Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Aisling Cullen and Monica Tindall A new cluster of restaurants have opened up in Mont Kiara at the base of the Verve Suites. Among those restaurants is La Casa, a cosy and homely space that lives up to its name. Arriving at La Casa, it was no problem to get […]
Monica Tindall My first meal at Nobu Kuala Lumpur disoriented me somewhat. Being one of the most talked about restaurants in the world, located in a prime position in KL and with rumours of extravagant pricing, I felt excitement but als…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall It’s at times like this that I reflect on the diversity and contrasts easily found in Malaysia, this morning found us gazing at the sea over the Malacca Straits, tomorrow I will be feasting from street stalls, but tonight we are s…
Words: Eugenie Chan Photos: Monica Tindall A true hidden gem. Amongst the ever-increasing number and popularity of the TTDI area for hipster cafes, trendy joints and friendly pubs; Le Cafe Memoire provides a comfy, homey respite. Serving delicious, g…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Currently one of the hottest places to dine in the city, the newly relaunched Aka Chochin Izakaya, combines quality Japanese cuisine with contemporary flair. Recently appointed, Executive Chef Miguel Huelamo Estrada – a cu…
Words: Kirsten Durward Pictures: Monica Tindall It seems that the new theme for dining in KL these days is a modern take on the traditional plate sharing concept. Aka Chochin Izakaya is the latest in a slew of fresh and vibrant casual dining locations spr…
Sungeeta Singh and Monica Tindall If you enjoy flavoursome, mouth-filling cuisine inspired by grandma’s best Pakistani recipes, and some comforting Western meals, you are in for a treat at Trilogy! An inviting, family run restaurant, bar and hostel combine to …
Patricia Podorsek with Monica Tindall A little digging around on the internet turns up the fact that Sri Lanka has been known for centuries as “Gem Island,” prolific in producing gems of the highest quality for the world market. Stones like sapphires, rubies, an…
Louise Miller with Monica Tindall As a fan of Japanese cuisine’s flavour-packed and healthy grilled skewers and, although no connoisseur but certainly not averse to a good whisky, I was delighted when asked to review Torii’s new Damansara Heights…
Fiercer, North Indian Cuisine, Publika Ellen Smillie and Alasdair Hamilton with Monica Tindall Do not shy away from a restaurant with a name like Fiercer, though the name does say it all – the food definitely holds its own in the mass of restaurants th…
Words: Louise Miller Within seconds of stepping foot in the Ritz Carlton, all the tension that had accumulated from having spent far too long in KL rush hour traffic had dissipated and was replaced by a sense of well-being and anticipation of what promised to be a fa…
Words by Louise Miller Offering a haven of tranquility just metres from the busy highways of Bukit Kiara to the north of the city centre, KLGCC might not be the most obvious venue for a Chinese New Year celebration but if you have yet to discover this place or have […]