Embracing the plant-based lifestyle in Malaysia

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Cafe Scouting: London and Brighton

Cafe Scouting: London and Brighton

Back in May, I headed further up the Northern Hemisphere to take part in an Immersion Course in Healing Diets in the United Kingdom (which I would love to fill you in on in another blogpost). That was the main purpose of my trip. The…

Cafe Scouting: Hello Baby, Singapore

Cafe Scouting: Hello Baby, Singapore

As a Malaysian, I always find it fascinating to make a visit across the causeway. Even though it is our neighbor and even once upon a time a part of Malaysia too, stepping foot in Singapore is like stepping into a completely different world. It’s…

Cafe Scouting: Organic Vegetarian Fresh Mart and Restaurant

Cafe Scouting: Organic Vegetarian Fresh Mart and Restaurant

Whenever I catch sight of a new plant-based cafe or restaurant around town, I make an immediate beeline for it. Not because I’m necessarily hungry, but because I have a genuine concern about how long it will survive in the, for lack of a better…

Cafe Scouting: Koh Phangan

Cafe Scouting: Koh Phangan

For the past three years, I have been hearing stories from my husband about the mystical land of Koh Phangan. He has been making numerous visits to this small Thai island for the sole purpose of attending silent retreats, but he has also been telling…

Cafe Scouting: Kon Rak Pak (NOW Veggielicious Thai)

Cafe Scouting: Kon Rak Pak (NOW Veggielicious Thai)

UPDATE (2020): Kon Rak Pak has been re-branded into Veggielicious Thai. You can check out their Facebook Page. Sometime in September 2016, I was emceeing a 2-day event in Section 14 in Petaling Jaya. On the first day, I explained to one of the event…

Cafe Scouting: Morgenstedet (Copenhagen)

Cafe Scouting: Morgenstedet (Copenhagen)

Being married to a Dane, I’m truly blessed to be able to experience the beauty of Copenhagen. One surprising thing to note, though. Unless you’re all up for salads bars, and they ARE on a crazy level of extraordinary here, it’s hard to find vegan…

Cafe Scouting: The Ganga Cafe

Cafe Scouting: The Ganga Cafe

Being in a cultural melting pot like Kuala Lumpur, we get exposed to all sorts of cuisines. It seems that Indian food is plentiful, namely in Mamaks, casual food stalls run by Indian Muslims that churn out fresh Indian Muslim food cafeteria-style every couple of…

Cafe Scouting: Raisin’ the Roof

Cafe Scouting: Raisin’ the Roof

A dining experience is not just about the food, but the environment and customer service too. Raisin’ The Roof ticks those boxes with a bright, family-friendly atmosphere, attentive, friendly staff, and oh-so-delicious vegetarian menu. If anything is not vegan, do ask the staff if they…

Cafe Scouting: Ashley’s by Living Food

Cafe Scouting: Ashley’s by Living Food

Eating vegetarian can be quite a jump for the uninitiated. Then there’s eating vegan, which is a leap across planets. Then at the next galaxy stop, is raw vegan. Source: Pinterest It has been a new discovery for me, trying out my first raw vegan…