by SeeFoon Chan-Koppen Who hasn’t heard of Ramen? Ever since this Japanese staple became a hit outside of its home country, its been the darling go-to for jaded palates tired of our iconic Kai Si Hor Fun (KSHF) or Curry…
By SeeFoon Chan-Koppen I was invited by the inimitable Chef YC of Above Gastrobar to sample their Christmas menu. Naturally I was thrilled and rearranged my schedule to make my evening free. I had been dying to try Koji, that…
By SeeFoon Chan-Koppen Having been absent for a while, recovering from a fall, I am back on the culinary scene bursting with energy and excited to discover all the new culinary delights that are popping up all over Ipoh. And…
Roku Japanese Sake & Dining Pictures by Gisele Soo It was in Tokyo many many moons ago that I had my first taste of sushi and sashimi. At first bite I had issues with the texture and the ‘rawness’ of…
I am ever so impressed with our younger generation of F&B entrepreneurs. Firstly because they have chosen to return and start businesses in Ipoh and secondly, they do it with such flair and innovation. Since the start of the pandemic…
Pictures by Gisele Soo Star Mansion Looking for a corporate meeting space or a quiet lunch or dinner and where the kids can run around and where social distancing is possible and available? Look no further than Star Mansion, where…
SeeFoon Gets Mad about Ramen in Old Town I love noodles. It’s my Achilles heel. No amount of willpower or determination can keep me from guzzling noodles if it’s staring me in the face and taunting me. Even if it…
“The whole family is home, the relatives are all here and OMG what am I going to cook for the festivities?” is a typical lament that all my Chinese friends wail as they wring their hands and fret over the…
The DOZO sign has been up for almost six months and each time I drive past DeGarden I make myself a promise to check it out as I love Japanese food. After all, what else could a sign like Dozo signify? It…