Words: Tania Henry Photos: Monica Tindall Nestled at the end of a suburban street tucked away from the bustle of KL’s city centre stands the authentic and lovely Italian restaurant, Luce Osteria Contemporanea. Our chef Christian Grandi, on his day …
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6 of the Best Seafood Restaurants in KL
Monica Tindall It’s no secret that Malaysians as a group are some of the largest seafood eaters in the world. Hence, it also comes as no surprise that seafood restaurants are popular. While kitchens set to satisfy your seafood cravings are in abundance, few tick al…
Mo-Mo Paradise, Shabu-Shabu & Sukiyaki, Lot 10
Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall I’ve only spent a grand total of 19 days out of my 39 years in Japan, but in that short time, I haven’t found much not to love. The polite, respectful culture, the efficient, modern transportation, and of course, t…
Cielo KL, Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, Changkat
Cielo KL Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall Perched atop the Vida Apartment building and lavishly spread across the top two levels of this chic new residential tower in Bukit Bintang sits Cielo, the latest sky dining and lounge bar in KL. Arriving at 6 pm, we w…
Mr Chew’s Chino Latino Bar Sunday Brunch
Words: Kitty Lang Photos: Monica Tindall Having just recently been to Mr Chew’s Chino Latino Bar for a gala dinner, I was excited to see how they present their Sunday Brunch. By night, the restaurant has an elegant, sophisticated, intimate feel to it so I was sur…
Tabe Tomo, Japanese Restaurant Jalan Batai
Words: Alison Brand Photos: Monica Tindall If you are looking for a quality restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere that serves a wide range of freshly prepared modern Japanese cuisine, as well as holding an impressive range of fabulous Sake, Tabe Tomo should de…
Dapur Mekwa Grub Club – Private Kelantanese Dining
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall It was my first Dapur Mekwa Grub Club. Local fare, with a twist, I was told. Driving across the city to the unknown depths of Kuala Lumpur (well, Melawati), I couldn’t help but wonder what lay in store for us that evening…
The Italian Market (tim), Changkat Bukit Bintang
Words: Tania Henry Photos: Monica Tindall Tight traffic jams, tooting horns, mysterious alleyways, wait staff using the pavement as their personal stage in an attempt to entice you for a bite to eat, and chattering businessmen perched on bar stools sipping l…
Entier – French Restaurant Bangsar – Lives Up to Its Name
Entier – French Restaurant Bangsar Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Okay, students. Let’s begin today’s session with a little philosophy. Aristotle was the first to dabble with the idea that “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts,…
Beard Brothers BBQ, Best Barbecue in KL So They Say
Words: Chris Moore Photos: Monica Tindall When people think of barbecue – at least where I am from in Canada – the image most often conveyed is that of a middle-aged man, more round in the core than desired, sipping an ice cold beer (or three) while ov…
Poseidon Caviar & Seafood Bar, Desa Park City
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall Poseidon is often known as the protector of the seafarers, and inevitably, for restaurants like Poseidon Caviar & Seafood Bar in Desa Park City to exist, we would need this god on our side to gather the beau…
Kikubari, Meatless Mondays, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Jon Noble Photos: Monica Tindall Tucked away on the top floor of the DC Mall is Kikubari; a hidden gem with a wonderful setting and fine food. The kitchen’s focus is on using quality imported Japanese ingredients cooked with techniques from around the g…