A celebration of shun and the senses. Roku Gin has always been about timing. The exact moment nature decides an ingredient is ready. Its botanicals are harvested only once a year, each selected at its precise shun, that fleeting point where flavour reaches its peak. It’s a discipline that sits at the core of Roku’s…
A Huckleberry Christmas: Made for Coming Home The holidays are magical, but for many of us, they come with a quiet heaviness of planning, hosting, cooking, and trying to make each year feel a little more special than the last. With gifts to sort, gatherings to plan, and the year winding down, preparing a full…
IT’s a whole new world Where Smoke, Fruit, and Flavour Come Together At most BBQ spots, fire sets the spark for the experience. At AntCave, it’s not just a cooking tool, it’s the heartbeat of every visit. Charcoal-fired mud stoves grill each cut of meat to perfection, filling the air with smoky, filling the air…
How One Restaurant Redefined Taiwanese Dining When Mrs Wang arrived in Malaysia in 1992, she noticed something missing; there weren’t that many Taiwanese restaurants around. Coming from a family with more than a century in the tea trade, she felt compelled to carry the legacy while at the same time sharing her own love for…
It’s not luck that built this place, it’s grit, and the people behind it Tucked along a narrow street in George Town, Lucky Hole feels like the kind of place that didn’t happen overnight, it was built quietly, with care and conviction. At the centre of it all is Chef Waymann Cheong, recipient of the…
From early-morning kitchens to family tables By 3 AM, the city is still asleep, but at Bray, the ovens are already warm, trays clatter softly, and dough is folded with care. Jonathan Lim began baking during the pandemic, in his home kitchen, as a gesture for family and neighbours. A few loaves to ease anxious mornings…
11 Years in Pursuit of World-Class Perfection When you walk into 103 Coffee, it might look like your everyday cafe. Baristas behind the counter, steam rising from the espresso machine, the sound of grinders in the background. But look closer, and you’ll notice something different. Every pour is measured, every movement intentional. Because behind each…
From Iran’s northern coast to Kuala Lumpur’s kitchens On the northern edge of Iran, the Caspian Sea moves at its own pace. Its waters are cold, steady, and filled with life that has sustained communities for generations. Along this stretch of coastline, a family turned that connection into a craft — one that now links…
WHERE TIME SLOWS, THE SUNLIGHT LINGERS, AND THE OLD WALLS TELL NEW STORIES Tucked between the busy streets near Masjid Jamek, there’s a quiet little secret waiting to be discovered. Just a four-minute walk from the LRT, Liku Likoo Lekiu sits inside a 100-year-old building you’d probably walk past without a second thought. With all…
There’s nothing quite like kuching in hilton The iconic riverside hotel has just started a new chapter. After an extensive, design-led renovation, Hilton Kuching is welcoming guests back with fresh spaces, elevated experiences, and a stronger connection to Sarawak’s cultural heritage. This transformation solidifies the hotel’s place as a landmark destination for anyone visiting, from…
