Curry Bondy, Tokyo [Non-halal] There are plenty of Japanese curry shops in Tokyo, but Curry Bondy was the one recommended to us by a local friend. And it turned out to be really good. Operating since 1973, Curry Bondy remains popular with both locals and tourists alike. Browse through the menu and you’ll find curry served…
Gamtan Meat Shop [Non-halal] Finally, another spot for gukbap in KL! Gamtan Meat Shop has been gaining popularity for its Korean BBQ, but we were more interested in its weekday set lunches – particularly the dwaeji-gukbap 돼지국밥 (pork bone soup rice), a dish that’s surprisingly hard to find in the Klang Valley. Our favourite dwaeji-gukbap…
[Pork-free] There is a new vinyl cafe in KL. Volume KL is located inside Arch Galeries, an upcoming commercial hub for F&B and entertainment. Currently in its soft launch mode, Volume KL serves coffee, pastries and juices with a 400-vinyl wall as a massive backdrop. Volume KL will soon operate a full kitchen from The Listening Room in…
[Pork-free, lard-free, alcohol-free] Fusion Butter Cake House is one of our favourite things to tapau whenever we’re in Penang. The brand ventured into the Klang Valley two years ago when it opened a branch in PJ Old Town. Penang’s Famous Fusion Butter Cake in PJ We enjoy Fusion’s butter cake for its fluffy yet moist…
Matcha & Espresso Miyano-Yu is charming cafe located near Nezu shrine in Tokyo. This cafe was converted from an old bathhouse, and still retained a lot of the original interior such as tiles, water taps and stools. The cafe offers both matcha and coffee. It’s located close to Nezu station, and is only a 5-minute…
Kiara Cakes, Subang [Pork-free] Previously operating in Mont Kiara, Kiara Cakes has moved to its new location in SS19, Subang Jaya. Known for its customisable whole cakes, Kiara Cakes also offer hot dishes from the kitchen and coffee beans from Elo Coffee Roasters. The Butter Tteok (RM8 per pair) here is well-made – retaining its crispy exterior…