Refurbished Rooms & Suites – The Danna Langkawi Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Monica Tindall (& supplied by the property) “Excuse me, as part of the arrival experience, would you like a complimentary shoulder massage?” I was so bewild…
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Terrace Langkawi – Italian Restaurant & Deck
Terrace Langkawi – Italian Restaurant & Deck Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Monica Tindall Let’s make one thing clear from the very beginning. Terrace at The Danna Langkawi is not just an exceptional restaurant by hotel standards. It could …
Café Colombo KL – TRX, Sri Lankan Colonial Cuisine
Café Colombo KL – The Exchange Mall, TRX – Sri Lankan Colonial Cuisine Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau Sri Lanka holds a special place in my heart, thanks to my close friendship with someone who is half Sri Lankan. Her mother was Sinhalese and ha…
Las Meninas KL – Spanish Tapas TRX
Las Meninas KL – Spanish Tapas, The Dining Terrace, TRX Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Peter Tan Monica’s invitation to join her to check out Las Meninas, the Cinnamon Group’s newest jewel in the glittering Exchange TRX crown, was easy to accept…
Da Fu Di – Pavilion Damansara Heights
Da Fu Di – Chinese Restaurant, Pavilion Damansara Heights Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Peter Tan Da Fu Di was hitting the headlines before it even opened its doors back in January. The red hoardings on the top floor of Pavilion Damansara Heights Mall announce…
Asador V – Fire-infused Adventure, KL
Asador V – Fire-infused Adventure, Kuala Lumpur Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Han Sen Hau There are many beautiful restaurants in KL. There aren’t many that stop you in your tracks when you enter. Asador V falls — or, elegantly descends — into the second …
Elementary – Dining Terrace -The Exchange TRX
Elementary – British Gastropub at the Dining Terrace, The Exchange TRX KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Peter Tan Have you been to the Dining Terrace at The Exchange Mall TRX? If not, it’s time you did! The light-filled space is lined with some of the h…
Wedge Range Golf Bar & Social Club, Petaling Jaya
Wedge Range Golf Bar & Social Club, Petaling Jaya Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Johan Sopiee Forget stuffy country clubs and dusty fairways. With its new location in Petaling Jaya, Wedge Range Golf Bar & Social Club is injecting a vibrant dose of f…
Pizza Roma The Original Malaysia – D’Rapport
Pizza Roma The Original Malaysia @ D’Rapport Ampang Italian Restuarant Words: Stephen Reid Photos: Johan Sopiee Lorenzo Corsi, founder of Pizza Roma on Jalan Ampang, has just returned from a year-long hiatus and collaboration with a local Melbourne-tr…
Hidden Bar Plaza Damansara
Hidden Bar Plaza Damansara – The First Chapter Speakeasy Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Han Sen Hau I apologise in advance for using one of the more predictable cliches in hospitality journalism. But The First Chapter really is a “hidden gem”. “Hidden” becaus…
Niku 29 – Japanese Yakiniku Restaurant KL
Niku 29 – Japanese Yakiniku Restaurant, KL Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau Niku 29 Is a recent addition to the Curate group’s stable of restaurants and bars, which include Park Grill, Hide, Wagyu Kappo Yoshida, Sushi Ryu, Sushi Masa, Sushi Ta…
Sushi Takumi – Japanese, Damansara Kim
Sushi Takumi – Japanese Restaurant, Damansara Kim Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Han Sen Hou As the Curate group’s Damansara outlet, Sushi Takumi brings its exceptional omakase experience out of the city centre and into a more accessible neighbourho…