Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Rahsia Speakeasy Bar, SS2 Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Han Sen Hau If I told you that you could get expertly crafted cocktails, with premium liquor and unique ingredients, in a trendy New York-and-neon-style speakeasy from just RM32 a pop – you’d think I was drunk. A…
Florentine La Bisteccheria X Crema Pasticceria Moderna – The Row, Chow Kit, KL Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Rich Callahan “Jacob, how about a review on Tuesday?” “Sorry, Mon, I’m only back to KL late Sunday night after four months …
The Hill Resort, Janda Baik Words: Claire MathesonPhotos: Monica Tindall Nestled in the breathtaking Janda Baik hills overlooking the spectacular Lentang Forest Reserve, The Hill Resort is an isolated sanctuary to soothe the stresses of city life. Perched h…
Brunch in Damansara – Gin Rik Sha Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Han Sen Hau Since moving to their Bukit Damansara location in June of 2023, Gin Rik Sha has started a relaxed revolution in its new home, launching the menu for A Weekend Affair and kicking off breakfa…
Director’s Cut TTDI – Prime Steaks & Artisan Pasta Words: Karen SantosuossoPhotos: Rich Callahan At the base of the Menara KEN building in TTDI, you’ll find the Werner Group’s newest addition to our city’s ever-expanding dining scene – Director’s Cu…
Tapestry KL – Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch Menu in Chow Kit Words: Matt Brown Photos: Rich Callahan It was as a wide-eyed newbie to the city that last year, I stumbled across Tapestry KL. I was staying at Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur in Chow Kit, and in the morni…
Bombay Talkies – Vegan & Vegetarian Indian Restaurant, Brickfields Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Rich Callahan Anyone who has thought that vegetarian and vegan cooking means limited options has obviously never had to navigate their way through the epi…
Bottega KL – Non-halal Italian Restaurant KL Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Han Sen Hau Chef Giuseppe Zanotti is one of those brilliant, passionate and friendly characters we love to meet when we’re out on assignment. He bursts with energy, which is evident in t…
Hank’s Five-Star Wines: A New Guide to Quality & Value in Malaysia Monica Tindall Have you ever found yourself lost in a wine shop, surrounded by endless options and unable to make a decision? It’s a common dilemma. You walk in intending to pick up …
Vér – The Bar at Nadodi KL, Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Han Sen Hau Opening on June 1st of this year, Vér – The Bar at Nadodi KL adds yet another gorgeous place to enjoy a drink at the Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur. Created in gorgeous de…
American Diner KL– Monroe at KLoé Kuala Lumpur *Now closed. Monica Tindall We’re back at Monroe Kuala Lumpur, a modern casual dining restaurant inspired by NYC diners and LA cafes remodelled with local ingredients. On the first floor of KLoé, a boutique ho…
Japanese Restaurant Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur – Zipangu Words: Jen Villano Photos: Monica Tindall Zipangu by Nadaman, the Japanese restaurant at Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, has a new chef in town. Japanese Head Chef Kazuo Takizawa recently laun…