Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall Irasshaimase! Ishin Japanese Fine Dining has been around or a few years. Some would say it’s a small landmark along Old Klang Road, not only for its great food, but also because of the 1950’s building it inhabits. Nest…
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall ** Currently closed. Over a year ago I was lucky enough to get an invite to review Kenny Hills Bakers – a beautiful artisan bakery with delicious brunch dishes nestled in a leafy area off Bukit Tunku. Just over a year la…
This week special guest chef Sukprasat Chaisong, better known as Chef Ton, graces Kuala Lumpur with his culinary artistry with a Thai Temptation dinner buffet promo at Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral’s signature restaurant, NOOK. The executive sous chef of Aloft Ba…
Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall I’ve always loved a good Sunday roast. Back in Canada, a Sunday roast usually includes an actual pot roast served up with mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables and various fruity pies. Closing my eyes, I ca…
Visitors to Sunway Pyramid can expect a certain amount of Las Vegas-style opulence: giant statues of maned lions, papyrus-topped pillars, domed atria capping exclusive boutiques, and even an ice-skating rink at the center of it all! Nestled into a quiet corner …
Words: Caroline Lee Photos: Monica Tindall The first thing that strikes me when I walk into this restaurant is how very pretty it is. The well-positioned entrance to this delightful discovery is designed to give time to pause on the top step and take in the swee…
Words: Craig Selby Photos: Monica Tindall An old gramophone plays Chinese Opera in the background. It crackles, much like in an old movie theatre. Was this a time warp to 1916? Perhaps! Two huge mirrors on opposing walls provided much needed light and refle…
Words: Claire Horn Photos: Monica Tindall With an overwhelming variety of bars and restaurants to choose from in TTDI, it’s not surprising that D’Legends Bar has slipped under many peoples’ radar, given its unassuming appearance. But I’m not one to judge a bo…
Words: Alan McLean Photos: Monica Tindall Trying out some upmarket steaks Japanese style was a new experience for me and it was really a very good one. Now, the best of Japanese steak is a bit different from the best in the west. Although European steak lovers like th…
Words: Craig Selby Photos: Monica Tindall One of my favourite Chinese festivals is that of the Mid Autumn Festival. Not only is the meaning behind the festival intriguing; it is also an opportunity for that once-a-year delicacy – the mooncake. Although I grew u…
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall There’s no lack of international cuisine in Kuala Lumpur. There are scores of Asian restaurants from every country in the region, brunch spots popping up like wildflowers, and an Italian or three in every commerc…
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall Ever indecisive about where to go for a special meal? If, like me, you end up trawling the internet for hours, checking out various menus, reviews and seeking friends’ opinions before choosing one of KL’s thousands o…