Kuala Lumpur

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Charcoal, Barbecue Buffet, The Saujana Hotel, Subang

Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Featuring a differently themed buffet with a focus on authentic Malaysian tastes and locally sourced ingredients, make sure you are hungry if heading to Charcoal at The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur of an evening. Enjoy the fres…

Sungei Besi

Buns and Meat, Sungai Besi, Pork, Pork and More Pork!

Han Sen Hau and Monica Tindall It was a torrid summer afternoon that demanded tank tops and flip-flops to be worn by every civilian, though I somehow managed to pull off a dark sweater with skinny jeans against my better judgment. I had looked up pictures of this pla…

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Apericena, Neroteca, Kuala Lumpur

Apericena, Italy’s Latest Trend at Neroteca (Aperitivo + cena = predinner drinks + dinner)   Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Like wine? Well for sure you know I do! Like mixing and meeting different people in a friendly lively atmosphere? Let’s hop…

wine bar

Stoked, Charcoal Restaurant and Wine Bar, Happy Hours

Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Loving wine by the glass as we do, it’s always a challenge to find places that serve good quality and different varieties. So what a pleasure to be invited back to Stoked to taste some wines from their new enomatic machines…

Aziamendi 88 – Gourmet Bar Bites Cocktails

Aziamendi 88 Monica Tindall In our search for specialty bars and interesting happy hours around the city (that strictly do not involve buckets of Carlsberg, or pails of anything for that matter), we were recommended to try a cocktail or two at the Mandarin Orienta…

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Pizzolo, Atria Shopping Gallery, Excellent Happy Hours

Linnea Welker and Monica Tindall The word Becco comes from the Italian verb for beccare, which means to peck, nibble, or savor something in a discriminating way. Pizzolo’s chefs have chosen a delicious array of appetizers for this special menu, almost all of whic…

Bubbly brunch

Bubbly Brunch, Thirty8, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Words: Patricia Podorsek    Photos: Monica Tindall There are views, and then there are VIEWS. Many restaurants in KLCC can boast views of the park, the twin towers, the skyline. But how many can boast views of ALL of these, through floor-to-ceiling windows at ey…

bars in empire damansara

The Bar, Empire Damansara, Petaling Jaya

 Ellen Smillie, Alasdair Hamilton, Monica Tindall (The Yum List) Have you ever imagined yourself at a sleek bar in Tokyo: hidden from the crowds, but oozing in hip cool character; concealed from the mainstream and gushing with clandestine appeal? A seat at The Bar …

Empire Damansara

Lobbee, Thai Connection, Empire Damansara, PJ

 Ellen Smillie, Alasdair Hamilton, Monica Tindall (The Yum List) The Lee brothers at Lobbee Thai Connection are bringing a bit of Bangkok to Malaysia by specializing in hot tom yum soups, sure to please local tastes with their abundance of fresh seafood and adjus…

Neroteca, Damansara Plaza, Weekend Bubbly Brunch

Kristin Cosgrove and Monica Tindall Don’t you just love it when the best gets better? Long considered a favorite on the Italian food scene in KL and an expat favorite when it comes to Sunday brunch, Neroteca is now offering bubbly brunch in the newly opened Plaza Da…

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Skillet @ 163, Fraser Place, Kuala Lumpur

Joni Kerr and Monica Tindall Monica sums up our visit to Skillet@163 as “pleasantly unexpected. It’s rare to be surprised in the KL dining scene these days, but, wow, this spot has turned out to be an undiscovered gem!” Just a short distance from the heart of KLC…