Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Before I begin, I have to confess I know very little about Indian food other than my habitual orders of naan, butter chicken, tandoori chicken and palak paneer. The menu at Sangeetha is full of names I didn’t recognize so I ended up ordering from the pictures (…
Neroteca, on the ground floor of the Somerset building in Changkat Bukit Bintang, is another Italian favourite. I’ve not once had a disappointing meal or service here. Everything is tasty and they take full advantage of being non-halal with …
Prego remains one of my all time favourite places to dine in KL. The number one reason for the high ranking is the service. Although a few lovely wait staff have come and been snatched up by other establishments over the years, there is still a significant numb…
The perfect way to end a hot sweaty foodie trip to Ipoh is in the beautifully refurbished (and air conditioned 🙂 Indulgence. With plenty of parking, greenery and spacious grounds, Indulgence is quite the contrast to the rest of Ipoh.…
Kong Heng and Thean Chun are famous sister restaurants in the old town area of Ipoh. Located side by side, a lively atmosphere is present with orders for specific dishes being shouted between the two depending on which sta…
Pun Chun Chicken Biscuits & Restaurant is a famous local rest stop for travelers on their way to Pankor Island, Cameron Highlands and Ipoh. Take the Bidor exit off the highway and you’ll find Pun Chun on the right hand side as you enter the small town of Bid…
Come to El Meson in Bangsar for delicious Spanish food. You must order the paella Valenciana, any rabbit dish (conejo) and Iberian ham (jamon Iberico). The rest of the menu is good too, including a decent selection of tapas, but the above three dishes are unfor…
The Mandarin Grill & Bar doesn’t usually serve breakfast. For the last month however, the regular breakfast location for the hotel, Biba’s Cafe, has been undergoing renovations. Don’t miss the chance to have brekky in this beautif…
Ciao Ristorante is a surprising find off the busy road of Kampung Pandan. Once inside it’s hard to believe there’s a stream of heavy traffic just meters away. Ciao backs onto the Royal Selangor Golf Club, so the views from the large restaurant win…
Best croissants in KL and delicious wholegrain breads. the Bakery Ukay Heights Jalan Chong Koon Lin (after ISKL make a left turn after the SPCA) 68000 Ampang, Malaysia 03 4260 1606…
Giovino Wine Shop Restaurant serves up hearty Greek and Italian meals. I’ve been here both for private functions in the upstairs area and for dinner. Both times I enjoyed the Greek antipasto plate. Both times I filled myself on these tapas and didn’…
To my surprise, not all German food is heavy and made for big eaters. Weissbrau German Bistro & Bar has some great lunch offerings and lighter meals for dinner too. A variety of soups, sandwiches and pizzas make for a quick bite before you head off for a day of […]