Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Kailash Parbat – Nu Sentral, Indian Vegetarian Restaurant Words: Lianne ChungPhotos: Peter Tan The fan following of Kailash Parbat runs far. Its brand recognition might hold a similar cultural relevance to that of its American counterparts, Cheesecak…
Social Room KL – Menara Milenium Words: Chris Lentner Photos: Han Sen Hau Picture this: it’s 6 pm. Quitting time. Your pompadour, once meticulously sculpted with a shellacking of pomade, is now deflated from forced air and stress. The tail of your button-down has …
The Meat Experts (TME) Damansara Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Matt Wehner Putting the “deli” in “delicious”, The Meat Experts (TME) are the new (old) kids on the block in a quiet, leafy shop lot in Bukit Damansara. With the goal of offering quality meals at affor…
Notte KL – Bar, Lounge & Event Space, Kuala Lumpur Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Han Sen Hau Notte KL might be the new nightlife destination you never knew you needed. (Try saying that after a few Negronis.) This premium lounge bar, an ice cube’s throw from t…
CHARR Dining – The Manor, Kuala Lumpur Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Peter Tan Typically, a fire on the 47th floor of a modern high-rise would trigger a swift evacuation – a scene reminiscent of the 70s disaster film “The Towering Inferno.” Yet, …
Ramadan Communal Table Menu – Château Dionne Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Ivan Chong Like a longstanding conversation with a cherished friend, we pick up with Château Dionne right where we left off. This time, Chef Andy Choy welcomed us with a Ramadan Co…
Italian Restaurant DC Mall – Nero Nero Word: Chris Lentner Photos: Matt Wehner Going out for Italian food is a polarising topic, especially for people like me, who grew up in communities filled with first- and second-generation Italian immigrants. Many o…
Kid-friendly High Tea at Red Beanbag, KL Words: Tracy Arensberg Photos: Ivan Chong KL’s kid-friendliest café just got even friendlier! Red Beanbag, known for its child—and pet-inclusive environment and menu, has just launched high tea sets designed to …
Brasserie Alma – French Restaurant & Live Music Venue Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau In the heart of Soho’s theatreland, nestled discreetly behind a Soho florist, The Ivy stands as a London institution, a private members’ club r…
Tarongino: “Orange” Wines in Malaysia Monica Tindall When I say “orange” wine, does your mind turn to a funky natural wine, firey-sunset in the glass, that is sometimes drinkable, sometimes not? Well, now you can rethink “orange” because Tarongino brings the ci…
Global Discovery Menu – DC Restaurant by Darren Chin TTDI Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Monica Tindall Creative evolution often sparks debate, particularly when an artist has established a strong identity. Think of The Beatles’ psychedeli…
#m.o.t.d Café Bar – Puchong Words: Chris LetnerPhotos: Han Sen Hau Forty minutes southwest of KLCC in a strip mall filled with furniture retailers, DIY shops, and convenience stores exists a beautiful urban oasis conceived by an enigmatic real estate dev…