The Sparrow’s Secret Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall When you visit a bar whose location is hidden within a café, and whose entrance blends in so well with the wall framing it, you know it only wants to be discovered by rebels who clearly lack the common […]
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Pinchos, Spanish Tapas Bar, Changkat Bukit Bintang
Words: Monica Larrieu Photos: Monica Tindall Nestled in the first block of the main Changkat Bukit Bintang restaurant and bar strip, Pinchos is a spot that should not to be missed. Known in the restaurant industry for having introduced Kuala Lumpur to authenti…
Yellow Brick Road, Wicked Pancake Parlour, Jalan Batai
An Unsolicited Guide to Opening a Cafe in Kuala Lumpur Patricia Podorsek, inspired by conversation with Jason & Shaun at the Yellow Brick Road Photos: Monica Tindall PART ONE: Establish terms of success. 1. Dream big. Select a name that represents an epic j…
Live House, LOL Comedy, TREC Kuala Lumpur
It’s rather exciting watching the Kuala Lumpur entertainment scene bubble and grow as it finds a foothold, gathers a following, supports the development of local artists, and inspires with international acts. Over a decade ago when we first arrived, a wh…
XALF, Best Foot Forward with Bespoke Design
Have you ever been shoe shopping and found the ‘perfect’ pair… if only: the heels were shorter; the colour was a lighter shade; they had a strap around the ankle; the toe was closed instead of open; were leather instead of fabric; they had a buckle; didn’t have a buckl…
Pince & Pints Restaurant and Bar, Bangsar
Words: Nadia Khan Photos: Monica Tindall Care for some lobster? Yes, please! As one who loves fresh seafood, especially crustaceans, I wasted no time and hurried to Pince & Pints Restaurant and Bar in Bangsar. Located on one of the most bustling streets you …
Thirstday Bar and Restaurant, Pantai Cenang, Langkawi
The advantage of staying on Pantai Cenang in Langkawi is that there are many food and beverage outlets within walking distance from most hotels. We find much delight in reaching our destination barefoot on a beach path, ocean lapping the shore in the foreground wi…
PS150, The Seductive Call of Nostalgia, Jalan Petaling
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall The antique toy counter marking the entrance to PS150 evokes gasps of wonder at long lost childhood friends, belying the more adult fun that lies inside. Yet it is this tip of the hat to nostalgia and the yearning for …
Mikey’s Original New York Pizza & Mikey’s Frozen Custard, KL
Following the booming success of Mikey’s Original New York Pizza in Bangsar, and a second flourishing outlet in Publika, owner Michael Helfman and fellow New Yorker and partner in crime Andrew Bellucci opened a third outlet in Mid Valley Megamall. Capturing the …
Nant Whisky Bar, Saujana Hotel
Words: Robin Pascucci Photos: Monica Tindall The Nant Whisky Bar, located on the first floor of the RP Entertainment Center of the Saujana Hotel, brings a unique new genre of bars to KL. Located above the more casual, pub-like Entertainment Center on the gr…
Merchant’s Lane, Petaling Street, Chinatown, KL
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall It’s been a few days since my last hangover but I’m still ruefully remembering its kick. More practiced at swilling Australian wines, the cocktail culture here in Malaysia is too strong to resist, and boy do the…
Smiling Buffalo – Café, Dessert, Coffee – Langkawi
When on an island getaway we want to be outside and soak up as much ocean air as we can. We relish in taking every meal in the great outdoors, appreciating nature and wallowing in the peacefulness that only wide-open spaces can bring. Smiling Buffalo, in the boutique …