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Tien Chew
- 3 days ago
- 7 min
How A Chef-Owner Takes Care Of Business
I speak to three pre-eminent chef-owners about navigating the restaurant business.
Tien Chew
- Aug 16
- 6 min
Tasting Time, As Told By Flour's Modern Indian Chef
Flour's exciting 2023 culinary narrative comes in the form of a two-part dining experience across India's culinary history.
Tien Chew
- Aug 2
- 4 min
Indulging The Senses At The Datai Langkawi
The worlds of hospitality and gastronomy collided once more during the second installation of The Datai Langkawi’s Guest Chef Series 2023.
Tien Chew
- Jul 3
- 16 min
10 "Recent" Meals That Made Me Appreciate How Far The Malaysian Food Scene Has Come
10 exciting meals from the first half of 2023. 10 different takeaways.
Tien Chew
- Apr 25
- 10 min
I Wanna Rock! A Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast Travel Feature
In this travel feature, discover what a 3-day, 2-night stay at the Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast can offer you as it did for me.
Tien Chew
- Apr 12
- 5 min
Celebrating Imperfections
Kintsugi is an excellent addition to the local Japanese fine dining landscape and The Gardens dining portfolio.
Tien Chew
- Mar 19
- 7 min
Of Cows & Men
Wagyu Kappo Yoshida is a specialty restaurant dedicated to high quality wagyu. Anyone who loves beef, take note.
Tien Chew
- Mar 1
- 5 min
Dining At The Don’s
Don Julio is more than just a Latin American grill, boasting a delicious array of Argentinian and Italian classics.
Tien Chew
- Jan 11
- 5 min
Of Hedonistic Enjoyments
Sushi Masa is a splendid new edomae sushiya from Curate Group that promises authentic and premium Tokyo-style oceanic delights.
Tien Chew
- Dec 28, 2022
- 6 min
5 Memorable Meals Of 2022
Before 2023 arrives, I take a moment to reflect on some of the most memorable meals I've had this year.
Tien Chew
- Dec 14, 2022
- 2 min
The Michelin Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang 2023
The long awaited Michelin Guide is finally unveiled.
Tien Chew
- Nov 18, 2022
- 6 min
Autumnal Pleasures
Sachi wows with kaiseki fare that embodies the current season with culinary excellence.
Tien Chew
- Nov 6, 2022
- 3 min
Rejoice! Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur‘s Take Over Series Is Back
The chef from 1 Michelin Star Buona Terra takes over the Mandarin Grill. I muse over why these culinary events are great for gourmands.
Tien Chew
- Oct 25, 2022
- 7 min
Vox Gastronomy
I speak to five renowned chefs in a vox pop-style discussion to better understand luxury ingredients.
Tien Chew
- Oct 17, 2022
- 5 min
Island Bound, Gastronomy Abound
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi presents a special weekend gastronomic affair with Gēn, Haoma and Reka:Bar.
Tien Chew
- Sep 15, 2022
- 6 min
Rootin’ Tootin’
My first visit to modern Malaysian restaurant Akâr was deliciously fun.
Tien Chew
- Sep 5, 2022
- 4 min
Under The Chef's Hats
I spoke to Darren Chin and Shaun Ng earlier this year to get their thoughts on what 2022 might bring. Did their predictions come true?
Tien Chew
- Jun 25, 2022
- 8 min
New Beginnings
James Won is back in black. Modern Japanese yōshoku is the focus at Shin'Labo, James' latest flagship at LaLaport BBCC.
Tien Chew
- May 24, 2022
- 4 min
Everything Is Good
Modern Italian restaurant Aposto makes a strong, much-welcomed addition to the KL dining landscape.
Tien Chew
- May 7, 2022
- 3 min
Shhh…
Looking for a nice downtown spot to enjoy drinks paired with contemporary Asian bites?
Tien Chew
- Apr 25, 2022
- 4 min
Vermouth's Enduring Appeal
You've heard of vermouth, but do you really know what it is?
Tien Chew
- Apr 3, 2022
- 11 min
From Ice Comes Fire
In a rare opportunity, I got to examine two of Flour's distinctly polar seasonal menus in a menu-vs-menu double review.
Tien Chew
- Mar 18, 2022
- 3 min
For Those About To Rock...
Royal Salute launches a couture-inspired limited edition whisky as part of a new collection.
Tien Chew
- Feb 15, 2022
- 4 min
5 Hawker Foods I Can't Live Without
Let's play a game – name the five hawker foods you can't live without.
Tien Chew
- Feb 4, 2022
- 5 min
Talking Tempura
The only Tempura specialist in town threw its first sake pairing event. It was a solid win for me.
Tien Chew
- Dec 19, 2021
- 3 min
'Tis The Season For Kyoto Dry Gin
Celebrate the year-end season the way I've been doing it for years, with fine Japanese gin.
Tien Chew
- Dec 3, 2021
- 3 min
For The Sake Of Sake
Two premium sake bottles – IWA 5 Assemblage 2 and Tanaka 1789 x Chartier Blend 001 – debut in Malaysia.
Tien Chew
- Nov 23, 2021
- 9 min
Hide, Round Two
Hide returns for round two and delivers a knockout blow with a greater emphasis on Japanese proteins.
Tien Chew
- Oct 22, 2021
- 2 min
High Times With A Highball
Chivas Regal is currently running a campaign highlighting the humble highball.
Tien Chew
- Oct 13, 2021
- 4 min
The New Rum In Town
The Rolls Royce of rums, Dictador, is now available in Malaysia.
Tien Chew
- Sep 29, 2021
- 3 min
Steak In A Box
Fancy a DIY wagyu steak at home? Have a curated grocery meal box delivered by Maria's SteakCafe sent over.
Tien Chew
- Sep 8, 2021
- 3 min
How To Do A Whisky Distillery Tour During The Pandemic
The Balvenie invited me to go on a virtual tour of its Dufftown distillery.
Tien Chew
- Aug 30, 2021
- 2 min
Not Your Average Mooncakes
Looking for something special this Mid-Autumn Festival?
Tien Chew
- Aug 24, 2021
- 6 min
It's Great To Be A Nomad
The nine-course Nadodi Experience is probably one of the best dining experiences in town that money can buy.
Tien Chew
- Aug 17, 2021
- 2 min
United We Drink
Experience cocktails with a local twist in a virtual bar hop setting from seven participating bars.
Tien Chew
- Aug 6, 2021
- 7 min
To Caviar Or Not To Caviar?
Caviar is king. Chef Raymond Tham joins me in my quest to figure out why caviar commands such esteem in gastronomy.
Tien Chew
- Aug 1, 2021
- 2 min
38 Year Old Liquid Gold
The Singleton 38 Year Old is a decadent whisky with flavours centred around ripe red apples, warm autumnal spices and creamy caramel.
Tien Chew
- Jul 29, 2021
- 6 min
I Fought The Law And The Law Won
Chipta 11A's brilliant fusion of external influences with edomae sushi is a unique experience I highly recommend.
Tien Chew
- Jun 30, 2021
- 3 min
Hide At Home
Hide KL invites you to a sumptuous meal at home. Read on to find out what I had.
Tien Chew
- Jun 17, 2021
- 5 min
5 Takeaway/Delivery Meals To Ease The Lockdown Blues
These restaurants are whipping up some amazing meals for you to enjoy at home during this lockdown season.
Tien Chew
- Jun 13, 2021
- 2 min
World Cucumber Day
Hendrick's Gin celebrates World Cucumber Day with promos and friendly competition. The prize? A care crate.
Tien Chew
- Jun 4, 2021
- 3 min
Gin And Tea
Forget gin and tonic for now. Step into the fascinating world of gin and tea.
Tien Chew
- May 25, 2021
- 4 min
The Allure Of Steak And Cocktails
Three cocktails and a sizzling steak are all it takes for you and a loved one to have a smashing good time.
Tien Chew
- May 14, 2021
- 4 min
5 Foods To Eat When You're Feeling Blue
What is your culinary panacea when you need a pick-me-up?
Tien Chew
- May 11, 2021
- 4 min
Springing Forward
Skillet At 163's current degustation is light and bright, emphasising freshness and bold flavours.
Tien Chew
- Apr 29, 2021
- 7 min
Reading In Between The Rice
The "Hoshun experience" marries kaiseki and sushi courses in one menu. Your perspective will determine its success.
Tien Chew
- Apr 18, 2021
- 6 min
At The Height Of His Game
In the ever-expanding culinary safari that is KL's dining scene, DC Restaurant continues to reign as an apex predator.
Tien Chew
- Apr 9, 2021
- 5 min
Not Your Average Surf And Turf
Meat & Sea is an unassuming Thai restaurant that dishes out flavourful and affordable home-style Kanchanaburi and Isan cuisine.
Tien Chew
- Apr 4, 2021
- 3 min
What If Your Daily Meals Were Sorted For You?
Is TAF Meals' daily meal subscription plan the Netflix of healthy, wholesome eating?
Tien Chew
- Apr 1, 2021
- 4 min
One Night Only
ATAS' resident star Tyson Gee and pop-up expert Deadset Arvo's Joeri Timmermans held a smashing one-night-only dinner.