best steakhouses Kuala Lumpur

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…

Tanjung Rhu Resort, Langkawi

Tanjung Rhu Resort, Langkawi, Malaysia

Tanjung Rhu Resort, Langkawi Monica Tindall Nestled in a lush oasis of swaying palm trees and vibrant flora, Tanjung Rhu Resort, Langkawi is an exotic haven that exudes an aura of tranquillity and serenity. It lies on what we think is the most beautiful beach in Lan…

Takeen Omakase

Takeen Omakase, Japanese Restaurant

Takeen Omakase Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Monica Tindall “Omakase” directly translates as “I’ll leave it up to you”. According to food history academic and writer Trevor Corson, it’s ‘what the sophisticated customer says to the chef when settling down at the su…

Quin @ The Five - Best Pinot Noirs in KL

Calera & Kosta Browne Wine – Malaysia

Calera & Kosta Browne Wine – Malaysia Words: Han Sen HauPhotos: Monica Tindall (unwatermarked images supplied by winery) The task sounded deceptively simple, and the setting was familiar. We would be making a return to Quin Restaurant at The Five, th…

Hong Kong Travel Tips 2023

Hong Kong Travel Tips 2023 – HK Reopen!

Hong Kong Travel Tips 2023 Monica Tindall Hong Kong is a vibrant city that combines the traditions of the East with the modernity of the West. This city is a popular destination for tourists from all around the world. With its bustling streets, delicious food, and u…

Rene Oskam, executive chef, W Singapore – Sentosa Cove

Rene Oskam – W Singapore – Sentosa Cove

Rene Oskam – Executive Chef In this interview, Rene Oskam, executive chef at W Singapore – Sentosa Cove, shares some insight into being a chef as a profession. What do you do? I am the Executive Chef at W Singapore – Sentosa Cove. When did you decide to become a […]

Thai Restaurant Ampang

Thai Restaurant Ampang – The SIAM Thai Cuisine 

Thai Restaurant Ampang Words: Pamela Schaefer Photos: Rich Callahan The SIAM Thai Cuisine is a contemporary Thai restaurant in Ampang with a serene minimalist yet welcoming interior design that combines traditional Thai elements with modern aesthetics. Han…

Bait Bangsar

Bistro & Oyster Bar – Bait Bangsar – New Menu

Bistro & Oyster Bar, Bangsar Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Rich Callahan Batman and Robin. Nike and Jordan. Oysters and… Happy Hour? Some combinations are less predictable than others but work just as well as the best of them. And Bait has really perfected that p…

New food and beverage Kuala Lumpur 2023

Conti’ Cocktail Bar, Taman Desa

Conti’ Cocktail Bar Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Monica Tindall Studying and practising law is thirsty work. No wonder Samantha and Justin – my new favourite legally-trained partnership after Harvey and Mike (#IYKYK) – decided to open up their own cocktai…

The Experiment 007 Super Secret Social Menu

The Experiment 007 – Super Secret Social

The Experiment 007 – SSS Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Seems the gentlemen behind Super Secret Social, Jonathan Sebastian and Nicolas Grisé, are unstoppable. Currently running the seventh rendition of their Super Secret Social menu, The …

Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong

Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong

Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong Monica Tindall A stay at Kowloon Shangri-La is dazzling from arrival to departure. Shimmering lobby chandeliers light up the entrance. Glittery Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong skyline scenes jewel the evenings. Gleaming marble f…

Dim Sum at Shang Palace, Kowloon Shangri-La, HK

Dim Sum at Shang Palace, Kowloon Shangri-La, HK

Dim Sum at Shang Palace – Michelin-Starred Restaurant, Hong Kong Monica Tindall Shang Palace at Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong, is a place where diners can experience the exquisite flavours of Cantonese cuisine in a sophisticated and elegant setting. This Mich…