Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Café Colombo KL – The Exchange Mall, TRX – Sri Lankan Colonial Cuisine Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau Sri Lanka holds a special place in my heart, thanks to my close friendship with someone who is half Sri Lankan. Her mother was Sinhalese and ha…
Tokyo Izakaya Damansara Heights – Japanese Restaurant Words: Michelle Wylie Photos: Peter Tan The friendly owners of Tokyo Izakaya Damansara Heights, Shamini and Anna, noticed a lack of affordable Japanese food and no izakaya restaurants in the area. T…
Kampai KLCC Japanese Omakase Restaurant Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Peter Tan Underneath the glittering glory of architecture that is the world-famous Petronas Towers, an exclusive Japanese restaurant right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur City Centre, has open…
Marco Rosati In this interview, Marco Rosati, assistant bar manager of Grain Bar Sydney, shares his growth in the industry. What do you do? I create new cocktails, combining fresh flavours and innovative techniques to enhance the drinks’ taste and visual …
Kayla Bakehouse – Bukit Jalil Words: Fatiha FaidzanPhotos: Rich Callahan If you’re looking for a little piece of peace not too far away from the hustle and bustle of Pavilion Bukit Jalil, you can grab a sweet treat at Kayla Bakehouse. This quaint café is the p…
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, offers an urban oasis in the heart of the city. Located on the third floor of the hotel, this sanctuary boasts private treatment rooms s…
Las Meninas KL – Spanish Tapas, The Dining Terrace, TRX Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Peter Tan Monica’s invitation to join her to check out Las Meninas, the Cinnamon Group’s newest jewel in the glittering Exchange TRX crown, was easy to accept…
Da Fu Di – Chinese Restaurant, Pavilion Damansara Heights Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Peter Tan Da Fu Di was hitting the headlines before it even opened its doors back in January. The red hoardings on the top floor of Pavilion Damansara Heights Mall announce…
Asador V – Fire-infused Adventure, Kuala Lumpur Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Han Sen Hau There are many beautiful restaurants in KL. There aren’t many that stop you in your tracks when you enter. Asador V falls — or, elegantly descends — into the second …
Elementary – British Gastropub at the Dining Terrace, The Exchange TRX KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Peter Tan Have you been to the Dining Terrace at The Exchange Mall TRX? If not, it’s time you did! The light-filled space is lined with some of the h…
Afiqah Ahmad Zakuan In this interview, Afiqah Ahmad Zakuan describes her role as assistant bar manager at Eastern & Oriental Penang. What do you do? On a day-to-day basis, I oversee bar operations at Farquhar’s Bar —everything from setting up for open…
Wedge Range Golf Bar & Social Club, Petaling Jaya Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Johan Sopiee Forget stuffy country clubs and dusty fairways. With its new location in Petaling Jaya, Wedge Range Golf Bar & Social Club is injecting a vibrant dose of f…