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Kingyu -Japanese Restaurant, Desa Sri Hartamas Words: Amanda Chin Photos: Richard Callahan Always take advantage of an opportunity to eat Wagyu, and since this chance was dining at Kingyu, operated by the owners of Kyomo (formerly Shin Nihon), I knew it would be …
Bara on Six, Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Words: Matt Brown Photos: Rich Callahan Following renovation over the past few months, Bara on Six (formerly Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill) relaunched in early February as a modern steakhouse grill and oyster bar, wit…
Gyuden Yakiniku – Japanese Grill Restaurant Words: Amanda ChinPhotos: Rich Callahan Once in a while, I like to binge on meat as I hardly eat it at home, so when Monica asked me to eat at Gyuden Yakiniku… you know my answer already. ‘Yakiniku’ means grilled mea…
Grill & BBQ Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur There’s no denying the appeal of the flame in cooking. Meat over an open fire has long caused many a carnivore to drool. The sound of the crackle, the browning of the edges, and the aroma of caramelising crust are irresisti…
Ignis KL – Woodfire Grill Restaurant Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan If anything shows a chef’s skill, it’s the ability to tame a woodfire grill. Without temperature precision found in other cooking methods, the chef must know h…
Maillard Grill Words: Patricia PodorsekPhotos: Rich Callahan (and supplied by restaurant) As the world opens up again after the lockdown of the pandemic, we are seeing the simultaneous opening of many restaurants. One of these is the newly-minted Maillard Gri…
Steakhouse Mont Kiara – Don Julio Words: Amanda ChinPhotos: Richard Callahan After a few eating outings with Monica, I should know by now to come prepared. That is, come with an empty stomach. Well, I did. However, even with such forward planning, I did not e…
Double Marriott Bonvoy Points at Prime KL Words: Meg Alice Photos: Rich Callahan Monica had to convince me to review Prime, the steakhouse located within Le Mériden Kuala Lumpur in KL Sentral. She’s on a mission this month to score double Marriott Bonvoy points in …
Argentinian Steakhouse Mont Kiara – Don Julio KL Words: Rebecca Cannon Photos: Rich Callahan I’m dreaming. It must be because I’m standing in Don Julio, an Argentinian Steakhouse Mont Kiara, and SOPs says I can’t leave the house. The i…
Mediterranean Set Menu KL Monica Tindall Maria’s SteakCafe has launched a fresh and tasty Mediterranean-inspired menu for both dine-in and delivery. The set consists of a starter, soup and main, with each course having a choice of two options. Salmon (RM 75) or B…
Best Steaks in Kuala Lumpur This post on the best steaks in Kuala Lumpur is dedicated to the carnivores amongst you. While it’s hard to beat the smell of the char and a steak hot from the grill directly to your table, these restaurants do a fine job of coming […]
Craf Roasters Monica Tindall Craf Roasters, located on a picturesque site next to Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, was primarily a coffee company before the pandemic. Changing restrictions pushed them to explore other sources of revenue. As such, they beg…