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Playte New Location, New Menu Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Rich Callahan Playte, a contemporary Malaysian restaurant in Bukit Damansara, has recently shifted locations and updated its menu. We think both are good moves on their part. The new setting provides …
Fresh Pasta Kuala Lumpur Words: Nichole OngPhotos: Rich Callahan Osteria Gamberoni, located in the lively Chow Kit area, prides itself on authentic Italian taste based on expertly composed dishes, handmade pasta, and the freshest ingredients. Since opening …
Steakhouse Mont Kiara – Don Julio Words: Amanda ChinPhotos: Richard Callahan After a few eating outings with Monica, I should know by now to come prepared. That is, come with an empty stomach. Well, I did. However, even with such forward planning, I did not e…
The Social Table – Saturday Brunch KL Words: Matt Brown Photos: Rich Callahan Known for being the hotel brand that disrupts travel and luxury with its trademark irreverence and humour, it comes as no surprise that Kuala Lumpur’s W hotel is embarking on a new …
Vegetarian Menu Nobu Kuala Lumpur Words: Kitty RobertsonPhotos: Monica Tindall The team at Nobu Kuala Lumpur is well known for their innovative Japanese cuisine with Peruvian sparkle but did you know they also offer a fantastic vegetarian menu? Well, they do! M…
TenRyu Omakase Words: Maggie CaseyPhotos: Monica Tindall If you are, like us, an avid “foodie” in Kuala Lumpur, you have likely noticed the omakase trend sweeping the food scene in the city. Omakase is a Japanese style of dining where the open kitche…
Moromi KL Words: Sathya SelvarajahPhotos: Monica Tindall In a world of overly sweet and syrupy drinks, Moromi stays true to the art of proper infusion with their handcrafted infused sakes. Far from a standalone sake joint, this new bar in Damansara Heights is loa…
Stand-Up Sushi Pop-Up Words: Alison ChristPhotos: Monica Tindall I’ve had the privilege of experiencing Chef Masaki Arakawa’s beautiful food on several occasions now, including The Chef Series at The Datai and, of course, omakase at Sushi Azabu in Lot 10, wher…
Turkish Cuisine Week KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan From May 21st to May 27th 2022, the Republic of Türkiye presents Turkish Cuisine Week at Lemon Garden, Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur! Diners have a chance to appreciate Türkiye’s deep-rooted c…
Horizon Grill Words: Han Sen HauPhotos: Monica Tindall Let’s begin with the elephant in the room. Yes, the view from the 58th floor of Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur is spectacular. No doubt it would be foolish to not take a panoramic shot of the city when you are at the […]
Gekko Dining Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Monica Tindall The beautiful and intimate space that is Gekko Dining will allow you to really relax, slowing everything down so that you can savour the impeccable tastes and surroundings. As soon as you enter this upstairs l…
VCR Ritchie Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Rich Callahan We’ve long been fans of VCR. From their first venture in Jalan Galloway to their expansion in Bangsar and offshoots such as VCR Stacks and VCR Bakehouse, they have a solid product worth returning for. …