Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Happi Village Janda Baik Monica Tindall With the goal of reinterpreting modern-day living, the team at Happi Village propose guests discover an alternative lifestyle. Focusing on sustainability through food, design, nature and wellness, they attempt to fos…
Hanare, Japanese Restaurant, Intermark Mall Words: T.Jay Photos: Monica Tindall Leave it to the Chef: Hanare Literally translating to leave it to the chef, the Omakase menu at Hanare starts at RM500++, ranging from seven to nine courses. The fish is handpicked a…
Alex Liu – Happi Village In this interview, Alex Liu, manager of Happi Village in Janda Baik tells how he ended up where he is and a bit about managing an eco-property. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I was running student hostels within […]
45-minute Express Three-course Lunch Set in Graze Words: Alison Christ Photos: Monica Tindall If you’re in a hurry on your lunch break, Graze is offering a guaranteed 45-minute, three-course lunch (RM95) inclusive of a soft drink. There are six set menu…
Pangkor Laut Resort Monica Tindall With summer plans realigned for domestic travel, we have a chance to return to some of our favourite Malaysian properties. Pangkor Laut Resort is possibly the most well-known luxury stay in the country. Ask anyone who’s …
The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat Ipoh Monica Tindall Hubby says I have two buttons, “On” and “Off.” I wake at 5 am every morning and start the day running (literally, I exercise as soon as I get up). I’m at work before 7 am. I don̵…
Jeff’s Cellar Ipoh Monica Tindall Possibly one of the most unique dining experiences in Malaysia, Jeff’s Cellar in Ipoh is set inside a 260 million-year-old cave. This restaurant matches the stunning scenery with an equally impressive wine list and fine dining …
The Pomelo Ipoh Monica Tindall Set overlooking thermal hot springs and enveloped in the lush green rainforest, the setting of The Pomelo at The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat is peaceful and uplifting. We’ve been repeat visitors for the past seven years and deligh…
gēn 根 at The Prestige Hotel Penang “My Malaysian Stories” Monica Tindall We’ve been long-time followers of Chef Johnson Wong. Admiring his stubbornness in using local produce and refusal to bow to the pressure of using high-pr…
Ahmad Hermi – Naturalist In this interview, Ahmad Hermi, Junglewalla‘s resident naturalist, shares some unique observations about Langkawi’s biodiversity and how we can learn from it. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I m…
Norm Micro Roastery Penang Monica Tindall We’d heard that one of the hottest cafes in Penang post-MCO was Norm Micro Roastery. A sister of Norm Café (coffee) and Noct (cocktails), we could imagine the appeal and eagerly set out to check out the latest development i…
The Blue Mansion Penang Monica Tindall You may have reckoned by now that I’m a cautious person and not particularly comfortable in crowds post-pandemic. Since the announcement was made that we could cross the borders, my stays have been in private pool villas and …