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Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall I love it when there is somewhere new in town. New as in just opened, like a week or two ago. Isetan, The Japan Store, is one such place, with their level five eateries offering visitors an opportunity to sampl…
Monica Tindall One of the hottest food and beverage openings over the last year has been The Table on the fourth floor of ISETAN – The Japan Store. This group of stylish dining restaurants has consistently wowed guests with Michelin-starred chefs, the best cheese…
Words: David Stagg Photos: Monica Tindall As I rode up the escalators, the first thing that came to my mind is “wow”! You look up and you are watched over by this enormous koi lantern. It truly is spectacular. I feel instantly transported to Japan as Touan and sev…
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 …
Kampai KLCC Japanese Omakase Restaurant Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Peter Tan Underneath the glittering glory of architecture that is the world-famous Petronas Towers, an exclusive Japanese restaurant right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur City Centre, has open…
The Tokyo Restaurant – Japanese, Lot 10 Words: Amanda ChinPhotos: Richard Callahan All that clouded my mind when Monica mentioned The Tokyo Restaurant was the iconic 6th Avenue Cheesecake. I’ve had it before, and yes, it will leave you wishing you got the w…
Masaki Arakawa (Markey) In this interview, restauranter and sushi chef Masaki Arakawa (Markey) of Lot 10 Isetan the 4th Floor, shares his entry to the industry and upcoming events. What do you do? I am a sushi chef taking care of three restaurants located at Lot 10 I…
Sushi Azabu Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall Sushi Azabu’s invitation to experience their Omakase menu came only weeks after I’d returned from the sushi capital of the world. The fond memories I’d created by sampling the incredible fis…
Omakase – Sushi Azabu Words: Alison ChristPhotos: Monica Tindall Renowned Michelin-starred Sushi Azabu in New York City is the ‘parent’ of Sushi Azabu at Isetan The Japan Store in Lot 10, Kuala Lumpur. The culinary team led by Chef Masaki Ara…
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall As a food and lifestyle writer, I get to see lots of new and interesting spaces in KL. I have been introduced to refreshing new concepts, different culinary flavours and delectable menus. But few places t…
Monica Tindall It seems cooking classes as a form of leisure are a “thing” at the moment. Whether you’re learning the finer points of cake decorating from the cooking channel, acquiring the knowledge of a master baker in a professional school, or getting the basic…