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Iketeru Hilton Kuala Lumpur Review – New Menu, Refreshed Setting Words: Caroline Lai Photos: Han Sen Hau A stalwart of fine Japanese dining in Malaysia, Iketeru in Hilton Kuala Lumpur has been setting the standard for over two decades. As one of the pioneer…
Pícaro Kitchen Party KL – Spanish Tapas & Bar Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Peter Tan Pícaro means cheeky or rogue in Spanish, and introducing Pícaro Kitchen Party to Kuala Lumpur brings a welcome injection of fun and vibrancy to the KL dining scene. Tapas, co…
Malaysia’s First Luxury Natural Hot Springs Wellness Retreat Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Han Sen Hau The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat bills itself as Malaysia’s “first luxury natural hot springs wellness retreat”. On paper, it sounds wonderful. In real …
The Oriental Park – Pan-Asian Restaurant KLCC Words: Caroline Lai Photos: Peter Tan The Oriental Park, located on a prime corner of KLCC, offers a spacious semi-al fresco dining experience with a stunning view of the fountains and park. The cosy seating ar…
KL Restaurant Week 2024 – Kenny Hills Bistro Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Matt Wehner After two stellar editions, KL Restaurant Week returns from October 11-27, 2024, with 37 restaurants participating over 17 days. First introduced in New York in 1992, Restau…
Azim Shah – Sous Chef, Entier French Dining In this interview, Azim Shah, Sous Chef at Entier French Dining, gives some insight into careers in the hospitality industry. What do you do? I am a sous chef at Entier French Dining. How did you get into the industry…
Nomadic Trails – New Menu at Nadodi KL Words: Karen Santosuosso Photos: Monica Tindall Nadodi has been on my list of places to try since moving to Malaysia. Earning a spot on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants and selected by the Michelin guide, Nadodi highlights th…
Jeff’s Cellar, The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Han Sen Hau What’s the oldest restaurant you can think of? Something from the 70s? Maybe even the 17th century? How about 260 million years old? OK, technically, Jeff’…
La Pané Pizza Restaurant, Taman Melawati Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Matt Wehner Monica has long been a fan of Miss Ellie Tea House in the tranquil neighbourhood of Taman Melawati. Back when the International School of Kuala Lumpur had its elementary campus just …
Alec Khoo – Chinese Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore In this interview, Alec Khoo, Chinese Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, shares some insight into hospitality careers. What do you do? I’m the Executive Chinese Chef f…
Chocolate Concierge BSC, Artisan Chocolatier & Cafe Bangsar Shopping Centre Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau Malaysia’s cacao and chocolate industry has seen dramatic ups and downs throughout its history. However, an excitin…
The Niffler, Kiara Park Condo, TTDI Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Peter Tan The quiet, green location of The Niffler inside Kiara Park Condo in TTDI is a pleasant escape from KL’s busy-ness. Serving Western fusion food with Asian roots and kind flexibilit…