Malaysia

best bars in KL

Nobu Club, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

 Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall A little known secret to savvy drinkers in KL, Nobu does delicious cocktails. And yes, you can visit just for a drink. The main restaurant has a delightful bar with incredible Twin Tower view, so close through the panoramic wind…

Mexican restaurant Bangsar

La Mexicana, New Outlet in Bangsar

 Han Sen Hau and Monica Tindall *** Sadly, La Mexicana is now closed. The first thing you’ll notice as you set foot in La Mexicana’s new outlet along Jalan Telawi in Bangsar is the explosion of colour: only Mexicans would have the ingenuity to line acid pink barstool…

best cafes in PJ

Beans Depot, Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya

 Ross Jones and Monica Tindall Tucked away in a small corner of Petaling Jaya is a place where coffee is a form of expression; it is spoken of reverently and given a royal treatment. This place, Beans Depot, has been open for quite a while and is the product of LS […]

luxury spas Malaysia

aVi Spa, Avillion Port Dickson, Malaysia

Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Of contemporary design, but inspired by Peranakan traditions, aVi Spa is truly something special and unique in Malaysia today. The stunning location reaching out over the ocean, with panoramic vistas, cannot fail to impres…

avillion port dickson

The Verte, Avillion Port Dickson, Malaysia

Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall A brave new venture on the restaurant scene in Port Dickson, a welcome diversion for both residents and weekend visitors, sits nestled in a fragrant garden overlooking the Straits of Malacca. The Verte is fresh and inviting, a …