Tiki Taka is a new kid on the Medan Damansara block and one that has plenty to offer. This tapas spot allows you to sample their menu in small plates so you get to try more in one seating. I’ve been there three times in less than a month –…
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AQUA at Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur is the latest addition to the hotel’s range of F&B offerings – an al fresco setup for a relaxed dining experience overlooking the city skyline. The interior is undeniably stylish, with polished copper finishing and a stunning white marble top bar where wicked tipples…
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If I could name a star dish at Interlude in TTDI, it would be the 17-hour slow cooked pork belly. Not that the other dishes weren’t good – they were in their own right but imagine this amazingly tender chunk of pork belly with buttery fat and crackly skin on…
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Weekend brunches have always been a favourite of mine – a pick-me-up that I look forward to after the end of a work week. It is also a welcomed habit when I’m on vacation, like the weekend brunch I enjoyed at Ebony, Mandarin Oriental Guangzhou. For RMB388 per person, Ebony’s…
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An old fashioned made with bourbon tastes completely different than when made rye. Bourbon is a sweet, smooth and rounded character while rye on the other hand is dry, grassy and brash. But it gives more character to cocktail – angular and edgy, and a lot more dynamic. I recently…
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I used to order cocktails when I dine at restaurants but these days, I get my fix at a cocktail bar such as SIX Bangsar. Reason being, a restaurant is more likely to serve you a less stellar cocktail than a bar that specialises in cocktails. Cocktails to me, can…
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Dining with a view has always been one that tops my list of places to visit and the latest addition to Troika Sky Dining – Fuego – makes one of those places. This casual restaurant and bar overlooks the KL Twin Towers and offers a panoramic view of the city…
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In this age when nearly nothing is hidden or forbidden, a secret hideaway (or the idea of it) has an undeniable allure. Like Barlai, a new venue from The Big Group, nested in a heritage building at Jalan Sin Chew Kee in Pudu. Try and find it. There is barely…
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A well-made Negroni demands respect and contemplation. Each sip is terse to the tongue with a tinge of bitterness; a smoky-sweet finish that makes it a grown-up drink. Perfect to mark the end of the day or the beginning of a good night. But not all places serve this well…
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Hit & Mrs has a lot more to offer than just food – it is an experience that combines modern cuisine, classic ambiance and a whole lot of passion. This spot in Bangsar focuses on creative European cuisine, helmed by Chef Keith Choong. The restaurant sits on the ground floor…
