Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
The Hidden Plate – The Ultimate Japanese Omakase KL Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Monica Tindall Monica and I were excited to sample The Hidden Plate. Not only was it to be an exquisite meal by a renowned chef, but the secret location is a destination worth the h…
Union Bistrot – The Exchange Mall, TRX Words: Karen Santosuosso Photos: Johan Sopiee Offering a splash of Malaysian flair in their international fare, Union Bistrot in the newly opened The Exchange Mall TRX has something for everyone. A sophisticated ye…
Tenmasa KL – Japanese Tempura Bar, Platinum Park Words: Karen SantosuossoPhotos: Peter Tan Tenmasa KL’s tempura bar is quite a treat—the perfect place to spend lunchtime reminiscing about my days in Japan. The space is intimate and classically Ja…
Aliyaa KL – Sri Lankan Restaurant Words: Alexandra Prabaharan Photos: Rich Callahan Aliyaa KL is a sleek and stylish restaurant in Bukit Damansara that celebrates Sri Lankan food at its finest. Aliyaa, meaning elephant in Sinhalese, is decked out in whit…
Sushi Masa by Ishibashi – Japanese Omakase Restaurant KL Words: Khor Hui MinPhotos: Han Sen Hau Sushi Masa by Ishibashi is an extension of the renowned Michelin-starred Edomae-style sushi restaurant pioneered by Chef Masakazu Ishibashi, initially establish…
Café Colombo KL – The Exchange Mall, TRX – Sri Lankan Colonial Cuisine Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau Sri Lanka holds a special place in my heart, thanks to my close friendship with someone who is half Sri Lankan. Her mother was Sinhalese and ha…
Tokyo Izakaya Damansara Heights – Japanese Restaurant Words: Michelle Wylie Photos: Peter Tan The friendly owners of Tokyo Izakaya Damansara Heights, Shamini and Anna, noticed a lack of affordable Japanese food and no izakaya restaurants in the area. T…
Kampai KLCC Japanese Omakase Restaurant Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Peter Tan Underneath the glittering glory of architecture that is the world-famous Petronas Towers, an exclusive Japanese restaurant right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur City Centre, has open…
Niku 29 – Japanese Yakiniku Restaurant, KL Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau Niku 29 Is a recent addition to the Curate group’s stable of restaurants and bars, which include Park Grill, Hide, Wagyu Kappo Yoshida, Sushi Ryu, Sushi Masa, Sushi Ta…
Sushi Takumi – Japanese Restaurant, Damansara Kim Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Han Sen Hou As the Curate group’s Damansara outlet, Sushi Takumi brings its exceptional omakase experience out of the city centre and into a more accessible neighbourho…
Sushi Sora – Premium Japanese Omakase, Naza Tower KL Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Han Sen Hau There are sushi restaurants, and there are sushi restaurants. And then there’s Sushi Sora. This exclusive private dining space sits proudly on the 48th floor of Naz…
Coast by Kayra – Kerala Restaurant, Starhill Gallery KL Words: Karen Santosuosso Photos: Rich Callahan Many Yum List readers may be well familiar with the Michelin-acclaimed Kayra restaurant in Bangsar. Owner and third-generation Keralan Malaysian M…