Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
A glorious old bungalow enveloped in lush tropical foliage houses one of Asia’s most celebrated restaurants, Issaya Siamese Club. Named consistently in “best of” lists by recognized restaurant critics and publications, the charming eatery bleeped loud a…
The entrance to Nahm is unassuming giving nothing away as to the delectability of the experience awaiting our taste buds inside. The interior is stylish yet simple, seeming to provide more of a palette for the cuisine to be highlighted, rather than competitio…
Words: Margaret Elizabeth Photos: Monica Tindall Many of you will already know and love Acme Bar and Coffee (ABC) so you will be as excited as I was to see what new creative twists appear in their Good Seed, spring menu. Stepping into ABC you feel quality in the si…
Though the proliferation of rooftop bars in Bangkok has become the norm rather than the exception, Vertigo Grill and Moon Bar of Banyan Tree remains reputed as one of the best. In fact, a quick search on-line has it listed as number one on countless lists, and the…
Blaq Coffee subscription is one of our favourite delivery services in Kuala Lumpur. It’s rather simple really. A team of experts source the best coffee from top small batch coffee roasters in Malaysia. Each month they select four single origins from four diff…
Sweet tooths beware! This post celebrates our favourite desserts for the first quarter of 2015. Click on the title links below to be taken to maps and further details. Best Desserts in Kuala Lumpur (Click on the title link for map, price and full details) Ashley…
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…
Cafes and restaurants in Kuala Lumpur are catching on to the desires of more people making thoughtful food choices, considering not only the origins of their meals, but the effects on their health too, and as such have noted the increased demand for vegetarian opt…
Words: Sarah and Ross Jones Photos: Courtesy of KLGCC The Friday night Pool Side BBQ at KLGCC is not just a dinner, but a complete eating experience. The “patio restaurant” is surrounded by a beautiful setting (and countless Ferraris in the carpark) of Kuala …
Louise Miller and Monica Tindall Given the recent (and very welcome) proliferation of healthy food places popping up all over KL, Ashley’s by Living Food, is a comparative veteran in this field: Serving delicious and nutritious food for almost a whole year now, …
Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall “Making the strange familiar and the familiar strange” comes second in a long list of clichéd expressions used to describe the creative writing process, trailing just behind the omnipresent “show, don’t tell” a…
Golden Birdcage Afternoon Tea, Lobby Lounge, Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok The soft scent of White Tea, the signature aroma of Shangri-La hotels greets us before we’ve even stepped inside the property’s grand lobby. This elegant bouquet reflects our entire afte…