Michter's Whiskey Making a Name for Itself in Malaysia
May 12th, 2025
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Category: Asian
07
Nov
Tao at InterContinental: 2015 Snapshot
This restaurant is a sanctuary of serene sophistication, with a lavish centrepiece of ceiling lights that conjure an under-the-stars impression, bearing down on walls with a pink peach blossom motif (‘Tao’ is Mandarin for peach) and shelves with ornate teapots assembled from across Asia.
01
Nov
Mr. Wolf at Taman SEA, Petaling Jaya: Restaurant Review
Mr. Wolf howls into PJ this month: Helmed with ferocious flair by young chef Bryan Tan & his Wolfpack, this is a haven for ambitious & adventurous cooking, tackling Asian-accented tapas & other contemporary creations that convey forceful flavours.
24
Oct
Hana Dining + Sake Bar at Sunway Pyramid: Restaurant Review
This Malaysian spin-off of Taipei's respected A-Plus Japanese eatery offers a surprisingly imaginative selection that's satisfyingly executed & fun to experience.
18
Oct
Palillos Spanish Yakitori at Changkat Bukit Bintang: Restaurant Review
Palillos is one of 2015's most unexpected new eateries - a Japanese-inspired joint that specialises in skewers! Expect a harmonious marriage of Japanese gastronomy with some Spanish sensibilities.
16
Oct
New Seoul Korean Restaurant at Bandar Damansara Perdana: Restaurant Review
Opened in 2014 as Dong Seoul, this Damansara Perdana restaurant re-branded itself as New Seoul some time ago and is now celebrating its one-year anniversary with a month-long promotion running through the end of October.
13
Oct
Idamoo Sabah Food at Mid Valley: Snapshot
From Menggatal to Mid Valley: Idamoo is founded by the clan behind Sabah's Nyuk Pau, a respected name for beef noodles for nearly three decades, attracting customers from both within Menggatal town & the nearby state capital of Kota Kinabalu.
12
Oct
IHG Culinary Journey at InterContinental KL: Restaurant Review
Around the world, it's a tempting time to be checking out the restaurants of the InterContinental Hotels Group, which is taking F&B enthusiasts on the IHG Culinary Journey, marking three months of menus curated by seven celebrated chefs & served in stages at IHG's flagship hotels across Asia, the Middle East & Africa.
10
Oct
Mohammad Chow at Damansara Perdana: Restaurant Review
This family-founded outlet has become popular for halal Malaysian Chinese dai chow-style fare, inspired by its owners' hopes of offering everything from Marmite chicken to kung po cuttlefish & kam heong crabs for customers of every ethnicity to enjoy.
09
Oct
Sambal Chilli at Atria Shopping Gallery: Restaurant Review
Sambal Chilli spices up Atria's F&B landscape with classic fare that's been fine-tuned by a Malaysian family with many years of experience in serving Nyonya cuisine.
08
Oct
Shinjiro at Tropicana City Mall: Restaurant Review
Shinjiro is an interesting new addition to Tropicana City Mall, serving izakaya-inspired fare with several adventurous twists.
06
Oct
Hacha Mecha at TREC KL: Snapshot
Hacha Mecha is a stylish sanctum for modern Japanese fare with international inflections.
05
Oct
Ten Years at Sri Petaling: Restaurant Review
Ten Years brings together a bounty of Malaysian street food in one colourful outlet, serving cherished recipes collected from respected stall owners & restaurateurs from across the country.
03
Oct
Xiao Lao Wang at Damansara Uptown: Restaurant Review
Xiao Lao Wang has nurtured a following of loyal fans who've adored this hotpot specialist ever since its early days in Sungai Buloh; this year, the restaurant moved to Damansara Uptown, remaining a terrific destination for gatherings of family & friends.
02
Oct
Moobaan Thai at Taman Desa: Snapshot
Moobaan Thai offers a promising mix of crowd-pleasing classics, with a kitchen helmed by a chef from Chiang Rai.
01
Oct
Lucky Bo at Bangkung, Bangsar: Restaurant Review
Lucky Bo takes familiar favourites & puts its personal spin on them; expect both Western & Asian offerings.
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