Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
There’s no shortage of authentic Italian pizzas in Kuala Lumpur. Complete with wood-fired ovens and Italian chefs, here are a few of our favourite places to grab a slice. Luce With the most extensive pizza menu (over 50 varieties) in the city and a wood-fire…
Words and photos: Monica Tindall “A little bubbly darling?“ With the pop of a Champagne cork or even the mention of something a little effervescent my speech seems to switch channels, or Chanel should I say, as I relay quotes by the queen of sparkle herself Coco, “I o…
Words: Robin Pascucci Photos: Monica Tindall It’s hard to explain to non-vegetarians what an unexpected joy it is to have your choice of any item on the menu without having to ask what meat-based items might be hidden among the ingredients in the dishes. But th…
Words: Jordan Johnson Photos: Monica Tindall Walking along Jalan Pudu in the city center area of Kuala Lumpur, it would be relatively easy to walk right past Hoppers KL without even knowing that it’s there. But, to do so would really be a missed opportunity. A s…
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall Irasshaimase! Ishin Japanese Fine Dining has been around or a few years. Some would say it’s a small landmark along Old Klang Road, not only for its great food, but also because of the 1950’s building it inhabits. Nest…
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall ** Currently closed. Over a year ago I was lucky enough to get an invite to review Kenny Hills Bakers – a beautiful artisan bakery with delicious brunch dishes nestled in a leafy area off Bukit Tunku. Just over a year la…
Words: Monica Larrieu Photos: Monica Tindall Riddle me this, what happens when you combine a Superhero-packed adventure with great food? Shazam! The DC Comics Super Heroes Cafe in Pavilion Mall, that’s what happens! This relatively new joint reall…
Words: Alan Mclean Photos: Monica Tindall In the week that followed my visit to Luce Osteria Contemporanea I was waking up to thoughts of Italian pizza. But those were not the thoughts that troubled me. The challenge I faced was to say something meaningful a…
Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall I’ve always loved a good Sunday roast. Back in Canada, a Sunday roast usually includes an actual pot roast served up with mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables and various fruity pies. Closing my eyes, I ca…
*** Sadly, La Mexicana is now closed. Words: Jordan Johnson Photos: Monica Tindall Authenticity is a difficult quality to achieve. People will often go to great lengths to find and enjoy the ever-elusive “authentic” culinary experience, and – more often than …
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall The bright and airy warmth of this healthy eatery provided welcome respite from the apocalyptic scale rainstorm that was raging outside on the afternoon of our visit. Aquamarine walls lined with pretty pallet shel…
Words: Caroline Lee Photos: Monica Tindall The first thing that strikes me when I walk into this restaurant is how very pretty it is. The well-positioned entrance to this delightful discovery is designed to give time to pause on the top step and take in the swee…