Malaysia

Via Pre KL

Via Pre KL – Italian Trattoria, Damansara

Via Pre KL Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Rich Callahan A ‘trattoria’ is defined as a “small, traditionally family-owned, casual rustic neighbourhood restaurant found throughout Italy that serves fresh, unassuming local food”. Whi…

Portuguese Wines Malaysia

Portuguese Wines Malaysia – Borges Vinhos 

Portuguese Wines Malaysia – Borges Vinhos  Words: Matt Brown Photos: Monica Tindall The reputation of The Tokyo Restaurant, located on the fourth floor at Lot 10, has always impressed me and yet, somehow, I was yet to experience all it had to offer. Th…

Delia Wines & Bistro KL

French Restaurant TTDI – Delia Bistro Upstairs!

French Restaurant TTDI – Delia Bistro’s New Upstairs Dining Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Rich Callahan There’s a French saying that goes, “Vouloir, c’est pouvoir.” “To want is to be able to.” And if you want to indulge in exceptional French cuisine an…

Dolce Vita Ristorante & Pizzeria

Dolce Vita Ristorante & Pizzeria, Bangsar South

Dolce Vita Ristorante & Pizzeria, Italian Restaurant in Bangsar South Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall It is impossible to visit Dolce Vita Ristorante & Pizzeria, the latest project by the Portofino Group Malaysia, without considering Fede…

House of Hops PJ

House of Hops, Craft Beer KL

House of Hops – Craft Beer Bar PJ Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Rich Callahan Sports on the big-screen TV above the bar? Limited edition brewery merchandise for sale? An unbelievable range of craft beers? I’m a big fan of House of Hops already, and I haven…

Closest Beach to KL

Closest Beach to KL – Avani Sepang

Closest Beach to KL – Avani Sepang Goldcoast Resort Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Suspended in the air, floating over sandbars with the natural soundtrack of the lapping current, the Avani Sepang Goldcoast Resort is a pleasant weekend es…

Bara on Six, Trader’s Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

Bara on Six, Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

Bara on Six, Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Words: Matt Brown Photos: Rich Callahan Following renovation over the past few months, Bara on Six (formerly Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill) relaunched in early February as a modern steakhouse grill and oyster bar, wit…

Chinese Restaurant Sepang

Chinese Restaurant Sepang – Hai Sang Lou

Chinese Restaurant Sepang Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Lying at the centre of the Avani Sepang Goldcoast Resort’s palm tree shape, the Hai Sang Lou serves tasty dim sum with a view. Perched on the upper tier of the central pavilion, guests at this …

Sepoi-Sepoi Avani Gold Coast

Sepoi-Sepoi – Avani Sepang Goldcoast Resort

Sepoi Sepoi – Beachside Cafe in Avani Sepang Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Located directly on the beach, the Sepoi-Sepoi at Avani Sepang Goldcoast offers unspoilt sunset views over the Malacca Straits, making it one of the best beachsid…

French Bakery Cafe Section 17

Doux Doux by Chateau Dionne -Section 17

Doux Doux by Chateau Dionne Words: Amanda Chin Photos: Richard Callahan The word “doux” can be understood to have that pleasant taste of sweetness on the palate, and that’s exactly what Andy Choy and David Lim had in mind when branching out as a French-inspired bak…

Where to get a good drink in KL

Remedy Cocktail Bar, Taman Paramount

Remedy Cocktail Bar Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Rich Callahan There are many great bar names in KL, but ‘Remedy’ has to be one of the most accurate. Remedy Cocktail Bar is a new bar in Taman Paramount, Petaling Jaya, that already feels like an old part of the neighbour…

Royal Villa Ipoh

Royal Villa – The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat

Royal Villa – The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat’s Latest Addition Monica Tindall The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat has long been an icon of luxury in Malaysia. Nestled amongst 260-million-year-old rainforest, ancient limestone peaks and caves fed by min…