H.Lee 
If you’ve ever traveled to Australia from Kuala Lumpur, you’ll know how easy it is to bring back snacks in bulk. A flight to Perth takes about 5.5 hours — close enough to justify a suitcase filled with supermarket finds. I first discovered these snacks during a one-week road trip in Perth. Like many Koreans … 더 읽기
If you’re looking for a Chinese New Year brunch Kuala Lumpur food lovers are currently searching for, this limited collaboration between Urban Daybreak and Malaysian food creator Hungry Sam is worth your attention. Urban Daybreak is a brunch restaurant operating in both Kuala Lumpur (Bangsar) and George Town, Penang. For Chinese New Year 2026, the … 더 읽기
In Kuala Lumpur, Lunar New Year is not subtle. Chinese New Year decorations in Malaysia are impossible to miss during the Lunar New Year season. Shopping malls change their exterior designs, home decor stores fill their shelves with red and gold ornaments, and supermarkets display festive gift sets. This article is based on direct observations … 더 읽기
Kuala Lumpur is a city of contrasts. On one side, you have the chaotic charm of street food stalls in Chinatown; on the other, the futuristic skyline dominated by the newly crowned Merdeka 118—the world’s second-tallest building. If you’re looking for a place where these two worlds collide perfectly, JANN at the Four Points by … 더 읽기
If you’re living in or visiting Kuala Lumpur, you’ll quickly realize that while food options are endless, finding high-quality pork dishes requires knowing exactly where to go. Finding the Best Tonkatsu in Kuala Lumpur can be a challenge, but Tonkatsu by Ma Maison makes it easy. Why Ma Maison is the Best Tonkatsu in Kuala … 더 읽기
Afternoon tea was once reserved for British aristocrats, but today it has become a familiar hotel ritual across many countries, including Malaysia. At first glance, most afternoon tea sets feel interchangeable: small finger sandwiches, a few scones, neatly plated desserts stacked on a three-tier stand. It’s easy to assume that afternoon tea is essentially the … 더 읽기
After spending weeks around Bangsar, I realised I’d been postponing the obvious—actually exploring Kuala Lumpur’s historic centre. So one afternoon, my husband and I headed toward the Merdeka area, where the city’s landmarks cluster around Merdeka Square, Central Market, and Masjid Jamek. Merdeka Square itself was under renovation at the time, wrapped in scaffolding and … 더 읽기
Kuala Lumpur has no shortage of shopping malls. From TRX and Pavilion to Suria KLCC, Mid Valley, and One Utama, the city is dense with polished retail spaces. After a while, though, they begin to blur together—different buildings housing variations of the same stores. When that sameness starts to set in, I find myself looking … 더 읽기
Living in Kuala Lumpur, I’ve come to notice how some Chinese-Malaysian dishes sit unexpectedly close to Korean comfort food—not because they imitate it, but because they rely on similar foundations. Anchovy broth is one of them. For Koreans, anchovy-based stock is the quiet backbone of everyday meals. It’s not flashy or celebratory, just reliable—used for … 더 읽기
When people think of Michelin dining, they often picture white tablecloths and tasting menus.But some of the most memorable meals come from places that are far more ordinary—and far more approachable. In Michelin’s guide, these restaurants are often marked as Bib Gourmand: places that offer good food at reasonable prices, without the formality of fine … 더 읽기