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Puteh Beach Bar Kuantan Monica Tindall Puteh Beach Bar in Kuantan was born from the desire of three friends who dreamed of a relaxed party place similar to spots they’d spent many fond times in Bali. Originally, founders Alex, Olanda and Victoria put the establish…
Moromi KL Words: Sathya SelvarajahPhotos: Monica Tindall Now closed In a world of overly sweet and syrupy drinks, Moromi stays true to the art of proper infusion with their handcrafted infused sakes. Far from a standalone sake joint, this new bar in Damansara Hei…
Gekko Dining Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Monica Tindall The beautiful and intimate space that is Gekko Dining will allow you to really relax, slowing everything down so that you can savour the impeccable tastes and surroundings. As soon as you enter this upstairs l…
Kapitan Haus Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Rich Callahan Three cheers for the reinvigoration of Chinatown, where after a few quiet years during covid, businesses are emerging and staking their claim to a piece of KL’s returning nightlife. There are bars that are hid…
Her House Bar Chinatown KL Words: Matt Brown Photos Rich Callahan Located upstairs in a space once used as an antique store and mahjong café is a solid metal door that doesn’t seem to be used for anything. Push it open and step into a psychedelic, neon-filled p…
Sip Society – Take Life One Sip at a Time Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Nestled in the heart of Aman Suria Tropicana in PJ, Sip Society presents a hidden bar focusing on value-for-money craft cocktails, whisky and wine. The interior has a conte…
The First Chapter Speakeasy- TTDI Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Rich Callahan The First Chapter Speakeasy – “There’s no bookstore quite like it.” University pals Shawn Luke and Ben Nair dreamed of opening a secretive speakeasy while studying in 2014. Ca…
Cheong Somm – Biodynamic Wine Bar Words: Meg Alice & Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan * Cheong Somm has relocated to Penang! Check them out at 354 Chulia Street Georgetown. There’s nothing more enticing than a neon red sign in a sparsely lit tucked a…
MO Bar – Cellar Series Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall With fine wine free flows and decadent nibbles in hedonistic surrounds, the MO Bar at the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur may just be KL’s best kept secret happy hour location. And the pri…
The Coffee Academics, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Words: Sathya Selvarajah Photos: Monica Tindall The Coffee Academics voted HK’s best specialty coffee shop, just opened its first outlet in Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur. Led by a founder who cares, Jennifer Liu and her tea…
Swisspro Monica Tindall While large industries might like you to believe otherwise, care for our earth is no longer in the hands of individuals. Governments, corporations, and institutions must lift their game to make a positive impact and turn around the mess w…
Words: Matt Brown Photos: Monica Tindall If you’re partial to a selfie around something eye-catching in KL, chances are good that you’ve already been incredibly close to Baijiu, a bar that opened in September 2021. You’ve probably even posed by its front door, as …