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…
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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 …
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu: Borneo’s Smartest Base Camp Monica Tindall Kota Kinabalu is no longer just a jumping-off point to climb Mount Kinabalu or island-hop the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. With the arrival of Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu, it’s a destina…
Via Pre Kuala Lumpur – Family-friendly Italian
Via Pre Kuala Lumpur – Family-friendly Italian Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Peter Tan Heartfelt and handmade, Via Pre Kuala Lumpur has been serving authentic Italian fare from its sun-dappled corner in Bukit Damansara since opening in 2016. Now, with an upda…
Ministry of Crab Kuala Lumpur – TUAH 1895
Ministry of Crab Kuala Lumpur – TUAH 1895 Words: Chris LentnerPhotos: Matt Wehner Our party waited in hungry anticipation for the arrival of the main event. Tinted fluorescent red from the sear of a scorching wok, the crustacean emerged from the kitchen, c…
Roost Kuala Lumpur – Farm to Fork Dining, Bangsar
Roost Kuala Lumpur – Farm to Fork Dining, Bangsar Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Ivan Chong Roost Kuala Lumpur is a leafy perch for those who take their food seriously but not themselves. It is a place where farm-to-fork dining meets fine-dining finesse in a re…
Best Value Brunch in KL – Gourmet Eats, Small Price
Best Value Brunch in KL – Gourmet Eats Minus the Price Tag Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Ivan Han Chong Brunch typically conjures a revolving roster of pastries, breakfast fare, coffee and – if you’re lucky – a glass of bubbles; if you’re less fortunate, a h…