Namu | W Hotel Dubai

Written by: Haiya
December 11, 2016

Two long weekends in a row? That sounds like a lot of reason to celebrate, yo. If there’s one brunch you NEED to splurge on this month, it has got to be the Friday brunch at Namu in W Hotel Dubai, the …

Grilled Chicken Mesclun Salad

Written by: Haiya
December 11, 2016

Lately I’ve been busier than ever before. From October to December, it’s almost impossible to catch a breath in Dubai. Restaurants decide to launch; alfresco dining and outdoor terraces decide to reopen; all the PRs want to squeeze their events in before …

The Mamak Life in Malaysia

Written by: Haiya
December 10, 2016

During our Malaysia Foodcation of 2016, M and I wanted to waste no time sleeping, so would head to a mamak every single night after the malls closed and my sister and cousin headed home because they respectively had work and school …

Dairy-Free Smoothie Bowl

Written by: Haiya
December 7, 2016

You know what my problem with smoothie bowls is? Their size. In order to decorate it in as celebratory a manner as it deserves, the bowl must be far too large for a single serving. This is the reason why I hardly …

Me and My Chatime | Malaysia

Written by: Haiya
November 22, 2016

One of the (unhealthier) habits I adopt as soon as I set foot in Malaysia is that my water consumption drastically declines and I develop a bit of a compulsive obsession with Chatime. The plethora of exotic beverages on their menu are overwhelming …

Johnny’s Steamboat | Malaysia

Written by: Haiya
November 14, 2016

I cannot pen down eloquently enough how excited I was when I discovered Johnny’s steamboat in Malaysia, the best I can describe it is as a combination of heel clicking in the air and imaginary snow angels on the mall floor. I …

Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Chips

Written by: Haiya
November 13, 2016

The struggle to cut down on carbs continues, as does the struggle to salvage forgotten items in the vegetable crisper. So, when I found a lone zucchini in the bottom of said crisper yesterday, I decided to put it to use and …

Pasar Malam Night Market Malaysia

Written by: Haiya
November 8, 2016

Most tourists in KL–when in desire to explore the “night life”– either head to Arab Street in Bukit Bintang, or go to Petaling Street a.k.a. China Town. Few tourists have even heard of a Pasar Malam. My advice to you is that …