Chambers Grill Monica Tindall Chambers Grill is the carnivore’s cave at Hilton Kuala Lumpur – a very shiny and stylish cave that be. Wooden tables, comfortable seating, subtle lighting and a glass-doored wine cellar all lead to the focal point: the grill. The fea…
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Nadodi, Engaging Nomadic Cuisine, Fine Dining Molecular Indian, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall Say the word “Nadodi” aloud. It’s playful, it encourages one to wonder and imagine just like it’s meaning in Malayalam which is nomad or wanderer or gypsy. Kuala Lumpur’s newest Indian high end dining establi…
Le Meridien Putrajaya, A Weekend Getaway
Monica Tindall The artsy cousins in the Starwood Hotels & Resorts family, Le Meridien properties offer a splash of colour and inspiration for the creative mind. Only six months old Le Meridien Putrajaya, playfully brushed with local inspiration, has alrea…
Bijan Bar and Restaurant, Malay Food with Beverage, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall Bijan has long been my go-to restaurant when I have family or friends coming to visit me in Malaysia. I’ve always loved its exotic atmosphere, thoughtfully designed traditional décor and the Malay style of cooking…
Spanish Breakfast, Mercat Barcelona Gastrobar
Spanish Breakfast Bangsar Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall There are two kinds of people in this world: those who like to share their food, and those who don’t. I fall firmly into the first category. I am incapable of sitting through an entire meal a…
Tokyo Without a Passport, The Tokyo Restaurant, Isetan The Japan Store
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall I love it when there is somewhere new in town. New as in just opened, like a week or two ago. Isetan, The Japan Store, is one such place, with their level five eateries offering visitors an opportunity to sampl…
Lyfe Clinic, Cosmetic Dermatology and the Age of Maximum Results, Minimum Downtime
Monica Tindall With the advancement of technology and research into both aesthetic machines and products, the line between spa and medical centre is becoming increasingly blurred. Spas are offering facials and body treatments with an enhanced promise of resu…
Latest Recipe, All Day Dining Buffets, Le Meridien Putrajaya
Latest Recipe, Le Meridien Putrajaya’s all day dining venue is a popular restaurant it would seem at any time of day. During a recent stay we had the chance to sample a number of meals over breakfast, lunch and dinner, and found all occasions to be a buzz with hungry […]
Ghanian Cuisine in Kuala Lumpur, Nook at Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall This April, why not surprise and delight yourself and your friends to an entirely new cuisine experience? For the month of April only, Nook restaurant at Aloft Hotel is featuring executive chef Phoebe Donko Hanson…
Le Mei, Cantonese Restaurant, Le Meridien Putrajaya
Monica Tindall Grand red doors mark the entrance of Le Mei restaurant at Le Meridien Putrajaya and the feeling of luxury is carried through with patterned walls, a grand circular chandelier and warm lighting. One wall is covered with giant panels mimicking tradi…
Pewtersmith! Royal Selangor’s Latest Pewter Collection – Unique Malaysian Gifts
Move over Coppersmith – Pewtersmith is in town for one night only! A short while back, Monica, Caning and I were treated to cocktails served in beautiful Royal Selangor glassware with pewter detailing. The new collection called Bar evokes nostalgic memories of e…
Absolute Thai Buffet Dinner, Makan Kitchen, Double Tree by Hilton, Kuala Lumpur
Words Margaret Elizabeth Pictures Monica Tindall Hurry to Makan Kitchen at DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur for the Absolute Thai Buffet Dinner (RM 135 nett per person), available from March 3 to April 30. This buffet is more like a sumptuous banquet than …