How did it all start? With my mother. My mother worked as a cook in a hospital and she cooked for our family for every meal. I started helping out my mom at a young age and became her best assistant ever since. I can still vividly remember how I […]
Tag: Malaysia
Khushi Spice, Indian Restaurant, Starhill Gallery
Louise Miller and Monica Tindall If, like me, you’d assumed that Starhill Gallery was a venue exclusively reserved for the post designer handbag purchase, bubbly brunch or fancy high tea, it’s most definitely time for you to forray further down the labyrinthin…
Bottega Mediterranea, Italian Sips and Bites
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall If you’re not looking out, you might walk past Bottega Mediterranea, which would be a shame. So make sure you know, it’s 1A, there is no sign and it looks like a home. I’m kicking myself actually that it’s been here since 2011 and I […]
EIGHT at Lido Hill, Johor Bahru
Tired of cookie cutter menus and mirror concepts, the philosophy of EIGHT, Johor Bahru’s premier dining and events venue, “innovate, never imitate,” filled me with hope from the onset. Once the state’s most highly regarded restaurant, recent renovations in 20…
Chef Mashad Pino, Livello Uno Italian Restaurant
What do you do ? I am the Head Chef of Livello Uno, which is an Italian café setting with great Italian food in TTDI. Where did you train to cook? I started with my diploma in culinary arts in Singapore. After graduation I spent some months working in Singapore […]
Magnum Sports Cafe, Puteri Harbour, Johor Bahru
Taking up a prime piece of real estate in Puteri Harbour, guests will find no shortage of entertainment at Magnum Sports Café. When not glued to the multitude of screens running the latest sports events, cheering on a favourite team (and ribbing a mate over an oppos…
The Whisky Bar KL, Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
Aisling Cullen and Monica Tindall Strolling down Changkat Bukit Bintang, its hard not to notice The Whiskey Bar which has been a firm favourite over the years to both expats and locals alike. Comfortable tub leather chairs and a huge selection of bottles displa…
Prego, Bubbalicious Brunch, The Westin Kuala Lumpur
Kristin Cosgrove and Monica Tindall You probably know the story Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, where food falls from the sky like rain. Well, this story came to mind at Prego’s Bubbalicious Brunch this past weekend, though ours would more aptly have been name…
Rouge, Fine Wines and Spirits, Puteri Harbour
As Puteri Harbour comes to full flourish, it’s set to bloom into a happening location for restaurants, bars, entertainment and shopping. Legoland is just up the road, and a number of residential projects are sprouting in the nearby vicinity. Currently a popu…
Ti Chen, Chinese Restaurant, Subang
Han Sen Hau and Monica Tindall It was a hazy afternoon. In fact, one of the worst days since Malaysia was shrouded in an asphyxiating smog, so imagine my alarm when I arrive at the Saujana Gold and Country Club looking at numerous men clad in pastel-coloured polo tee…
Urban Stove, Cook at Home Meal Delivery, Kuala Lumpur
Urban Stove is the latest concept in Kuala Lumpur looking to transform the culinary lives of busy city dwellers. Recognising that many are aware of the benefits of cooking at home, but also constrained by the demands of a hectic lifestyle, Urban Stove bridges t…
Kogetsu, Japanese Weekend Brunch, Subang
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall There is a surfeit of Japanese restaurants in Kuala Lumpur. But this one is unique. Offering tranquil lake and garden views, Kogetsu really embodies a traditional Japanese ambience. Built on stilts in the style of a traditio…