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Doux Doux by Chateau Dionne Words: Amanda Chin Photos: Richard Callahan The word “doux” can be understood to have that pleasant taste of sweetness on the palate, and that’s exactly what Andy Choy and David Lim had in mind when branching out as a French-inspired bak…
The Bread Bar, TTDI Words: Nichole OngPhotos: Rich Callahan Due to meticulous detail and immense devotion, The Bread Bar has found success in high-quality bread and pastries, which take up to three days to make. Hailing from a background in fine dining, Marc Raph…
Provisions OOAK, Mont Kiara Words: Alicia Kennedy Photos: Rich Callahan Provisions OOAK is a bakery, coffee shop, and supply store all in one right in the heart of Mont Kiara. As the name rightly implies, “supply with food and drink,” Provisions at t…
Underwood Bakers – Bukit Bintang Café Words: Matt Brown Photos: Rich Callahan The inspiration behind the three-month-old Underwood Bakers in Bukit Bintang was Australian cafe culture – clean, fresh menu items in a breezy atmosphere, all underpinned by …
Mingle Café Cakery Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan I think one of the most exciting parts of Kuala Lumpur is the area surrounding Jalan Petaling. A bunch of enthusiastic Malaysian entrepreneurs are bringing new life to one of the oldest parts of the ci…
Yin’s Sourdough Bakery Monica Tindall With my deep affection for carbs, Yin’s Sourdough Bakery and Café sure looked inviting on my Instagram feed. Upon further investigation, I found that Su Yin, the baker, promises to serve only Real Bread. This i…
Kenny Hills Bakers The Greens, TTDI Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan The team behind Kenny Hills Bakers continue to bring joy to the suburbs with their fifth (!) opening. With already established outlets in Bukit Tunku, Ampang, Desa Park City and Bang…
Hot Cross Buns KL 2021 Monica Tindall While I’ve lost my taste for sweet things as I age my love of carbs has not wavered. It’s not chocolate that I think of when it comes to Easter, but instead, hot cross buns! It’s only been in recent years that I&#…
Smith Breads & Cafe Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall Spending the last three months quarantined indoors and away from other people has left me missing many things – and restaurants are high on the list. The smells, the energy, the conversation, …
Artisan Bakers KL When I moved to Kuala Lumpur 17 years ago, I had trouble finding even a loaf of wholemeal bread, let alone sourdough or something heartier. Today, however, and increasingly so following the MCO, KL is abundant with options. You can stop right here …
Kenny Hills Bakers Ampang Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Turn the corner off of Jalan Ampang by Hock Choon supermarket onto Lorong Nibong, and you’ll immediately see the excitement that the new location of Kenny Hills Bakers Ampang has brough…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan & Monica Tindall The Kuala Lumpur food scene never ceases to surprise with the best of food found in the most curious of places. Take, for example, hearty loaves of German bread and buttery European pastries: the la…