Michter's Whiskey Making a Name for Itself in Malaysia
May 12th, 2025
Held at the award-winning Bar Trigona, the exclusive tasting event marked the first time the full Mi[...]
Category: Kuala Lumpur
13
Jan
Ginza Sushimasa at Le Meridien: Restaurant Review
KL's Japanese dining scene is seeing the emergence of diverse new restaurants that are housed in hotels but are independently owned, separately operated & often discreetly hidden - we've found Ginza Sushimasa, tucked on Le Meridien's seventh floor.
12
Jan
Mrs Lovett's Pies, Easy Green Salads, Brooklyn Deli Sandwiches & Caterpillar Bee Crepes at 1 Mont Kiara Mall: Restaurant Review
Pies & salads, sandwiches & crepes, oh my! The 1 Mont Kiara mall is fast becoming a delectable destination; here's our foray into four new eateries situated side-by-side.
10
Jan
Kurata Japanese Dining at Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur: Restaurant Review
Kurata opened recently at Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur, though it's independently owned & operated separately from the hotel; the restaurant features a friendly team that takes pride in both traditional & contemporary Japanese fare.
09
Jan
Cherry Bomb at See Hoy Chan: Restaurant Review
Its name might sound explosive, but Cherry Bomb Coffee - a moniker that serves as a nod to coffee cherries - is a calm hideout that's meant to evoke the feeling of home.
07
Jan
Torii at Batai Village, Damansara Heights: Restaurant Review
Acclaimed yakitori-&-whisky specialist Torii spreads its wings from Taman Tun Dr Ismail to Damansara Heights this week, launching a second outpost to sizzle up the new Batai Village development.
05
Jan
Rocku Yakiniku Malaysia at Pavilion KL: Restaurant Review
All-you-can-eat servings of grilled meat & seafood at wallet-pleasing rates? That's the hook for Rocku Yakiniku, currently the top highlight of the Pavilion mall's new seventh-floor, multi-outlet dining department.
03
Jan
The Olive Tree at Menara Hap Seng
Indian food is available almost anywhere in Kuala Lumpur, but it’s often more tricky to find an upscale restaurant that serves authentic fare. [Sponsored]
03
Jan
HappyTime Kitchen Lunchbox Deliveries: Online Store Review
We recently tried out the offerings of HappyTime Kitchen, an initiative by a team of Malaysian health coaches.
01
Jan
LA/PA at Telawi, Bangsar: Restaurant Review
Bangsar's New Year baby springs into action this week, showing great potential to grow into something special. LA/PA - a catchy play on 'lapar,' the Malay word for 'hungry' - is a spin-off from the vibrant people who brought us Taman Tun's Quar/Tet; we think LA/PA will easily equal the success of its big brother.
01
Jan
Izakaya Ieyasu at Avenue K: Restaurant Review
With its sweeping selection & satisfactory servings, Izakaya Ieyasu seems like a solid bet for Japanese fare in Avenue K.
30
Dec
Foodlogy French-Italian Restaurant at Viva Residency, Sentul: Restaurant Review
French & Italian fare, carefully prepared by two Malaysian sisters coached by a respected French F&B consultant, surfaces this month at this casual restaurant in Sentul's Viva Residency, not too far from the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre.
27
Dec
Mamasan Yakitori at Avenue K: Restaurant Revew
Checking out a new izakaya-inspired, mall-based restaurant, Mamasan Yakitori, the affectionate nickname for this deliberately grungy-looking bar that's tucked on a corner of Avenue K's street level, beside its big sister Wondermama X.
17
Dec
The Optimist Coffee at Ampang: Restaurant Review
The cup is always full, never half-empty, at The Optimist Coffee, serving flat whites, roasted hazelnut lattes & pandan lamingtons with plenty of smiles outside the Ampang Park LRT station's street-level entrance.
17
Dec
Eat Me Dessert Club at Telawi, Bangsar: Restaurant Review
From patties to pancakes: The team behind Bangsar's beloved KGB burger outlet this week launched an ambitious initiative - a dessert parlour that specialises in a carefully curated selection of plated treats.
12
Dec
Pampas Burger at Dataran Jelatek: Restaurant Review
Pampas Burger in Wangsa Maju, an offshoot of the Pampas steakhouse family of Changkat Bukit Bintang.
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