Japanese Restaurant Medan Damansara – Gekko Dining Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Rich Callahan Gekko Dining might be my new favourite Japanese restaurant in Medan Damansara because its culinary concept is surely my new favourite word. Japas. Japanese tap…
Bars
Hangers KL – Hidden Bar in a “Laundromat” KLCC
Hangers KL Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Rich Callahan Quite often, it’s possible to find yourself at a bar where the drinks are incredibly good, yet if you decide you want to stay and eat as well, the dining menu doesn’t match the same quality. Opening in J…
Unseen Beauty – Spotlight Menu 4.0 at Reka:Bar
Unseen Beauty – Spotlight Menu 4.0 at Reka:Bar Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Monica Tindall A brilliant combination of scientific discovery and cool modern aesthetic make Reka:Bar a go-to destination for a great night out in Bukit Damansara. Located in a row …
Bar Micro –Cocktail Bar, The OOAK, Mont Kiara
Bar Micro – Cocktail Bar, Mont Kiara Words: Margaret Elizabeth Photos: Rich Callahan Speakeasies may no longer be illegal, but the feeling of taking part in a secret indulgence still carries the thrill of the illicit. Bar Micro is tucked away in a residenti…
Wedge Golf Lounge & Bar – Hartamas
Wedge Golf Lounge & Bar – Hartamas Words: Amanda ChinPhotos: Richard Callahan What better way to spend your Monday afternoon than golfing (or killing zombies or scoring soccer goals)… in air-conditioned comfort with artisanal food and beverage? Th…
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…
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…
The Diamond Black – Resto-lounge
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…
Pablo’s Tacos at BAC Bukit Damansara
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…
Yokai TTDI -Japanese Restaurant & Hidden Bar
Yokai TTDI Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Rich Callahan Yokai TTDI simply has to be one of the most stylish speakeasies in KL. The stunning interior design – a collective effort from the team without professional intervention – cleverly, creatively, and seamlessly …
Taps Beer Bar Bukit Bintang – Craft Beer KL
Taps Beer Bar Bukit Bintang Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Rich Callahan Life’s too short to drink bad beer. And Taps Beer Bar Bukit Bintang has enough good beer to last a lifetime. If you’re on a bar crawl in Bukit Bintang, this has to feature on the imbibement itinerary…
Triptyk – Food Collective, Bar Triptyk & Corridor
Triptyk – Food Collective Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Rich Callahan The entrance to Triptyk in Kampung Attap is signalled by a neon sign above a hole in the wall of an alleyway. It is small enough to skim past at first glance, but missing this location would be a …