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Kintsugi KL – Japanese Restaurant Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Rich Callahan At Kintsugi KL, the traditions of a Japanese kaiseki meal are rendered with golden touches, bringing new life to this venerable meal. A UNESCO recognised ritual, kaiseki is s…
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…
Mattman Joseph In this interview, Mattman Joseph, general manager and DPS (Designated Party Starter) at BAC, tells of his journey in the bar industry. What do you do?Make drinks and bad jokes. How did you get into the industry?During uni days, my local bar offered …
House of Hops – Craft Beer Bar PJ Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Rich Callahan Sports on the big-screen TV above the bar? Limited edition brewery merchandise for sale? An unbelievable range of craft beers? I’m a big fan of House of Hops already, and I haven…
Closest Beach to KL – Avani Sepang Goldcoast Resort Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Suspended in the air, floating over sandbars with the natural soundtrack of the lapping current, the Avani Sepang Goldcoast Resort is a pleasant weekend es…
Italian Restaurant Old Malaya – Luce KL Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Rich Callahan The strip of eateries at Old Malaya, nestled in the shadow of KL Tower and sparkling in their century-old colonial architecture, feel like home even if you’re visiting f…
Tap Room KL – Bamboo Hills Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Rich Callahan Wood-fired pizza and craft beer at the Tap Room KL in Bamboo Hills might be my new favourite way to spend a sunny afternoon in the city. A spacious and airy dining hall with two-storey, full-wi…
Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill, Sunway City Kuala Lumpur Words: Claire MathesonPhotos: Monica Tindall (those without watermark have been supplied by the restaurant) Known for roasting uninspiring restauranteurs, Gordon Ramsay’s Sunday Roast is a lesson in h…
Zenzero Restaurant & Wine Bar KL – New Chef Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Rich Callahan One of KL’s finest Italian restaurants has just received a fresh infusion of energy and creativity. Zenzero’s newest head chef, Paolo Cola, hails from Italy and bring…
Taps Beer Bar Bukit Bintang Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Rich Callahan Life’s too short to drink bad beer. And Taps Beer Bar Bukit Bintang has enough good beer to last a lifetime. If you’re on a bar crawl in Bukit Bintang, this has to feature on the imbibement itinerary…
Tickets KL Bar – The Gin Show Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Monica Tindall It’s only five minutes into our visit to Tickets KL Bar and I’m feeling a little annoyed. Because after studying the new menu, I’ve realised that they’ve alre…
Best Casual Dining Restaurants in KL 2022 – Hearty Meals with Friends & Family While I appreciate an exceptionally crafted menu and the care that goes into fine food, my preferred outing is in casual dining restaurants that serve quality food best shar…