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*OpenHouse is currently closed but is expected to reopen in a new and exciting location in the second half of 2023. Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan OpenHouse in KLCC has moved to the top of my list for taking visitors to KL and also ranks high on my list […]
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan The best finds are often in the back streets, just out of the way of the main thoroughfare but still close enough to be easily accessed. 7Tnine Kitchen & Bar is one such place. Just a hop and a step across from Dan Wangi […]
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan It’s rare that a chef’s dream of creating and serving whatever her or his imagination delivers comes true. Bound by a need to make money to sustain a business and the parameters of customers’ taste buds – some with narrow…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Gee, it’s hard to believe that Mid-Autumn Festival is upon us again! This year, we launch the season with a tasting and presentation at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur in their signature Chinese restaurant Tao Chin…
Words: Nathaniel Jay Photos: Monica Tindall Guest Thai Chef Burin Pongchang Hailing from Bangkok, Chef Burin Pongchang is the guest chef at Nook, Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral’s all-day-dining restaurant for the entire month of September. Together with the hote…
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall Hidden just a street behind busy Jalan Ampang, Super Saigon Ampang is a new outlet for this rapidly-growing Vietnamese bistro. It’s cute, quirky, and reminiscent of a laid-back street café. Great for a chilled out lunc…
Words: Emma Gedge Photos: Rich Callahan Monica tells me that you used to have to travel to the “other” side of town to get satisfying Sri Lankan cuisine. That has all changed, however, with the introduction of Serendib Restaurant & Bar opening on the lower leve…
Words: Alison Brand Photos: Monica Tindall Nestled a stone’s throw from KLCC on the ground floor of Lot 163, Fraser Place, a new top quality food venue is quickly becoming renowned amongst those in the know as quite possibly the best Thai restaurant in KL. Having on…
Words: Tania Henry Photos: Monica Tindall The Regent Chinese Cuisine is one of KL’s newest gems marrying traditional Cantonese food with an insistence on only the best ingredients to serve even the most demanding of palates. In a convenient location, The R…
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall It was another steamy night in Kuala Lumpur but as we exited the elevator into Babe Gastro, we were immediately transported to a Tokyo street dining scene. Kitted out with Asahi beer crates covered in cushioned l…
Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall I’ve only spent a grand total of 19 days out of my 39 years in Japan, but in that short time, I haven’t found much not to love. The polite, respectful culture, the efficient, modern transportation, and of course, t…
Words: Alison Brand Photos: Monica Tindall If you are looking for a quality restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere that serves a wide range of freshly prepared modern Japanese cuisine, as well as holding an impressive range of fabulous Sake, Tabe Tomo should de…