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With the month of Ramadan drawing to an end, it is kind of sad to say good bye to the food carnival and the street bazaars that we love. However, the good all Malay warungs are still here to stay. Amongst one of our favourite Malay restaurants that serves home cooked nosh such as the [...]
Iftar, refers to the evening meal, specifically the meal that breaks the daily fast during the Islamic month of Ramadan. Iftar during Ramadan is often conducted as a community, with Muslims gathering to break their fast together. The time for Iftar is approximately 10 – 15 minutes after sunset. It is considered the best practice, [...]
We are in the thick of Ramadhan month and one of the great places to buka-puasa or to break your fast is at Kitchen Art Brasserie, Empire hotel. The home-style Malay cooking is far from fancy, but it suits the neighborhood clientele, who arrive for dishes that run from generous kampung favourites of grilled lamb [...]
Ramadhan begins this month, and with it come the 30 days of fasting practiced by observant Muslims. So how is eating relevant to this celebration? Well, fasting is traditionally broken each evening sunset, a practice that’s often accompanied by feasting, and this aspect has put a whole new meaning on the word “buka-puasa” in KL. [...]
This is the first time I have ever set foot in Songket, and I was surprised to see the place so crowded with patrons. Songket serves authentic Malay food in a Malay-house setting, a restaurant located on Jalan Yap Kwan Seng. If you are not familiar with the traditional Malay homes then you will be [...]
Recently, both me and Cumi have been totally smitten with the Malay Rice at D’Anis Putri/ Rozita Catering. Known simply as Anis Putri Corner, this comfortable, spacious and almost always packed to the rafters restaurant is situated somewhere in Pantai Dalam, Kuala Lumpur (not too far from Gasing Indah and the Pantai Baru Highway). don’t [...]
Freshly frittered bananas invite you into the shop with no name! but with all the great Malay Hall of Fame, Star Actors of yesteryears! The Malay rice here is terrific. Directly translated as Nasi Melayu, it is the staple food for many working Malaysians just as burgers and steaks are for the Americans or the Nasi [...]
For those seeking solace from the maddening traffic and hectic pace of city life, Aman Rimba is like a dream come true! Situated just a mere 1 hour from Kuala Lumpur, this lovely traditional, kampong experience retains its charm and is hard to replicate anywhere in the city. Yes, if you really need to get [...]
Most Malaysians are familiar with this scene below. A man, sits in front of a burning furnace, fanning sticks of bamboo, that are slowing being roasted by an open fire. The flames look like orange goblins doing a mad dance as they flicker and jump wildly every time they catch a gust of wind. The cheeky embers [...]
Wishing all our Muslim readers.. Selamat Berpuasa! Fasting month or the Holy month or Ramadan starts today. For the Muslim, Ramadan is a time of reflecting , believing and worshiping God. The fast is intended to be an exacting act of deep personal worship in which Muslims seek a raised awareness of closeness to God. [...]
Oh, I do love Nasi Lemak, Nasi Kandar.. and latest on the list, Nasi Tumpang (conical packet rice). If you are wondering why, there are 5 reasons I love this great local dish, and they are: 1. It is easy to take it away and not messy to eat since it comprises of compacted rice [...]
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