Takeen Omakase Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Monica Tindall “Omakase” directly translates as “I’ll leave it up to you”. According to food history academic and writer Trevor Corson, it’s ‘what the sophisticated customer says to the chef when settling down at the su…
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Thai Restaurant Ampang – The SIAM Thai Cuisine
Thai Restaurant Ampang Words: Pamela Schaefer Photos: Rich Callahan The SIAM Thai Cuisine is a contemporary Thai restaurant in Ampang with a serene minimalist yet welcoming interior design that combines traditional Thai elements with modern aesthetics. Han…
Japanese Restaurant Medan Damansara – Gekko
Japanese Restaurant Medan Damansara – Gekko Dining Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Rich Callahan Gekko Dining might be my new favourite Japanese restaurant in Medan Damansara because its culinary concept is surely my new favourite word. Japas. Japanese tap…
Kingyu -Japanese Restaurant, Hartamas
Kingyu -Japanese Restaurant, Desa Sri Hartamas Words: Amanda Chin Photos: Richard Callahan Always take advantage of an opportunity to eat Wagyu, and since this chance was dining at Kingyu, operated by the owners of Kyomo (formerly Shin Nihon), I knew it would be …
Taverna by The Tokyo Restaurant, The Gardens
Taverna by TTR, Japanese-Italian Restaurant, The Gardens Mall Words: Amanda Chin Photos: Richard Callahan Today, I met Monica and Richard at Taverna by The Tokyo Restaurant. It offers the flavours of Italy with a Japanese twist, along with a large selection of n…
Kintsugi KL – Isetan, The Gardens Mall
Kintsugi KL – Japanese Restaurant Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Rich Callahan At Kintsugi KL, the traditions of a Japanese kaiseki meal are rendered with golden touches, bringing new life to this venerable meal. A UNESCO recognised ritual, kaiseki is s…
Set Lunch TTDI – Gesuto, Japanese-inspired Menu
Set Lunch TTDI – Gesuto Words: Claire Matheson Photographs: Monica Tindall Gesuto (ゲスト ‘guest’ – Japanese) is a homage to the Japanese notion of hospitality and service. Producing Japanese-inspired dishes with a hint of European, American and ot…
Thong Bowl – Sri Petaling Thai Boat Noodles
Thong Bowl – Sri Petaling Boat Noodles Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Rich Callahan The latest go-to food spot in the Sri Petaling area, Thong Bowl, drew us in with its flavoursome beef noodles, delightfully providing the vibrant taste of Thai boat noodles. De…
Kampai Yakiniku -Japanese Bamboo Hills
Kampai Yakiniku – Japanese Barbecue KL Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Rich Callahan Located amongst the sprawling scenery of Bamboo Hills KL, Kampai Yakiniku delights the taste buds with premium quality Japanese meat. As a luxury provider of yakiniku (Japa…
Yokai TTDI -Japanese Restaurant & Hidden Bar
Yokai TTDI Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Rich Callahan Yokai TTDI simply has to be one of the most stylish speakeasies in KL. The stunning interior design – a collective effort from the team without professional intervention – cleverly, creatively, and seamlessly …
Rooftop REXKL – Shhhbuuuleee Restaurant
Rooftop REXKL – Shhhbuuuleee Restaurant Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Rich Callahan After a couple of hours at Shhhbuuuleee, I’ve perfected its pronunciation. I may have had the help of several of the 18 sakés and shochus on the excellent East Asian-inspire…
Super Ramen Desa ParkCity – The Waterfront
Super Ramen Desa ParkCity Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Monica Tindall The Super Ramen Desa ParkCity team would describe themselves as fun, funky, and bold. Their menu of modern Japanese cuisine highlights this spirit to the utmost, delivering both scrumptious a…