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Aisling Cullen and Monica Tindall Italian food is a staple favourite here in KL but after eating copious amounts of spaghetti al’ olgio and pepperoni pizzas, a welcome change is needed. Enter Pizzolo, a new modern Italian restaurant from the owners of Torii, wh…
Ross and Sarah Jones, and The Yum List (Monica Tindall) When guests walks into Livello Uno they are greeted with bright cheery colors and a warm, homey feel. The Italian-Malaysian, family-run restaurant is splashed with the colors of Italy. From the decorative c…
Aisling Cullen and Monica Tindall A new cluster of restaurants have opened up in Mont Kiara at the base of the Verve Suites. Among those restaurants is La Casa, a cosy and homely space that lives up to its name. Arriving at La Casa, it was no problem to get […]
Words: Eugenie Chan Photos: Monica Tindall A true hidden gem. Amongst the ever-increasing number and popularity of the TTDI area for hipster cafes, trendy joints and friendly pubs; Le Cafe Memoire provides a comfy, homey respite. Serving delicious, g…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall I’m pleasantly surprised on entering the fresh and vibrant space that is Hugos by Modesto in Damansara. On the second floor of the Hotel Qliq, accessible from Empire Damansara, servicing both hotel guest…
Words: Monica R. Clear Photos: Monica Tindall Walking into Metal Box Restaurant and Café, one is greeted by a surprisingly airy atmosphere. As a walk-through restaurant that enters from the ground floor of Empire Damansara, and exits out onto a sp…
Kristin Cosgrove and Monica Tindall The best keeps getting better as La Scala, a regular on The Yum List “best of” lists, welcomes new chef Emil Sassolini, straight from Italy. Chef Emil has a passion for fresh and wholesome ingredients, sourcing local veggies a…
Han Sen Hau with Monica Tindall I never did dream of the day when I’d think there were far too many cafés, restaurants, and bistros sprouting around Kuala Lumpur. On the plus side, we’re always only two blocks away from a stimulating cup of coffee or th…
One of the most recognized importers of quality Italian products to the country, Bottega Mediterranea, has recently opened up the business to allow households to benefit from their expertise. Previously selling directly to restaurants and hotels, it was o…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Open for more than twelve years, Ciccio is a restaurant whose flavors and service have stood the test of time. Seated in the heart of Changkat, among the flux and flow of ever-changing businesses, this sister …
Featuring cuisine from Italy with regional specialties from Sardinia, Tuscany, Emilia, Sicily, Veneto and Lombardy, Al Fresco in Crowne Plaza Kathmandu-Soaltee gifts guests with a little piece of Europe. Located poolside, the restaurant showcases an ope…
With the year-end knocking out our doors, it’s nice to find a place that says, “Come in. Relax. Let us take care of everything for you.” And that’s just what DV Ristorante and Pizzeria promise to do this Christmas Eve and Day. Not only do they pledge to remove the ha…