Hello,

We've been on the hunt for lobster-based fare in the area and have rounded up eight decadent lobster dishes that are worth picking off one by one. 

The latest addition to our revamped website is a map mode, available on articles on our new guides page. Readers can now visualise the locations of each restaurant in the listicle, making planning your next food trip easier.

With Mid-Autumn Festival around the corner, we’ve also put together a guide to purchasing your baked and snow skin mooncakes for your gifting needs.

Alternatively, if you're looking for more unusual selections, we’ve rounded up some unique mooncakes that range from matcha and chocolate-based treats to ones made with bird’s nests.

Also in this week’s newsletter:

• 10 new restaurants and cafés in Malaysia to visit this August
• Norikazu Shibata, the master behind the sushi counter at Kazu KL, sheds light on his notable career and dedication to his diners
• 8 of the world’s most extreme and exclusive dining experiences
• Phillip Dominic and Sara Rashid of Phil’s Pizza and Restaurant Dominic on their unconventional path to culinary success

Until next time,
Katelyn Tan
Senior Dining Writer, Malaysia

The latest need-to-know eateries to visit on your next food adventure

• Chalet will be making an appearance from July 24 to August 12, 2023, at EQ Kuala Lumpur. Its return to the property for a limited time will bring nostalgia as guests revisit old favourites from the menu. 
• From July 2 to August 31, 2023, Makan Kitchen at DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru presents the Taste of Thailand Weekday Buffet Dinner. 
• The Brasserie at The St Regis Kuala Lumpur has been honoured with the highly coveted Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence 2023. 
• Ignis is collaborating with Coley on August 14, 2023, for one night only. The exclusive dinner will feature a selection of cocktails and contemporary plates.