Words: Ross Jones Pictures: Mandarin Oriental The Mandarin Oriental is a stalwart of Malaysian luxury tradition. The service is a constant state of impeccable and the environment takes one to an unadulterated place of high luxury. All that being sa…
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Fiercer, North Indian Cuisine, Publika, KL
Fiercer, North Indian Cuisine, Publika Ellen Smillie and Alasdair Hamilton with Monica Tindall Do not shy away from a restaurant with a name like Fiercer, though the name does say it all – the food definitely holds its own in the mass of restaurants th…
Tanzini Upper Deck, GTower, Kuala Lumpur
We ascend to the Upper Deck of Tanzini in the GTower and are greeted with elegant environs framed with glass walls on the roof of the building. Mirrored ceilings reflect long strings of warmly glowing light bulbs, and extra-long golden curtains drape from the tw…
Food Matters, Healthy Food Subscription Service, KL
Food Matters, Healthy Food Subscription Service Healthy eating made “accessible, affordable and absolutely delicious” Browsing the Food Matters website has me wondering if we’ve saved the best to last? For the first part of 2015 we’ve been exploring healthy…
Tanzini, GTower, Kuala Lumpur
Tanzini, on the 28th floor of GTower, breathes a romantic, elegant dining ambience in the evenings. Warmly lit with candles and soft lighting, smoothly tuned with soft jazz rhythms, and abuzz with happy diners, the mood is amorous and joyful. Tanzini Lounge C…
Fatto a Mano, Italian Restaurant, Bangsar
Han Sen Hau with Monica Tindall I never did dream of the day when I’d think there were far too many cafés, restaurants, and bistros sprouting around Kuala Lumpur. On the plus side, we’re always only two blocks away from a stimulating cup of coffee or th…
Bread Lounge, GTower, Kuala Lumpur
Artisanal breads and third wave coffee beans is what first attracted our visit to the Bread Lounge in GTower Hotel. Upon arriving however, we’re too taken by the décor. I giant red chili sculpture centres the low lounges, and indoor plants line the surrounding …
Bottega Mediterranea, Italian Goods & Home Delivery, KL
One of the most recognized importers of quality Italian products to the country, Bottega Mediterranea, has recently opened up the business to allow households to benefit from their expertise. Previously selling directly to restaurants and hotels, it was o…
View Rooftop Bar, GTower, Kuala Lumpur
A vibrant atmosphere draws the crowds to View Rooftop Bar with panoramic vistas looking out from the city centre towards suburbia and the surrounding highlands, contemporary design, and upbeat staff ready to recommend a beverage to tickle guests’ personal …
RGB Coffee at The Bean Hive, Kuala Lumpur
RGB Coffee We’re always on the hunt for a good coffee but have only found a few spots in the KL city centre that consistently satisfy our fussy preferences. When one of our go-to places, RAW, closed last year we were deeply disappointed. But… as old doors close new one…
Svago, Contemporary Cuisine in an Elegant Setting, KLCC
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall New Spanish chef de cuisine, Miguel Huelamo Estrada, has spent the last few months at Svago developing his concept of a refined international menu that features the best in local ingredients. Eschewing fusion cuisine as too c…
Tanjong Jara Resort, Terengganu, Malaysia
“Unmistakably Malay” The sun is beginning to shine again on the East Coast of Malaysia as the rainy season says farewell for another year, revealing blue skies and calmer seas. Not all was quiet however under the wet spell. A team of busy bees has been hard at work …