Egglet enthusiasts have a fresh reason to be egg-static: Fullhouse Egglet, which serves its crowd-rousing Hong Kong-inspired waffles at Berjaya Times Square, KLIA2 & Penang's Queensbay Mall, has expanded its selection this month, offering elaborate new recipes to complement its basic, fuss-free varieties. Customers can now munch on egglets topped with everything from tender sausages to creamy mayo crab sticks to hot & rich melted cheese for a complete meal, or take away one of the hearty, multi-flavoured egglets that span the likes of Original, Chocolicious & Charcoal Cheese.

The savoury egglets will satiate patrons who relish large mouthfuls of punchy flavours & textures - think of them as an interesting riff on hot dogs & sandwiches, bursting with saucy appeal (RM8.90 for Cheesy Egglet; RM9.90 for Jumbo Sausage & Crabstick Mayo). But if you prefer to enjoy your egglets the classic way, Fullhouse has you covered too, with warm, fragrant waffles, made to order, the batter capably prepared for a satisfactory chew, bolstered by a choice of dips such as chocolate, maple syrup, peanut butter or cheese (RM5 for the Original; RM6 for Chocolicious & Charcoal Cheese; add RM1 for chocolate chips). Hong Kong-style iced milk tea is available as a beverage add-on (RM2.50). Our thanks to Fullhouse for this sampling.

Fullhouse Egglet
Lot 01-17B, First Floor, Berjaya Times Square, Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur.

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The quest for a lovely, lively meal in Pavilion leads us to Quivo, which pulses with the vitality of a vibrant restaurant throughout the peak hours of lunch. Now in its third year at the mall, the bustling kitchen shows no signs of slowing down, remaining a popular pick for throngs of patrons, who include regulars seeking a consistent fix of Mediterranean-inspired specialities & mixologist-crafted cocktails, as well as casual shoppers who appreciate the alfresco section that's perfect for people-watching.

From start to finish, Quivo's menu is colourful, contemporary & crowd-pleasing - get your appetite roaring with the tuna ceviche, with irreproachably fresh morsels of the fish cured in citrus juices & chilli, filled with invigorating flavour & texture, beautifully finished with a dollop of guacamole in a coconut husk (RM35). The sizzling prawns are a fan favourite too, with the tender crustaceans served in a garlicky olive oil sauce that you'll want to mop up with garlic bread for double the dose of garlic deliciousness (RM39). Another highlight of the snacking section is the skewers, which span medleys of protein & fibre - the lamb loin with tahini is worthwhile, the well-prepared meat nicely complemented by the condiment's sesame nuances (RM38).

Pizzas & pastas here fulfill the promise of food that feels sun-kissed, powered by the produce of springtime & summer - Quivo's paddle board pizzas work wonderfully for sharing, with interesting topping possibilities such as spinach fondue with beef bacon, caramelised onions, crispy rosemary & rocket leaves; we happily devoured each flavour-packed slice (RM36). Choices for pastas are extensive too, but the Black Mamba might be our best bet, the slick strands of squid ink pasta served with a bounty of prawns, squid & cherry tomatoes in a pleasingly light chilli-&-tomato sauce (RM41).

Beef up the feast with this triumvirate of diverse bovine creations: Chunky, richly robust short ribs wisely partnered with terrific companions of crisp kale, rock melon & sweet potato mash (RM69), comfort-food risotto with slow-braised brisket & wild mushrooms (RM42) & a moist wagyu burger with pickled green chillies, avocado, ancho mole sauce & plenty of cheese in a jalapeno bun alongside Cajun-spiced potato wedges & a petit salad (RM40).

Servings prove hearty enough that many customers might be stuffed before dessert, but it would be a shame to skip these indulgences (RM22 each) - a chocolate sphere melted with hot sauce to reveal more decadent treasures within, a true treat with salted caramel ice cream, & one of our favourite cakes this year, irresistibly layered with chocolate buttercream, Snickers & caramel, a genuinely valid reason to abandon any diet. And if we needed another reason to believe Quivo merits further visits, the cocktails seal the deal - a Gin Swizzle, Mediterranean Margarita (made with semi-sweet white wine, tequila & fruits) & Moroccan Twist (Haig Club, TWG Tea Moroccan Mint, elderflower, dried orange). Thanks to the Quivo team for having us.

Quivo

Lot 3.09.02, Level 3, Pavilion, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. Daily, 10am-1am. Tel: 03-2141-7711

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Stepping into Fullhouse is akin to walking into a wonderland for the young at heart, especially for customers who love dollhouses - this spacious restaurant is a distinctive sanctuary for families & friends to flock together in a soothing, serene setting conveniently housed an escalator ride above Sunway Pyramid's skating rink. 'Know You Are Loved' & 'Be Thankful,' Fullhouse's colourful mascots proclaim as they welcome you at the entrance.

Now is the ideal occasion to visit Fullhouse; the restaurant recently launched a revamped menu with many potential new favourites for the mall congregation. Start with Mr Krabby (RM22.90) - we like this mix of crab meat, scrambled eggs & spring onions, flavoursome & fresh, stuffed winningly in a crab shell, breaded & deep-fried for a lovely texture, served with lemon aioli for a little uplift; it's a well-executed recipe that makes for a worthwhile introduction to the kitchen here.

Chicken is also an attraction - the Chicken Parmigiana (RM29.90) is a capable take on the Italian classic, with the tender thigh meat topped with turkey ham & bolognese sauce, baked with mozzarella cheese for layers of creamy, addictive pleasure. The signature chicken chop (RM22.90) will have fans too, featuring a char-grilled cut blanketed in house-made black pepper raisin sauce, complemented by mashed potatoes, corn on the cob & sauteed garden vegetables for a hearty lunch or dinner.

Pastas & pizzas ensure there's something for everyone - the baked cheese penne (RM22.90) is piping-hot comfort in a bowl, with plenty of turkey ham, mushrooms, mozzarella to dig into, while the Hawaiian pizza (RM23.90) is a fuss-free interpretation of this familiar staple, amply adorned with turkey ham, pineapples, onions & mozzarella on a tangy tomato base.

The menu spans both East & West, hitting the bull's eye (egg) with a pretty tasty fried rice (RM21.90) that's surrounded by crisp boxing chicken, prawns, fish cakes, fish crackers & pickled vegetables that should placate the Asian palate, plus a barn-storming beef burger with the works (RM25.90), heaped high for a sink-your-teeth-into-this tower of a temptation.

'Where's the beef?' is a question that'll be rewarded with a sizzling response, as a grilled rib-eye (RM49.90) surfaces at the table, steaming on the hot plate, complete with potato wedges, buttered vegetables & a side salad, bolstered by a choice of black pepper raisin, garlic herb or mushroom sauce - a classic throwback to a stalwart of Malaysian steakhouse menus for decades, & now, the final piece of the puzzle for Fullhouse head chef Alvin Yap's current recommendations.

Desserts are designed for chocoholics - Death By Chocolate (RM19.90) showcases the visual flair of a molten lava cake perched atop & dripping down on ice cream & berries, while the Triple Chocolate (RM19.90) is precisely what its name indicates, with an all-chocolate ensemble of a chocolate brownie with chocolate ice cream & chocolate sauce on a too-hot-to-handle pan, reflecting the work of pastry chef Florencia Gladys.

Fullhouse offers a wide range of flagship beverages with plenty of vibrant, photo-happy allure - we merrily sipped on Tony's Sparkling Tea, the Tracy Garden Greens, Tiramisu, Traffic Light, Thomas Cocout Mint Shake & Tiffani Yuzu-&-Rose throughout a leisurely midday meal here. Many thanks to the friendly Fullhouse team for having us.

Fullhouse
LG1.96, Lower Ground 1, Sunway Pyramid, Bandar Sunway, Selangor.

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Colony conquers: One of our most eagerly anticipated eateries will launch this month, marrying Burmese, Sri Lankan & Indian culinary traditions with Malaysian sensibilities to birth a menu that's utterly unique in KL. Colony's founders, who also run the innovative appam purveyor Hoppers, have become among our favourite restaurateurs, creating distinctive dishes that prove intimately personal & universally pleasurable. If you love venues with a vision of exploring fresh frontiers, put Colony on your calendar; follow them at facebook.com/colony.my & instagram.com/colony.my to see when they'll open (Apr 12 at the earliest).

Start your journey with The Old Delhi - atta bread, baked at Colony with locally milled wheat flour, warm to the touch, served with sumptuously sinful bone marrow blended with butter, in a triumvirate of temptations completed by spiced apple chutney, every component complementing each other beautifully, transcending the tropes of predictable bread-&-butter combinations.

Get your claws out for Colony's duck confit biryani, visually memorable & impeccably rendered, each individual grain of rice imbued with nuance, the spices mingling in perfect harmony with flavoursome duck stock, with plenty of fowl flesh to tear into for protein (including the crunchy claw), illustrating Colony's ethos of concocting thoughtful recipes that stand out as its own. Named The Salem for the Tamil Nadu city, representing the biryani of Colony mastermind Sugania Naidu's mom's heritage.

Colony could be your gateway into the moreish marvels of Myanmar's cuisine; Sugania has visited Burma close to a dozen times, & she's blessed with a hardworking Burmese cook in Colony's kitchen. Preserved duck eggs, indulgently creamy & impressively clean-flavoured, sourced from a Burmese-run store in Pudu, are the secret weapon in The Yangon, a tomato salad tossed with house-made crispy chickpea tofu, irresistible even for those of us who may not typically love salads. Don't skip the Shan - flat noodles prepared in a mix of turmeric oil, sesame & garlic, crowned with thin & tasty chicken cracklings.

The Pontian & The Pudu: The first refers to corn cultivated in the southern Malaysian district, charred at Colony & slathered with an intriguing duet of peanut butter (!) & cinnamon, subtle but sure-handed, with onions, cucumbers & lime zest for uplift (fun fact: the corn & peanut butter combo is a nod to Sugania's childhood remembrances of corn-in-a-cup & peanut butter waffles sold side-by-side in malls), while the latter pays credit to the roti canai & curries of the KL neighbourhood that Colony calls home, making its roti with kampung eggs that yield a vivid colour, paired with a rich, robustly nutty duck & potato curry.

There's more to sample on the menu that blazes a path across multiple former British colonies: The Sri Pada is a lip-smacking Sri Lankan-inspired creation that relies on Malaysian-farmed lamb ribs, braised in New Zealand's Karma Cola fairtrade organic craft soda, while The Kandy heaps a soft-shell crab & caramelised onions on shredded kothu roti. The ideal way to experience Colony is with an open mind & adventurous palate, but for customers seeking safety in more familiar favourites, The Rompin (Pahang-caught calamari with duck egg aioli & calamansi) & The Madras (brined fried chicken marinated with tandoori spices, served with mint yoghurt) are certain crowd-pleasers. Note: Some of these recipes may be tweaked before Colony's launch.

Desserts? Definitely! The lemongrass-infused watalappam tart takes on a lusciously smooth coconut custard pudding that recalls Malaysian kaya, herb-spiked & yoghurt-splashed for sharp relief from the unabashed decadence of it all, while the chai-spiced sticky jaggery toffee pudding is one moist, gorgeous treat that simply screams, eat me - we'll happily oblige; no regrets.

The fun & surprises extend to the cocktails: Colony's current consultant mixologist Xander has created a range that remains perceptively true to Colony's themes - The Englishman's Coconut is a cheeky, whiskey-fuelled riff on the legend that some British colonists loathed the taste of coconut water & needed to temper it with booze. There's a playfulness in every potion, from the tuak-tinged Pineapple Cup to the Golden Coconut Water Gin & Tonic (with curry powder), Spiked Mango-Cinnamon Lassi to the Horlicks Ice Cream Float. We're looking forward to what Colony still has in store when it's officially up & running (plans are now afoot for weekend brunches with a genuine twist). Many thanks to the Colony team for having us here.

Colony KL

Upstairs, 76, Jalan Pudu, Kuala Lumpur. Will be open in mid-April, 11am-9pm, Tues-Sun. Tel: 012-360-9853

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