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Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall There are many little gems sprinkled around Kuala Lumpur, tucked away in shaded alleyways. With luck and a bit of an adventurous spirit, you might be able to find one of these hidden treasures independently. Tha…
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? We are currently operating a small weekend-cafe and providing a bed-and-breakfast service. I have always loved cooking and gardening, and my husband is very good in carpenter jobs. Since my children have grown u…
Monica Tindall The sunflower-yellow façade of Playground Coffeery brightens up an otherwise old set of shop houses in Taman Melawati. Upon opening, this Melawati cafe initially focused on coffee and toast. They’ve since tossed out the toast, brought in waffle…
Monica Tindall Hidden in a sleepy residential street in Melawati, Tiny Garden Café offers a welcoming green escape from hectic city life. An empty nest (hence an empty bedroom), spare time discovered in retirement, and joy found in meeting people from around the …
Miss Ellie Tea House Taman Melawati Monica Tindall Miss Ellie Tea House in Taman Melawati has long been a favourite café of ours. Besides the charming setting (check out the pics below of the antique-filled interior and lush garden entrance), welcoming family fe…
Maison Pavilion KL Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall Dessert fans and sweet tooths, step to the front! You’ll be right at home at Maison, the brand new artisan sandwich and dessert destination in Pavilion. This glistening glass gem of a restaurant nes…
Cafe-hoppers take note! Here we share with you our favourite cafe finds of 2017 in our list of best cafes in Kuala Lumpur. Click on the title links for full details. Mikro, Coffee Shop, Taman Melawati The newest cafe in our list, this small enterprise in Melawati i…
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall. Parked on the corner of Lorong Kedah, the only things micro about Mikro cafe might be the size of the space and the size of the menu, but when the owners pour so much heart and soul into the concept of their food […]
Monica Tindall Good coffee. Contemporary Kiwi menu. Pleasant setting. I’m in! Delirium Coffee in Menara Manulife is a concept by Alun Evans, of Antipodean Coffee, and Chef Rob, who just happens to be from the same hometown in New Zealand as Alun. A focus on providi…
Words: Robin Pascucci Photos: Monica Tindall All-day breakfast at the KL branch of a restaurant that has people lining up around the corner of its Singapore location? You don’t have to ask me twice. And here I was lucky enough to beat the crowds that will inevita…
Monica Tindall Saffron Coffee is not only THE number one spot to get a cup of coffee in Luang Prabang and one of the best brunch cafes in the town, but it’s also a chance to support the growth and education of the Lao community. Saffron Coffee: Farm to Brew […]
Monica Tindall Keeping things simple, Café 5 is named after its number on the street in Pudu. Surrounded by Chinese shop houses, mechanics and bric-a-brac stores, this corner café is a fun find, and THE place to visit in KL for the most delicious waffles in the city.…