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JungleBird Kuala Lumpur – Rum Bar, Bukit Damansara Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Han Sen Hau How many varieties of rum can you name off the top of your head? Five? Maybe ten, if you’ve had the luxury of a Caribbean holiday recently? If you can make it to fift…
Riviera Poolside Brunch by Nizza, Sofitel Damansara Kuala Lumpur Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Peter Tan Sunday brunch is booming in the heart of Bukit Damansara. At the Riviera Poolside Brunch by Nizza at Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara, I mean that quite literall…
Ichi-u Japanese Dining – The Row, Chow Kit Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Han Sen Hau Tucked into the corner of the Faber Imperial Court on Jalan Doraisamy (The Row), Ichi-u radiates a quiet elegance. Its cosy interior of polished wooden booths is accentua…
Fari & Ali’s Kitchen – Persian Bakery, Deli & Café in Bukit Damansara Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Monica Tindall From home-baked cream puffs to a homely neighbourhood cafe in Bukit Damansara, it’s fair to say that Fari & Ali’s Kitchen has been o…
Bistro Léa – Casual French Dining Sri Hartamas Words: Caroline Lai Photos: Han Sen Hau Helmed by Chef KaHong Lau, who runs the highly sought-after Atelier Binchotan – known for its infamous three-month waiting list and grill menu – Bistro Léa is the l…
PS150 Hidden Cocktail Bar, Chinatown Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Han Sen Hau Chinatown’s first hidden cocktail bar remains one of Chinatown’s best cocktail bars — and that’s no ordinary achievement given some of the outstanding competitio…
Pícaro Kitchen Party KL – Spanish Tapas & Bar Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Peter Tan Pícaro means cheeky or rogue in Spanish, and introducing Pícaro Kitchen Party to Kuala Lumpur brings a welcome injection of fun and vibrancy to the KL dining scene. Tapas, co…
Malaysia’s First Luxury Natural Hot Springs Wellness Retreat Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Han Sen Hau The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat bills itself as Malaysia’s “first luxury natural hot springs wellness retreat”. On paper, it sounds wonderful. In real …
The Oriental Park – Pan-Asian Restaurant KLCC Words: Caroline Lai Photos: Peter Tan The Oriental Park, located on a prime corner of KLCC, offers a spacious semi-al fresco dining experience with a stunning view of the fountains and park. The cosy seating ar…
KL Restaurant Week 2024 – Kenny Hills Bistro Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Matt Wehner After two stellar editions, KL Restaurant Week returns from October 11-27, 2024, with 37 restaurants participating over 17 days. First introduced in New York in 1992, Restau…
Nomadic Trails – New Menu at Nadodi KL Words: Karen Santosuosso Photos: Monica Tindall Nadodi has been on my list of places to try since moving to Malaysia. Earning a spot on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants and selected by the Michelin guide, Nadodi highlights th…
Jeff’s Cellar, The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Han Sen Hau What’s the oldest restaurant you can think of? Something from the 70s? Maybe even the 17th century? How about 260 million years old? OK, technically, Jeff’…