Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Hakurin TTDI – Japanese Restaurant Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Matt Wehner Sometimes, you bookmark spots and cross-check reviews to search for a great meal. Other times, you are pleasantly surprised. That’s what we experienced when we glided throug…
Nikaku by Azabu – Malaya-mae Omakase, Lot 10 Words: Karen SantosuossoPhotos: Matt Wehner In a city with new omakase spots popping up by the dozen, Nikaku’s new 12-course Malaya-mae Omakase stands out. While most of the fish for the sushi courses still come…
Tingara Japanese Restaurant – InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall Last year, Monica wrote about the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort and its Michelin-starred restaurant, La Maison 1…
Torito Peruvian-Japanese Kitchen, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur opened its doors in June 2018 amidst the Golden Triangle, Malaysia’s commercial, shopping and entertainment hub. Alth…
Ichi-u Japanese Dining – The Row, Chow Kit Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Han Sen Hau Tucked into the corner of the Faber Imperial Court on Jalan Doraisamy (The Row), Ichi-u radiates a quiet elegance. Its cosy interior of polished wooden booths is accentua…
Iketeru Hilton Kuala Lumpur Review – New Menu, Refreshed Setting Words: Caroline Lai Photos: Han Sen Hau A stalwart of fine Japanese dining in Malaysia, Iketeru in Hilton Kuala Lumpur has been setting the standard for over two decades. As one of the pioneer…
The Oriental Park – Pan-Asian Restaurant KLCC Words: Caroline Lai Photos: Peter Tan The Oriental Park, located on a prime corner of KLCC, offers a spacious semi-al fresco dining experience with a stunning view of the fountains and park. The cosy seating ar…
TOKIOTONIC – Yōshoku Izakaya, Changkat Bukit Bintang Words: Stella Therond Photos: Han Sen Hau TOKIOTONIC is a contemporary Yōshoku Izakaya that offers a revitalising dining experience in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. It’s an ideal venue to reflect on the d…
Weekend Lunch at Nobu Kuala Lumpur Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Peter Tan Madonna. Ronaldo. Elvis. Nobu. When the world knows you by just one name, you know you’ve reached a unique level of fame. And the eponymous Nobu, founded by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa in 1994, has to be …
The Hidden Plate – The Ultimate Japanese Omakase KL Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Monica Tindall Monica and I were excited to sample The Hidden Plate. Not only was it to be an exquisite meal by a renowned chef, but the secret location is a destination worth the h…
Sushi Masa by Ishibashi – Japanese Omakase Restaurant KL Words: Khor Hui MinPhotos: Han Sen Hau Sushi Masa by Ishibashi is an extension of the renowned Michelin-starred Edomae-style sushi restaurant pioneered by Chef Masakazu Ishibashi, initially establish…
Words: TJay Photos: Rich Callahan Hanatei Xclusive at Big Three Food Square I predicted in the early part of 2020 that restaurants would become smaller, have hyper-focused menus and share space to maximize daypart sales and foot traffic. Welcome to Big Three Foo…