Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall Dining at Nobu Kuala Lumpur is always a theatrical experience. Be it that stunning KL skyline, the meticulously-crafted presentation, professional and friendly staff (shout out to Leila, who is just fantastic as s…
Words: David Stagg Photos: Monica Tindall As I rode up the escalators, the first thing that came to my mind is “wow”! You look up and you are watched over by this enormous koi lantern. It truly is spectacular. I feel instantly transported to Japan as Touan and sev…
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall. Oppa Gangnam Bangsar style! So it seems there are now two iconic elements emanating from this now famous Korean neighbourhood; Psy’s song, and this fantastic Italian-Korean fusion cafe on the strip of Jal…
Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall Take three, 20-something friends, enrol them at a university near London and make them all study economics and business – what do you get? A financial services firm? Nope. Maybe an internet start-up? Wro…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Relentless nomad that I am, it is never a problem for me to toss a toothbrush and a change of clothes into a bag and head off for some crazy adventure. Long hikes, palm-lined beaches, gritty markets… I applau…
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall As a food and lifestyle writer, I get to see lots of new and interesting spaces in KL. I have been introduced to refreshing new concepts, different culinary flavours and delectable menus. But few places t…
Mian Noodle House Unfortunately, Mian Noodle House is now closed. Words: Trina Cobbledick Photos: Monica Tindall We all have memories of grandma’s cooking and nothing can beat the warmth and comfort of these favorite dishes. A recent afternoon visit to one …
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall Hidden in plain sight adjacent to Damansara Atria is a quirky little local hangout, LI Restaurant. Started and run by three close friends, who all studied together, LI serves porky-LI-cious Malaysian fare, with a …
Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall As any glutton knows, a buffet is best tackled with a carefully designed plan of attack. My general rule is light on the breads, heavy on the meat and a sample of every single one of the desserts. Fruits and vegetabl…
Mighty Seven and Monica Tindall Newly opened, Ru Di Fook Noodle Bar in Kota Damansara offers a great selection of inspired East Asian cuisine. Executive chefs Rudy Wee and Peter Pang are the creative geniuses behind the food menu, and additionally, champion bari…
Monica Tindall Specializing in Chiu Chow cuisine, Pak Loh Chiu Chow in Feast Village of Starhill Gallery offers perhaps one of the most focused Chinese menus we’ve come across in the city. A strong concept, combined with friendly service, a dramatic open kitchen…
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall Songs from The Clash are gently playing in the background. The classic clean black lines, white tiles and waffle shelves full of European wines, accompanied by a few longer sprawls of trending cookbooks and ja…