Carter James and Monica Tindall I can tell the passion of a restaurant by the vastness of its wine list. Restaurateurs with a hankering for finding, and making available, fine wine tend to put the same effort into ensuring their chefs do the same in the kitchen. A…
Kuala Lumpur
Arthur’s Bar and Grill, Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Arthur’s Bar and Grill Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Don’t judge a book by its cover; this is no typical hotel bar, but a hostelry of character offering great atmosphere for an after work drink with tasty bar snacks, a down to earth pub meal, o…
Cantaloupe, Sky Dining, The Troika, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
A sunset arrival awards us with a bird’s eye view of the city’s magical transition from day to night. Towering glass walls afford 180 degree vistas. The famed skyline of the Petronas and KL towers sits as if a giant postcard were placed at the fore of the window. As […]
Mandara Spa, Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa, Bandar Sunway
Mandara Spa, Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa, Bandar Sunway “Transcend. Transform. Trust the Moment.” Two enormous elephant statues guard the entrance to Mandara Spa at Sunway Resort Hotel. Upon advancing under the tusk shaped archway, a jungle-bordered road led …
Afternoon Tea, Carcosa Seri Negara, Kuala Lumpur
Tea on the Verandah The Drawing Room, Carcosa Seri Negara English Afternoon Tea Bites from the English Afternoon Tea Salmon Croissants Scones with Strawberry Jam and Clotted Cream Plain and Raisin Scones Tea Service Bringing Nostalgia Back into Afterno…
Afternoon Tea at Harrods KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Harrods KLCC Harrods Afternoon Tea Mini Red Velvet Cupcake Medley of Sandwiches Lamington Tiramisu Chocolate Cup Georgian Blend Tea served with milk or fresh lemon slices Not a tea fan? They have coffee too. Harrods own wine range – the Medoc goes nicely wi…
Dim Sum, Kedai Kopi Mee Bon, Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur
Kedai Kopi Mee Bon – Don’t bother looking for the sign, the awning covers it. Just head for the shop with the most people with waiters in yellow shirts. Steamed Pork Buns Boiled Egg Dim Sum A big selection and, dim sum in the making Mixed Vege Dim Sum Prawn […]
Old China Cafe, Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Old China Cafe – dining areas Pie Tee RM6.80 Lobak RM8.80 Coconut Rice RM1.80 Mug of Carlsberg Draught Ikan Assam RM18.90 Kapitam Chicken RM13.90 Cincalok Omelette RM8.80 Fried Assam Prawns RM28.90 Beef Rendang RM15.80 By visiting performance poet, Pau…
Living Food Bistro, Now Open for Dinner! Kuala Lumpur
Living Food Juan Valdez organic coffee – don’t miss this brew prepared with ionized water and raw milk – divine Enzymes and Crudites with Probiotic Nut Cream – served at the start of every meal, this amuse bouche prepares your tummy for h…
The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Guard at entrance of The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur Lounge Room in a Suite in the Majestic Wing Claw foot bathtub in the Majestic Wing Bedroom in a suite in the Majestic Wing A continental breakfast is served by butlers in suites in the Majestic Wing. Rooms in the Tow…
Restoran Woo Ng Kee, Taman Ehsan, Kepong, Malaysia
Prawn, Village Chicken and Abalone in Gelatin Crab Dumplings Fish Head Curry Stir Fried Kai Lan and Preserved Vegetables Roasted Pei Pa Duck Hakka Fermented Bean Curd Fried Pork Restoran Woo Ng Kee, Taman Ehsan, Kepong Restoran Woo Ng Kee Hari Raya long wee…
Rompin House, Fraser’s Hill, Pahang, Malaysia
How any times have you had the urge to leave the city behind and head for the hills Well I’ve found the perfect getaway that’s accessible, ideal for up to 10 people and which is indeed in the hills…Fraser’s Hill to be precise. Introducing Rompin House, formerly…