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thokohmakan Hi, we are Max and Ming. We enjoy travelling and checking out new food and restaurants. Based in KL

26/09/2026

[Non-halal] We like that Ee Hiong Hakka Yong Tau Foo sticks to the traditional Hakka recipe of pork, fish and salted fish for its paste. It’s savoury and salty, with a nice bouncy texture.

At RM2.50 apiece, the YTF pieces are pretty big as well. Our favourites are the fried fish paste, soup dumplings and fried stuffed tofu.

The CCF is a bit of a mixed bag for us - it could use a touch more sesame oil, and we prefer the sweet sauce over the curry gravy.

You can also order traditional Hakka dishes here, such as Hakka char yuk and mui choy kao yuk.

Address: 28, Jalan PJU 1A/42B, Ara Permata, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Hours: 10am-3pm, 5-10pm

20/09/2026

[Non-halal] Chef Tam Cantonese Cuisine feels like one of those IYKYK spots in KL.

Occupying a shop lot in Eco Sky Kepong, there are only a handful of tables and private rooms here, but the decor feels suitably elevated.

One gets the feeling that Chef Tam used to work in a prestigious Cantonese banquet restaurant before opening this space.

The patrons are mostly regulars, the menu is limited, and be sure to ask about the off-menu specials.

One thing’s for sure: the Signature Crab Shell (RM28) is a must-order. The stuffed crab meat is delightfully sweet and juicy, with a lightly crisp batter on top. A drop of vinegar goes a long way.

The Iberico Pork Fried Rice (RM58) is stellar as well. The grains are well separated with enough wok hei, and seasoned with a touch of ground black pepper. The pork is tender too.

This is a place best visited with a big group so you can try more dishes. Reservations are also recommended.

Address: Eco Sky Lot 1-30 1st Flr 61/2 Jln Ipoh, 68100 Kuala Lumpur

Hours: 12pm-2.30pm, 6-10pm (Closed on Mondays)

15/09/2026

[Pork-free] There’s a new seafood spot in Ara Permata!

Lèk is an offshoot of the popular Lala Chong restaurants in PJ, run by founder Yim’s daughter, Chrysann. The idea here is to explore new dishes beyond the traditional Chinese fare Lala Chong is known for.

We’ve visited a few times and the seafood has been consistently fresh.

We took advantage of their RM88 promo for two XXL crabs (ending 30 Sept) and opted for Buttermilk Crabs. The crabs were superbly fresh and sweet, with juicy claws and creamy gravy best soaked up with fried mantou.

The clams are another highlight — plump and supple, served in a superior soup with ginger, Chinese w**e and chilli padi. We also enjoyed the Lala Kuey Teow (RM30) and Lèk Crab Meat Fried Rice (RM30).

There’s also a touch of Thai influence on the menu. Try the Cold Paku Salad with Ikan Bilis (RM18) for its tangy lime dressing, crispy anchovies and wild jungle fern.

RECOMMENDED!

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📍 Ara Permata, Ara Damansara
⏰ 10.30am–3pm, 5.30pm–11pm

12/09/2026

[Non-halal] We are always game to try out new KBBQ spots in town.

Pal Gong San Jang 팔공산장 is newly opened in Section 17 PJ, offering premium pork cuts cooked over charcoal fire.

While the owner hails from Daegu, we were pleased to find that the restaurant takes inspiration from different regions across South Korea.

While it doesn’t serve Jeju pork, the cuts here were actually really good. They also offer the fermented anchovy dip commonly associated with the southern island.

Pal Gong San Jang offers a few BBQ sets, but we prefer ordering à la carte as there are certain cuts we enjoy more. The portions were more than enough for us too - and we saved some money!

Moksal (pork neck) is our staple KBBQ order. It is less fatty than samgyeopsal (pork belly), with more even marbling.

But our favourite cut is always the hangjungsal (pork jowl). When cooked properly, it is superbly tender and juicy and less oily than pork belly.

You can wrap the meat here with pickled garlic leaves, or enjoy it with two types of kimchi and a special mushroom dip. But for us, a simple dip in salt is still the best!

We also recommend the Kimchi Jjigae, which makes a comforting accompaniment to all that grilled pork.

Reservations are advised to avoid a long wait.

RECOMMENDED!

Address: 932, Jalan 17/38, Seksyen 17, 46400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Hours: 11am-3pm, 5-10.30pm

10/09/2026

Take the express to ’90s Chungking vibes at Erxi by Shuang Xi in Section 8, PJ.

The space operates as a cafe during the day before transforming into a bar after dark.

Electric, eclectic and exuberant, Erxi draws inspiration from Far East spirituality and dystopian aesthetics — while serving a pretty damn good cup of coffee.

📍 2, 1st Floor, Lorong 8/1E, Seksyen 8, Petaling Jaya
☕ Cafe: 11am–8pm (Wed–Sun)
🍸 Bar: 8pm–1am (Thurs–Sun)

04/09/2026

[Non-halal] We’re always excited when a new spot selling dwaeji gukbap opens in town.

Busan Sikdang is a newly-opened Korean restaurant in Kota Damansara.

Having lived in KL and Kota Kinabalu for more than a decade, the Busan-born owner decided to share his passion for dwaeji gukbap with his first F&B venture.

He takes inspiration from his mother’s former restaurant in Busan, as well as popular dwaeji gukbap spots in his hometown.

The result is a very authentic and satisfying bowl of Dwaeji Gukbap (RM25).

The pork jowl here is tender without being too soft. The meat is first boiled and then chilled for hours before being finished in the broth, giving it a lovely texture. In fact, these are some of the best-textured pork slices we’ve had in KL.

The pork bone broth is lightly savoury. True to Busan style, dadaegi (다대기), or minced chilli paste, is already added to the broth, giving it extra umami and a mildly spicy kick.

The owner also makes it a point to use real saeujeot (Korean fermented shrimp) instead of cincalok, as he finds the latter tends to be too salty.

The Braised Pork Spine Rib (RM33) should please those who enjoy a sweet-savoury broth. Think ABC soup, but with a pronounced sweetness from the carrots.

The food is good, and the service is even better. RECOMMENDED!

Busan Sikdang
Address: 17-1, Jalan PJU 5/4, Dataran Sunway, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Hours: 10am-3pm, 5pm-10pm

31/08/2026

[Non-halal] We were pleasantly surprised by Good News Pizza.
Sure, we had very little expectation walking into the restaurant on Jalan Petaling, but the pizza and pasta we ordered were really good.

Good News Pizza specialises in wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, and we like that the crust here is not too soft or chewy.

The Chorizo Cular Iberico (RM55) was perfectly cooked, topped with a generous amount of slightly charred chorizo slices and arugula leaves. The smoky, savoury chorizo paired really well with the freshness of the generous amount of arugula.

The Rigatoni al Ragu Moderno (RM50) is served “deconstructed”, but what stood out was the beef ragu. It is one of the most protein-dense versions we’ve had, with generous streaks of beef throughout. The addition of king oyster mushroom was the pièce de résistance, adding a nice peppery umami and texture that helped cut through the richness of the ragu.

Service here was excellent too.

Yes - this might just be our new favourite pizza spot if it maintains this level of consistency. We’ll be back.

Address: 152, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 12-11pm (Mon-Thurs), 4-11pm (Fri-Sun)

24/08/2026

[Non-halal] Pak Lock Wantan Mee in Pudu has been around for 40 years and is also known as the Four Brothers Wantan Mee.

For RM16, we had the medium Wantan Mee with Char Siew and Wantan. We liked the al dente egg noodles and savoury-forward gravy with just a hint of sweetness.

The char siew had a good fat-to-meat ratio, while the pork dumplings were scrumptious. Even the accompanying radish soup was a nice upgrade from the usual basic MSG-laden soup.

Overall, a great bowl of old-school wantan mee in Pudu.

Address: 2, Jalan Kancil, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 8.30am-4pm Daily

23/08/2026

[Pork—free] Tagg Cafe 2.0 is the second outlet of Tagg, which we used to frequent regularly when we working nearby Wisma Lim Foo Yoong.

This outlet is located in Chow Kit and close to the Kin Kin Pan Mee.

The space here is bigger vs the OG, and they offer more food items on the menu.

The coffee and service is still as excellent as we know it at the OG outlet. For only RM11, the coffee is still one of the cheapest in town and we recommend the croissant with scrambled eggs for something simple yet satisfying.

This outlet seems particularly popular for the “work from cafe” crowd as well with its ample space and plug points.

Tagg Cafe 2.0
Address: No15, Jalan Dewan Sultan Sulaiman Satu, Off, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, 50300 Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 8am-5pm (Closed on Sunday)

21/08/2026

[Pork-free] Friends know we’re fans of MODU in TRX - so we were quite excited to visit its newly-opened second branch at KLGCC Mall.

The larger outlet seats 120 pax and offers 13 different Samgyetang flavours, including new options such as Abalone, Nurungji, Truffle and Black Garlic.

The specialty here is the Curry Laksa Samgyetang (RM60). We enjoyed this quite a bit - the broth is creamy and rich in rempah and santan, with enough spice to resemble a good bowl of laksa. We also loved the three huge tofu puffs!

The Youthful Samgyetang (RM56) is just as good as the Collagen Samgyetang at TRX, while the Minari Pancake remains a reliable favourite.

Best of all, the queue is shorter. We waited just 30 minutes at 6pm on a Saturday.

We’ll be back for the other flavours - as we await the Starling Mall branch closer to home.

Address: 3F-11, KLGCC Mall, 1, Jalan Bukit Kiara 1, Bukit Kiara, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
Hours: 11am-10pm

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