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The Tokyo Restaurant – Japanese, Lot 10 Words: Amanda ChinPhotos: Richard Callahan All that clouded my mind when Monica mentioned The Tokyo Restaurant was the iconic 6th Avenue Cheesecake. I’ve had it before, and yes, it will leave you wishing you got the w…
Omakase – Sushi Azabu Words: Alison ChristPhotos: Monica Tindall Renowned Michelin-starred Sushi Azabu in New York City is the ‘parent’ of Sushi Azabu at Isetan The Japan Store in Lot 10, Kuala Lumpur. The culinary team led by Chef Masaki Ara…
Masaki Arakawa (Markey) In this interview, restauranter and sushi chef Masaki Arakawa (Markey) of Lot 10 Isetan the 4th Floor, shares his entry to the industry and upcoming events. What do you do? I am a sushi chef taking care of three restaurants located at Lot 10 I…
Luretta D.O.P. Lot 10 Words: Meg AlicePhotos: Rich Callahan Monica, Rich, and I were delighted to dine at the newly opened Luretta D.O.P. deli tucked in the basement of the gourmet Lot 10 food court in Bukit Bintang. Luretta D.O.P. shares the same name as the biodyn…
Swee Lee Social Club KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan What began as a supplier of brass instruments to the British military in Singapore, has now expanded to include 15 stores across South-east Asia with three of those in Malaysia. Swee Lee Social Cl…
Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall I’ve only spent a grand total of 19 days out of my 39 years in Japan, but in that short time, I haven’t found much not to love. The polite, respectful culture, the efficient, modern transportation, and of course, t…
Monica Tindall There’s nothing like a buzzing food court in Asia to get the tummy rumbling and the vibe at Lot 10 Hutong really sets the scene for a delicious food adventure to begin. Steam rises from pots, hawkers loudly declare the tastiness of their food an…
Sushi Azabu Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall Sushi Azabu’s invitation to experience their Omakase menu came only weeks after I’d returned from the sushi capital of the world. The fond memories I’d created by sampling the incredible fis…
76Style Hair & Nail Salon – Seibu, TRX Monica Tindall In a world of rapid change, cities undergo frequent transformations. Yet, the people and their evolving fashion choices drive this change. Tokyo, known as the epicentre of street fashion, is a hub f…
Where to Eat in Langkawi – Nam Restaurant, Bon Ton Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Monica Tindall I was very, very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food at Bon Ton’s Nam Restaurant. Don’t get me wrong. Bon Ton is absolutely gorgeous. A charming, homely, …
Taverna by TTR, Japanese-Italian Restaurant, The Gardens Mall Words: Amanda Chin Photos: Richard Callahan Today, I met Monica and Richard at Taverna by The Tokyo Restaurant. It offers the flavours of Italy with a Japanese twist, along with a large selection of n…
Portuguese Wines Malaysia – Borges Vinhos Words: Matt Brown Photos: Monica Tindall The reputation of The Tokyo Restaurant, located on the fourth floor at Lot 10, has always impressed me and yet, somehow, I was yet to experience all it had to offer. Th…