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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
*** 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 …
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…
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…
*Now closed Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall Brunch is always a festive affair, a chance to celebrate a special occasion, a reason to catch up with old friends and in the case of Vineria.IT, a portal into an Italian garden feast, located in our ve…
Words: Craig Selby Photos: Monica Tindall An old gramophone plays Chinese Opera in the background. It crackles, much like in an old movie theatre. Was this a time warp to 1916? Perhaps! Two huge mirrors on opposing walls provided much needed light and refle…
Words: Naomi Martin Photos: Monica Tindall The outskirts (read PJ or the ‘other’ side of town) of Kuala Lumpur is acclaimed for its abundance of casual cafés and excellent coffee joints. Families residing in the city centre though often reserve the…