Solh Restaurant & Bar, Ampang Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Rich Callahan I might be about to offend an entire district here. But it’s just that … well, let’s face it. There hasn’t been much of a “scene” in Ampang for… a whi…
Middle Eastern
Leen’s Middle East Kitchen, TTDI
Leen’s Middle East Kitchen Words: Nichole OngPhotos: Rich Callahan Leen’s modern contemporary setting creates the perfect atmosphere to savour a hearty, authentic Middle Eastern meal. The restaurant’s interior is welcoming, greeting …
Afghan Lunch – Greater Action KL
Afghan Lunch Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Rich Callahan The Greater Action centre supports 250 refugee families with various initiatives to provide a safe, nurturing space for women to become self-sufficient. Their latest proposal of authentic Afghan lunch ex…
Turkish Cuisine Week KL, Shangri-La Hotel
Turkish Cuisine Week KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan From May 21st to May 27th 2022, the Republic of Türkiye presents Turkish Cuisine Week at Lemon Garden, Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur! Diners have a chance to appreciate Türkiye’s deep-rooted c…
Jasmine by L’nop, Fun Restaurant in Bangsar
Jasmine by L’nop, Bangsar Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan It seems that we’re following Chef Hossein Karimi around this month. Last week we tasted his menu at Imola L’nop Café in Ampang Hilir, and this week we have a table at Jasmine by L’nop in Bangsar. …
Byblos TREC KL, Lebanese Food Kuala Lumpur
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan It’s been about 18 months since we last visited Byblos in TREC KL, a restaurant serving traditional Lebanese food and beverages. Since that time they have had a change in chef and management and we’re curious to see how t…
Tarma Iraqi Street Food, Bukit Bintang
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan On a colourful strip off Bukit Bintang is an exciting new eatery, Tarma Iraqi Street Food. The vibrant side street is enlivened by this charming restaurant serving Iraqi street food. Tarma Iraqi Street Food Location A …
Shawarma King Bangsar, A Malaysian Arabian Experience
Monica Tindall I don’t know about you but my first experiences with shawarma were in my university years, in the wee hours of the morning. After an evening of clubbing, we’d stop at one of the hole-in-the-wall places selling late-night food; either burgers or Midd…
Byblos Lebanese Restaurant, TREC KL
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Hummus Where the Heart Is – An Infatuation with Lebanese Cuisine Why is it that Mediterranean cuisines always produce the very best comfort foods? Rich in flavour with the simplicity of wholesome, fresh i…
Tut’s Egyptian Eatery, One Utama, TTDI
Monica Tindall I have to admit that I don’t know a lot about Egyptian food – enough to know better than to lump it altogether under the one theme “Arabic,” but not enough to name a single traditional dish. I can see, though, that’s all about to change with today’s […]
Festive Season Buffets Around Kuala Lumpur
As much as we’re grateful for all of the warm invitations to attend festive season buffet previews this season, we just don’t have the tummy space to accept all of the offerings. Here we round up some of the promotions available over the next month and …
Al Nafoura, Yemeni Cuisine, Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall Living in Malaysia, there is no shortage of exotic cuisines. From the large variety of local dishes, Italian pizzerias, American brasseries and Australian coffee roasters, Malaysia attracts a truly intern…