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Din Tai Fung Pavilion KL Bukit Bintang Words: Stella Therond & Monica Tindall Photos: Peter Tan Din Tai Fung in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is an exciting place to be. In a period when many food and beverage establishments are struggling to maintain customers, it&…
Kampunglah @ Raja Laut Kuala Lumpur – Malay Cuisine Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Matt Wehner I’m always looking for restaurants to take overseas guests in Kuala Lumpur. If it’s not their first visit, ambience, service, food, and price are top priorities, with a…
Affordable Date Night KL– Copaa, Desa Sri Hartamas Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Han Sen Hau Our arms never need twisting to return to Copaa in Desa Sri Hartamas. We’ve been fans of Jon Chew and his modern Malaysian menus since we first met him during the pandemic. H…
Hora Feliz Kitchen & Bar – Empire Damansara Words: Caroline Lai Photos: Han Sen Hau Open for a mere six months, Hora Feliz – Spanish for “Happy Hour” – is an exciting new restaurant co-owned by Chef Tan Kai Hua, affectionately …
TOKIOTONIC – Yōshoku Izakaya, Changkat Bukit Bintang Words: Stella Therond Photos: Han Sen Hau TOKIOTONIC is a contemporary Yōshoku Izakaya that offers a revitalising dining experience in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. It’s an ideal venue to reflect on the d…
Thongsen Authentic Thai Restaurant – Solaris, Mont Kiara Words: Caroline Lai Photos: Matt Wehner In a line of bustling shopfronts in Solaris, Mont Kiara, Thongsen emerges as a refreshing addition – a pork-free Thai restaurant that stands out in the heart …
Weekend Lunch at Nobu Kuala Lumpur Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Peter Tan Madonna. Ronaldo. Elvis. Nobu. When the world knows you by just one name, you know you’ve reached a unique level of fame. And the eponymous Nobu, founded by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa in 1994, has to be …
KAI New Nusantara Eatery – REXKL, Chinatown KL Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Han Sen Hau Given KL’s incredible food culture, it’s almost not surprising that you’ll find the best Nusantara-style cuisine in the city in a litt…
Black Salt @ Semantan – Pet-friendly & Non-halal Restaurant Bukit Damansara Words: Alexandra PrabaharanPhotos: Han Sen Hau Not many restaurants put as much care, love, and effort into every aspect of the dining experience as Black Salt @ Semanatan …
Yarl TTDI – Sri Lankan Restaurant KL Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Peter Tan One of several locations, Yarl in TTDI is a casual place to enjoy flavourful Sri Lankan cuisine that won’t break the bank. This is my first visit, but my team have been several …
OpenHouse Conlay – Malaysian Heritage Cuisine Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Han Sen Hau OpenHouse has moved house. But don’t worry, KLCC’s premier Malaysian heritage cuisine restaurant hasn’t gone far. The visionary owners have swapped the shelter of the …
The Hidden Plate – The Ultimate Japanese Omakase KL Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Monica Tindall Monica and I were excited to sample The Hidden Plate. Not only was it to be an exquisite meal by a renowned chef, but the secret location is a destination worth the h…