Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Chef Nimaan – The Tokyo Restaurant and Taverna by TTR In this interview, Muhammad Nurahiman bin Jokepli (aka Chef Nimaan) describes his role as Executive Chef of The Tokyo Restaurant and Taverna by TTR. What do you do? I’m a passionate cook (or chef, i…
Patricia Marin – Mamami, Malaysia In this interview, Patricia Marin describes her role as the business development director at Mamami, a healthy food company in Malaysia. What do you do? How did you get into the industry? I contribute to the expansion of a h…
W Hong Kong Monica Tindall W Hong Kong is located in vibrant and bustling West Kowloon, offering business and leisure travellers a prime position. The hotel features excellent food and beverage outlets, exceptional facilities, and contemporary decor with a lu…
Japanese Restaurant Medan Damansara – Gekko Dining Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Rich Callahan Gekko Dining might be my new favourite Japanese restaurant in Medan Damansara because its culinary concept is surely my new favourite word. Japas. Japanese tap…
Sing Yin Cantonese Dining – W Hong Kong Monica Tindall On my way to check into W Hong Kong, the tall entryway to Sing Yin, the hotel’s Cantonese dining restaurant, beckoned, making me eager to return later that evening. Despite being located in a 5-sta…
Unaver V. Unabia – Executive Chef, Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur In this interview, Unaver V. Unabia, executive chef at Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur, shares some stories about life in the food and beverage industry. What do you do? I lead the daily culinary oper…
Bliss Spa, W Hong Kong Monica Tindall Bliss Spa at W Hong Kong provides luxurious services in an opulent setting. The facilities and treatment menu are comprehensive and offer a top-of-the-range experience in terms of products, technology and service. I recent…
Wabi Sabi Afternoon Tea Set, WOOBAR, W Hong Kong Monica Tindall The Wabi Sabi Afternoon Tea Set at WOOBAR, W Hong Kong, is a unique and delightful culinary experience. Priced at HK$728 for two, it includes a combination of savoury and sweet treats that are expertly …
Ca’ del Bosco Wines – CIAK – In The Kitchen, Hong Kong Monica Tindall One of the beautiful things about the food and beverage industry is the opportunity to make friends worldwide. Food and wine connect people, and as Julia Child says, “People w…
Mono Restaurant – Central, Hong Kong Monica Tindall (unwatermarked photos supplied, interior shots by Mitch Geng It brings me much joy to dine again with Chef Ricardo Chaneton in Hong Kong. Pre-pandemic, I knew the young Venezuelan chef leading the crew a…
Hangers KL Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Rich Callahan Quite often, it’s possible to find yourself at a bar where the drinks are incredibly good, yet if you decide you want to stay and eat as well, the dining menu doesn’t match the same quality. Opening in J…
The Hari Hong Kong – Wan Chai Monica Tindall (unwatermarked photos supplied by hotel) Hong Kong’s heartbeat is felt in the vibrant Wan Chai district. Packed with a dynamic mix of specialty stores, street markets, exotic nightlife, hot restaurants and bar…