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Ivan Chong Han – Owner of Cotta KL In this interview, Ivan Chong Han, owner of Cotta KL, tells about some of the challenges and joys of being a small business owner. What do you do? I am the owner of Cotta. We specialise in making fresh ricotta daily; it’s […]
Chef Hiroshi Matsuda – Now Leading Tatsu Japanese Restaurant, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur Words: Caroline Lai Photos: Han Sen Hau With the arrival of Executive Japanese Chef Hiroshi Matsuda this March, Tatsu has turned a tasteful new page—one steepe…
Vagabond KL – Desa Sri Hartamas, Pan Asian Restaurant & Bar Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau Vagabond KL is a delicious culmination of a journey undertaken by its founders, Chefs Woon Ming and Daniel Kong, alongside Daniel’s broth…
KL Restaurant Week 2025 Summer Edition – Amazonas TRX Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau Kuala Lumpur’s dining scene is always a thrill, and it’s set to become even more exciting with the Summer 2025 edition of KL Restaurant Week, running from Ju…
The Ottoman KL – Balkan Restaurant, TTDI Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Peter Tan I’d never tasted Balkan cuisine before. But from the first bite at the Ottoman KL, I knew it wouldn’t be the last. In fact, we’d never tasted anything like this in KL. That’s probabl…
Dancing Fish – The Campus KL Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Han Sen Hau Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a fish to dance, and you feed a happy Yum List crew on a rainy Monday afternoon. We enter Dancing Fish’s airy, bright new […]
Lo & Behold – Jalan Petaling KL, Chinatown Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Han Sen Hau Playful, modern, and just a touch mischievous, Lo & Behold has arrived in Jalan Petaling, KL, ready to charm and beguile with simply well-done smash burgers and a …
Best Value Brunch in KL – Gourmet Eats Minus the Price Tag Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Ivan Han Chong Brunch typically conjures a revolving roster of pastries, breakfast fare, coffee and – if you’re lucky – a glass of bubbles; if you’re less fortunate, a h…
Esca KL, Jalan Petaling, Chinatown Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Peter Tan At Esca KL, the food is on the table and so are the cards – you are in for a curated journey through the unexpected, an invitation to defamiliarise. Esca’s Latin-derived moniker, meaning “…
Rhea Dining KL: All-day Bistro & Casual Dining Damsansara Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Matt Wehner In Damansara Heights’ commercial hub, Menara Milenium is a corporate powerhouse with a stunning Art Deco lobby—its elegant patterns, polished stone…
Blacklinen Penang – Contemporary Grillroom Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau The Millen Penang’s ninth floor is home to Blacklinen, a contemporary grillroom that blends sophistication with the primal element of fire. We’re here on a Friday even…
Men’s Hair Salon KL – Aveda Exclusive Salon – Shoppes at Four Seasons Place Words & Photos: Han Sen Hau We were pacing along Peppermint Grove Beach in Western Australia for the perfect sunset shot when I got the hint from Monica. “Would you b…
