Cocktail Bar Chinatown KL – Jann’s New Menu Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Monica Tindall The bar team at Jann at the Four Points by Sheraton have pulled off something rather miraculous. They’ve managed to turn liquid into fabric. Cocktails into cloth.…
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Rooftop REXKL – Shhhbuuuleee Restaurant
Rooftop REXKL – Shhhbuuuleee Restaurant Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Rich Callahan After a couple of hours at Shhhbuuuleee, I’ve perfected its pronunciation. I may have had the help of several of the 18 sakés and shochus on the excellent East Asian-inspire…
Super Ramen Desa ParkCity – The Waterfront
Super Ramen Desa ParkCity Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Monica Tindall The Super Ramen Desa ParkCity team would describe themselves as fun, funky, and bold. Their menu of modern Japanese cuisine highlights this spirit to the utmost, delivering both scrumptious a…
RasaNya Steamboat, Pavilion Elite
RasaNya Steamboat – Bukit Bintang Words: Amanda ChinPhotos: Richard Callahan I could never say no to steamboat food, so when Monica asked me to try RasaNya Steamboat, it was a yes. More than just your typical steamboat restaurant, it’s a powerful co…
Juliet Wine Bar – Bangsar
Juliet Wine Bar – Bangsar Photos: Rich CallahanWords: Jacob Weber Long day? Tough meeting? Or just looking for a nice glass of decent wine somewhere that doesn’t feel stuffy and pretentious? Time for a drink with Juliet. Juliet Wine Bar is all …
Brunch at Monroe, KLoé Hotel, Bukit Bintang
Brunch at Monroe Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Rich Callahan Inspired by US-style diners (although with far more impressive furnishings and sense of style), Monroe presents a chance for guests and visitors to relax and find more fun in a hotel dining experience than …
Hidden Bar Avenue K – Frank’s
Hidden Bar Avenue K – Frank’s Bar Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Rich Callahan Ol’ Blue Eyes himself would have loved a drink at this hidden bar in Avenue K – and not just because it’s named after him. Frank’s Bar, a homage to Frank Sinatra, is a classy joint – …
Gin Rik Sha, Bukit Damansara Modern Indian
Gin Rik Sha Words: Stephen Reid Photos Rich Callahan Located in the leafy, upscale neighbourhood of Bukit Damansara, Gin Rik Sha serves modern Indian food that is bang up-to-date, reflecting dishes and cuisine from the whole of India rather than a single region. …
Pearlite KL – Bukit Jalil, Asian Fine Dining Fusion
Pearlite KL – Bukit Jalil Words: Christina Morgan Photos: Rich Callahan Pearlite, located directly across from Pavilion Bukit Jalil, provides a unique fine dining fusion experience orchestrated by the multi-talented head chef, Sau Xiang. Funk…
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, 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
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…