Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Words: Chris Moore Photos: Monica Tindall After a decade in Asia, I’ve had my eyes opened by many new experiences within a wide variety of cultural norms. One observation I’ve made is that themed bars are accepted: actually, they seem to be perceived as downrig…
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall So, you like spice? Great. I think we have found something special for you. Nestled in the leafy hillside of Bukit Damansara is a great new addition to the greater Kuala Lumpur culinary (and drinking) scene – Gin Rik S…
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall It took me all year to discover, but finally I have found my personal favourite café of 2016. The best thing about it – it’s healthy, vegetarian and the food is so satisfyingly tasty. Plus there are lots of decadent t…
Words: Alan McLean Photos: Monica Tindall Trying out some upmarket steaks Japanese style was a new experience for me and it was really a very good one. Now, the best of Japanese steak is a bit different from the best in the west. Although European steak lovers like th…
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall Often living abroad, one craves what one can’t have. For me, living in Malaysia, I am always nostalgic about my time in Barcelona. I crave the neighborhood cafe in Europe, with an open air concept, regular c…
With the year-end knocking out our doors, it’s nice to find a place that says, “Come in. Relax. Let us take care of everything for you.” And that’s just what DV Ristorante and Pizzeria promise to do this Christmas Eve and Day. Not only do they pledge to remove the ha…
Restaurant entrance, A Li Yaa, in Bukit Damansara An agreeable boost to begin – Lycheetini – homemade lychee vodka, lychee liqueur, fresh lychees (soaked in vodka). Plain Lassi – a flawless mate for spicy food – tastes just like …
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…
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…
Hidden Bar Plaza Damansara – The First Chapter Speakeasy Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Han Sen Hau I apologise in advance for using one of the more predictable cliches in hospitality journalism. But The First Chapter really is a “hidden gem”. “Hidden” becaus…
Sofitel SPA – Kuala Lumpur Damansara Words: Karen SantosuossoPhotos: Monica Tindall One of my words for the new year is serenity. And serenity can definitely be found at the Sofitel SPA which is housed within the 5-star Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara hote…
Outdoor Dining KL – Quin at The Five, Brunch in Bukit Damansara Words: Matt Brown Photos: Peter Tan The Yum List visited Quin Restaurant at The Five in Bukit Damansara in January of this year – you can read all about it here. Back then, the team was alrea…