December 2022

The Chamber Starhill Gallery

The Chamber, Starhill Gallery, Liquor Store

The Chamber, Starhill Gallery Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Rich Callahan There isn’t much to say about The Chamber at Starhill Gallery that hasn’t already been said elsewhere, at least superficially. A luxurious 4,600 sq. ft. boutique that houses some of the world…

103 Coffee Chow Kit

103 Coffee Chow Kit, Cafe Kuala Lumpur

103 Coffee Chow Kit  Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Rich Callahan Newly opened 103 Coffee is already bustling with life at Chow Kit. Such energy reflects the excitement attributed to its internationally award-winning baristas whipping up classics such as ar…

Reinterpreting European Cuisine

Reinterpreting European Cuisine

Soleil x Above Gastrobar – Reinterpreting European Cuisine with an Asian Touch Monica Tindall An exciting paradigm in the KL food and beverage scene emerged post-pandemic: the uprising of collaborations between chefs and bartenders. More than ever, fo…

The Social Table x Kita Food Festival

The Social Table featuring Kita Food Festival

The Social Table featuring Kita Food Festival – David Tang, Lau Ka Hong, Haznizam Hamzah, Suhalmi Md Tasir & Kevin Yong Words: Matt Brown Photos: Monica Tindall The always buzzy W Kuala Lumpur came alive with new flavours on November 26th as it hosted th…

Cafe Limóne

Cafe Limóne, Plaza Zúrich, Bukit Damansara Cafe

Cafe Limóne Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Monica Tindall Like its citrusy namesake, Cafe Limóne is bursting with vibrancy and zest. Its menu items, from beverages to brunch, to desserts, are crafted with precise passion, melding Malaysian classics with European …

Syrian Restaurant KL

Leen’s Middle East Kitchen, TTDI

Leen’s Middle East Kitchen Words: Nichole OngPhotos: Rich Callahan Leen’s modern contemporary setting creates the perfect atmosphere to savour a hearty, authentic Middle Eastern meal. The restaurant’s interior is welcoming, greeting …

Contemporary Malaysian Cuisine

Beta KL Revisited – December 2022

Beta KL Revisited Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall Most Malaysians would rarely associate their local fare with haute cuisine, which seems ironic and somewhat of a missed opportunity considering the rich culinary heritage and diverse raw ingredients …

Yi Fusion Bukit Jalil

Yi Fusion – Bukit Jalil, Modern French-Japanese

Yi Fusion – Bukit Jalil Words: Christina Morgan Photos: Rich Callahan Yi Fusion in Bukit Jalil is an exciting new Japanese-French fusion dining concept. The gorgeously hand-painted exterior, an eye-catching mural of Japanese-influenced paintings, v…

Yeast Bangsar

Yeast Bangsar – French Restaurant KL

Yeast Bangsar – French Restaurant Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Rich Callahan French bread; Italian coffee; Malaysian climate. All the ingredients for a perfect Sunday brunch, and Yeast Bangsar has perfected the recipe. Yeast is a Bangsar staple, one of th…

Moonbar TTDI

DC Restaurant – Revisited November 2022

DC Restaurant – Revisited November 2022 Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Monica Tindall Numerous moments during my first year in Kuala Lumpur have been spent in gobsmacked joy at how not only did I find myself in this vibrant and diverse city during such a strange t…

12 Cocktails of Christmas Troika

Christmas 2022 in Kuala Lumpur – The Guide

Christmas 2022 in Kuala Lumpur From buffets to fine dining, deliveries to gift ideas, here’s a quick guide to what’s going on this Christmas 2022 in Kuala Lumpur. Christmas 2022 in Kuala Lumpur Delivery Maria’s SteakCafe For Christmas, I’m l…

Booze Delivery KL

Mr Chow Liquor Store, Booze Delivery Malaysia

Mr Chow Liquor Store Monica Tindall Mr Chow Liquor Store was conceived over the first pandemic lockdown in 2020. The fun and witty brand was inspired by actor and comedian Stephen Chow. The company logo is a caricature of Mr Chow from the comedy horror flick “…