Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Ziffy Kitchen & Espresso Bar is a bright addition to Sunway Nexis Mall in Kota Damansara. Surrounded by a bunch of cafes it must try hard to stand out in the crowd. The team at Ziffy Kitchen & Espresso Bar, however…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Our last visit to Mikro Café Melawati excited us with their excellent brew, compact menu and leafy casual setting. We’re happy to return today to check out their new menu with additional options for dinner and a couple o…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Soul Sacrifice in Desa Pandan was the talk of the town when it opened two years ago. Popular with Instagrammers, diners would drive from the other side of the city just to capture a shot of their famous Scotch egg so pretti…
Monica Tindall 28 Fireplace, our go-to neighbourhood café in Ampang, has introduced a new menu and it’s brimming with tasty options for vegan and vegetarian diners. Listening to customer requests for more meat-free choices and a desire from the owners themselv…
Monica Tindall Botanica + Co Alila has opened its doors in Alila, Bangsar’s latest luxury hotel. KLites will know the original from Bangsar South and be pleased to know that the attractive cheery, leafy green design with high ceilings and natural light has carrie…
Monica Tindall It’s an exciting time for Melawati. The once sleepy town is seeing a boom in development and along with that the growth of some hot independent cafés. Backed by the Melawati Ridge and lush forest, the suburb maintains a good mix of old and new and offer…
Monica Tindall Khatulistiwah, formerly Espresso Lab in Melawati, has recently launched with the core philosophy of creating value for the customer. Understanding the ever increasing cost of living in Malaysia alongside the desire to live a good life, the team …
Monica Tindall Jibby East came as a surprise to me on my café hop around Melawati. Holding a corner lot in the Sime Darby property sales gallery, it’s elevated on a hill, walled with glass and surrounded by leafy green foliage. The entrance is marked by a giant vibran…
Words: Robin Pascucci Photos: Monica Tindall Mont Kiara, you’re welcome. Actually, that acknowledgement should be coming from Filippo Tomelleri, Ra-Ft’s “Director of Storytelling” and Andrea Rossi, their “Director of Coffee Bean Counting” r…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall In line with their stellar trajectory, La Juiceria recently launched a new Superfoods outlet that will likely boost into hyperspace their already lofty reputation for high-quality, healthy food…
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall There are many little gems sprinkled around Kuala Lumpur, tucked away in shaded alleyways. With luck and a bit of an adventurous spirit, you might be able to find one of these hidden treasures independently. Tha…
Monica Tindall The sunflower-yellow façade of Playground Coffeery brightens up an otherwise old set of shop houses in Taman Melawati. Upon opening, this Melawati cafe initially focused on coffee and toast. They’ve since tossed out the toast, brought in waffle…