Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Han Sen Hau and Monica Tindall It was a hazy afternoon. In fact, one of the worst days since Malaysia was shrouded in an asphyxiating smog, so imagine my alarm when I arrive at the Saujana Gold and Country Club looking at numerous men clad in pastel-coloured polo tee…
Urban Stove is the latest concept in Kuala Lumpur looking to transform the culinary lives of busy city dwellers. Recognising that many are aware of the benefits of cooking at home, but also constrained by the demands of a hectic lifestyle, Urban Stove bridges t…
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…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall As I walk into Senja I immediately relax. The ambient lighting and soft grey tones, the spaciousness and the romantic positioning on the lake amidst tropical foliage, conspire to allow the whole body and mind to heave a great si…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Featuring a differently themed buffet with a focus on authentic Malaysian tastes and locally sourced ingredients, make sure you are hungry if heading to Charcoal at The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur of an evening. Enjoy the fres…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall An explosion of mid week and weekend wine tasting events is taking place in KL and I am so happy to partake in this development of wine enjoyment. Not just eating and drinking, socialising, but also meeting and learning from the w…
Han Sen Hau and Monica Tindall It was a torrid summer afternoon that demanded tank tops and flip-flops to be worn by every civilian, though I somehow managed to pull off a dark sweater with skinny jeans against my better judgment. I had looked up pictures of this pla…
Apericena, Italy’s Latest Trend at Neroteca (Aperitivo + cena = predinner drinks + dinner) Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Like wine? Well for sure you know I do! Like mixing and meeting different people in a friendly lively atmosphere? Let’s hop…
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am Chef De Cuisine at The Restaurant, The Club Saujana Resort. My specialty is Asian European cuisine. My father is and has been an Executive Pastry Chef for nearly 30 years, he was really the main reason I […]
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Loving wine by the glass as we do, it’s always a challenge to find places that serve good quality and different varieties. So what a pleasure to be invited back to Stoked to taste some wines from their new enomatic machines…
Aziamendi 88 Monica Tindall In our search for specialty bars and interesting happy hours around the city (that strictly do not involve buckets of Carlsberg, or pails of anything for that matter), we were recommended to try a cocktail or two at the Mandarin Orienta…
Linnea Welker and Monica Tindall The word Becco comes from the Italian verb for beccare, which means to peck, nibble, or savor something in a discriminating way. Pizzolo’s chefs have chosen a delicious array of appetizers for this special menu, almost all of whic…