Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
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. …
Experience Something Else: Kita Food Festival Words: Tim JayPhotos: Monica Tindall There are a lot of big things happening downtown, near Petaling Street. Post-pandemic almost seems like an oxymoron when discussing the revival of this area in Kuala Lumpur. Ca…
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…
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…
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…
Roasted in Chinatown, Christmas Takeaway KL Monica Tindall The team at Quan’s Kitchen at Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur is making Christmas feasts fun for everyone in the family by providing ready-to-eat complete roast dinners. Gone are the days of …
Cafe Limóne Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Monica Tindall Like its citrusy namesake, Cafe Limóne is bursting with vibrancy and zest. Its menu items, from beverages to brunch, to desserts, are crafted with precise passion, melding Malaysian classics with European …
Leen’s Middle East Kitchen Words: Nichole OngPhotos: Rich Callahan Leen’s modern contemporary setting creates the perfect atmosphere to savour a hearty, authentic Middle Eastern meal. The restaurant’s interior is welcoming, greeting …
Beta KL Revisited Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall Most Malaysians would rarely associate their local fare with haute cuisine, which seems ironic and somewhat of a missed opportunity considering the rich culinary heritage and diverse raw ingredients …
Yi Fusion – Bukit Jalil Words: Christina Morgan Photos: Rich Callahan Yi Fusion in Bukit Jalil is an exciting new Japanese-French fusion dining concept. The gorgeously hand-painted exterior, an eye-catching mural of Japanese-influenced paintings, v…
Yeast Bangsar – French Restaurant Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Rich Callahan French bread; Italian coffee; Malaysian climate. All the ingredients for a perfect Sunday brunch, and Yeast Bangsar has perfected the recipe. Yeast is a Bangsar staple, one of th…
DC Restaurant – Revisited November 2022 Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Monica Tindall Numerous moments during my first year in Kuala Lumpur have been spent in gobsmacked joy at how not only did I find myself in this vibrant and diverse city during such a strange t…