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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…
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 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 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 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…
Shokudō Niban in Hin Bus Depot Monica Tindall Penang is full of hip dining concepts and perhaps one of the coolest places to currently find them is in Hin Bus Depot. This historic site has been converted to a dining and art space and the food and beverage outlets here […]
Moulin de Gassac Wine Dinner Monica Tindall May I quietly admit that I prefer wine over sake even with Japanese food? I’ve given the fermented rice beverage ample chance to appeal but I’ve found less than a handful that I truly understand. Wine, on the other hand, br…
Nobu One-for-One Omakase Words: Anna Chew Photos: Monica Tindall Despite food and beverage outlets starting to re-open, many are still faced with fearful diners who choose to stay at home or get delivery from their most-loved outlets. We are all adapting to the n…
Hagi Japanese Restaurant TTDI Monica Tindall Named after the Japanese autumn bloom, the team at Hagi Japanese Restaurant in TTDI aims to mirror both the freshness and tradition of the fall flower in their recipes. Striking in its streamlined style, we find calm i…
Instant Yakitori KL by RyoRi Kitchen Monica Tindall My Aussie family would be proud to know that beer and barbecue are still on the cards in Malaysia even in spite of current restrictions. They might even bow to the fact that I possibly have it better over here right n…
Sake & Wine Omakase Nobu Kuala Lumpur Monica Tindall It’s always a pleasure to dine at Nobu Kuala Lumpur. Fine Japanese cuisine with a Latin touch, warm service and oh-those-views are a winning combo. This month, it’s even more of delight, however, with Nobu K…
Still Waters Hotel Maya Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan & Supplied by Hotel Chef Zainurin bin Mohd Salleh has recently been appointed as Executive Sous Chef of Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur. As part of this new position, he has brought his love for an…