Douglas Dragons at Dark
March 25th, 2024
From Portland to Publika: American brunch franchise Slappy Cakes smacks its way into Malaysia this month, promising playful pancakes that customers can cook themselves on special griddles built on each table.
Dao Xiang, one of Bangsar South's most elegant eateries, delves deep into the diversity of Chinese Shunde cuisine.
Prezzo is a new Italian place at Bangsar's Jalan Telawi, with a solid selection of dishes.
This new family-run restaurant is a soulful sanctuary that's set to become a neighbourhood favourite in Ukay Heights.
Brolly opens up this week at Menara Felda on Persiaran KLCC - its vivaciously striking look is fuelled by the no-brakes spirit of a maniacal garage; the centrepiece is a pillar full of wash-basins with truck tyres for sinks, gasoline pumps for taps & side view mirrors that supply a maelstrom of reflections for the posing & preening pleasure of patrons.
Real Food is both a beautiful vegetarian cafe & a bountifully stocked grocer with an impressive repertoire.
Vino Vino, a discreet destination in Phileo Damansara is not exactly a crowd magnet, but it merits a mention for its sticks of enjoyably crunchy chicken skin alongside plenty of other yakitori dishes.
Moku proves to be a protein powerhouse; we liked everything we tried here - skewers of chicken liver, pope's nose & cheese tsukune and so much more.
For residents of Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kushi Raku is determined to deliver traditional Japanese soul food in an izakaya setting.
With robust crowds for mealtimes in Mid Valley, Grand Harbour has become one of this mall's solid bets for Chinese cuisine. Two new promotions - set meal packages & mid-autumn mooncakes - currently supply a strong introduction to this restaurant.
Come on Sundays for brunch and bid au revoir to your diet by partnering some Champagne with La Vie En Rose's speciality platter of foie gras and pear on toast, croque madame with mushrooms, smoked salmon omelette, fruit salad & sauteed potatoes, complemented with artisanal croissants, danishes, bread, butter & luscious jams.
Gobo Upstairs now offers exceptionally tempting monthly promotions, with August brilliantly dedicated to cheese & wine, two of our favourite things ever.
The Fat Fish surfs into Mont Kiara this week, hooking us with the promise of a vibrant deli-cafe that's poised to be shored up with everything from salmon & scallops to sole & sea urchin, crayfish to cod, roast beef to unagi sandwiches.