Gillian Chen

Gillian Chen, Founder Boocha Kombucha

Gillian Chen In this interview, Gillian Chen, founder of Boocha kombucha, shares her entry into the small-business world and future projects. What do you do? In a nutshell, I brew delicious kombucha. What started as a little experiment to wean me off sugary soft d…

The Social Table W Kuala Lumpur

Saturday Brunch KL – The Social Table

The Social Table – Saturday Brunch KL Words: Matt Brown Photos: Rich Callahan Known for being the hotel brand that disrupts travel and luxury with its trademark irreverence and humour, it comes as no surprise that Kuala Lumpur’s W hotel is embarking on a new …

Where to eat on Telawi Street

Urban Daybreak Bangsar Café

Urban Daybreak Bangsar Words: Rebecca CannonPhotos: Rich Callahan “Are you going to Urban Daybreak? OH MY GOD,” screamed my friend at our workplace in an echoey corridor “sorry,” she added in sheepish tones, “but that place is …

Vegetarian Menu Nobu Kuala Lumpur

Vegetarian Menu Nobu Kuala Lumpur

Vegetarian Menu Nobu Kuala Lumpur Words: Kitty RobertsonPhotos: Monica Tindall The team at Nobu Kuala Lumpur is well known for their innovative Japanese cuisine with Peruvian sparkle but did you know they also offer a fantastic vegetarian menu? Well, they do! M…

TenRyu Omakase KL

TenRyu Omakase, Japanese Restaurant KL

TenRyu Omakase Words: Maggie CaseyPhotos: Monica Tindall If you are, like us, an avid “foodie” in Kuala Lumpur, you have likely noticed the omakase trend sweeping the food scene in the city. Omakase is a Japanese style of dining where the open kitche…

Moromi KL

Moromi KL- Private Sakaya Bar, Bukit Damansara

Moromi KL Words: Sathya SelvarajahPhotos: Monica Tindall Now closed In a world of overly sweet and syrupy drinks, Moromi stays true to the art of proper infusion with their handcrafted infused sakes. Far from a standalone sake joint, this new bar in Damansara Hei…

Dr Bob Clinic

Dr Bob Clinic, Restylane Filler Malaysia

Dr Bob Clinic, Restylane Filler Malaysia Monica Tindall One of the things I like most about Dr Bob Klajo is that he tells you what he thinks. Sure, he listens to personal concerns and goals, but as a trained aesthetic doctor, he has an eye for symmetry, balance and the […]

Anwar Kabir

Anwar Kabir, Sommelier & Bar Manager

Anwar Kabir In this interview, Anwar Kabir, sommelier and bar manager for the Cinnamon Group, shares what it’s like being a pro somm.  What do you do? As a restaurant sommelier, my main priority is wine. I work with the restaurant to determine what wine…

Stand-Up Sushi Pop-Up

Stand-Up Sushi Pop-Up at Tiffin at The Yard

Stand-Up Sushi Pop-Up Words: Alison ChristPhotos: Monica Tindall I’ve had the privilege of experiencing Chef Masaki Arakawa’s beautiful food on several occasions now, including The Chef Series at The Datai and, of course, omakase at Sushi Azabu in Lot 10, wher…

Turkish Cuisine Week KL

Turkish Cuisine Week KL, Shangri-La Hotel

Turkish Cuisine Week KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan From May 21st to May 27th 2022, the Republic of Türkiye presents Turkish Cuisine Week at Lemon Garden, Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur! Diners have a chance to appreciate Türkiye’s deep-rooted c…

Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur Restaurant

Horizon Grill, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur

Horizon Grill Words: Han Sen HauPhotos: Monica Tindall Let’s begin with the elephant in the room. Yes, the view from the 58th floor of Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur is spectacular. No doubt it would be foolish to not take a panoramic shot of the city when you are at the […]

Gekko Dining

Gekko Dining, Damansara Heights

Gekko Dining Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Monica Tindall The beautiful and intimate space that is Gekko Dining will allow you to really relax, slowing everything down so that you can savour the impeccable tastes and surroundings. As soon as you enter this upstairs l…