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…
Shankar Santhiram, Managing Director, D’Legends Bar TTDI
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am a Management Consultant & Executive Leadership Coach. I have had an interest in the F&B industry from an early age. My first foray was almost 20 years ago with a small Indian restaurant in Melaka, which […]
Sunday Roast, Stoked Restaurant & Bar KL
Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall I’ve always loved a good Sunday roast. Back in Canada, a Sunday roast usually includes an actual pot roast served up with mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables and various fruity pies. Closing my eyes, I ca…
La Mexicana, Tequila Paired Menu, Kuala Lumpur
*** Sadly, La Mexicana is now closed. Words: Jordan Johnson Photos: Monica Tindall Authenticity is a difficult quality to achieve. People will often go to great lengths to find and enjoy the ever-elusive “authentic” culinary experience, and – more often than …
Goodness Greens Café, TTDI, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall The bright and airy warmth of this healthy eatery provided welcome respite from the apocalyptic scale rainstorm that was raging outside on the afternoon of our visit. Aquamarine walls lined with pretty pallet shel…
Flavours of Mexico, Cedar on 15, Impiana KLCC
You know by now our love for Latin American cuisine, and so you also might assume that when there’s a guest chef or special promotion highlighting dishes from that part of the world, we’ll be the first ones there. As is such this week with the Flavours of Mexico festiv…
Sanoook, Thai Japanese Fusion at Sunway Pyramid
Visitors to Sunway Pyramid can expect a certain amount of Las Vegas-style opulence: giant statues of maned lions, papyrus-topped pillars, domed atria capping exclusive boutiques, and even an ice-skating rink at the center of it all! Nestled into a quiet corner …
Botanica + Co, Green Dining in Bangsar South
Words: Caroline Lee Photos: Monica Tindall The first thing that strikes me when I walk into this restaurant is how very pretty it is. The well-positioned entrance to this delightful discovery is designed to give time to pause on the top step and take in the swee…
Malis Restaurant, Cambodian Cuisine, Phnom Penh
Words and photos: Monica Tindall Headed by Cambodia’s only Master Chef, Luu Meng, Malis Restaurant is on the top of many foodies’ must-visit lists. Created out of the desire to restore a long history of culinary tradition, the Malis team aims to bring “Cambodian c…
Haute Couture by Adam Liew Melbourne
Monica Tindall “It’s your style. It never goes out of fashion.” I’ve never been a fan of disposable fashion. You know, clothing that is relatively inexpensive (and generally of poor quality) that gets all too easily discarded and replaced when the next season is i…
Super Weekend Party, Makan Kitchen, DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Friends of mine have had a Friday night tradition of pizza at the same restaurant for years. There is good pizza and friendly service, yes, but the key to this long-standing tradition is a small outdoor area with a patch of grass for their children to enjoy. Often oth…
Moe Joe, Osaka – Southern Californian Food in the Most Surprising of Places
Words and photos: Monica Tindall Tucked into a side alley and down a set of stairs, it would be easy to miss Moe Joe. If you’re in Osaka however and craving an authentic taste of Southern California, this place is worth the hunt. In US standards it’s comp…