Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
DC Restaurant – Revisited November 2022 Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Monica Tindall Numerous moments during my first year in Kuala Lumpur have been spent in gobsmacked joy at how not only did I find myself in this vibrant and diverse city during such a strange t…
Christmas 2022 in Kuala Lumpur From buffets to fine dining, deliveries to gift ideas, here’s a quick guide to what’s going on this Christmas 2022 in Kuala Lumpur. Christmas 2022 in Kuala Lumpur Delivery Maria’s SteakCafe For Christmas, I’m l…
Mr Chow Liquor Store Monica Tindall Mr Chow Liquor Store was conceived over the first pandemic lockdown in 2020. The fun and witty brand was inspired by actor and comedian Stephen Chow. The company logo is a caricature of Mr Chow from the comedy horror flick “…
Minami Omakase Bukit Jalil Words: Amanda ChinPhotos: Monica Tindall In a land far, far away, next to the new Pavilion Bukit Jalil mall, you’ll find Minami Omakase. Famed for their tank-to-table live seafood menu, guests could not ask for fresher ingredients. Mi…
Last Project: Handroll & Yaki Bar, Bangsar Words: Tim JayPhotos: Rich Callahan Juxtaposed in a family neighbourhood, Lorong Kurau, in Bangsar, is an odd little street of restaurants and bars. Some of my favourites are there. And now, we can add Last Project t…
Casa del Mar – Welcome Home Monica Tindall Twenty years of visiting Langkawi, and not a whole lot has changed. The sleepy tropical island in Malaysia’s north continues to be an easy weekend getaway for KL-ites or Singaporeans desiring a break from harried c…
Bimmy Soh In this interview, Bimmy Soh, co-founder of Fifty Tales, tells of his journey in the industry and some of his proudest moments. What do you do? I am a dim sum zai and co-founder of Fifty Tales. How did you get into the industry? I graduated from hospitality […]
Italian Restaurant 1 Utama – Luretta D.O.P. Words: Christina Morgan Photos: Rich Callahan Just in time for the mad rush of holiday shopping, we have uncovered the ideal spot to recharge our batteries and chill while stocking up on pressies. Conveniently l…
Freshest Seafood in KL – Southern Rock Bangsar Words: Margaret Cheng Photos: Monica Tindall Situated in a quiet foodie street in Bangsar, I immediately felt at home and hungry at Southern Rock Seafood. It has an appealing laid-back vibe that signals an eat…
Ignis KL – Woodfire Grill Restaurant Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan If anything shows a chef’s skill, it’s the ability to tame a woodfire grill. Without temperature precision found in other cooking methods, the chef must know h…
Brooklyn Bar KL Words: Morgan Michaels Photos: Rich Callahan It would appear that KLites can’t get enough hidden bars, as a new one seems to open almost weekly. The latest cool escape on the scene is Brooklyn Bar, a speakeasy in Damansara Heights. As an Ameri…
Poblano KL Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Rich Callahan Spanish and Latin food in Kuala Lumpur got an energetic boost with the opening in mid-October of Poblano KL, a cool new restaurant and bar housed in the beautiful Old Malaya strip. Before you even see a menu, there&…