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Words: Hannah Staley Photos: Monica Tindall Dance Moves: Caning *** Sadly, La Mexicana is now closed. Care for some Sake with your Tacos or Margaritas with your Sushi? If like me you answer with not only a ‘yes’ but a ‘hell yes’ then the newly revamped and re…
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall Dining at Nobu Kuala Lumpur is always a theatrical experience. Be it that stunning KL skyline, the meticulously-crafted presentation, professional and friendly staff (shout out to Leila, who is just fantastic as s…
Words: David Stagg Photos: Monica Tindall As I rode up the escalators, the first thing that came to my mind is “wow”! You look up and you are watched over by this enormous koi lantern. It truly is spectacular. I feel instantly transported to Japan as Touan and sev…
Iketeru Monica Tindall Waterfalls, ponds and tropical greenery induce a feeling of overall wellness and peace as we leisurely enter Iketeru from the eighth floor of the Hilton Kuala Lumpur. While other restaurants in the hotel have been through facelifts and re…
Words: Azura Rahman Photos: Monica Tindall One of the best ways to usher in the New Year is with great food in the company of close friends and family. Stunning views, excellent service and a very nice setting is icing on the cake. With only a few weeks till the […]
Words: Monica Larrieu Photos: Monica Tindall Nestled atop the Pinchos Tapas Bar in Changkat Bukit Bintang’s rowdy main drag, Palillos is a novel fusion of East-meets-West, or more specifically, Spain meets Japan. The name itself, Palillos, literally mea…
I’ve never been one to go gaga over celebrities. Famous actors, renowned musicians and acclaimed public figures: while I may appreciate what they do and respect their talent, I wouldn’t really call myself a fanatic of any. Put me in front of a celebrity chef howeve…
Inspired Fine Japanese Cuisine Given a tour of Nihonbashi, most of you could easily guess where we’d choose to sit. We totter past the yakitori station, check out the refrigerated sushi bar, smile at couples at dining tables for two, poke our heads in the private ro…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall There is a surfeit of Japanese restaurants in Kuala Lumpur. But this one is unique. Offering tranquil lake and garden views, Kogetsu really embodies a traditional Japanese ambience. Built on stilts in the style of a traditio…
Ellen Smillie, Alasdair Hamilton, Monica Tindall (The Yum List) Have you ever imagined yourself at a sleek bar in Tokyo: hidden from the crowds, but oozing in hip cool character; concealed from the mainstream and gushing with clandestine appeal? A seat at The Bar …
Sungeeta Singh and Monica Tindall IPPUDO turned 30 and we decided to join the celebrations with their great Happy Hour deals! We came for the cocktails, and soon proved that happy hour doesn’t have to be just beer and greasy pub food. IPPUDO has developed an innov…
Monica Tindall My first meal at Nobu Kuala Lumpur disoriented me somewhat. Being one of the most talked about restaurants in the world, located in a prime position in KL and with rumours of extravagant pricing, I felt excitement but als…