PappaRich has finally arrived in Perth and is a newbie on the Perth dining scene. It’s the first outlet in Western Australia too, along with 10 outlets operating in other Australian states. Established in 2005 with its first restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and today, PappaRich has expanded across Malaysia and internationally. (Yep believe me, it’s everywhere in Malaysia!) PappaRich also boasts an extensive menu with a variety of dishes to choose from. Oh and their menu comes with mouthwatering photos too. From Malaysian classics like Nasi Lemak and Satays to Roti Canai, PappaRich caters for all tastes and palates. PappaRich … Continue reading PappaRich Northbridge

Once in a while I get cravings for Malaysian food. So what am I craving for this time? I am craving for satays! It has been a while since my last trip back home and I must admit that it is hard to find a place serving authentic satays in Perth. After stumbling upon Wicked Satays on Instagram (Wicked Satays is a new addition to Victoria Park which has just been opened for business 4 weeks ago), my family and I decided to give Wicked Satays a try. We started off with a Beef Murtabak ($9). Murtabak is a wrapped … Continue reading Wicked Satays

Every Malaysian will crave for Bak Kut Teh. I am sure some of you are wondering what Bak Kut Teh is. Basically Bak Kut Teh consists of meaty  pork ribs simmered in a complex broth of herbs and spices for hours. Although it is known as “meat bone tea” after translation, you won’t be able to find any tea leaves in it! Just herbs, spices, pork ribs and mushrooms, that’s it! Bak Kut Teh can be found in every corner in Malaysia, whether you are at a shopping centre, hawker stalls or restaurants. The restaurant which my family and I often frequent for Bak … Continue reading Malaysian Food Adventures #17: Bak Kut Teh

Just after our shopping trip, we are in for another treat and this time it is dinner at Mum’s Place. Mum’s Place brings out the best of Malaysian and local Portuguese cuisine while being inspired by traditional home recipes. With plenty of wooden furniture, wooden statues, carvings and fancy screens, it makes a comfortable setting at Mum’s Place. Don’t forget to check our some of the signs and quotes too, I guarantee you will giggle or smile at some of them. To get the best out of Mum’s Place it is recommended to share dishes around the table. So grab … Continue reading Malaysian Food Adventures #11: Mum’s Place

At Loke Yun, glorious and tender chicken and fluffy rice awaits you. Chicken Rice is a favourite among Malaysians. Who does not love Chicken Rice?  One of the longest running Chicken Rice restaurant in KL is Loke Yun. The chicken in Loke Yun is no ordinary chicken. The chicken used in Loke Yun is “Choy Yin Gai” which is known as farmed chicken. Take a look at the skin and you will see a shade of brilliant yellow. Smooth, shiny and silky. Topped with shallots and a drizzle of soy-sauce, it adds some flavour to the chicken at Loke Yun. The … Continue reading Malaysian Food Adventures #10: Loke Yun Chicken Rice

Every Malaysian will crave for the good ol’ Nasi Lemak. Nasi Lemak is a fragrant rice dish cooked in coconut milk and “pandan” leaf. If you are ever around the area to visit the Bird Park, Planetarium, Lake Gardens, Butterfly Park, Museum of the Tun Abdul Razak (2nd Prime Minister of Malaysia) and the Islamic Museum, you are in for a treat. Within the vicinity of these tourist attractions lies a popular Nasi Lemak stall at the Tanglin Food Court. The Nasi Lemak stall at Tanglin has been around for a long time since 1948.  So yes, they are very … Continue reading Malaysian Food Adventures #6: Nasi Lemak