Special Occasion

Japanese Restaurant Omakase Kuala Lumpur

Kintsugi KL – Isetan, The Gardens Mall

Kintsugi KL – Japanese Restaurant Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Rich Callahan At Kintsugi KL, the traditions of a Japanese kaiseki meal are rendered with golden touches, bringing new life to this venerable meal. A UNESCO recognised ritual, kaiseki is s…

Sunday Roast KL

Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill, Sunway City KL

Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill, Sunway City Kuala Lumpur Words: Claire MathesonPhotos: Monica Tindall (those without watermark have been supplied by the restaurant) Known for roasting uninspiring restauranteurs, Gordon Ramsay’s Sunday Roast is a lesson in h…

Chateau Dionne KL

Best Restaurants for Special Occasions KL 2022

Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in KL – 2022 This list is harder to compile than you’d think, considering the number of finer dining experiences we’ve been treated to this year. A special occasion might be a date night with just the two o…

Chateau Dionne KL

Best Omakase in KL & Chef’s Tables 2022

Best Omakase in KL & Chef’s Tables 2022 Do you seek that little bit of extra when dining out? Desire to take a look inside the kitchen? Want to interact more with the chef? How about having the chef cook and prepare the food right in front of you, hand […]

Moonbar TTDI

DC Restaurant – Revisited November 2022

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…

Sabayon EQ Hotel KL

Dine with Spain’s Best: EQ Sabayon

Dine with Spain’s Best: EQ Sabayon Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Monica Tindall We’re on the 51st floor of the EQ hotel, in full, glorious view of the glittering Twin Towers, and I feel like Leonardo DiCaprio’s character in Titanic. Not that famo…

Hide Kuala Lumpur

Hide Kuala Lumpur, Tasting Menu

Hide Kuala Lumpur Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall If the name of this restaurant isn’t a klaxon-blaring advertisement for its clandestine location just right by the lobby of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, then you may just as well think nothing of …

Marini's on 57 Restaurant

Marini’s on 57 Restaurant Founder’s Menu

Marini’s on 57 Restaurant Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Celebrating a decade on top (literally) of the city, the team at Marini’s on 57 Restaurant delivers the Founder’s Menu. The degustation takes guests on a historical jour…

Chef Denis Lucchi Michelin Stars KL

The Take-over Series -Mandarin Grill x Denis Lucchi

The Take-over Series Monica Tindall Mandarin Grill, Kuala Lumpur, has a whole line-up of unique culinary events planned for local gourmets in The Take-over Series. In the collaborations, famed guest chefs from around the globe occupy the kitchen for several da…

Delamotte Champagne Brunch KL, Chateau Dionne

Delamotte Champagne Brunch KL, Chateau Dionne

Delamotte Champagne Brunch KL Words: Matt Brown Photos: Monica Tindall If you need an elegant way to spend a weekend morning, the brunch menu at Chateau Dionne will fulfil your needs on every level. Attentive staff, refined surroundings, fine French dining, exq…

Fall Degustation Menu KL

Fall Degustation Menu at Ultime

Fall Degustation at Ultime Atelier & Boulangerie Words: Matt Brown Photos: Monica Tindall The launch of the new Fall Degustation menu at renowned restaurant Ultime is an exciting moment to be a part of. So much behind-the-scenes work has gone into planning, …