Words by: Heather Onderick Photography by: Monica Tindall Zooming through the colorful chaos of Little India and crossing over to the other side of the silver giant Menara Shell building, one might wonder what culinary delights they will encou…
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Skillet@163, Valentine’s and CNY Menu, KL
If you’ve read any of our recent articles, you’ll know that Skillet@163 is what we consider one of the hottest openings for 2015. Located on the ground floor of Fraser’s Place and hemmed with greenery, its high ceilings and window walls offer a fresh cheery haven in …
Bounty, The KL Journal Hotel, Bukit Bintang
Words: Hannah Staley Photos: Monica Tindall As a child my favorite chocolate bar was Bounty as I loved coconut and it was one of the few chocolate bars to come wrapped in two individual halves providing a sense that you were getting just that little bit more. Jus…
The Oak Room, Nexus South Bangsar, MIGF Menu
Louise Miller and Monica Tindall The Oak Room’s normally exclusive members only policy is on hold for the month of October when non-members can enjoy the classy environment of its expansive dining space to partake in the MIGF menu. The layout, decor and design of …
Tanzini, MIGF Menu, GTower, Kuala Lumpur
Louise Miller and Monica Tindall Escaping the horribly hazy streets of KLCC to experience G Hotel’s effortlessly elegant Tanzini restaurant provided a much needed injection of serene purity to our hitherto polluted evening. We breathed clean lung-filling si…
EIGHT at Lido Hill, Johor Bahru
Tired of cookie cutter menus and mirror concepts, the philosophy of EIGHT, Johor Bahru’s premier dining and events venue, “innovate, never imitate,” filled me with hope from the onset. Once the state’s most highly regarded restaurant, recent renovations in 20…
Skillet @ 163, Fraser Place, Kuala Lumpur
Joni Kerr and Monica Tindall Monica sums up our visit to Skillet@163 as “pleasantly unexpected. It’s rare to be surprised in the KL dining scene these days, but, wow, this spot has turned out to be an undiscovered gem!” Just a short distance from the heart of KLC…
Mercat Barcelona Gastrobar, Bangsar
Mercat Barcelona Gastrobar Bangsar Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Mercat is one of our favourite little finds, perched on the pavement opposite Bangsar Village II. From the first, we were in raptures over the creatively styled food but now that wine and oth…
New Chef and Tapas Menu, The Restaurant, Subang
Eugenie Chan and Monica Tindall Driving into The Club, you feel as if you’ve stumbled into a secret hiding place. Ample parking is an immediate bonus, and a short tree-lined stroll soon has you in the sophisticated lobby. Immediately, the outside hustle and bustl…
Aka Chochin Izakaya, Japanese in Pavilion, KL
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…
Dining in the Dark KL, Kuala Lumpur
Dining in the Dark KL Patricia Podorsek and Monica Tindall “Eating in the dark? No thanks.” “Oh, no. I like to see what I’m eating.” “Not interested.” Along with a polite smile and a nod, these are the typical reactions I’ve received from people when I tell them about …
Drift Dining and Bar, Modern Australian Cuisine, KL
Kirsten Durward & Monica Tindall If you are seeking a ‘beyond tapas’ evening but feel like something looser than a formal dinner, if you are waned of saccharine drinks and sky bars, if you want to try something fresh and new, then I can only suggest that you head …