Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Kucina – Italian Restaurant, Penang Marriot Hotel Monica Tindall Penang Marriott Hotel promises a slice of la dolce vita in its newly opened Kucina restaurant. Claiming to serve classic dishes prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients, all within a styli…
Sago – Penang Marriott Hotel’s All-day-dining Restaurant Monica Tindall Penang Marriott Hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, Sago, promises international and local cuisine complemented by warm island hospitality. It’s a welcoming place with Perana…
The Great Room – Penang Marriott Hotel Monica Tindall The Great Room serves as Penang Marriott Hotel’s lobby lounge and bar. With full service from 9 am until 1 am, international guests can get a drink regardless of their t…
Lava Java – Café Penang Marriott Hotel Monica Tindall It’s already challenging for cafés to stand out in the vibrant scene Penang has to offer. With so many independent outlets brewing locally roasted specialty beans in charming settings, i…
Hygge Dining & Bar, George Town, Penang Monica Tindall Hygge Dining & Bar in Georgetown isn’t just about food (though that’s pretty darn good too). Hygge, pronounced “hoo-ga,” is all about cozy vibes and feeling right…
La Siena Afternoon Tea – Penang Marriott Hotel Words: Sherra Yeong Photos: Monica Tindall Besides a pretty setting, floor-to-ceiling windows, lovely sea views and gracious service, the best thing about the Panoramic Afternoon Tea at La Siena in Penang M…
Entier French Dining – Alila Bangsar Kuala Lumpur Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Monica Tindall “Entier” is French for “whole” or “complete”. The name doesn’t only speak to the nose-to-tail, root-to-stem ap…
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 – 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 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, 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 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…