Food Type
Teriyaki Scallop on Rice at Isetan Bangkok
I was at Isetan Central World at Bangkok just before I left for the airport and decided to get a bite of lunch. I did not quite fancy having to buy airline food on Air Asia, so I wandered into Isetan’s supermarket and food department on the top floor of the store.
I’m so happy I [...]
Lemang - Traditional Malay Bamboo Rice
When Hari Raya comes around, you may notice many roadside stalls sprouting up like mushrooms after a rain, roasting sticks of bamboo. If you aren’t familiar with this scene, you may be wondering just what they are up to. These sellers are in fact roasting “Lemang” - a traditional Malay Rice cooked in bamboo.
This is [...]
Four Seasons Roast Duck Restaurant, Kuala Lumpur
I used to live a stones throw away from the original Four Seasons Restaurant in Bayswater, London and the smell of roast meats never failed to make me feel welcome as you exit the Bayswater Tube Station. As a poor student, one does not indulge too often in restaurant food so trips to Four Seasons [...]
Ketupat - Traditional Malay Rice Cake
The Hari Raya Aidil Fitri (Eidul Fitr) holidays have passed but the festivities continue traditionally for 30 days so its not too late to feature some traditional Malay fare that is served in abundance during Hari Raya.
My feature today is on “Ketupat”. Ketupat is a traditional Malay rice cake (right in the picture above) which [...]
