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 …
One of the few elegant dining restaurants to stand the test of time, Le Midi French Italian Restaurant, in Bangsar Shopping Centre has undergone some changes since our last visit. A new chef, Andrea Alimenti now heads up the team. On our first visit we fell in lo…
Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall I’ve always enjoyed my meals at La Risata, whether pizza with the kids or a romantic dinner out with my husband. The food is consistent and the convenience of the Ampang location is a huge plus. I also like the ambie…
Ask a Malaysian or an expat who has lived in Kuala Lumpur for any lengthy period of time for an elegant dining recommendation and Lafite is sure to roll off tongues early in the conversation. One of the original fine dining establishments in the city, Lafite at the Sh…
Words by Kristin Cosgrove Photos by The Yum List Amour is in the air at the MO Grill! Chef Reto Weber of the Mandarin Oriental Grill has created a five-course candlelight set menu sure to sweep any lover off their feet. The dishes are playful and pretty, like any good …
View from Marini’s on 57 Marini’s on 57, Valentine’s Menu Imagine the most stunning location for a romantic date as you can… My mind conjures white linen clothed tables dressed with tall wine glasses reflecting the soft glow of warm lighting. I see …
A leader in fine dining in Taipei, Paris 1930 is often the host of Michelin starred chefs and cultural culinary exchanges. This authentic French restaurant at The Landis Taipei has been the pioneer in elegant western dining for the last 30 years. Constantly on …
Graze Graze, Hilton Kuala Lumpur Hotel One of the best value hotel restaurants in the city, Graze has proven a roaring success since its opening a few months back. Serving quality modern European cuisine, in a bistro style environment, with panoramic city and …
OHLA Tapas and Cocktails OHLA Tapas and Cocktails, The Intermark I don’t think Malaysians yet realize what a gem is hiding at The Intermark, Kuala Lumpur. If they did, there would be lines out the door and down the street and, a reservation waiting list a year long…
YEAST Bistronomy – Boulangerie, Bistro and Bar a Vin Monica Tindall “Very Frenchy,” Hubby says to describe Yeast, French bistro, bakery and bar in Bangsar. He says this with utmost admiration and joy, gleefully remembering our delicious travels around the back…
Carter James and Monica Tindall I can tell the passion of a restaurant by the vastness of its wine list. Restaurateurs with a hankering for finding, and making available, fine wine tend to put the same effort into ensuring their chefs do the same in the kitchen. A…