Five cafés for great specialty coffee in Seoul Seoul has no shortage of excellent coffee, but these five cafés stand out for their quality beans, thoughtful brewing, and distinct personalities. From serious hand brews to cozy neighbourhood spots, here are five places worth seeking out. 1. gml coffee (지엠엘), Hannam This is our favourite spot…
Mueang Thong Pork Knuckle Rice, Bangkok [Non-halal] Pork knuckle rice (khao ka moo) is one of our favourite Thai dishes, and we can never get enough of it. We recently checked out Mueang Thong Pork Knuckle Rice (ขาหมูเมืองทอง), a well-known spot in northern Bangkok near Don Mueang Airport, which serves some of the best khao…
Kimbuksoon Keun Nambijip [Non-halal] This is one of our favourite spots for kimchi-jjigae in Seoul. Located in the Gangnam district, Kimbuksoon Keun Nambijip (Kimbuksoon’s Big Pot House, 김북순큰남비집 신사본점) is a long-time favourite among both locals and celebrities. It gets especially busy during weekday lunch hours, as the restaurant is known for serving some of the…
Nine Spots for Chicken Rice in KL & PJ [Non-halal] Chicken rice is the ultimate comfort dish for one half of ThokohMakan. Max can quite literally eat chicken rice — and its many variations — for consecutive meals without getting bored. So it’s only natural that we’re excited to finally share this list. Here are…
Tian MiMi Secret [Non-halal] Tian MiMi Secret 甜秘密糖水铺 is a new eatery in Ara Damansara serving traditional tong sui alongside comforting, homely savoury dishes. Tucked away in a quieter part of the neighbourhood, the restaurant was opened as a heartfelt tribute to the owner’s late mother. The focus here is on fresh ingredients and well-executed home-style…
Seven Spots for Kai Si Hor Fun in KL [Non-halal] Here are seven spots for in the Klang Valley worth checking out for Kai Si Hor Fun (shredded chicken noodles). Note that this is not a comprehensive list, but spots we’ve visited throughout the years and worth highlighting. 1. Ipoh Ipoh Cafe, SS2 One of the more popular…