Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Koh Yung Shen In this interview, Koh Yung Shen, owner/bartender at Backdoor Bodega, shares some stories from behind the scenes and upcoming plans. What do you do? I usually just summarise to people that I sell clothes during the day and make drinks at night. But the …
Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Designed specifically for the culturally and ‘creative-minded traveller’, Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu is where the city meets the sea. Ideally located in the heart of the downtown area, gu…
Rooftop @ Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu Words: Claire MathesonPhotos: Monica Tindall From its elevated position on the fifteenth floor, Rooftop @ Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu might have one of the most sensational vistas in Malaysia. From their viewing deck, guests c…
BAC Bukit Damansara Words: TJayPhotos: Rich Callahan BAC in Bukit Damansara focuses on highballs, spirits and tonics. Ten highballs or a beer. That’s it. That is confidence. BAC as an acronym stands for everything and nothing: Before Any Covid, Blood Alc…
Ní.Kizoku – Chinatown KL Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Rich Callahan First, it was hip cafes and hidden cocktail bars, then a cascade of contemporary dining establishments that came with the revival of Chinatown KL. Now, upmarket dining has reached the a…
ANJO – Modern Fine Dining Words: Han Sen HauPhotos: Rich Callahan Petaling Street has noticeably weathered through the worst a national lockdown could muster, with novel and snazzy dining concepts mushrooming in hidden nooks and artsy cul-de-sacs.&nb…
Shangri-La Rasa Ria Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall A resort destination for families, nature lovers, beach lovers, golf lovers and romantic lovers, the Shangri-La Rasa Ria is a paradise on earth. Throughout time, great poets have told us of Kubl…
Simon Stevens and Intan Yusoff In this interview, Simon Stevens and Intan Yusoff, owners of S+I, tell of their journey in creating this British restaurant in Bangsar. What do you do?We are the owners of S+I, a full-on British restaurant in Bangsar. Simon (S) is the …
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur Monica Tindall Boasting a fabulous location, beautiful design, and service with a smile, the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur has long held a reputation as one of the most celebrated 5-star hotels in the city. There is much compet…
Chinese New Year 2022 If you’re hoping to ring in the Lunar New Year 2022 with the roar of the tiger, local service providers have plenty to offer. Chinese New Year 2022 Licky Chan – Not Your Basic Lou Sang To toss things up, the team at Licky Chan took […]
CNY Afternoon Tea & Caorunn Gin – Lady Yi’s Tea House Words: Rebecca Cannon Photos: Rich Callahan Lady Yi’s Tea House is a welcome hideout, up and away from Chinatown traffic in Four Points by Sheraton, Kuala Lumpur. Light streaming in the …
Best of Italia, Mandarin Grill Monica Tindall Chef de cuisine Marco Caverni invites you to journey to “favoloso Italia” with his classic Italian recipes at Mandarin Grill. We’re delighted to accept that invitation and to meet the new chef at Mandarin Oriental, K…