Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall Nobu needs no introduction. But come 21 and 22 April 2017, you will want to be part of a very special Nobu experience – their Sake Pairing Omakase. A beautifully crafted menu, paired to some of Nobu’s specialty sake…
Kuala Lumpur
Graze, Hilton Kuala Lumpur at KL Sentral, Weekend Brunch
Monica Tindall Coffee starts us off on this Sunday morning at Graze at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur. A handful of espresso-based drinks are founded in a blend of Brazil Santos Cerrado and Colombia Huila Excelso. Americano (RM12), Cappuccino (RM12) and the Macchinett…
Kopenhagen Coffee, A Sweet Taste of Denmark in Kuala Lumpur
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall Have you heard about ‘hygge’? It’s a Danish word that has been trending for quite a while now, and roughly translates into ‘cosiness’ or retreating into your familiar comforting bubble while seeking out the litt…
Toriden, Japanese Chicken Hot Pot, ISETAN – The Japan Store KL
Toriden Words: Sandrina Duniau Photos: Monica Tindall Exciting things are happening in the newly reopened six-storey department store, Isetan – The Japan Store, in Bukit Bintang. Level five, known as The Table, is home to a premium-dining floor featuring …
Chambers Grill, A Carnivore’s Delight, Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Chambers Grill Monica Tindall Chambers Grill is the carnivore’s cave at Hilton Kuala Lumpur – a very shiny and stylish cave that be. Wooden tables, comfortable seating, subtle lighting and a glass-doored wine cellar all lead to the focal point: the grill. The fea…
Nadodi, Engaging Nomadic Cuisine, Fine Dining Molecular Indian, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall Say the word “Nadodi” aloud. It’s playful, it encourages one to wonder and imagine just like it’s meaning in Malayalam which is nomad or wanderer or gypsy. Kuala Lumpur’s newest Indian high end dining establi…
Bijan Bar and Restaurant, Malay Food with Beverage, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall Bijan has long been my go-to restaurant when I have family or friends coming to visit me in Malaysia. I’ve always loved its exotic atmosphere, thoughtfully designed traditional décor and the Malay style of cooking…
Spanish Breakfast, Mercat Barcelona Gastrobar
Spanish Breakfast Bangsar Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall There are two kinds of people in this world: those who like to share their food, and those who don’t. I fall firmly into the first category. I am incapable of sitting through an entire meal a…
Tokyo Without a Passport, The Tokyo Restaurant, Isetan The Japan Store
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall I love it when there is somewhere new in town. New as in just opened, like a week or two ago. Isetan, The Japan Store, is one such place, with their level five eateries offering visitors an opportunity to sampl…
Lyfe Clinic, Cosmetic Dermatology and the Age of Maximum Results, Minimum Downtime
Monica Tindall With the advancement of technology and research into both aesthetic machines and products, the line between spa and medical centre is becoming increasingly blurred. Spas are offering facials and body treatments with an enhanced promise of resu…
Ghanian Cuisine in Kuala Lumpur, Nook at Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall This April, why not surprise and delight yourself and your friends to an entirely new cuisine experience? For the month of April only, Nook restaurant at Aloft Hotel is featuring executive chef Phoebe Donko Hanson…
Pewtersmith! Royal Selangor’s Latest Pewter Collection – Unique Malaysian Gifts
Move over Coppersmith – Pewtersmith is in town for one night only! A short while back, Monica, Caning and I were treated to cocktails served in beautiful Royal Selangor glassware with pewter detailing. The new collection called Bar evokes nostalgic memories of e…