Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
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…
*Malai Thai has moved to Menara Ample West 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 possib…
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…
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall It was my first Dapur Mekwa Grub Club. Local fare, with a twist, I was told. Driving across the city to the unknown depths of Kuala Lumpur (well, Melawati), I couldn’t help but wonder what lay in store for us that evening…
Fincch Sushi Room Monica Tindall Just as the songbird might woo your hears with its sweet warble, Fincch Sushi Room hopes to croon to your taste buds with its fresh flavours and affordable menu. Importing seafood from Tokyo’s celebrated Tsukiji Fish Market, this …
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Luk Yu Tea House pays tribute to China’s tea house and dim sum culture right in the heart of Bukit Bintang. Tucked away at the back of Feast Village in Starhill Gallery, the outlet re-creates the warm and welcoming a…