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Table 23 KL, Restaurant & Bar, Jalan Mesui

Table 23 KL, Restaurant & Bar, Jalan Mesui

Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan When Jalan Mesui was first revived into a contemporary destination for a friendly mix of locals and expats to socialize, Table 23 was one of the original revamps. Six-years later, the restaurant and bar have settled in…

fine dining Kuala Lumpur

Copper, Contemporary European Cuisine, KL

Words by: Heather Onderick                Photography by: Monica Tindall Zooming through the colorful chaos of Little India and crossing over to the other side of the silver giant Menara Shell building, one might wonder what culinary delights they will encou…

dim sum restaurant in Avenue K

Dolly Dim Sum, Avenue K, Kuala Lumpur

Margaret Elizabeth and Monica Tindall When you enter Dolly Dim Sum you are definitely going to say “Hello” to Dolly. Dolly is the fictional character that epitomizes the concept of the modern Chinese teahouse. Dolly’s portrait is on the wall and her friendly indu…

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Rondaevoo Cafe, Sri Damansara

Words: Monica R. Clear     Photos: Monica Tindall The first thing that hits you when you enter the Rondaevoo Café in Bandar Sri Damansara, after the verbal, “Welllllcommmmme!” from staff, is the space.  Rondaevoo has a great ambience – full of natural l…

Fiercer, North Indian Cuisine, Publika, KL

Fiercer, North Indian Cuisine, Publika Ellen Smillie and Alasdair Hamilton with Monica Tindall Do not shy away from a restaurant with a name like Fiercer, though the name does say it all – the food definitely holds its own in the mass of restaurants th…

estilo and el meson

Chef Pedro Diaz, El Meson & Estilo, Kuala Lumpur

What do you do and how did you get into the industry? During my school years in Spain I didn’t like to study much. When I was in high school, I decided one fine day to discontinue my studies altogether – much to my father’s displeasure! After many forms of […]

Underground Société, Bandar Sunway

Words: Naomi Martin     Photos: Monica Tindall Located in Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, Underground Société offers a pleasantly isolated ambiance, away from the hectic streets of the city. The exterior of the restaurant has a bit of an industrial feel (partl…

Simplyd, The Curve, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Simplyd, The Curve Simplyd, The Curve A groovy diner style outlet, Simplyd is the latest creation of the Delicious Group. Lower prices than the main brand, expect to find lots of specials, and be able to fill your tummy with less than RM20. Beckoned to enter by a ch…

SWAG Bar and Grill, PJ Palms Centre, Kuala Lumpur

Keepin’ It Swag Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: The Yum List (Monica Tindall) A community pool, filled with children chasing each other in exuberant squeals with goggles strapped to their heads and plastic dinosaur inflatables around their waists, might seem an unli…

where to eat in Ipoh

Missing Marbles, Ipoh, Malaysia

Missing Marbles extends the Burps and Giggles outlet further along Ipoh’s old town. The original signage from an old optical shop still graces the front window hinting at the décor inside, that is, a celebration of the past. Recycled everything, from tables t…