If you’re willing to take a few steps off the main commercial streets in Bangsar, Jalan Kemuja offers a delicious haven. A handful of restaurants, a cafe and a bar make this street meriting of a culinary detour. Here we note five foodie hotspots from recent vi…
April 2019
Jalan Mesui – KL’s Fun Foodie Street
Most party-goers seem to know Changkat Bukit Bintang but have you heard of Jalan Mesui? Just two streets over from the popular night-spot another happening vibe has developed. Here you find a friendly mix of expats and locals out to have a fun time with good food, cr…
DC Restaurant by Darren Chin, TTDI, Review
Words: Anna Chew Photos: Monica Tindall The paradox of DC Restaurant and chef-proprietor Darren Chin is that it sets lofty standards and he constantly tries to break them. One cannot separate the emotive chef from the restaurant; his eye for perfection and de…
Le Petit Chef KL, The World’s Smallest Chef
Words: Anna Chew Photos: Monica Tindall What do you bring with you when you enter Le Petit Chef’s lair? Probably a sprinkling of cynicism and a dash of excitement all rolled into one little package of expectation. If you’re in for a quirky and creative meal combin…
ATAS Modern Malaysian Eatery, The RuMa KL
Words: Anna Chew Photos: Monica Tindall Standards are set pretty high when dining in an establishment called Atas, located in one of the world’s most Instagrammable hotels. From the terracotta birdcage into the salon with the grand double staircase and s…
Cafes Jalan Ampang Area – Five of the Best
Monica Tindall Confession: I put this list together primarily for my parents who visited KL this month. They are big coffee fans and I wanted to provide them with a map of places they could walk to while I was at work. So here’s a list of cafes so good […]
Afternoon Tea Grand Hyatt KL – High On Sugar
Monica Tindall Afternoon tea at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur was already a decadent affair. With grandiose views from double-story glass windows and a buffet spread that winds across display after display of mouth-watering temptation, it seemed they had perfecte…
Bean Brothers, Café at The Linc KL
Monica Tindall Bean Brothers at The Linc KL offers great coffee in a beautiful green setting. Taking a ground floor lot, the café is walled with glass providing both indoor and outdoor seating. Filled with a refreshing abundance of potted plants, it is a delight to …
Grizzly The Intermark, Café, Great Coffee & Toasties
Monica Tindall I am always on the hunt for a good coffee and Grizzly in The Intermark is my go-to place when running errands. A quick little pick-me-up sets me in high spirits before ticking off one of my least favourite chores – grocery shopping. Grizzly offers more …
Breakfast Mont Kiara @ Fat Olive Food Garage
Words: Kitty Noble Photos: Monica Tindall The team at Fat Olive Food Garage, run by Stacee (a former producer) and Kike (life-long chef), has started serving breakfast… and pizza! Known for their mouthwatering tapas, scrumptious paellas, and home-baked so…
Beer Bank KL, Craft Beer at Retail Prices
Words by Maggie Casey Photos by Monica Tindall It was a Monday afternoon when Monica and I found ourselves sipping delicious brews and soaking up the casual setting of the Beer Bank. Located on Jalan Raja Chulan, Beer Bank acts as a paradise for those looking to e…
The Attic Bar, Hidden Bar Chinatown & Italian Food
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall It’s no secret that Chinatown’s got some of the hottest night spots in KL these days. It’s also no secret that we all love the excitement of speakeasies with their hidden entries and speciality cocktails. It’s not a …