Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall Nobu needs no introduction. But come 21 and 22 April 2017, you will want to be part of a very special Nobu experience – their Sake Pairing Omakase. A beautifully crafted menu, paired to some of Nobu’s specialty sake…
Month: April 2017
Graze, Hilton Kuala Lumpur at KL Sentral, Weekend Brunch
Monica Tindall Coffee starts us off on this Sunday morning at Graze at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur. A handful of espresso-based drinks are founded in a blend of Brazil Santos Cerrado and Colombia Huila Excelso. Americano (RM12), Cappuccino (RM12) and the Macchinett…
Interview with Ms Way Cheng YEOH, Co-Owner of the Good Food Trio
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’m a restauranteur and I joined my current partners back in 2003. They had two Italian restaurants (La Risata) and when I joined them we opened Bijan and The Daily Grind Share with us an interesting story fro…
Kopenhagen Coffee, A Sweet Taste of Denmark in Kuala Lumpur
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall Have you heard about ‘hygge’? It’s a Danish word that has been trending for quite a while now, and roughly translates into ‘cosiness’ or retreating into your familiar comforting bubble while seeking out the litt…
Toriden, Japanese Chicken Hot Pot, ISETAN – The Japan Store KL
Toriden Words: Sandrina Duniau Photos: Monica Tindall Exciting things are happening in the newly reopened six-storey department store, Isetan – The Japan Store, in Bukit Bintang. Level five, known as The Table, is home to a premium-dining floor featuring …
Chambers Grill, A Carnivore’s Delight, Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Chambers Grill Monica Tindall Chambers Grill is the carnivore’s cave at Hilton Kuala Lumpur – a very shiny and stylish cave that be. Wooden tables, comfortable seating, subtle lighting and a glass-doored wine cellar all lead to the focal point: the grill. The fea…
Nadodi, Engaging Nomadic Cuisine, Fine Dining Molecular Indian, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall Say the word “Nadodi” aloud. It’s playful, it encourages one to wonder and imagine just like it’s meaning in Malayalam which is nomad or wanderer or gypsy. Kuala Lumpur’s newest Indian high end dining establi…
Modi & Rosa, Italian Dining and Wine Bar in Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Growing up in the shadow of the Ford Rouge Plant, immigrants dominated my neighborhood. Families arrived from all points of the globe to work at the factories of industrial Detroit: Greeks and Mexicans, …
Le Meridien Putrajaya, A Weekend Getaway
Monica Tindall The artsy cousins in the Starwood Hotels & Resorts family, Le Meridien properties offer a splash of colour and inspiration for the creative mind. Only six months old Le Meridien Putrajaya, playfully brushed with local inspiration, has alrea…
Interview with Robbie & Trincy, Co-owners Milligram Cafe, Coffee & Eatery
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? Trincy was working in the banking sector whilst Robbie was a designer. We ventured into the F&B industry when we were introduced to specialty coffee by a close friend. Once we had a taste, we were totally hooked […]
Crafted Coffee Co., Robina Town Centre
Crafted Coffee Co. Monica Tindall Less than a year old, Crafted Coffee Co., at The Kitchens in Robina Town Centre, is delighting coffee fans with their extensive options of beans from the roaster, to the machine and even to the shaker. Owners, Sarah, Gary, Adrian a…
Bijan Bar and Restaurant, Malay Food with Beverage, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall Bijan has long been my go-to restaurant when I have family or friends coming to visit me in Malaysia. I’ve always loved its exotic atmosphere, thoughtfully designed traditional décor and the Malay style of cooking…