Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
COMO The Treasury, Perth Monica Tindall Our first COMO experience was in 2011, dining at the award-winning Nahm restaurant in Bangkok, created by legendary Chef David Thompson in conjunction with COMO hotels. Not long after it opened, we stayed at COMO Point Yam…
Boy Fazy – Head Mixologist Blue, EQ Kuala Lumpur In this interview, Mohd Norfazryne Bin Mazlan (AKA Boy Fazy) shares his rise in the food and beverage industry and some hair-raising stories from behind the scenes. What do you do? I’m the head mixologi…
Valentine’s Day 2025 Kuala Lumpur Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate love than with a romantic dinner in Kuala Lumpur? Whether you’re looking for a cosy Italian restaurant, a fine dining experience, o…
Pinky’s Rottnest Island, Western Australia Monica Tindall I have to admit that the reason we’re at Pinky’s Rottnest Island is because I was dying to meet the quokkas! No, not the 2004 comedy of a similar name, but the island’s most charming resident! These s…
Hearth Restaurant Perth – Chef’s Counter Monica Tindall We hit the WA culinary trail with a running start on our first evening in Perth! We’ve scored seats at Hearth Restaurant’s Chef’s Counter and are ready for a personal introduction to gourmet Western Austral…
Hakurin TTDI – Japanese Restaurant Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Matt Wehner Sometimes, you bookmark spots and cross-check reviews to search for a great meal. Other times, you are pleasantly surprised. That’s what we experienced when we glided throug…
Enoteca Vino & Cucina – A Taste of Italy in TTDI Words: Caroline Lai Photos: Peter Tan At the quieter backstreet of shop lots facing the Taman Tun Dr Ismail local residences, we found Enoteca Vino & Cucina. This unassuming Italian eatery occupies both the g…
Humboldt Bar & Kitchen – Bukit Damansara Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Peter Tan Humboldt is the hottest (or perhaps the coolest) bar and kitchen to hit Kuala Lumpur this year! Inspired by the Humboldt Current, which flows along the Pacific Coast of So…
@21 Rooftop Bar – Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Han Sen Hau @21 Rooftop Bar wants you to know where you are – on the 21st floor of the sparkling new Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur, with various iconic downtown KL landma…
Tean De Zhong (Josh) – Food & Beverage Supervisor, Penang Marriott Hotel In this interview, Tean De Zhong (Josh), Food & Beverage Supervisor at Penang Marriott Hotel, shares a little about what the career involves. What do you do? I create new beve…
Nikaku by Azabu – Malaya-mae Omakase, Lot 10 Words: Karen SantosuossoPhotos: Matt Wehner In a city with new omakase spots popping up by the dozen, Nikaku’s new 12-course Malaya-mae Omakase stands out. While most of the fish for the sushi courses still come…
Camping-themed Bar & Restaurant – Rimbar Chinatown KL Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Han Sen Hau If you’re seeking respite from the busy grind of city life, look no further than the cool recesses of Rimbar KL, a beloved camping-themed bar in Chinatown …