December 2022

Penrose KL Chinatown Cocktail Bar Kuala Lumpur

Best Bars in Kuala Lumpur 2022

Best Bars in Kuala Lumpur 2022 Here we round up some of the best bars in Kuala Lumpur we’ve visited in 2022. That’s not to say there are not many more out there that we love. We had to limit the list in some way. Find a full list here […]

Bubbly Brunch Mosaic, MOHKL

Best Bubbly Brunches in Kuala Lumpur 2022

Best Bubbly Brunches in Kuala Lumpur 2022 After nearly a nearly two-year hiatus, bubbly brunches in Kuala Lumpur came back with a splash in 2022. Here we list some of the best ones we’ve tried over the year. (Click on the title links for more details.) Best Bub…

Underwood Bakers Bukit Bintang

Best Cafes in KL 2022 – Brekkie, Brunch, Lunch

Best Cafes in KL 2022 Here’s a round-up of some of the best cafes in KL we visited in 2022. Click on the title links for more details on each one. Best Cafes in KL 2022 Cafe Limóne Cafe Limóne Reasons to visit Cafe Limóne: European-inspired setting; Western-Asi…

Cocktail Bar Chinatown KL

Cocktail Bar Chinatown KL – Jann’s New Menu

Cocktail Bar Chinatown KL – Jann’s New Menu Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Monica Tindall The bar team at Jann at the Four Points by Sheraton have pulled off something rather miraculous. They’ve managed to turn liquid into fabric. Cocktails into cloth.…

Modern Asian Restaurant Kuala Lumpur

Rooftop REXKL – Shhhbuuuleee Restaurant

Rooftop REXKL – Shhhbuuuleee Restaurant Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Rich Callahan After a couple of hours at Shhhbuuuleee, I’ve perfected its pronunciation. I may have had the help of several of the 18 sakés and shochus on the excellent East Asian-inspire…

Super Ramen Desa ParkCity

Super Ramen Desa ParkCity – The Waterfront

Super Ramen Desa ParkCity Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Monica Tindall The Super Ramen Desa ParkCity team would describe themselves as fun, funky, and bold. Their menu of modern Japanese cuisine highlights this spirit to the utmost, delivering both scrumptious a…

Best local restaurants Bukit Bintang

RasaNya Steamboat, Pavilion Elite

RasaNya Steamboat – Bukit Bintang Words: Amanda ChinPhotos: Richard Callahan I could never say no to steamboat food, so when Monica asked me to try RasaNya Steamboat, it was a yes. More than just your typical steamboat restaurant, it’s a powerful co…

Juliet - Wine Bar, Bangsar

Juliet Wine Bar – Bangsar

Juliet Wine Bar – Bangsar Photos: Rich CallahanWords: Jacob Weber Long day? Tough meeting? Or just looking for a nice glass of decent wine somewhere that doesn’t feel stuffy and pretentious? Time for a drink with Juliet.  Juliet Wine Bar is all …

Bubbly Lunch Menu KL

Brunch at Monroe, KLoé Hotel, Bukit Bintang

Brunch at Monroe Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Rich Callahan Inspired by US-style diners (although with far more impressive furnishings and sense of style), Monroe presents a chance for guests and visitors to relax and find more fun in a hotel dining experience than …

Frank's Bar KL

Hidden Bar Avenue K – Frank’s

Hidden Bar Avenue K – Frank’s Bar Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Rich Callahan Ol’ Blue Eyes himself would have loved a drink at this hidden bar in Avenue K – and not just because it’s named after him. Frank’s Bar, a homage to Frank Sinatra, is a classy joint – …

Gin Rik Sha

Gin Rik Sha, Bukit Damansara Modern Indian

Gin Rik Sha Words: Stephen Reid Photos Rich Callahan Located in the leafy, upscale neighbourhood of Bukit Damansara, Gin Rik Sha serves modern Indian food that is bang up-to-date, reflecting dishes and cuisine from the whole of India rather than a single region. …