Bistro Léa – Casual French Dining Sri Hartamas Words: Caroline Lai Photos: Han Sen Hau Helmed by Chef KaHong Lau, who runs the highly sought-after Atelier Binchotan – known for its infamous three-month waiting list and grill menu – Bistro Léa is the l…
Halloween 2024 Malaysia – Where to Dine & Party
Halloween 2024 Malaysia – Where to Dine & Party Looking for some spooktacular dining options in Malaysia this Halloween? We’ve rounded up promotions received from restaurants and bars to make for a fun evening. From trick or treating with the kids to g…
Chef Fabio Brambilla’s Menu at Mandarin Grill KL
Chef Fabio Brambilla’s Menu at Mandarin Grill KL Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau Stepping into the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, we are greeted by a blend of elegance and comfort. The warm woods, the soft fabrics, and the stunning artwork …
Deepavali 2024 Malaysia – Where to Dine
Deepavali 2024 Malaysia – Where to Dine Deepavali, the festival of lights, brings with it a chance to indulge in a rich array of food traditions and innovative dishes. Across Malaysia, restaurants are gearing up with special menus to celebrate this joyous …
Gabriel Carlos – Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Gabriel Carlos – Beverage Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore In this interview, Gabriel Carlos, Beverage Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, shares what the role entails. What do you do? I am the Beverage Manager at Four Seasons Singapore How di…
PS150 Hidden Cocktail Bar, Chinatown
PS150 Hidden Cocktail Bar, Chinatown Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Han Sen Hau Chinatown’s first hidden cocktail bar remains one of Chinatown’s best cocktail bars — and that’s no ordinary achievement given some of the outstanding competitio…
Iketeru Hilton Kuala Lumpur Review
Iketeru Hilton Kuala Lumpur Review – New Menu, Refreshed Setting Words: Caroline Lai Photos: Han Sen Hau A stalwart of fine Japanese dining in Malaysia, Iketeru in Hilton Kuala Lumpur has been setting the standard for over two decades. As one of the pioneer…
Pícaro Kitchen Party KL – Spanish Tapas & Bar
Pícaro Kitchen Party KL – Spanish Tapas & Bar Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Peter Tan Pícaro means cheeky or rogue in Spanish, and introducing Pícaro Kitchen Party to Kuala Lumpur brings a welcome injection of fun and vibrancy to the KL dining scene. Tapas, co…
Malaysia’s First Luxury Natural Hot Springs Wellness Retreat
Malaysia’s First Luxury Natural Hot Springs Wellness Retreat Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Han Sen Hau The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat bills itself as Malaysia’s “first luxury natural hot springs wellness retreat”. On paper, it sounds wonderful. In real …
The Oriental Park – Pan-Asian Restaurant KLCC
The Oriental Park – Pan-Asian Restaurant KLCC Words: Caroline Lai Photos: Peter Tan The Oriental Park, located on a prime corner of KLCC, offers a spacious semi-al fresco dining experience with a stunning view of the fountains and park. The cosy seating ar…
KL Restaurant Week 2024 – Kenny Hills Bistro
KL Restaurant Week 2024 – Kenny Hills Bistro Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Matt Wehner After two stellar editions, KL Restaurant Week returns from October 11-27, 2024, with 37 restaurants participating over 17 days. First introduced in New York in 1992, Restau…
Azim Shah – Sous Chef, Entier French Dining
Azim Shah – Sous Chef, Entier French Dining In this interview, Azim Shah, Sous Chef at Entier French Dining, gives some insight into careers in the hospitality industry. What do you do? I am a sous chef at Entier French Dining. How did you get into the industry…