Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
“A Culinary Homecoming – Celebration of Sri Lankan Lagoon Crab” Jointly owned by cricket legends Mahela Jayawardane and Kumar Sangakkara, and culinary star Dharshan Munidasa, Ministry of Crab was set up for success right from its inception. All three celebrit…
Shaun Humphries and Monica Tindall With so many delicious Italian food options in Kuala Lumpur, it can be tough to stand out. However, it’s a challenge that motivates and excites Portofino’s owners Keli and Luca everyday. “Our goal is to make great, homemade and …
If it’s the end of the day and we’re by a beach, there’s a 99 percent chance that you’ll find us gazing at the sunset, cocktail in hand, lapping up what we consider to be one of life’s finest luxuries and making plans for dinner. As such, you know we’ve visited The Bea…
Words: Ross Jones Pictures: Mandarin Oriental The Mandarin Oriental is a stalwart of Malaysian luxury tradition. The service is a constant state of impeccable and the environment takes one to an unadulterated place of high luxury. All that being sa…
Beast, The Intermark New A La Carte Lunch Menu at Beast _________________________________________________________ Words by Monica Clear Photos by Kristin Cosgrove Dining Room and Bar at Beast Walking past the oversized and staggered neon letters spellin…
Grill 582, Best Western Premier Dua Sentral Grill 582, MIGF Menu 2014, Best Western Premier Dua Sentral And… the MIGF menus continue… What an exciting month to be in Kuala Lumpur! With the Malaysia International Gourmet Festival shining the spotlight on t…
If you’re looking for a romantic itinerary to woo your loved one, Heavenly Spa by Westin has it all sorted out. Giant casuarinas line the shore of a beautiful bay filled by the Andaman Sea, not only providing seductive shade with their slender weeping needles bu…
Jala Restaurant, The Andaman, A Luxury Collection Resort Langkawi Verdant tropical foliage on one side and the aquamarine sea on the other, Jala Restaurant, the latest addition to The Andaman, is a lush natural oasis encouraging guests to take deep breaths an…
Gyukingu, Japanese BBQ, Kota Damansara Savouring Salacious Saga at Gyukingu, Kota Damansara Words by Han Sen Hau Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Describing Gyukingu is incredibly easy: it is a haven for carnivores. Inquiring our hostess on more leafy op…
Salsa Verde reminds me of South Beach, Miami with its grand columns, warm lighting and strokes of lush intertwined in the interior while maintaining a casual cheery atmosphere. Open walled with a lagoon-shaped pool in the immediate forefront and the beach on …
By Manveen Maan A long sliver of a country in southwestern South America, Chile’s striking, diverse geography has resulted in it being a powerhouse producer of a vast variety of fresh food and wines. Chilean wine has slowly (and rightfully) gained a reputation ar…
Open Kitchen – F by Buffalo Kitchens ‘F’ by Buffalo Kitchens, Bangsar Known for excellent value set lunches and a fine brew of coffee (including some intriguing mixes of java and juice), F by Buffalo Kitchens has weathered the stormy openings and closings o…