Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Mish Mash Penang Monica Tindall In their own words, Mish Mash Penang, “… dedicates itself to the art of fine drinking. Serving craft cocktails, artisanal spirits and more than 80 different varieties of whiskies sourced from different parts of the globe.&…
Awesome Canteen Penang Monica Tindall Awesome Canteen Penang is well known for its great coffee and café menu offering healthy options for a range of diets. Most notably, people following a paleo lifestyle quickly found comfort in this kitchen. What many don’t k…
BLANC – Contemporary French Cuisine Monica Tindall It was at Macalister Mansion in Penang several years back that I first saw light being shone on Malaysia’s future culinary potential. It has never been debatable that the country has much to offer in traditional …
Ome by Spacebar Coffee Monica Tindall Ignore all of your mother’s warnings about venturing down dark alleyways on your own as those narrow lanes are precisely where you want to be in Penang. From hidden bars to art galleries, vibrant wall murals to some of the best c…
Hanjan Eatery Soju Bar Monica Tindall On the current “What’s Hot” list in Penang, Hanjan Eatery Soju Bar is gaining quite a reputation. Weekends are packed, and locals are saying it’s best to make a reservation to guarantee a table. Apparently, the key to this Kore…
Monica Tindall A few years back Lone Pine Hotel was one of the hottest choices of stay on Batu Ferringhi. With a major overhaul and room renovations on the way, the property is set to retake centre stage as one of the most popular stays on Penang’s shoreline. Gaining a…
“When Francis Meets Rempah“ Monica Tindall Located in the historic grounds of Fort Cornwallis, Penang, Kota Dine & Coffee offers insight into both Penang’s colonial history and local culinary traditions. “When Francis meets rempah,” refers to Francis Li…
Monica Tindall The Lone Pine Hotel’s all-day-dining restaurant provides an air-conditioned interior or alfresco dining by the pool. Beginning with a buffet breakfast in the morning, the menu continues with Colonial-inspired cuisine and local Penang favour…
“Experience the Exceptional” Monica Tindall The Edison George Town Penang was introduced to me by a friend saying that it is the “hottest luxury hotel on the island AND they have free wine in the afternoons.” That didn’t take too much convincing for us to book a stay…
Monica Tindall Needing no signage because of its overwhelming popularity, Kafka Café has become a roaring success even though it’s only a month old! Tucked behind the flying club there’s no indication that there is a café here except for the constant stream of peo…
Monica Tindall You may have visited Hold Up café in Penang during the day and thought that the big orange fridge they have behind the counter was responsible for keeping your milk chilled. Wrong! It’s actually a secret entrance to a hidden bar, Out of Nowhere or OON d…
Monica Tindall Housed in a warehouse within the historical compound of the Hin Bus Depot and seating only 18 guests, Restaurant Au Jardin is a hot ticket to get into. During the day, natural light streams in from a glass wall gently muted by plants and enhancing the m…