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Bangkok Butterworth Train - Featured image

Bangkok-Butterworth direct train makes long awaited comeback in 2025

Butterworth
21 Aug 2025
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Ramen Bar Shishido - Featured image

Ramen Bar Shishido in PJ closing forever after years of serving authentic Japanese dishes

Petaling Jaya Mid-Range ($26-60) Ramen
19 Aug 2025
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Fujiwara Tofu Shop - Featured image

Beloved Initial D-themed Fujiwara Tofu Shop in USJ bids farewell this Sep

USJ Cafe
17 Aug 2025
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Hextar World - Featured image

Hextar World Mall arrives Nov 2025 in PJ with Olympic-sized ice rink, Malaysia’s largest indoor playground & pickleball courts

Petaling Jaya
16 Aug 2025
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Restaurant Siang Hiang - Featured image

Restaurant Siang Hiang: RM3.95 since 2017 huge student-favourite chicken rice

Kuala Lumpur Affordable (≤$25) Chicken Rice
15 Aug 2025
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Lotteria - Featured image

South Korean fast food chain Lotteria enters Malaysian market in 2025 through Serai Group partnership

Malaysia Fast Food
11 Aug 2025
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AFT Station - Featured image

Frog found in asam boi drink at Seremban restaurant, prompting immediate 14-day closure

Seremban Asian Fusion
10 Aug 2025
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Cross border e-hailing - Featured image

Singapore LTA holds off on approving cross-border e-hailing with Johor

Johor Bahru
9 Aug 2025
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KL to JB ETS Delay - Featured image

New KL to JB ETS route delayed again — 2025 launch unlikely, no new date confirmed

Malaysia
5 Aug 2025
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Eco Palladium Guide - Featured image

13 fun things to do at Eco Palladium, JB — food, fashion, aesthetic cafes & more [Aug 2025 update]

Johor Bahru Food Guides
4 Aug 2025
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1 day JB itinerary: Where to go, what to do & where to eat [Aug 2025 update]

Johor Bahru
3 Aug 2025
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Cafe Kitsune - Featured image

Cafe Kitsune brings French-Japanese flair to Pavilion KL with grilled cheese sourdough, earl grey cheesecake & more

Bukit Bintang Mid-Range ($26-60) Cafe
2 Aug 2025
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MRT Kajang Line Food Guide - Featured image

11 best makan spots along MRT Kajang Line — walkable edition

Kajang Food Guides
31 Jul 2025
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Krispy Kreme - Featured image

Krispy Kreme to finally make Johor debut at Mid Valley Southkey, joining Uncle Roger & KKV

Southkey Mid-Range ($26-60) Dessert
31 Jul 2025
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Nasi Lemak Kak Non - Featured

Nasi Lemak Kak Non: Supper spot serving all-day basmati rice nasi lemak in Ampang

Ampang Affordable (≤$25) Nasi Lemak
28 Jul 2025
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Johor Royal Botanical Gardens - Featured image

Johor Royal Botanical Gardens opens to public with themed gardens, regal landmarks & access to the zoo

Johor Bahru
27 Jul 2025
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Tomyam Malaysia - Featured image

‘Tomyam Malaysia’ by ex-Malaysian worker opens in India, wins praise from Malaysians online

Malaysia
24 Jul 2025
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Sunway Circuit - Featured image

JB’s Sunway Circuit set to open by 2025 with world-class motorsports standards for Formula 1 & MotoGP

Johor Bahru
18 Jul 2025
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Royal Durian Buffet - Featured image

S$27 durian buffet in JB with air-conditioned comfort — 10+ types like Musang King, Red Prawn & Horlor

Johor Bahru Affordable (≤$25) Dessert
17 Jul 2025
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Nasi Lemak Shop - Featured image

Nasi Lemak Shop: Overrated or rightfully-claimed PJ’s new best nasi lemak?

Bandar Utama Mid-Range ($26-60) Nasi Lemak
16 Jul 2025
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DON DON DONKI Closure - Featured image

DON DON DONKI Sunway Pyramid closing end-Jul — up to 30% off clearance sale

Bandar Sunway Japanese
16 Jul 2025
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Muslim-friendly Ramen Klang Valley - Featured image

9 best muslim-friendly ramen restaurants in the Klang Valley for an umami-filled time [Jul 2025 update]

Malaysia Ramen
13 Jul 2025
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Floccus Floccus - Featured image

This pastry shop in Chinatown drops limited edition Bikini Bottom angku kuih inspired by SpongeBob

Chinatown Affordable (≤$25) Dessert
13 Jul 2025
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Horizon Mall - Featured image

New mall coming to JB near Malaysia-Singapore 2nd Link with drive-thru Starbucks & open-air concept

Johor Bahru
9 Jul 2025
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About the Author

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Iman Sofia

Just a girl with strong opinions on pop culture. Not a chef, but growing up with Gordon Ramsay if he's a 4'7 traditional Malay lady does have its benefits.

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Manggali Hokkien Mee - Featured image

Manggali Hokkien Mee: Saucy charcoal Hokkien mee & hor fun in generous portions — sizzles, but doesn’t quite dazzle

Kepong Affordable (≤$25) Hokkien Mee
19 Sep 2026
Middle Road Pork Ribs Prawn Mee - featured image

Middle Road Pork Ribs Prawn Mee: How does this famous hawker fare after reopening?

Farrer Park Affordable (≤$25) Prawn Noodles
19 Sep 2026
BARREL Story of Hibiki - featured image

BARREL Story of Hibiki: World’s 1st Suntory Hibiki dining concept with wood-fired meats, housed within a 1939 heritage building

Raffles Place Premium ($61-$150) Fine Dining
18 Sep 2026
Maison Yoshoku - featured image

Maison Yoshoku: SG’s first floating dessert bar with 4-way lunch set

City Hall Mid-Range ($26-60) Casual Dining
19 Sep 2026
chef foong - featured image

This ex-chef from Google now sells Malaysian pork intestine & dry curry chicken noodles

Pasir Panjang Affordable (≤$25) Hawker / Coffeeshop
18 Sep 2026
Old China Cafe - Featured image

Old China Cafe: Charming heritage Nyonya cafe in Chinatown since ‘97 with spicy fried rice & must-try pai tee

Chinatown Mid-Range ($26-60) Cafe
16 Sep 2026