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Based in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Donut Plan was founded in 2019 by Lau Jia Sen, a lawyer-turned-barista and baker. The pastry haven serves handmade, speciality doughnuts that pair textural bakes with high-quality produce. Lau shares five intriguing facts about the nostalgic, sweet pastry.

Check out the Tatler Dining Guide 2024 to discover some of Malaysia’s best dining experiences.

Also in this week’s newsletter:

• Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants reveals the dining establishments on its 51 to 100 list for 2024
• Ipoh white coffee is among the top ten best coffees in the world
• Cocktail bar Coley has an impressive repertoire of sharing plates, courtesy of Joel Kirk
• The best Ramadan bazaars in the Klang Valley
• Curio Coffee hopes to evoke a childlike curiosity in all coffee drinkers

Ramadan Mubarak to our friends who are fasting! 

Katelyn Tan

Senior Dining Writer, Malaysia

We speak to the talented chef about how he produces top-notch fare out of small kitchens. 

• DC Selections presents European Wine Affair, an event where over 30 labels of wines will be showcased at REXKL on March 23, 2024.
• Yen at W Kuala Lumpur unveils an unlimited dim sum brunch that will occur every third Sunday of each month. The first session of Unlimited Dim Sum Delights will happen on March 17, 2024. 
• Akar Dining will be residing at Ed.ju Omakase for the month of April while the restaurant undergoes renovation, and will be presenting a series of exciting events. Visit @akar.dining on Instagram for more information.