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…
Anyang Gamjatang, Mont Kiara [Non-halal] Gamjatang is one of our favourite Korean dishes, so we were quite excited to discover a new spot serving this comforting pork bone stew in KL. Anyang Gamjatang is a relatively new addition to Solaris Mont Kiara, specialising in gamjatang – the beloved Korean pork back-bone stew. What is Gamjatang?…
Nine Spots for Pan Mee in KL [Non-halal] We’ve explored numerous pan mee spots across the Klang Valley over the years, and here are nine places we think are well worth checking out. 1. Jeng Pan Mee, SS2 / Subang One of our regular haunts for pan mee. The traditional bowl features a well-balanced anchovy…