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Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan I can’t imagine a tougher challenge for a chef than to be in charge of curating menus for the highly anticipated opening of the W Kuala Lumpur. Known for constantly surprising guests with a quirky design, witty innovati…
‘The highest of the high teas’ Words: Tania Henry Photos: Monica Tindall Killer views. Plush silver-threaded armchairs. Handcrafted Italian china. Linen napkins. Attentive waitstaff providing gold-standard service. A luxurious affair. An afternoon tea f…
Words: Nathaniel Jay Photos: Monica Tindall Trust me when I tell you to start with the ice cream sandwich! I waited too long and the sugar high was starting to make me drool before I staggered over to the chef attended station. I squeezed in a small sample of […]
Monica Tindall Macarons Magnifique. That’s what the Hilton Kuala Lumpur have in store for guests this month of April. A regularly changing afternoon tea menu means afternoon tea-goers are never bereft of choice. And, this month it’s with pleasure that we partak…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Walking along Jalan Bukit Bintang is always a little like salmon spawning season: Hundreds of bodies rushing upstream and downstream, working hard to find food, find mates, really, in all good intent, fulfil…
As we reflect on 2017 we share with you some of our fondest memories of afternoon tea in Kuala Lumpur. Arteastry High Tea, Element Kuala Lumpur Element Kuala Lumpur serves perhaps one of the most creative high teas we’ve come across in KL. This is one not to be m…
Words: Robin Pascucci Photos: Monica Tindall It’s more than just the view. Anyone who has tried Nobu, the famous upscale Japanese chain with its up-close-and-personal view of the Petronas Towers can tell you that yes, the view alone is worth the trip. But ad…
Monica Tindall Common Man Coffee Roasters in TTDI is a café that I often recommend to friends wanting a “damn good cup of coffee” and a good range of delicious food to match. Really, truly, the coffee here is superb and it takes very little persuasion to get me to […]
Monica Tindall Vowing to deliver “plated desserts, all things chocolate and hot food items that are reasonably priced,” it’s immediately clear that Upperhouse Kitchen & Dessert Bar in Bangsar is set to satisfy our sweet cravings and not leave too much of a de…
Words: Sandrina Duniau Photos: Monica Tindall For my idea of a perfectly sweet afternoon… follow me! Our journey begins at the Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur in Bistro 160. Choose a table (check the insider tip further down for the best table) and order the Scr…
Words: Sandrina Duniau Photos: Monica Tindall Did someone say cakes?? It’s in Bangsar Shopping Center and it’s Just Heavenly! Nigel and Allan, the chefs behind Just Heavenly, started to bake cakes and desserts at Allan’s mother’s kitchen 17 years ago and op…
Le Gouter, a French afternoon tea at Hotel Stripes, remains one of the best value experiences in the city. Upon opening the hotel offered unlimited servings of warm savouries, French pastries and a hot beverage at the very attractive price of RM60 for two pax, and t…