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Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall With a Starbucks on seemingly every corner of the city, it’s easy to believe that coffee is as ubiquitous as nasi lemak. And it is. However, if you are on the hunt for GREAT coffee, for skilled baristas, for speci…
Bangsar’s latest hidden cocktail bar, AD Bar, or Anno Domini Bar, embraces the Medieval period from which the name was first conceptualized. Stone walls, cement floors and giant beams hanging from metal chains give the impression of a sturdy structure that has l…
Words: Nadia Khan Photos: Monica Tindall Don’t be fooled by its name. This establishment has nothing to do with greasy tracks or cars, but has everything to do with value-for-money meals and is what I like to call, a mini Nutella heaven! Situated along a row o…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall With so many sad headlines in the news these days about Syria, it’s nice to hear a story about Syrians that doesn’t break your heart. So here’s one for you today. Three young Malaysian women – Suzanne, Swe…
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall I love tapas. And I haven’t yet come across a person who doesn’t like these small tasty dishes that originate from Spain. It’s probably because there is such a wide variety of these plates that are great for sharing, b…
Words: Hannah Staley Photos: Monica Tindall It’s not often that I get to indulge in an extravagant Sunday brunch with bountiful offerings of delicacies from across the globe, free flowing drinks and live music. My Sunday afternoons usually consist of coffe…
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Oozing with charm and charisma often found lacking in their big, mainstream counterparts, suburban Speakeasy bars are popping up all over KL. And it’s no wonder. They provide a cool and funky alternative, and a …
We could all use a little help sometimes, especially as the year ends, and work and social commitments seem to double at equal rates. Fortunately there are a bunch of services in Kuala Lumpur designed to take the workload off you and make the festive season an enjoya…
Words: Azura Rahman Photos: Monica Tindall One of the best ways to usher in the New Year is with great food in the company of close friends and family. Stunning views, excellent service and a very nice setting is icing on the cake. With only a few weeks till the […]
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall With Christmas and New Year’s just around the corner, it’s time to start booking somewhere delicious to celebrate the holidays before it’s too late. When Monica asked me to La Bodega for a festive meal, I was pleas…
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall The light and leafy interior of Em café was in stark contrast to the gloomy rain clouds that lay low over Jalan Pudu as we stepped inside Hotel Transit. Chef Pierre (previously of one of the The Yum List’s fav…
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall It took me all year to discover, but finally I have found my personal favourite café of 2016. The best thing about it – it’s healthy, vegetarian and the food is so satisfyingly tasty. Plus there are lots of decadent t…