign friends with the King of Fruits know-how, here's a handy guide to ensure you're getting the real deal!
1. Dough By Meg Image via Dough by Meg (Facebook) Image via Dough by Meg (Facebook) Dough by Meg is a Muslim-friendly business that offers a delightful selection of handcrafted bombolonis that are as pretty as they are delicious. Their menu consists of creative and even savoury options, including Classic Pistachio, Bacon Cream Cheese, and Crème Brûlée. So satisfy your sweet...
The internet is filled with comments on new and fancy food places that pops up seemingly every other week. While those are great and exciting, I always have special affinity towards those really old school eateries that stands the test of time. Gerai Nasi Eng Kee, old school as it gets Gerai Nasi Eng Kee is a stall/shack...
If you're a wagyu lover or haven't had the chance to try it yet, here's the perfect place to experience it for the first time Image via Brenda Mak/SAYS Nestled discreetly on the first floor of a shop lot in Desa Sri Hartamas is a 'secret' restaurant marked only by an unassuming golden calf head on the...
Need a caffeine pick-me-up? There's a new café in town that just had its soft launch. Image via Jeremy Ng/SAYS Bijou recently opened in Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, featuring a smooth concrete interior and a classy white-themed glasshouse concept. The café has been around for a while now but only recently launched its new, larger location opposite Cantara Residences. "Bijou used...
1. YODmilk shop Image via @yodmilk.shop (Instagram) Image via @yodmilk.shop (Instagram) A go-to bagel place among those living in Subang Jaya, YODmilk offers freshly baked bagels, generously slathered with a variety of sweet and savoury fillings, including almond honey cream cheese, taro spread, spring onion cream cheese, and more. Best of all, this quaint, retro bagel place is super affordable! Each bagel costs...
Not sure if you want a hot or a cold dessert? Why not both! Image via Jess Lee (Facebook) Tang Fei Dessert is a shop with outlets in Kuchai Lama and Sea Park that sells a 9-in-1 platter that has it all. It features nine small servings of various desserts, allowing you to try a wide variety of flavours and textures in...
