Words: Monica Larrieu Photos: Monica Tindall Nestled in the first block of the main Changkat Bukit Bintang restaurant and bar strip, Pinchos is a spot that should not to be missed. Known in the restaurant industry for having introduced Kuala Lumpur to authenti…
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Live House, LOL Comedy, TREC Kuala Lumpur
It’s rather exciting watching the Kuala Lumpur entertainment scene bubble and grow as it finds a foothold, gathers a following, supports the development of local artists, and inspires with international acts. Over a decade ago when we first arrived, a wh…
Hidden Bar – Jalan Petaling-Chinatown PS150
Hidden Bar – Jalan Petaling – PS150 Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall The antique toy counter marking the entrance to PS150 evokes gasps of wonder at long-lost childhood friends, belying the more adult fun that lies inside. Yet it is t…
Nant Whisky Bar, Saujana Hotel
Words: Robin Pascucci Photos: Monica Tindall The Nant Whisky Bar, located on the first floor of the RP Entertainment Center of the Saujana Hotel, brings a unique new genre of bars to KL. Located above the more casual, pub-like Entertainment Center on the gr…
Olfactory Bulb – Cocktails, Coffee & Dessert Bar
A black stairwell leads us to the first floor of Olfactory Bulb and forms a distinct separation from the hustle of the busy local shoplots of Kota Damansara below and the unexpectedly chic lounge appeal above. Surrounded by walls of black, natural woods, hanging p…
Hyde at 53M, Speakeasy Cocktail Bar
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Hyde at 53M: a name that should be memorized by every serious cocktail drinker in the country. A rising star of the current speakeasy trend in Kuala Lumpur, the cocktails created here simply blow away much of the compe…
Bobo Kuala Lumpur – Restaurant, Bar & Jazz Lounge
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: The Yum List As a KLCC resident it takes a lot to convince me to go to Bangsar, especially with Friday night traffic. When Monica suggested Bobo KL however, I was intrigued by the concept, especially when she mentioned …
IVIV (One Six Five) Wine Bar, InterContinental KL
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: The Yum List Wine lovers living near KLCC will be happy to read of the relaunch of IVIV at the InterContinental as a wine lounge. Offering something a little different with a range of boutique wines by the bottle, …
Beauty and the Beast, Jalan Batai, Damansara
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Combining a stylish upscale bar (Beauty) with a hearty and carnivorous menu (Beast), the BIG group’s latest venture is a sophisticated rendering of the Intermark original. Opened late in 2015, this Damansar…
Marini’s on 57, Mambo Brothers, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Linnea Welker Photos: Monica Tindall Fifty-seven floors up, next to Kuala Lumpur’s world famous Petrona’s Twin Towers, Marini’s on 57 is one of the city’s most lively and stylish places to go for an evening. The floor to ceiling windows provide incredib…
Employees Only: A Speakeasy, The Pinnacle @ Bandar Sunway
Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall What does a surgical light from Queensland, Australia, Albert Einstein’s formulaic scribbling and delicious Japanese whiskey all have in common? You can find them all at Employees Only. A cozy little speak …
Como, Tapas & Cocktails, TREC KL, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall There’s nothing quite like trying somewhere that has all the comfort of the familiar but offers you something new and fresh at the same time. And this is why I love Como at TREC KL. Created by the trio behind Pisco on Jala…