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Director’s Cut TTDI – Prime Steaks & Artisan Pasta Words: Karen SantosuossoPhotos: Rich Callahan At the base of the Menara KEN building in TTDI, you’ll find the Werner Group’s newest addition to our city’s ever-expanding dining scene – Director’s Cu…
Maria’s SteakCafe 1 Powerhouse x Wholly Spirits Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Maria’s SteakCafe 1 POWERHOUSE in Bandar Utama offers views unlike any of their previous outlets. Located on the top floor, Skyforest, of the building, a cur…
A Taste of PRIME Set Menu Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Exploring new food and beverage openings in Kuala Lumpur is exciting. Still, there’s also an unquestionable comfort in returning to a tried and trusted restaurant that has stood the test of …
The Evolution Menu at Mandarin Grill – KL Words: Alison Christ Photos: Rich Callahan Last month Monica, Rich, and I were invited to a walk-around media launch of the Evolution at the Mandarin Grill, one of Kuala Lumpur’s iconic and award-winning fin…
Meathical Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Rich Callahan Let’s face it. The hallmarks of being quintessentially Kuala Lumpurian is that we are inextricably tied to a wealth of fabulous food and, more unfortunately, mind-numbing traffic jams. So, the next time you eve…
Kingyu -Japanese Restaurant, Desa Sri Hartamas Words: Amanda Chin Photos: Richard Callahan Always take advantage of an opportunity to eat Wagyu, and since this chance was dining at Kingyu, operated by the owners of Kyomo (formerly Shin Nihon), I knew it would be …
Bara on Six, Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Words: Matt Brown Photos: Rich Callahan Following renovation over the past few months, Bara on Six (formerly Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill) relaunched in early February as a modern steakhouse grill and oyster bar, wit…
Gyuden Yakiniku – Japanese Grill Restaurant Words: Amanda ChinPhotos: Rich Callahan Once in a while, I like to binge on meat as I hardly eat it at home, so when Monica asked me to eat at Gyuden Yakiniku… you know my answer already. ‘Yakiniku’ means grilled mea…
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…
Ignis KL – Woodfire Grill Restaurant Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan If anything shows a chef’s skill, it’s the ability to tame a woodfire grill. Without temperature precision found in other cooking methods, the chef must know h…
Maillard Grill Words: Patricia PodorsekPhotos: Rich Callahan (and supplied by restaurant) As the world opens up again after the lockdown of the pandemic, we are seeing the simultaneous opening of many restaurants. One of these is the newly-minted Maillard Gri…
Steakhouse Mont Kiara – Don Julio Words: Amanda ChinPhotos: Richard Callahan After a few eating outings with Monica, I should know by now to come prepared. That is, come with an empty stomach. Well, I did. However, even with such forward planning, I did not e…