Malaysia
La Maison Francaise, Kuala Lumpur
Located in a quiet residential cul-de-sac, within walking distance from Pavilion Shopping Mall, is the French restaurant La Maison Francaise. I arrived on a drizzling Saturday afternoon to try their high tea. La Maison Francaise is housed in a restored,…
Ciccio, Kuala Lumpur
“I will always come back to this restaurant” Ciccio does roaring business, even on the coldest of nights—Monday. This Italian restaurant is located along lively Changkat Bukit Bintang. I was afraid that Ciccio, located in the popular and touristy Changkat…
Thirty8, Grand Hyatt, Kuala Lumpur
Thirty8 sits atop, on the 38th floor (hence the name), of the 1-year-old Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur. Thirty8 showcases panoramic 360 degree views of KL city. You can see the world famous Petronas Towers at KLCC (which is within walking…
Graze, Hilton, Kuala Lumpur
October marks the start of white truffle season. White truffles, or “Edible Diamonds” as they are called, are rare. The white ones are only available a couple of months of the year, and there are fewer of them, and of…
Nando’s City Square, Johor Bahru
Went to Nando’s again. Had my usual ¼ chicken with 2 sides. Sad to report portions have shrunk. They now don’t serve water. See previous post. Their stuttering excuse was pretty lame too – the water supply is mixed with…
Nando’s City Square, Johor Bahru
I made my way to Nando’s again. See my previous post. I ordered the quarter chicken with 2 sides at Malaysian Ringgit RM $19.60 (RM$16.90 + 6% govt tax + 10% service charge). I consider this great value to get…
George and Dragon Café (at Johor Premium Outlets), Johor Bahru
This place offers a reasonable set lunch at Malaysian Ringgit RM$34.55 (RM29.80 plus 6% govt tax plus 10% service charge) in a slightly cutesy environment.
Nando’s City Square, Johor Bahru (Bahasa Melayu)
Nando telah membuka sebuah cawangan baru di tingkat bawah tanah City Square Mall, Johor Bahru. Johor Bahru adalah hujung selatan Semenanjung Malaysia (juga dirujuk sebagai Malaysia Barat) dan City Square Mall terletak hanya di seberang sempadan dari Singapura. Setelah melalui…
Nando’s City Square, Johor Bahru
Nando’s has opened a new outlet in the basement of City Square Mall, Johor Bahru. Johor Bahru is the southernmost tip of Peninsula Malaysia (also referred to as West Malaysia) and City Square Mall is just across the border from…
Popiah Lwee, Malacca (Melaka)
Popiah Lwee Jalan Kubu (in between Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Hock and Jalan Hang Jebat aka Jonker Walk) Recommended by other guidebooks but oh-so-disgusting! It has pork lard in it. I didn’t know till I bit into it and I…
