More often than not, people always ask me: Hey do you know where is the best for xxx?

I bet this is one of the most-asked Qs under the sun.

Not Just a Good Food Guide Kuala Lumpur - Alice Yong

Now, we have a bible -  Not Just a Good Food Guide Kuala Lumpur by Alice Yong to answer our questions! Or help us to answer questions that people ask us.

And what are the chances of you meeting the brilliant behind the book?  She is also a writer of The Star newspaper.

xin with alice yong

I did! I am holding the Food Guide with the author.

p/s: Did anyone notice my short hair? ;) YES I CUT IT! POTONG! 

Ok…back to the book. Let’s see what the book has for us.

Malay translation

At the front part, there is a list of most commonly used sentences in Malaysia, this is especially useful for the foreign visitors.

And there is also a page of Malaysia LRT map to guide the tourists!

Not Just a Good Food Guide Kuala Lumpur - Alice Yong - Banana Leaf Rice

Now, let’s see the essence. For about every 2 pages, there is a dish being introduced. There is a picture of the dish, best place for the food, the information that you need to know about the restaurants. And in some pages, there is even a special TIPS column for you to know more about the culture or food.

There are hundreds of cuisines introduced in this book. I am gonna take a while to flip it thoroughly.

alice yong autographing my book

Alice is a humble and friendly lady, and of course I had to get her to sign my book!

Not Just a Good Food Guide Kuala Lumpur - Alice Yong autograph

Awww totally love her comments! Yes I will. :D

Grab your copy of Not Just a Good Food Guide Kuala Lumpur by Alice Yong from the bookstore nearest to you. The book retails at RM42. It is handy and can keep in your handbag or car all the time. This is the good-ol-way for those who do not have mobile broadband connection, like myself. You can read more about her on her blog here.