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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…
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…
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 – 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…
Cave Restaurant Malaysia – Jeff’s Cellar Ipoh Monica Tindall Dining in the spectacular setting of Jeff’s Cellar never gets old. The restaurant and wine bar are housed inside a cave formed in the Permian Period, the last period of the Paleozoic Era. An eveni…
Tap Room KL – Bamboo Hills Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Rich Callahan Wood-fired pizza and craft beer at the Tap Room KL in Bamboo Hills might be my new favourite way to spend a sunny afternoon in the city. A spacious and airy dining hall with two-storey, full-wi…
Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill, Sunway City Kuala Lumpur Words: Claire MathesonPhotos: Monica Tindall (those without watermark have been supplied by the restaurant) Known for roasting uninspiring restauranteurs, Gordon Ramsay’s Sunday Roast is a lesson in h…
Pomelo Restaurant Monica Tindall Pomelo restaurant is the all-day dining establishment at The Banjaran Hot Springs Retreat in Ipoh. The beautiful setting over thermal pools amidst lush tropical rainforest encourages guests to linger over leisurely meals wh…
The Diamond Black – Resto-lounge Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Rich Callahan The Diamond Black is a resto-lounge where you can celebrate life’s special moments, and it must be one of the most unique bars in Kuala Lumpur. How many other bars can you name w…
Zenzero Restaurant & Wine Bar KL – New Chef Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Rich Callahan One of KL’s finest Italian restaurants has just received a fresh infusion of energy and creativity. Zenzero’s newest head chef, Paolo Cola, hails from Italy and bring…
Pablo’s Tacos at BAC Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Rich Callahan Never mind dancing on the tables – the bar manager is raving on the bar. And no one seems to mind. In fact, everyone’s cheering him on. We’re back at BAC to celebrate several special oc…
Set Lunch TTDI – Gesuto Words: Claire Matheson Photographs: Monica Tindall Gesuto (ゲスト ‘guest’ – Japanese) is a homage to the Japanese notion of hospitality and service. Producing Japanese-inspired dishes with a hint of European, American and ot…