Mischa Chong of Mr. Chew’s Chino Latino

Mr. Chew’s Chino Latino is no new entry to the Kuala Lumpur dining scene, with its inventive and fun cuisine playing on flavours that we know with a modern twist. The kitchen is now headed feisty and fun Francophile Mischa Chong, a chef who speaks her mind and let flavour do the talking. We sit down with her to find out what makes her tick and how that applies to her cuisine. Continue reading

Earth Day 2021: Kuala Lumpur’s Best Bars Come Together For A Tree-Volution

Coleys | Tree-Volution | Food For Thought

Malaysian born cocktail bar Bar Trigona who not only ranked at number 44 at the World’s Best Bar 2020, but also came in at number 14 and won Most Sustainable Bar at the Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2020 has created the collaboration we didn’t know we needed in celebration of Earth Day 2021, including local legendary bars Three X Co, Coleys, Junglebird, Nadodi and Frank’s Bar. Continue reading

The Long Bar at ATAS Modern Malaysian Eatery

Cacao Explosion | Long Bar at ATAS | Food For Thought

ATAS Modern Malaysian Eatery is one of those restaurants that have been making its mark on the Malaysian dining scene, presenting as a fine casual in one of the most beautiful hotels in Kuala Lumpur, the RuMa Hotel & Residences. The kitchen is led by Canadian born chef Tyson Gee and while most are familiar with their weekend brunch, seating only 6 and only twice a month, the Dinner at the Long Bar is something quite exclusive and uniquely different. Continue reading

Service Par Excellence: DC Restaurant x Kamoshibito Kuheiji Sake Pairing

Scottish Diver Scallop | DC Restaurant x Kamoshibito Kuheiji | Food For Thought

There are few restaurants in Kuala Lumpur that is as pristine when it comes to cuisine Classique, the traditional course-by-course dining experience first created by Georges Auguste Escoffier. At DC Restaurant, chef Darren Chin has taken this to the next level, crafting a menu that not only epitomise luxury but refined techniques and cuisine with this Kuheiji sake pairing. Continue reading

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2021: A Year On Year Comparative Analysis

Danny Yip | The Chairman | | Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2021 | Food For Thought

The inaugural Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2021 was recently celebrated through a live telecast, with The Chairman in Hong Kong winning Best Restaurant in Asia, making it the first Cantonese cuisine restaurant to take the top spot. We take a look at a comparative year from 2020 to 2021 to see what trends we can take from this interesting data. Continue reading

Travel The World With Matusalem Cocktails At Frank’s Bar

Wood & Wax | Matusalem Rum x Franks | Food For Thought

As international travel is still not allowed, Frank’s Bar has collaborated with Matusalem rum to bring you a series of cocktails by some of the best bartenders in the industry. With 4 specialised cocktails on the menu all the way from Tokyo, Hong Kong to Milan. Continue reading