Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
The Sompoton Spa, a Malaysian brand, has been around for just over a decade. From its humble beginnings in December 2004, it has since become a reliable fit for many 5 star hotels in the city without a signature spa label of their own. Chairs for Foot Massage All th…
Relish Relish, the all-day-dining restaurant situated on the ground floor of the recently opened Fraser Residence Kuala Lumpur, looks set to become a reliable dining outlet for those residing in the building, but too for outsiders looking for homestyle mea…
Patricia Podorsek and Monica Tindall Only one word can describe Fraser Place’s Simply Green Salad: Fresh. Fresh thinking on their part and fresh thinking on your part. On their end, the head chef and her staff select and prepare menu items every day. Nearly every …
Dining Area – Cedar on 15 Eugenie Chan & Monica Tindall I’m always highly skeptical about hotel restaurant food, I’ve had a number of experiences that the ambience and service were amazing, but the food was over-hyped and mediocre, making the entire o…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Happiness comes in many forms, one of which for me is finding a great deal. Since the demise of Mediteca’s Wine and Cheese Happy hour, I’ve been languishing for want of somewhere to end the week with panache. But Quivo’s new Happy …
Nestled in an intimate bungalow setting just a street or so from the heart of the city, Vila Manja specializes in spa parties! Sounds like just the thing for The Yum List – food and pampering both at the same time. We’re in! Villa Manja Entrance There are only two of …
Aisling Cullen and Monica Tindall Nestled in a row of shop houses in a leafy and peaceful setting is Kenny Hills Bakers, a new bakery specialising in stone milled flour and organic ingredients for their breads and pastries. The interior very much reflects the ar…
We do love our decadent desserts and you can’t get a much richer ending to a meal, or more luscious accompaniment to a cup of coffee, than a plump sweet slab of cheesecake. Here’s our favourites in our personal list of: Best Cheesecakes in Kuala Lumpur (…
By Sarah and Ross Jones, and Monica Tindall Quality craft beer is more frequently creeping its way into Malaysia, and The Great Beer Bar is one of the unique places leading the charge. The environment of The Great Beer bar is reminiscent of many a small gastropub in …
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall At the bottom of Viva Residence in the busy Sentul neighbourhood stands a laid-back, bright and welcoming French inspired eatery, ideal for casual grazing on Gallic fare with far lower price tags than those …
Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall None of my reviews so far have ever begun with an imperative but that’s about to change: go to Panchos. If you’re planning to skip lunch because of a busy schedule, don’t. Go to Panchos. If you’re tired of having p…
Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall Having lived in KL for four years, I had long given up hope of finding a good salad bar (or ANY salad bar for that matter) where one could custom-build a healthy salad covered in beautiful fresh veggies, a da…