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...
If you're a fan of mahjong and yearn for a taste of Hong Kong right in Johor, 13Units Hong Kong Café will make you feel nostalgic, as if you're in a Wong Kar-wai movie This retro café currently has two branches in Johor, one in Danga Utama and the other in Nusa Sentral. 13Units Café at Danga Utama. Image via 十三幺港式茶記...
Aside from having a badminton court, an inflatable theme park for children, and a gym, Megah Rise is a neighbourhood mall in Petaling Jaya with various eateries worth checking out Here's a list of some of the restaurants, cafés, and bars you might want to visit: 1. Staple Dough Specialising in modern Italian fusion handmade pasta, Staple Dough...
