Breakfast started off as a simple affair for me. It took off with Kellogg’s under my parents misguided belief that an excess of sugar and milk would keep me awake in school; graduated with the fast and easy roti found at mamaks everywhere; enlightened to incorporat…
Arunreas Hotel, Boutique Hotel, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Words and photos: Monica Tindall Vibrant and edgy, Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh seems to be rapidly rising. As the recent dark past fades into the pages of textbooks, the cultural glory of the Khmer’s rich and long history is resurfacing once again. As temples a…
Hoppers Kuala Lumpur – Un Buen Sitio Para Probar Algo Diferente
Razones para visitar: Gula Melaka y Coco Hopper Nasi Lemak Hopper La mayoría de los platos del menu estan libre de gluten Un buen sitio para probar algo diferente Servicio del personal es muy cálido …
Dinner with Chef Ana Roš, Anantara Siam Bangok Hotel
Words and photos: Monica Tindall Chef Ana Roš, one of the stars profiled on the Emmy Award winning documentary Chef’s Table and famous for her “Cook it Raw” technique recently delighted guests with a wine paired dinner as part of the World Gourmet Fes…
Ee Lim, Raw Cake Maker and Founder of Freaking Wholesome, KL
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am a raw cake maker at Freaking Wholesome. I got the inspiration to start this project when I moved back from Bermuda 1 1/2 years ago. I realised that there were not many dessert options available in […]
Hoppers KL, Pudu, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Jordan Johnson Photos: Monica Tindall Walking along Jalan Pudu in the city center area of Kuala Lumpur, it would be relatively easy to walk right past Hoppers KL without even knowing that it’s there. But, to do so would really be a missed opportunity. A s…
Ishin: A Culinary Journey Through Japanese Fine Dining
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall Irasshaimase! Ishin Japanese Fine Dining has been around or a few years. Some would say it’s a small landmark along Old Klang Road, not only for its great food, but also because of the 1950’s building it inhabits. Nest…
Kenny Hills Bistro, Bukit Tunku, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall ** Currently closed. Over a year ago I was lucky enough to get an invite to review Kenny Hills Bakers – a beautiful artisan bakery with delicious brunch dishes nestled in a leafy area off Bukit Tunku. Just over a year la…
DC Comics Super Heroes Cafe, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Monica Larrieu Photos: Monica Tindall Riddle me this, what happens when you combine a Superhero-packed adventure with great food? Shazam! The DC Comics Super Heroes Cafe in Pavilion Mall, that’s what happens! This relatively new joint reall…
Luce Osteria Contemporanea, KL
Words: Alan Mclean Photos: Monica Tindall In the week that followed my visit to Luce Osteria Contemporanea I was waking up to thoughts of Italian pizza. But those were not the thoughts that troubled me. The challenge I faced was to say something meaningful a…
Topaz Restaurant, Fine Dining French Cuisine, Phnom Penh
Words and photos: Monica Tindall Amongst the edge and bustle of Cambodia’s rapidly changing capital, Phnom Penh, sits an oasis of calm, a haven in the hurry-scurry, Topaz Restaurant. Housed in a beautiful high ceilinged space, the glass-walled restaurant look…
Thai Temptation Dinner Buffet Promo at Nook, Aloft KL Sentral
This week special guest chef Sukprasat Chaisong, better known as Chef Ton, graces Kuala Lumpur with his culinary artistry with a Thai Temptation dinner buffet promo at Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral’s signature restaurant, NOOK. The executive sous chef of Aloft Ba…