Nobody Ever Told Me Chinese Food Has a Breakfast
In England, going for a Chinese is a night out. Then you move to Asia and discover it also has a breakfast, and a lunch, and that you never once wondered.
Food & Drink
Malaysian food, restaurants, kopitiams and cafes
The Malaysian Rose Latte: I Asked How They Made It, Then Got It Wrong for a Year
A Koppiku rose latte uses three different milks. I made it with one, put it on TikTok, and was wrong. Here is the actual recipe.
The British Food You’ll Miss in Malaysia (And What It Costs When You Find It)
Everybody warns you about the heat. Nobody warns you about the cheese. An honest list of what’s hard to get in KL, what it costs, and why alcohol will undo your budget.
Living Large on Nasi Lemak: Why British Expats Are Swapping Fry-Ups for Malaysian Delights
Nasi Lemak is Malaysia’s national dish — fragrant coconut rice, crispy anchovies, peanuts, boiled egg, cucumber, and sambal. Here’s the recipe, the story, and why it’s replaced the full English for me.
You’ll Never See the Same Coffee Twice: An Englishman’s Take on KL’s Café Scene
From Teh Tarik at a kopitiam counter to third-wave speciality coffee in a converted shophouse — KL’s food and beverage scene is one of the most exciting in Southeast Asia, and it costs almost nothing.
The Real Deal Fish and Chips Recipe (UK Classic Edition)
A proper British fish and chips recipe — beer-battered cod or haddock, beef dripping chips, and mushy peas. The definitive UK classic, from an Englishman living in KL.
Pasar Malam Guide: KL’s Night Markets Explained
Your guide to Kuala Lumpur’s Pasar Malam night markets — the best markets to visit, what to eat, and practical tips for getting the most out of them.
Kopitiam Culture: The Expat’s Guide to KL’s Traditional Coffee Shops
From kopi O to roti bakar — everything you need to know about KL’s traditional kopitiam coffee shops, what to order, and where to go.
Grocery Shopping in KL: Supermarkets, Wet Markets, and Finding Western Food
Grocery shopping in KL guide — the best supermarkets (Lotus’s, Jaya Grocer, Village Grocer), wet markets, where to find British food imports, and how to shop like a local expat.