The Back Ground KL, Chinatown Words: Matt Brown Photos: Monica Tindall Within a city rapidly developing its unique spaces and unique experiences, REXKL holds a pretty special place in the hearts, minds and stomachs of many. The converted cinema somehow maintai…
September 2022
Bubbly Brunch – Mosaic, MOHKL
Bubbly Brunch Mosaic, MOHKL Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Rich Callanan As the glory days of free-flow brunches return, Mosaic at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, is serving up a dizzying number of choices, with possibly the largest seafood buffet and desser…
AlcoHall by Wholly Spirits, Qra @ Arcoris, Mont Kiara
AlcoHall by Wholly Spirits Words: Alicia Kennedy Photos: Monica Tindall Looking for a satisfying beverage after a busy day of grocery shopping? Or the perfect bottle of wine or spirits to go with a special home-cooked meal? Look no further; AlcoHall by Wholly Spi…
Kenny Hills Bistro KL, Four Seasons Place
Kenny Hills Bistro KL, Four Seasons Place Words: Amanda Chin Photos: Richard Callahan Within the confines of Kuala Lumpur’s concrete jungle, you’ll find Kenny Hills Bistro, a newly opened restaurant by Kai Zen (son of TH, the OG). Kenny Hills Bakers have the cele…
Haba Restaurant & Bar, Bangsar
Haba Restaurant & Bar Words: Rebecca Cannon Photos: Rich Callahan ‘A place for drinkers by drinkers,’ I was told as I walked into Haba Restaurant & Bar and met the team behind it. Paul Dass and Deepak Gill must know what they are doing because H…
Penrose KL, Cocktail Bar Chinatown Kuala Lumpur
Penrose KL Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Rich Callahan It’s pretty impressive how full of distinctive bars Chinatown has become in such a short time. A lot of this creative resurgence can be attributed to the founders of Merchants Lane and Wildflowers, Ken Ho and Matt…
Provisions OOAK, Mont Kiara – Bakery & Cafe
Provisions OOAK, Mont Kiara Words: Alicia Kennedy Photos: Rich Callahan Provisions OOAK is a bakery, coffee shop, and supply store all in one right in the heart of Mont Kiara. As the name rightly implies, “supply with food and drink,” Provisions at t…