Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Words: Lisa Mangelsdorf Photos: Monica Tindall Confession! – I almost never eat at restaurants or bars in big hotels. Unless it is a 5-star establishment, I have found in the past they are often of mediocre quality, with uninspired menus, high prices and …
Tenkai Japanese restaurant is located poolside at Padma Resort Bali at Legian. Apparently it’s the only Japanese restaurant in the area so is quite popular with both in house and visiting guests. Dining Area There are a couple of teppanyaki barbecues but also r…
Entering the InterContinental Bali you can’t help but slow your pace of breathing. The grounds are expansive, lined with palm trees and backed with the sea. Smiles and soft bows greet all who arrive. Dining Room We’re here to dine in InterContinental Bali’s Jap…
Miss Manners once said, “There are three possible parts to a date, of which at least two must be offered: entertainment, food, and affection. It is customary to begin a series of dates with a great deal of entertainment, a moderate amount of food, and the merest sug…
In search for some of the best dining in Bali, our quest ended with a stunning conclusion at Sakala Bali. On the beachfront directly across from the Chedi Sakala resort, Sakala Bali proffers palm-lined Indian Ocean views from both its chilled indoor setting an…
So fresh and without preservatives or additives of any kind, these juices are to be consumed within 3 days of delivery. Strip Juice offers orange, pomegranate and grapefruit juices at RM23/bottle. STRIP JUICE Words and Pictures by Kristin Cosgrov…
Mr. Brooks Lounge Mr Brooks @ BSC Words by Manveen Maan Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) ‘Speakeasy’ is a term that is thrown around a fair bit these days. Make no mistake, Mr Brooks is not one of them, despite boasting a ‘hidden’ locale. “Look for the purple […]
Prego The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Casual Italian dining in an upbeat and colourful setting pretty much sums up Prego. The simplicity and freshness of Italian cuisine are echoed in the lively modern design of the restaurant. An open plan kitchen entices with delici…
BE Urban Wellness has, undeniably, one of the most mind-freeing settings for a spa in all of Kuala Lumpur. Modern design, magnificent views and state-of-the art technology forms an environment where the brain and the body can truly unwind. Damansara Heights …
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall With the haze outside nearly every day at the moment, it’s tough to get my fix of local Malaysian street favourites. Let alone having the opportunity to bring visiting friends to explore the fusion of cuisines tha…
Oyster Tasting Plate – Shucked Shucked @ Ben’s Independent Grocer, Publika Words by Manveen Maan Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Oysters aren’t a huge feature on any menu in KL so thankfully, The BIG Group’s introduced a handy little hideaway that h…
di Mare Restaurant, Karma Kandara di Mare Restaurant, Karma Kandara, Bali, Indonesia My eyes tear with pure pleasure and, my mind fills with thoughts of gratitude for such sublime beauty as we step into the cliff top restaurant, di Mare. Planted 85 metres above th…