Benang The Second Chapter Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Rich Callahan Tucked away in a back alley in Plaza Damansara, Benang The Second Chapter is where James Bond’s tailor would go for a cocktail. Smart, sophisticated, and in true speakeasy fa…
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TAP TAP Hartamas, Cocktails on Tap
TAP TAP Hartamas – Cocktails on Tap Words: Alicia KennedyPhotos: Rich Callahan In a galaxy not that far, far away exists a cocktail bar named TAP TAP Hartamas. They sell the country’s most comprehensive range of affordable, freshly made cocktails o…
Porky Indian Cuisine KL – Meat The Porkers
Porky Indian Cuisine KL Words: Christina Morgan Photos: Monica Tindall Recently I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to visit the only Indian restaurant featuring pork in all of south-east Asia, Meat the Porkers. In Plaza Damansara, this restaurant offer…
UpperDeck KL, Malaysian Flavours in Chinatown
UpperDeck KL Words: Nigel Gan Photos: Monica Tindall As a born and bred Malaysian, I can say that this is truly an exciting time for food and beverage in this country. There has been a local evolution of sorts recently, with a surge in the number of restaurants and caf…
Dine with Spain’s Best: EQ Sabayon
Dine with Spain’s Best: EQ Sabayon Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Monica Tindall We’re on the 51st floor of the EQ hotel, in full, glorious view of the glittering Twin Towers, and I feel like Leonardo DiCaprio’s character in Titanic. Not that famo…
Hide Kuala Lumpur, Tasting Menu
Hide Kuala Lumpur Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall If the name of this restaurant isn’t a klaxon-blaring advertisement for its clandestine location just right by the lobby of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, then you may just as well think nothing of …
Capitano Caffe – Italian Cafe, Isetan – KLCC
Capitano Caffe Words: Amanda ChinPhotos: Richard Callahan We love the convenience of having Capitano Caffe, an authentic Italian outlet, in the middle of the busy KLCC shopping mall. Not only do they serve freshly brewed Italian coffee, but also a delicious lin…
Terrazza KL, Rooftop Bar Chow Kit
Terrazza KL – Yap Ah Shak House Words: Amanda Chin Photos: Richard Callahan Cocktails, Italian food and a rooftop – you can’t go wrong at Terrazza KL. We started conservatively with three cocktails and ended up with more than a handful – …
Kaito, Japanese at Glo Damansara
Kaito – Glo Damansara Word: Han Sen HauPhotos: Rich Callahan Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat: Kaito pays a lot of attention to how their dishes look. As you’ll see in the photos below, the number of violet pansies tossed into their …
Taco King @ REXKL, Chinatown
Taco King, REXKL Words: Amanda Chin Photos: Monica Tindall Sadly, Taco King will only run until the end of October 2022. This is your last chance to taste authentic corn tortillas. Get in and try them before they go! Live every day like it’s Taco Tuesday – don’t mind i…
Momaku x Baristart Coffee Malaysia, BSC
Momaku x Baristart Coffee Malaysia Words: Amanda Chin Photos: Monica Tindall Bangsar Shopping Centre has recently been revamped with new eateries that include Momaku x Baristart Coffee Malaysia. As I live a stone’s throw away, it was an instant “yes” to this mee…
Marini’s on 57 Restaurant Founder’s Menu
Marini’s on 57 Restaurant Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Celebrating a decade on top (literally) of the city, the team at Marini’s on 57 Restaurant delivers the Founder’s Menu. The degustation takes guests on a historical jour…