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Riviera Poolside Brunch by Nizza, Sofitel Damansara Kuala Lumpur Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Peter Tan Sunday brunch is booming in the heart of Bukit Damansara. At the Riviera Poolside Brunch by Nizza at Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara, I mean that quite literall…
Ichi-u Japanese Dining – The Row, Chow Kit Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Han Sen Hau Tucked into the corner of the Faber Imperial Court on Jalan Doraisamy (The Row), Ichi-u radiates a quiet elegance. Its cosy interior of polished wooden booths is accentua…
Fari & Ali’s Kitchen – Persian Bakery, Deli & Café in Bukit Damansara Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Monica Tindall From home-baked cream puffs to a homely neighbourhood cafe in Bukit Damansara, it’s fair to say that Fari & Ali’s Kitchen has been o…
Bistro Léa – Casual French Dining Sri Hartamas Words: Caroline Lai Photos: Han Sen Hau Helmed by Chef KaHong Lau, who runs the highly sought-after Atelier Binchotan – known for its infamous three-month waiting list and grill menu – Bistro Léa is the l…
PS150 Hidden Cocktail Bar, Chinatown Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Han Sen Hau Chinatown’s first hidden cocktail bar remains one of Chinatown’s best cocktail bars — and that’s no ordinary achievement given some of the outstanding competitio…
Pícaro Kitchen Party KL – Spanish Tapas & Bar Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Peter Tan Pícaro means cheeky or rogue in Spanish, and introducing Pícaro Kitchen Party to Kuala Lumpur brings a welcome injection of fun and vibrancy to the KL dining scene. Tapas, co…
Malaysia’s First Luxury Natural Hot Springs Wellness Retreat Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Han Sen Hau The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat bills itself as Malaysia’s “first luxury natural hot springs wellness retreat”. On paper, it sounds wonderful. In real …
The Oriental Park – Pan-Asian Restaurant KLCC Words: Caroline Lai Photos: Peter Tan The Oriental Park, located on a prime corner of KLCC, offers a spacious semi-al fresco dining experience with a stunning view of the fountains and park. The cosy seating ar…
KL Restaurant Week 2024 – Kenny Hills Bistro Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Matt Wehner After two stellar editions, KL Restaurant Week returns from October 11-27, 2024, with 37 restaurants participating over 17 days. First introduced in New York in 1992, Restau…
Nomadic Trails – New Menu at Nadodi KL Words: Karen Santosuosso Photos: Monica Tindall Nadodi has been on my list of places to try since moving to Malaysia. Earning a spot on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants and selected by the Michelin guide, Nadodi highlights th…
Jeff’s Cellar, The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Han Sen Hau What’s the oldest restaurant you can think of? Something from the 70s? Maybe even the 17th century? How about 260 million years old? OK, technically, Jeff’…
Chocolate Concierge BSC, Artisan Chocolatier & Cafe Bangsar Shopping Centre Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau Malaysia’s cacao and chocolate industry has seen dramatic ups and downs throughout its history. However, an excitin…