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Pickle – Chinatown Kuala Lumpur Words: Chris Lentner Photos: Han Sen Hau Where I come from, the pickle is an afterthought. At best, it’s a mound of sour cabbage used to break up a fatty meal; at worst, it’s a flaccid cucumber you awkwardly nibble because you at…
Gai Express by Darren Chin TTDI – Northern Chiang Mai Street Food Words: Karen Santosuosso Photos: Han Sen Hau If you’ve flown Malaysia Airlines recently, chances are you’ve seen Chef Darren Chin’s charming smile on their promos for direct flights to Chia…
Limóne Desa ParkCity – Desserts & Cafe Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Evelyn Lam Limóne has opened a branch in Desa ParkCity, adding to the array of casual cafés that suit the leafy green neighbourhood. Within just a month of its opening, it has already e…
Il Forno Italian Restaurant Hyatt Centric Kuala Lumpur City Centre Words: Stephen Reid Photos: Ivan Chong Han If you love Italian food, this one’s for you! A new hotspot has arrived at the recently opened Hyatt Centric Kuala Lumpur City Centre. Il Forno, qu…
Hakurin TTDI – Japanese Restaurant Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Matt Wehner Sometimes, you bookmark spots and cross-check reviews to search for a great meal. Other times, you are pleasantly surprised. That’s what we experienced when we glided throug…
Enoteca Vino & Cucina – A Taste of Italy in TTDI Words: Caroline Lai Photos: Peter Tan At the quieter backstreet of shop lots facing the Taman Tun Dr Ismail local residences, we found Enoteca Vino & Cucina. This unassuming Italian eatery occupies both the g…
Humboldt Bar & Kitchen – Bukit Damansara Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Peter Tan Humboldt is the hottest (or perhaps the coolest) bar and kitchen to hit Kuala Lumpur this year! Inspired by the Humboldt Current, which flows along the Pacific Coast of So…
@21 Rooftop Bar – Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Han Sen Hau @21 Rooftop Bar wants you to know where you are – on the 21st floor of the sparkling new Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur, with various iconic downtown KL landma…
Nikaku by Azabu – Malaya-mae Omakase, Lot 10 Words: Karen SantosuossoPhotos: Matt Wehner In a city with new omakase spots popping up by the dozen, Nikaku’s new 12-course Malaya-mae Omakase stands out. While most of the fish for the sushi courses still come…
Camping-themed Bar & Restaurant – Rimbar Chinatown KL Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Han Sen Hau If you’re seeking respite from the busy grind of city life, look no further than the cool recesses of Rimbar KL, a beloved camping-themed bar in Chinatown …
Villa Takun & Takun Suites – Kuala Lumpur Photos: Han Sen Hau Words: Jacob Weber It may be the personal barbecue dinners. It could be painting bears. It might be the stunning design philosophy and immaculate attention to detail that whisks you away to a w…
Corks Out Bukit Bintang Wine Bar & Restaurant Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Matt Wehner Established in 2016, the original Corks Out Wine Bar location in TTDI provides a sophisticated atmosphere where customers can enjoy a wide selection of wines at re…