B Station, Ampang Waterfront

I wouldn’t go out of my way to get to this place, but… if you do happen to be hunting down renovation materials in this grotty part of town, B Station is a very pleasant escape.  With a clean and comfy atmosphere this place is packed with books, ornaments…

IR 1968, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

IR 1968 brings to KL upscale Indonesian food with a hint of Hong Kong influence.   Friendly and informative service combined with pleasant indoor and outdoor seating options makes for a fine retreat from the Ampang noise and chaos.  The menu appears rather pri…

Latin American Festival

Disappointed that you couldn’t get a reservation to the ‘sold out’ grande finale of the Venezuelan gastronomic festival?  Well, you should be… it was a sensory treat!  But, don’t worry your cravings for authentic L…

‘F’ by Buffalo Kitchens, Bangsar, Malaysia

Come for coffee!  ‘F’ by Buffalo Kitchens really know what they’re doing when it comes to making a great cup. They use a winning blend of beans from Taiwan’s top barista and the crema is perfect.  It is well worth the visit for a regular l…

The Daily Grind, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Daily Grind has a great menu of gourmet burgers all served with crispy fries, salad and made on multi-grain buns.  Hubby prefers the more traditional style burger but I loved their chicken burger with caramelized onions, figs, brie, toasted walnuts and rocke…

Mandarin Grill, Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur

The Mandarin Oriental’s Grill & Bar offers an exquisite dining experience.  From the moment you walk in, you know the food and service are going to be amazing.  This place looks, sounds and smells divine.  Floor to ceiling windows looking out onto a …

Joma Bakery Cafe, Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam

Yummy bagels in Vietnam! Joma Bakery Cafe is a modern, cool and clean place, ideal for passing some time avoiding bad weather or checking the internet. Organic coffee, salads, soups, freshly baked goodies and delicious bagels! Joma Bakery Cafe 22 Ly Quoc Su Hoan K…

Pho 24, Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam

I tried a lot of the national dish, pho bo – beef noodle soup, in Vietnam. While I loved the freshness and simpleness of the dish, I often found it lacking taste. Pho 24 was a very pleasant surprise. This chain of noodle soup restaurants makes a delicious pho bo. […]

Le Pub, Old Quarter, Hanoi

Le Pub is a good place for reasonably priced drinks in the Old Quarter of Hanoi with specials changing nightly. Friendly and quirky service. Le Pub 25 Hang Be, Old Quarter Hoan Kiem District Hanoi, Vietnam (+84) 4 3926 2104 [email protected] http://www.lep…