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Jhol Kuala Lumpur – Coastal Indian Cuisine Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Han Sen Hau There are many fine Indian restaurants in KL, but not many that focus exclusively on Indian coastal cuisine. Throw in a legendary international legacy, and you’ve now got two …
Italian Summer Menu – Natalina Italian Kitchen, Avenue K Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Peter Tan I have been a long-time fan of Natalina Italian Kitchen. At one stage, when I lived in KLCC, I visited at least weekly, tucked away in a booth at the back. It was a tab…
Dolly Dim Sum Turns Ten: A Decade of “Dim Sum All Dolled Up” Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau It’s been nearly a decade since our last visit to Dolly Dim Sum in December 2015, and the moment feels ripe to raise a pair of chopsticks in celebration. Now […]
Ivan Chong Han – Owner of Cotta KL In this interview, Ivan Chong Han, owner of Cotta KL, tells about some of the challenges and joys of being a small business owner. What do you do? I am the owner of Cotta. We specialise in making fresh ricotta daily; it’s […]
Chef Hiroshi Matsuda – Now Leading Tatsu Japanese Restaurant, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur Words: Caroline Lai Photos: Han Sen Hau With the arrival of Executive Japanese Chef Hiroshi Matsuda this March, Tatsu has turned a tasteful new page—one steepe…
Where Phuket’s bustling beaches bow out, Aleenta Phuket Phang Nga Resort & Spa quietly takes the stage. Monica Tindall Phuket’s name might conjure visions of buzzing markets, vibrant nightlife, and packed beaches, but for those willing to veer off the well…
SEASONS Vegan Restaurant, Natai Beach Phang Nga, Phuket Monica Tindall Phuket’s dining scene has never been short on spice, but SEASONS vegan restaurant in Phang Nga, Phuket, brings something altogether fresher to the table. On a quieter, leafy corner towards …
JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa Monica Tindall If your idea of paradise includes barefoot strolls on a beach with sand so fine it slips between your toes like silk but just enough grit to polish your heels en route to breakfast, a saltwater lagoon that meanders …
Circular Food – JW Garden Khao Lak Monica Tindall On the gold-tinged sands of Khuk Khak Beach, JW Marriott Khao Lak’s Drift Beach Bar & Grill has set the table for something refreshingly bold: SOWN & Reborn, Southeast Asia’s first fully circular fo…
Olive, Italian Restaurant, Khao Lak, Thailand Monica Tindall At Olive, JW Marriott Khao Lak’s beloved Italian kitchen, Chef Enzo brings warmth to every plate—and every guest. The moment we step through the doors of Olive, Chef Enzo begins feeding us—quite lite…
Aaron Devitt – Hackersley Restaurant & Cellar Door In this interview, Aaron Devitt from Hackersley Restaurant & Cellar Door in the Ferguson Valley shares his journey into the industry and recounts some humorous stories along the way. What do you …
Wine & Spirits Promotions Kuala Lumpur: Mr. Chow Liquor Store Monica Tindall Few liquor stores can claim their origin story begins in a cult Hong Kong comedy-horror film—but then again, Mr. Chow Liquor Store doesn’t do ordinary. Inspired by the irreveren…