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Is your espresso machine a breeding ground for bacteria?

A variety of pathogenic bacteria can grow in some types of coffee machine, according to a Spanish study published in the journal Nature. Researchers at the University of Valencia in Spain noted...

A-maize-ing popcorn desserts in KL

From ice cream to cake and even coffee, popcorn has taken the dessert course by storm. Here's 10 of the best popcorn-inspired delights in KL! Foodsbury Salted caramel is the token dessert...

New reality show on the lookout for chef hopefuls

Singapore media group, MediaCorp is launching a food-centric reality-style contest which aims to discover the next big culinary talent in Asia. The top three winners of the Eat List Star talent...

Best comfort foods for rainy nights in KL

Wanna feel warm and fuzzy despite the monsoon season in town? Here’s an amazing lineup of five top comfort foods in KL to beat the rain and put a smile on your face Steamboat When it's cold...

TMI Tries: Maggi Royale Laksa

What do we think of when we talk about instant noodles in Malaysia? Maggi, of course! It has never failed to keep our bellies full and satisfied with quick fix meals and a taste of home while...

Tips for pairing sake with festive dishes

Japan's national beverage is becoming increasingly popular in Michelin-starred restaurants in France and around the world. This is reflected in the creation of the title of Global Sake...

Holiday gift ideas for the food lover and chef in your life

From one of the bestselling cookbooks of 2015, to an opulent, rose gold serving set by Kate Spade, here are a few gift ideas for the person who loves to putter in the kitchen. The Food Lab:...

Latest Michelin guide for Spain stingy with 3 stars

The latest Michelin guide for Spain has promoted two restaurants with their second star, but the elusive three-starred club remains unchanged. In the 2016 edition of Michelin’s guide for Spain...

10 platters of hot KL-style Hokkien Mee in KL & PJ

Does your Hokkien mee have enough wok hei? Do the lard croutons melt and crumble succinctly? Are the noodles gooey or dry? Well, no matter what your poison, HungryGoWhere searched KL & PJ to test...

All excited over waffles at Fluffed

New kid on the block Fluffed Cafe & Dessert Bar has been open for a mere two weeks, but it has already been getting rave reviews. Owner Charles Choong, 25, decided to open a cafe due to his...

Comfort food at its best at Sin Kee, Brickfields

I first found out about Restoran Sin Kee when I was still working in KL Sentral. The restaurant, with its faded signage, is easy to miss among all the loud, busy shops on Jalan Tun...

Amazing halal eats at Larkin Sentral, Johor Baru

Formerly known as the Larkin Bus & Taxi Terminal, few travellers are aware of Larkin Sentral’s thriving food court which is located at the top floor of this transportation hub. Most public...

French chef unveils plans for an international culinary school

French culinary master Joel Robuchon, the chef with the most Michelin stars worldwide, has unveiled his plans for an international culinary school. It will be located on the site of a...

Flavours of Thailand come alive at Thai Camp

The menu at Thai Camp in Petaling Jaya was a limited one, but there were certainly dishes that caught my eye and we ended up with five of them for just the two of us. One of these was the Thai...

Crown Royal ‘pops out of nowhere’ as World Whisky of the Year

Canadian whisky brand Crown Royal has nabbed the title of World Whisky of the Year 2016 for its Northern Harvest Rye, the first time the honour has gone to a Canadian brand. A respected...

US approves genetically modified salmon for food

US regulators yesterday approved a type of genetically modified salmon, saying it is safe to eat and making it the first transgenic animal destined for American dinner tables. The Food and Drug...

Gold-coated Kit Kat to go on sale in Japan

For chocolate lovers with cash to burn, a gold-coated Kit Kat bar will hit stores in Japan later this month, but at an eye-watering 2,016 yen (RM70) a finger it will only be available for the...

Puchong Lok Lok Street’s amazing feast

Come sunset, when the heat and humidity eases a bit, the space between Jalan Kenari 9 and Jalan Kenari 10 in Puchong comes alive. Food trucks, stalls, tables, and benches start appearing and...

Whisky consumption set to overtake vodka in five years

Whisky is set to overtake vodka to become the second-largest spirits consumed around the world by 2020, overtaking vodka and slipping in behind national spirits like baijiu and soju. That's...

Exotic, yet familiar, flavours in Ghanaian chef’s labour of love

When Chef Phoebe Donko-Hanson first tasted Malaysian food, she was blown away by how strikingly similar they were to the flavours she had grown up with as a child in Ghana. "I found it hard to...