Torito Peruvian-Japanese Kitchen, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur opened its doors in June 2018 amidst the Golden Triangle, Malaysia’s commercial, shopping and entertainment hub. Alth…
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Ichi-u Japanese Dining – The Row, Chow Kit
Ichi-u Japanese Dining – The Row, Chow Kit Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Han Sen Hau Tucked into the corner of the Faber Imperial Court on Jalan Doraisamy (The Row), Ichi-u radiates a quiet elegance. Its cosy interior of polished wooden booths is accentua…
Iketeru Hilton Kuala Lumpur Review
Iketeru Hilton Kuala Lumpur Review – New Menu, Refreshed Setting Words: Caroline Lai Photos: Han Sen Hau A stalwart of fine Japanese dining in Malaysia, Iketeru in Hilton Kuala Lumpur has been setting the standard for over two decades. As one of the pioneer…
The Oriental Park – Pan-Asian Restaurant KLCC
The Oriental Park – Pan-Asian Restaurant KLCC Words: Caroline Lai Photos: Peter Tan The Oriental Park, located on a prime corner of KLCC, offers a spacious semi-al fresco dining experience with a stunning view of the fountains and park. The cosy seating ar…
TOKIOTONIC – Yōshoku Izakaya, Changkat Bukit Bintang
TOKIOTONIC – Yōshoku Izakaya, Changkat Bukit Bintang Words: Stella Therond Photos: Han Sen Hau TOKIOTONIC is a contemporary Yōshoku Izakaya that offers a revitalising dining experience in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. It’s an ideal venue to reflect on the d…
Weekend Lunch at Nobu Kuala Lumpur
Weekend Lunch at Nobu Kuala Lumpur Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Peter Tan Madonna. Ronaldo. Elvis. Nobu. When the world knows you by just one name, you know you’ve reached a unique level of fame. And the eponymous Nobu, founded by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa in 1994, has to be …
The Hidden Plate -Ultimate Omakase KL
The Hidden Plate – The Ultimate Japanese Omakase KL Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Monica Tindall Monica and I were excited to sample The Hidden Plate. Not only was it to be an exquisite meal by a renowned chef, but the secret location is a destination worth the h…
Sushi Masa by Ishibashi – Japanese Omakase
Sushi Masa by Ishibashi – Japanese Omakase Restaurant KL Words: Khor Hui MinPhotos: Han Sen Hau Sushi Masa by Ishibashi is an extension of the renowned Michelin-starred Edomae-style sushi restaurant pioneered by Chef Masakazu Ishibashi, initially establish…
Hanatei Xclusive Japanese Restaurant KL
Words: TJay Photos: Rich Callahan Hanatei Xclusive at Big Three Food Square I predicted in the early part of 2020 that restaurants would become smaller, have hyper-focused menus and share space to maximize daypart sales and foot traffic. Welcome to Big Three Foo…
New Nobu Kuala Lumpur, Four Seasons Place
New Nobu Kuala Lumpur, Four Seasons Place Words: Linnea Welker Photos: Monica Tindall Nobu Kuala Lumpur has a magnificent new home overlooking the natural beauty of KLCC park in the city centre. The welcoming space, which features a classic Nobu minimalist desi…
Sakana Japanese Dining KLCC Delivery Menu
Sakana Japanese Dining KLCC Monica Tindall We’re both sad and excited to be trying Sakana Japanese Dining for the first time via delivery. Recently opened, we had plans to visit chef Sam’s new outlet in KLCC in person. New movement restrictions soon put a stop to th…
Live Cooking Experience Nobu KL – Chef’s Menu
Live Cooking Experience Nobu KL Words: T.Jay Photos: Monica Tindall Under current circumstances, restaurants across the country are offering value-for-money meals trying to capture a dwindling audience. Amongst them, Nobu Kuala Lumpur continues to make wa…