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Words: Monica Clear Photos: Monica Tindall The inviting awning outside THYME Kiara, British HomeStyle Kitchen, invites us to Eat, Drink, Chill, and this new two-story restaurant provides just the right package for that. There is pleasant outdoor seating o…
Words by Louise Miller Photos by Monica Tindall Tucked away in the deepest corner of Mont Kiara’s neighbourhood mall, nestles a new outlet of Real Food, the latest branch of the independent company that originated as a tiny little organic cafe in Singapore. Now ru…
How did it all start? With my mother. My mother worked as a cook in a hospital and she cooked for our family for every meal. I started helping out my mom at a young age and became her best assistant ever since. I can still vividly remember how I […]
Aisling Cullen and Monica Tindall A new cluster of restaurants have opened up in Mont Kiara at the base of the Verve Suites. Among those restaurants is La Casa, a cosy and homely space that lives up to its name. Arriving at La Casa, it was no problem to get […]
Blonde Studio by Maryam Monica Tindall Wanting a fresh look for year-end festivities, I visit Maryam Nakhaee in her newly opened hair salon, Blonde Studio. Located in Kiaraville condo, the short walk from the guardhouse to the salon is lined with trees. It’s a bre…
Phi Nano Brows Kuala Lumpur at Sara Brows & Beauty in Mont Kiara Monica Tindall My sparse and uneven eyebrows had been a source of frustration for years. They required daily filling in with pencils and gels, a time-consuming step in my morning routine. However…
76Style Hair & Nail Salon – Seibu, TRX Monica Tindall In a world of rapid change, cities undergo frequent transformations. Yet, the people and their evolving fashion choices drive this change. Tokyo, known as the epicentre of street fashion, is a hub f…
Lash Liner Enhancement KL – Eyeliner Embroidery at Sara Brows Mont Kiara Monica Tindall I often yearn for a faster morning routine. I’d love to wake up, wash my face and walk out the door care-free without the need to spend precious minutes putting on m…
Jacob’s Top Five Yum List Picks of 2023 Having had the privilege of covering almost 40 exceptional bars and restaurants in Kuala Lumpur in 2023 — without really a bad word to say about any of them — it was a tough and slightly guilt-ridden task to choose my top […]
Best of Spa & Beauty in Malaysia 2023 From heritage massages to tech-driven wonders, here’s our list of the best of spa and beauty we experienced in Malaysia for 2023. Best of Spa & Beauty in Malaysia 2023 K-whitening Kateiki K Whitening KL Kaiteki C…
Best Italian Restaurants in KL 2023 Craving fire-kissed pizzas or handmade pasta? This roundup highlights the best Italian restaurants we visited in KL in 2023. From rustic trattorias to chic osterias, we’re unveiling the passionate chefs, meticulous …
Best New Restaurants in KL 2023 KL’s 2023 was a non-stop line-up of new restaurant openings, from hidden gems to bustling bistros. While we sadly waved farewell to many kitchens, others quickly jumped in to take their place. Kuala Lumpur has much to offer, f…