Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Monica Tindall Chynna is another Hilton brand that has done extraordinarily well in a city with fierce competition. Chinese restaurants, small, large and on palatial scales are on just about every corner, in every venue imaginable. In the elegant dining scene h…
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall Nobu needs no introduction. But come 21 and 22 April 2017, you will want to be part of a very special Nobu experience – their Sake Pairing Omakase. A beautifully crafted menu, paired to some of Nobu’s specialty sake…
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall Have you heard about ‘hygge’? It’s a Danish word that has been trending for quite a while now, and roughly translates into ‘cosiness’ or retreating into your familiar comforting bubble while seeking out the litt…
Chambers Grill Monica Tindall Chambers Grill is the carnivore’s cave at Hilton Kuala Lumpur – a very shiny and stylish cave that be. Wooden tables, comfortable seating, subtle lighting and a glass-doored wine cellar all lead to the focal point: the grill. The fea…
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall Say the word “Nadodi” aloud. It’s playful, it encourages one to wonder and imagine just like it’s meaning in Malayalam which is nomad or wanderer or gypsy. Kuala Lumpur’s newest Indian high end dining establi…
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall Bijan has long been my go-to restaurant when I have family or friends coming to visit me in Malaysia. I’ve always loved its exotic atmosphere, thoughtfully designed traditional décor and the Malay style of cooking…
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall I love it when there is somewhere new in town. New as in just opened, like a week or two ago. Isetan, The Japan Store, is one such place, with their level five eateries offering visitors an opportunity to sampl…
Move over Coppersmith – Pewtersmith is in town for one night only! A short while back, Monica, Caning and I were treated to cocktails served in beautiful Royal Selangor glassware with pewter detailing. The new collection called Bar evokes nostalgic memories of e…
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall When I think of little cafes in Italy, I imagine tourists unwinding on a woven rattan chair, sipping a cappuccino which rests on a small table decorated with a chequered red and white cloth. Espres…
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall Many of us love our wine, our whiskey, and even our beer. But have we ventured further to explore the unique wines and spirits available in Asia? On a recent review at Kung Jung Restaurant in PNB Darby P…
Words: R.P. Lawrence Photos: Monica Tindall Nowadays it seems like there’s a new “naughty” restaurant popping up every day in KL. But while these restaurants are naughty in name only, the new signature cocktails at The Point are not playing name games. These …
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall Living in Malaysia, there is no shortage of exotic cuisines. From the large variety of local dishes, Italian pizzerias, American brasseries and Australian coffee roasters, Malaysia attracts a truly intern…