Monica Tindall The most magnificent views of Jaipur are seen framed by the arched windows of Once Upon a Time restaurant. Set atop Nahargarh Fort, the entrance is directly aside the main gate and the dining area actually sits above the entryway. This Indian fine d…
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Pak Tai, Southern Thai, The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui
Monica Tindall Not one for crowds, Pak Tai at The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui provides for us a very pleasant dining experience with Southern Thai Cuisine served in private dining booths. A lantern-lit pathway leads us to the cosy alcove of Pak Tai where we slide into c…
Nadodi, Vegetarian Menu, Engaging Nomadic Cuisine
Nadodi, Vegetarian Menu, 15-Mile Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall I like to think I know something about Indian food. Sure, any foodie with a penchant for curry can claim to know something about the subtlety of her favorite chicken tikka or …
Find Your Lucky Star, Pop-Up Restaurant, Sheraton Imperial
Monica Tindall KL has such a vibrant food and beverage scene that it’s only with consistent concerted efforts that restaurants can keep up with guests’ ever-changing preferences and constant desire for something new. Swinging into the festive season and embra…
Manda de Laos, Laotian Cuisine, Luang Prabang
Monica Tindall The only restaurant in Laos on the Secret Tables list, Manda de Laos is a true hidden gem. Located on what appears to be a poor urban street with motorbikes putting by and kids playing on the street, a garden lined entrance opens up to a hidden paradise. […]
Soleil, DC Mall, French Sunday Brunch
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall When I think of celebrities I tend to conjure up the likes of talented athletes like David Beckham or talented actors like Nicole Kidman, but not often talented chefs. Yet …
New Chef at MOHKL, Sebastian Barcudes
New Chef at MOHKL Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall The words elegance and luxury pretty much summarise my first impression of the Mandarin Grill. Muted shades of plush upholstery and fittings are offset by huge crystal chandeliers that seem to cascad…
Nobu Kuala Lumpur: New Osusume Menu & August Dessert
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall Dining at Nobu Kuala Lumpur is always a theatrical experience. Be it that stunning KL skyline, the meticulously-crafted presentation, professional and friendly staff (shout out to Leila, who is just fantastic as s…
Nobu Kuala Lumpur, Valentine’s Day Menu, Sky High Dining and Romance
Words: Katrina de Laszlo Photos: Monica Tindall The fun starts as soon as you enter the lift on the ground floor of Menara 3 Petronas. A quick trip and you reach the Sky Lobby where you are then guided to the next lift, which literally takes you all the […]
Nobu, Omakase Festive Menu with One of the Best Views in KL
Words: Azura Rahman Photos: Monica Tindall One of the best ways to usher in the New Year is with great food in the company of close friends and family. Stunning views, excellent service and a very nice setting is icing on the cake. With only a few weeks till the […]
Em by Tedboy & Bar Transit, Fine Food – Value for Money
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall The light and leafy interior of Em café was in stark contrast to the gloomy rain clouds that lay low over Jalan Pudu as we stepped inside Hotel Transit. Chef Pierre (previously of one of the The Yum List’s fav…
Kayuputi Specialty Restaurant, The St. Regis Langkawi
Monica Tindall An eccentric ocean dream by Thai designer Bill Bensley, Kayuputi Specialty Restaurant sits over the ocean and offers a magical man-made coral reef above the water. Peacock chairs, giant wooden fish, coral sculptures and shell chandeliers prese…