Mimosa Crepe, Johor Bahru
Mimosa Crepe is a tiny creperie tucked away within walking distance of the renovated Plaza Pelangi or 5-10 mins drive from the causeway. The 50-seater café was decked in an all-white furbished with wooden furniture, giving it a clean feel.…
Antonio, Macau
English 繁體中文 English Housed in a pretty 3-storey yellow building, “Antonio” is a dining instituition in Macau. The restaurant is intimate. Dark wood is complemented with blue table cloths, blue curtains and beautiful blue and white tiles on the walls.…
Beijing Kitchen, Grand Hyatt, Macau Nov 2015
English 繁體中文 English Beijing Kitchen promises authentic northern Chinese cuisines. Beijing Kitchen is housed in the beautiful Grand Hyatt Macau. Though 6 years old already, the restaurant does not look it at all. The restaurant looks like it is only…
Enmaru, Altitude, Jakarta
At Enmaru, located at the top of The Plaza, you can enjoy Izakaya dining style while enjoying a bird’s eye view of Jakarta. Originally a style of eating where one sits down for sake after a long day of work,…
Balique, Bali
Balique is located at the popular tourist district of Jimbaran, opposite the Intercontinental resort. The decor is rustic. Think distressed wooden tables and chairs, patchwork quilt couches, mix-and-matched garage sale-looking furniture. Enamel-plated iron mugs double up as flower pots. Un-airconditioned…
Cuca, Bali
Cuca is a tapas restaurant located in a very secluded side street in Jimbaran. The nearest resort is Kayumanis Jimbaran Resort. The service at Cuca is completely clueless. I was greeted by a waiter when I arrived. Me: “Good evening.…
Indocafe, Singapore
Best Afternoon Tea in Singapore Having tried their fantastic Peranankan dishes a few weeks ago, I eagerly returned to try their Peranakan High Tea. The set has a balanced mixture of savoury and sweet items, Asian and Western sweets. The…
Makan@Jen, Hotel Jen Orchardgateway, Singapore
Makan@Jen is the vibrant and eclectic casual all-day restaurant of the newly-launched Hotel Jen Orchardgateway. It offers both a la carte and buffet-style options with a variety of cooking stations, make-your-own salad options, local temptations and international treats. There is…
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…
