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Looking for a delicious weekend spread? Look no further. The Cobalt Room at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur has just brought back The Ritzy Weekend Feast with guest chef Andy Choy, and it’s running every Friday and Saturday from 6.30pm to 10pm. Andy is the chef behind N.I.C.E. Bistronome, THB Bistronome, Doux Doux and a few other […]

For the months of October and November 2026, Makan Kitchen in DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur is running a Peranakan Perfection High Tea Buffet on Saturdays and Sundays, from 12:30pm to 4:00pm. Peranakan cuisine (or Nyonya cuisine) is a blend of Chinese and Malay cooking styles. The flavours are aromatic, and a wonderful mix of spiciness […]

Vodka, whiskey, rum, tequila, gin or brandy? What’s your poison? For me, it’s gin. Always gin. Gin (to me at least) is fun, light and most importantly aromatic. It’s also easy-peasy to mix up as I (almost) always have what I need at home at a moment’s notice. Gin? Yes. Soda water? Yes. Fresh lemon? […]

Over the weekend, I made my way to TeRu.mi, a cosy bar in the old neighbourhood of Paramount Park, Petaling Jaya, to attend a Matcha Cocktail Masterclass (my first!) organised by Roku Gin in conjunction with the launch of their Roku Gin Noryo Tea Edition. The Noryo Tea Edition highlights two of Roku Gin’s six […]

I was recently invited to China House at Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown for an exclusive tasting of their signature dim sum, and let me tell you – it was a real treat! You enter through their tea house, where more than 50 fine teas are on offer, and immediately appreciate the calm, almost […]