Ling Long – The Five KL Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Combining French and Chinese epicurean inspiration, Ling Long is an unexpected coupling of haute cuisines, yielding incredible results. With a shared love for complex sauces, layere…
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Osteria Emilia, Italian Restaurant, Mont Kiara
Osteria Emilia Mont Kiara Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Rich Callahan An ‘osteria’ is a ‘traditional wine bar that has evolved to serve simple meals’. Well, the wine at Osteria Emilia in Mont Kiara is certainly authentic – but the meals are anything but simple. The ri…
The Evolution Menu at Mandarin Grill – KL
The Evolution Menu at Mandarin Grill – KL Words: Alison Christ Photos: Rich Callahan Last month Monica, Rich, and I were invited to a walk-around media launch of the Evolution at the Mandarin Grill, one of Kuala Lumpur’s iconic and award-winning fin…
Meathical – Pavilion Embassy -Jalan Ampang
Meathical Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Rich Callahan Let’s face it. The hallmarks of being quintessentially Kuala Lumpurian is that we are inextricably tied to a wealth of fabulous food and, more unfortunately, mind-numbing traffic jams. So, the next time you eve…
Modern European Restaurant KL – Evoke
Modern European Restaurant KL – Evoke Gastrobar Words: Stephen ReidPhotos Rich Callahan In 1961, the late architect Datuk Kington Loo, one of the first generations of Malaysian architects following independence, designed the Taman Tunku apartments, …
Solh Restaurant & Bar, Ampang
Solh Restaurant & Bar, Ampang Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Rich Callahan I might be about to offend an entire district here. But it’s just that … well, let’s face it. There hasn’t been much of a “scene” in Ampang for… a whi…
Taverna by The Tokyo Restaurant, The Gardens
Taverna by TTR, Japanese-Italian Restaurant, The Gardens Mall Words: Amanda Chin Photos: Richard Callahan Today, I met Monica and Richard at Taverna by The Tokyo Restaurant. It offers the flavours of Italy with a Japanese twist, along with a large selection of n…
Via Pre KL – Italian Trattoria, Damansara
Via Pre KL Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Rich Callahan A ‘trattoria’ is defined as a “small, traditionally family-owned, casual rustic neighbourhood restaurant found throughout Italy that serves fresh, unassuming local food”. Whi…
French Restaurant TTDI – Delia Bistro Upstairs!
French Restaurant TTDI – Delia Bistro’s New Upstairs Dining Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Rich Callahan There’s a French saying that goes, “Vouloir, c’est pouvoir.” “To want is to be able to.” And if you want to indulge in exceptional French cuisine an…
The Evolution – Mandarin Grill, Kuala Lumpur
The Evolution – Mandarin Grill, Kuala Lumpur Words: Alison ChristPhotos: Rich Callahan The Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur’s iconic and award-winning Mandarin Grill, has launched “The Evolution”, an exciting new menu focused on some of the most premi…
Dolce Vita Ristorante & Pizzeria, Bangsar South
Dolce Vita Ristorante & Pizzeria, Italian Restaurant in Bangsar South Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall It is impossible to visit Dolce Vita Ristorante & Pizzeria, the latest project by the Portofino Group Malaysia, without considering Fede…
Italian Restaurant Old Malaya – Luce KL
Italian Restaurant Old Malaya – Luce KL Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Rich Callahan The strip of eateries at Old Malaya, nestled in the shadow of KL Tower and sparkling in their century-old colonial architecture, feel like home even if you’re visiting f…