Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Spring 2025 Degustation Menu – Skillet KL Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Matt Wehner “The earth laughs in flowers,” as Ralph Waldo Emerson once famously said, and we have returned to partake in both petals and peals at the marvellously cool Skillet KL. Thi…
Stefania Italian Restaurant Kuala Lumpur Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau The culinary world is witnessing a heartwarming trend: Chefs are increasingly honouring their mothers by naming their restaurants after them. This practice goes beyond simple n…
Notte KL – Bar, Lounge & Event Space, Kuala Lumpur Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Han Sen Hau Notte KL might be the new nightlife destination you never knew you needed. (Try saying that after a few Negronis.) This premium lounge bar, an ice cube’s throw from t…
Din Tai Fung Pavilion KL Bukit Bintang Words: Stella Therond & Monica Tindall Photos: Peter Tan Din Tai Fung in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is an exciting place to be. In a period when many food and beverage establishments are struggling to maintain customers, it&…
ESSA Spa at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Monica Tindall I love being reminded of gems we have right under our noses. Sometimes, you search far and wide and forget the treasures you have at home. ESSA Spa at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur prompted this revelation. It’s r…
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, offers an urban oasis in the heart of the city. Located on the third floor of the hotel, this sanctuary boasts private treatment rooms s…
Li Yen, MICHELIN Guide Chinese Restaurant, The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur Monica Tindall It has been seven years since our last meal at Li Yen, the esteemed Chinese restaurant in The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur. And, oh my, it has undergone a remarkable transfor…
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…
Ready-to-heat Meals, Troika Sky Dining Monica Tindall Troika Sky Dining offers a twist on traditional takeaway with their ready-to-heat meals that make the best of both worlds – delivery and cooking at home. The work of shopping, preparation and cleaning is don…
Canvass KL – Old Malaya Words: Alison Christ Photos: Rich Callahan * Canvass has moved. Find the new location here. I first went to Old Malaya in KL over three years ago and I fell in love with that little nook and the architecture of the colonial-style buildin…
Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur – Excellent Staycay Deals! Monica Tindall We arrive at the Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur Friday afternoon following an intense workweek. Just like many others post-MCO, my workload has increased and all reflection about t…
Coppersmith Troika Sky Dining Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan The spectacularly grand entrance is a hint that a session at Coppersmith in Troika Sky Dining will be no average experience. A glass walkway housing a five-metre long rug inspired by flat …