Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Seed by Whitegrass – The Five Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Monica Tindall Traditional Japanese omakase restaurants around the world follow a cultural formula of clean straight lines, hard-working chefs on display right next to the diners, and a sense of exc…
Japanese Restaurant Medan Damansara – Gekko Dining Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Rich Callahan Gekko Dining might be my new favourite Japanese restaurant in Medan Damansara because its culinary concept is surely my new favourite word. Japas. Japanese tap…
Via Pre KL Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Rich Callahan A ‘trattoria’ is defined as a “small, traditionally family-owned, casual rustic neighbourhood restaurant found throughout Italy that serves fresh, unassuming local food”. Whi…
Pablo’s Tacos at BAC Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Rich Callahan Never mind dancing on the tables – the bar manager is raving on the bar. And no one seems to mind. In fact, everyone’s cheering him on. We’re back at BAC to celebrate several special oc…
Quin Restaurant at The Five Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Rich Callahan As you’d expect from a restaurant inspired by fine French dining, the attention to detail at Quin Restaurant at The Five is exceptional. Even the napkins are neatly embroidered with the s…
Feeka at The Five Words: Nichole OngPhotos: Monica Tindall A peaceful enclave of calmness amidst the bustling city, Feeka’s newest outlet at The Five has already settled into its namesake, derived from the Scandinavian ‘Fika’ – to get together and take a b…
D’s Wine Bar Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Monica Tindall The term ‘hidden gem’ is thrown around a lot these days, but D’s Wine Bar definitely qualifies. A new addition to an unassuming shop lot area, D’s Wine Bar is a modern, minimal…
Gin Rik Sha Words: Stephen Reid Photos Rich Callahan Located in the leafy, upscale neighbourhood of Bukit Damansara, Gin Rik Sha serves modern Indian food that is bang up-to-date, reflecting dishes and cuisine from the whole of India rather than a single region. …
Cafe Limóne Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Monica Tindall Like its citrusy namesake, Cafe Limóne is bursting with vibrancy and zest. Its menu items, from beverages to brunch, to desserts, are crafted with precise passion, melding Malaysian classics with European …
Benang The Second Chapter Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Rich Callahan Tucked away in a back alley in Plaza Damansara, Benang The Second Chapter is where James Bond’s tailor would go for a cocktail. Smart, sophisticated, and in true speakeasy fa…
Kaito – Glo Damansara Word: Han Sen HauPhotos: Rich Callahan Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat: Kaito pays a lot of attention to how their dishes look. As you’ll see in the photos below, the number of violet pansies tossed into their …
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…