Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Grill & BBQ Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur There’s no denying the appeal of the flame in cooking. Meat over an open fire has long caused many a carnivore to drool. The sound of the crackle, the browning of the edges, and the aroma of caramelising crust are irresisti…
Best Bubbly Brunches in Kuala Lumpur 2022 After nearly a nearly two-year hiatus, bubbly brunches in Kuala Lumpur came back with a splash in 2022. Here we list some of the best ones we’ve tried over the year. (Click on the title links for more details.) Best Bub…
Best Cafes in KL 2022 Here’s a round-up of some of the best cafes in KL we visited in 2022. Click on the title links for more details on each one. Best Cafes in KL 2022 Cafe Limóne Cafe Limóne Reasons to visit Cafe Limóne: European-inspired setting; Western-Asi…
Rooftop REXKL – Shhhbuuuleee Restaurant Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Rich Callahan After a couple of hours at Shhhbuuuleee, I’ve perfected its pronunciation. I may have had the help of several of the 18 sakés and shochus on the excellent East Asian-inspire…
Super Ramen Desa ParkCity Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Monica Tindall The Super Ramen Desa ParkCity team would describe themselves as fun, funky, and bold. Their menu of modern Japanese cuisine highlights this spirit to the utmost, delivering both scrumptious a…
RasaNya Steamboat – Bukit Bintang Words: Amanda ChinPhotos: Richard Callahan I could never say no to steamboat food, so when Monica asked me to try RasaNya Steamboat, it was a yes. More than just your typical steamboat restaurant, it’s a powerful co…
New Year’s Eve 2022 Kuala Lumpur As the year draws to a close, we reflect on what we have to be grateful for in Malaysia; one of which being the huge number of quality restaurants and bars in the capital. No doubt the ones that are still standing have endured […]
Flat Earth Tacos Words: Amanda Chin Photos: Richard Callahan If you’re ever feeling cantankerous, be more than reassured that having tacos on any other day that’s not Taco Tuesday is A-okay. When Monica asked me along to Flat Earth Tacos, my immediate reaction to …
Brunch at Monroe Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Rich Callahan Inspired by US-style diners (although with far more impressive furnishings and sense of style), Monroe presents a chance for guests and visitors to relax and find more fun in a hotel dining experience than …
Petite Maison Brasserie Words: Christina MorganPhotos: Monica Tindall Newly opened in Pavilion Embassy on Jalan Ampang, Petite Maison Brasserie is an intimate and classy bistro that instantly whisked me away to the romantic streets of Paris. The interior des…
Gin Rik Sha Words: Stephen Reid Photos Rich Callahan Located in the leafy, upscale neighbourhood of Bukit Damansara, Gin Rik Sha serves modern Indian food that is bang up-to-date, reflecting dishes and cuisine from the whole of India rather than a single region. …
Experience Something Else: Kita Food Festival Words: Tim JayPhotos: Monica Tindall There are a lot of big things happening downtown, near Petaling Street. Post-pandemic almost seems like an oxymoron when discussing the revival of this area in Kuala Lumpur. Ca…