Food and luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Beach Garden Organic Kitchen Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall We were so taken by Chef Gustavo and his delicious recipes during our stay at Escape Ritual that we leapt at the chance to visit Beach Garden Organic Kitchen, where he is the executive c…
Words: Anna Chew Photos: Monica Tindall If you’re looking for comfort food and wholesome meals like quiche, roast chicken, pasta and shakshuka or just a reliable slice of cake with coffee, we highly recommend Nourish by Kenny Hills Bakers. Most would already …
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall “Nothing beats honest food.” In four short words, the tagline for The Good Co. captures volumes about the level of quality and wholesome simplicity of KL’s well-respected purveyor of health food. With these f…
“Eat for you, eat for the planet” Monica Tindall Unless you have lived under a rock for the past 20 years, you must have heard about the benefits of a plant-based diet. The advantages of increased fibre, vitamins and nutrients and a reduction in saturated fats have l…
Words: Maggie Casey Photos: Monica Tindall It is a well-known fact that Malaysia is famous for their food. From mamak stalls selling a wide range of sinfully delicious roti and fried noodles, to exquisite Italian restaurants and other fine dining assortments, M…
Words: Nathaniel Jay Photos: Monica Tindall I love Thailand and I love just about everything Thai (so much so that even my wife is Thai). I’m always excited about trying new Thai restaurants in KL, longing to reconnect to those food memories of my second home. As suc…
Words: Kitty Lang Photos: Monica Tindall MTR: “A legendary name in South Indian comfort food, this super-popular eatery has had Bengaluru eating out of its hands since 1924.” – Lonely Planet As a lover of Indian food, I was excited to try MTR, a vegetar…
Words: Kitty Lang Photos: Monica Tindall When I moved to Malaysia nearly a year ago I expected to find plenty of Malaysian, Indian and Chinese food but what has been surprising is just how many Italian restaurants there are here. What has been even more unexpect…
Monica Tindall Meatless Mondays are gaining popularity in Kuala Lumpur and we’re happy to report that even restaurants that are not dedicated vegetarian kitchens are developing more and more recipes to cater for an ever-growing demand to eat consciously. Here …
Words: Nathaniel Jay Pictures: Monica Tindall The world of food has been changing over the last few years. More than ever before, people are requesting meat-free menu choices. Whether it is a choice to become a full-time vegetarian or the decision to reduce me…
Words: Jon Noble Photos: Monica Tindall Tucked away on the top floor of the DC Mall is Kikubari; a hidden gem with a wonderful setting and fine food. The kitchen’s focus is on using quality imported Japanese ingredients cooked with techniques from around the g…
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall With no shortage of hipster eateries in our beloved Bangsar, you’d think that any appetite might be satisfied by the vast array of Double-Glazed Miso Pretension and Sous Vide Snazz. Yet menus still tend to be d…