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 …
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Italian Summer Menu – Natalina Avenue K
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”
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 […]
Chef Hiroshi Matsuda – New Head at Tatsu KL
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…
Wine & Spirits Promotions Kuala Lumpur: Mr. Chow
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…
Vagabond KL – Desa Sri Hartamas,
Vagabond KL – Desa Sri Hartamas, Pan Asian Restaurant & Bar Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau Vagabond KL is a delicious culmination of a journey undertaken by its founders, Chefs Woon Ming and Daniel Kong, alongside Daniel’s broth…
ON23 Sky Bar – Wax On Berlin Takeover
From Berlin with a Twist: Wax On Brings Berliner Cool to Borneo’s Hottest Rooftop ON23 Sky Bar Monica Tindall If you’ve ever wondered what happens when Berlin’s edgy cocktail ethos collides with the sultry tropics of Borneo, the answer lies 23 floors above the bus…
KL Restaurant Week 2025 Summer Edition – Amazonas
KL Restaurant Week 2025 Summer Edition – Amazonas TRX Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau Kuala Lumpur’s dining scene is always a thrill, and it’s set to become even more exciting with the Summer 2025 edition of KL Restaurant Week, running from Ju…
Barraca – The Campus Ampang, Spanish Tapas Bar
Barraca – The Campus Ampang, Spanish Tapas Bar Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Ivan Chong Barraca at The Campus Ampang brings the essence of Spanish tapas to Kuala Lumpur, where tradition meets thoughtful innovation with a pork-free menu. Chef Ignasi Prats and h…
The Ottoman KL – Balkan Cuisine, TTDI
The Ottoman KL – Balkan Restaurant, TTDI Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Peter Tan I’d never tasted Balkan cuisine before. But from the first bite at the Ottoman KL, I knew it wouldn’t be the last. In fact, we’d never tasted anything like this in KL. That’s probabl…
Dancing Fish – The Campus KL
Dancing Fish – The Campus KL Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Han Sen Hau Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a fish to dance, and you feed a happy Yum List crew on a rainy Monday afternoon. We enter Dancing Fish’s airy, bright new […]
Lo & Behold – Jalan Petaling KL, Chinatown
Lo & Behold – Jalan Petaling KL, Chinatown Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Han Sen Hau Playful, modern, and just a touch mischievous, Lo & Behold has arrived in Jalan Petaling, KL, ready to charm and beguile with simply well-done smash burgers and a …