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The Chow Kit – Simplified Luxury Monica Tindall Once forgotten suburbs in Kuala Lumpur are receiving renewed attention, and The Chow Kit epitomizes the possibilities of finding value in overlooked places. Somewhat resembling the intrigue of discovering a spe…
Sakura Den Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Sakura Den is a place where drinking is guilt-free as booze is combined with health tonics, liquor with Chinese medicine. At this craft cocktail bar off Old Klang Road, you can literally detox as you retox…
Gavel Coffee Kitchen Craft Beers Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Part of the revival of the Chow Kit area, Gavel Coffee Kitchen Craft Beers is a bright little spot standing out from the crowd with its happy yellow façade and respectable craft beer c…
MoMosita Monica Tindall Coffee, cocktails and tacos – what more could you need? Chow Kit’s latest casual dining outlet, MoMosita, brings all three to this under-explored part of the city. On the ground floor of MoMo’s Kuala Lumpur, a playful concept hotel by the O…
The Chow Kit Kitchen & Bar Monica Tindall The responsibility of two of KL’s leading gastro-preneurs, The Chow Kit Kitchen & Bar comes with high expectations. Eddie Chew and Christian Bauer are behind Troika Sky Dining (Cantaloupe, Fuego, Coppersmith, …
Owners of Circa Bar KL In this interview, the owners of Circa Bar KL, Kesavan Purusotman (KC) and Roen Cian Nagapan, share some stories from behind the scenes. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? (KC) I primarily run a holdings company, Privilege Axe…
Chinese New Year KL 2020 Gee, it seems the Solar New Year is just over and now the Lunar New Year is upon us. Whether you stay at home or eat out, CNY in Kuala Lumpur is guaranteed to be a period of delicious festive gatherings. Here’s a roundup of […]
Jann, Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall At the centre of the Chinatown KL revival lies the shiny new Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur. Opened just a few short months, the hotel is already pushing the limit…
Hawker Chan KL Words: Elena Ortiz Photos: Monica Tindall Bringing together traditional Southeast Asian street food with world-class culinary skill, Hawker Chan introduces KL to a Michelin-starred hawker experience. The Malaysian-born Chef Chan’s orig…
Butcher’s Block Words: Anna Chew Photos: Monica Tindall Best place to get fresh meat? At the butcher’s, of course! It comes as no surprise then that Butcher’s Block in Damansara Heights often comes as a top recommendation for those looking for the best steak in KL. …
Noodle Bar KL Words: Jack Perry Photos: Rich Callahan Admittedly, not an overly experienced Thai food patron, I considered my visit to the new KL noodle bar at Krung Thep as a focused educational intro to all things good about Thai cuisine. Krung Thep, short for Kru…
Tapestry Dining Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan You may already know Tapestry via their Rise & Shine brunch menu. This wonderfully photogenic restaurant quickly topped the lists of Instagrammers in KL as the place to shoot on the weekends withi…