KAI New Nusantara Eatery – REXKL, Chinatown KL Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Han Sen Hau Given KL’s incredible food culture, it’s almost not surprising that you’ll find the best Nusantara-style cuisine in the city in a litt…
May 2024
Kura’s Krafts Plaza Batai – Craft Beer KL
Kura’s Krafts Plaza Batai – Craft Beer Bar KL Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Han Sen Hau What’s better than a comfortable neighbourhood craft beer bar with over 50 types of craft beers from around the world? A pet-friendly neighbourhood cr…
N.I.C.E Bistronome – French Italian, Section 17
N.I.C.E Bistronome – French Italian, Section 17, Petaling Jaya Words: Stephen Reid Photos: Peter Tan I learned about N.I.C.E. Bistronome, the latest establishment, from the esteemed Chef Andy Choy of the renowned Chateau Dionne KL in Bukit Daman…
The Record Speakeasy, Plaza Batai
The Record Speakeasy, Plaza Batai Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Han Sen Hau Good news! You don’t need flared trousers and a funky shirt to get into The Record Speakeasy at Plaza Batai. But if you own either, I thoroughly recommend we…
VCR Stacks TRX, The Exchange Mall TRX
VCR Stacks TRX, The Exchange Mall TRX, Sandwich & Coffee Bar Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau Monica’s first visit to VCR was way back in 2016. Inspired by a former VCR rental store, the store’s original location was between C…
Valentina Cucina e Bar – Italian, Bukit Jalil
Valentina Cucina e Bar – Italian Rooftop Restaurant, Bukit Jalil Words: Christina Morgan Photos: Peter Tan Valentina Cucina e Bar is an elegant rooftop restaurant in Bukit Jalil serving authentic Italian cuisine. We try a tasting menu and some key …
Spanish Cellar KL – Event Space & Spanish Goods
Spanish Cellar KL – Event Space & Premium Imported Spanish Goods Words: Stephen Reid Photos: Peter Tan Victor Eduardo Dejesus Iglasias, the founder and director of Spanish Cellar KL, has pioneered the promotion and distribution of Spanish food and w…
Union Bistrot – The Exchange Mall, TRX
Union Bistrot – The Exchange Mall, TRX Words: Karen Santosuosso Photos: Johan Sopiee Offering a splash of Malaysian flair in their international fare, Union Bistrot in the newly opened The Exchange Mall TRX has something for everyone. A sophisticated ye…
Champagne Carbon Malaysia
Champagne Carbon Malaysia – La Fleur by LamboCellar Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Peter Tan Quite the opposite of clinking flutes and dusty cellars, Champagne Carbon is the enfant terrible of the Champagne world, a rebel with a cause (and a v…
#DineWithChef 2024 -Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
#DineWithChef 2024 – Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Words: Fatiha Faidzan Photos: Han Sen Hau The annual #DineWithChef series at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur returns with a celebration of local and international cuisines through a hotel takeover. T…
Tenmasa KL – Japanese Tempura Bar
Tenmasa KL – Japanese Tempura Bar, Platinum Park Words: Karen SantosuossoPhotos: Peter Tan Tenmasa KL’s tempura bar is quite a treat—the perfect place to spend lunchtime reminiscing about my days in Japan. The space is intimate and classically Ja…
Best Brunch Bangsar – Trattoria Dacristian
Best Brunch Bangsar – Trattoria Dacristian Now closed. Words: Christina Morgan Photos: Peter Tan Seeking a scrumptious, low-key, free-flow and affordable Sunday brunch? Seek no more; we have found it! Trattoria DaCristian in Bangsar offers a delectab…