Proto @ Dubrovnik, Croatia
Ston oysters that speak poetically of the ocean, a Dalmatian octopus salad that whispers of sweet brininess, & oven-roasted Adriatic bream that sings of buttery succulence - Proto offers a pristine...
View ArticleNeighbourhood Coffee @ Sri Petaling
Neighbourhood Coffee this year introduced its signature dessert of Japanese-inspired 'fuwa fuwa' souffle pancakes, thick but light & fairly airy, prepared fresh to order, served warm & topped...
View Article2017 Menu: Chequers @ Taman Tun Dr Ismail
Chequers continues to cement its reputation as a cool venue for a fun meal - when the restaurant first opened in 2014, its menu focused on savoury & sweet waffles, but the selection has since...
View ArticleThe Banker's Draught @ Desa Sri Hartamas
Desa Sri Hartamas' latest pub debuts with tasty Southeast Asian temptations that we scarcely see in KL's watering holes - from Malaysia, the Laksa Johor, blanketed with fish-&-prawn gravy &...
View ArticleModi & Rosa @ Glo Damansara
The latest Italian effort by Modesto Marini, the founder of Modesto's & Marini's On 57, is this mall-based restaurant that reportedly takes its moniker from a combination of Marini's nickname &...
View Article2017 Menu: Torii @ Batai, Damansara Heights
Torii has unveiled its new dinner menu, jazzing up modern Japanese cuisine with intriguing creations & combinations; start with chef Nizam's refashioning of a sashimi platter, with toro, kampachi,...
View ArticleIngrained by Ironwoods @ Cellar Eighteen, Tropicana Avenue
If we lived in the Tropicana neighbourhood, this new venue could be our next second home - Ingrained by Ironwoods & Cellar Eighteen herald a collaborative effort that currently promises everything...
View ArticleKoi Kei Bakery @ Macau
Macau's leading bakery chain boasts outposts across this territory - convenient for customers who want to munch on the renowned Portuguese egg tarts, flaky & crisp, with a centre of warm, soft...
View ArticleZen House @ Sunway Velocity Mall
This vegetarian-friendly venue offers a comprehensive collection of Japanese fare in meat-free forms, from sushi moriawase (RM36.90) to kushiyaki skewers (RM33.90), tempura to teppanyaki, nabemono to...
View ArticleThe Enclave @ Kurau, Bangsar
The Enclave's founder Vig sought to create the sort of cosy & soothing space where his fellow Bangsar residents could hang out for an honest, hearty meal. Vig & his warm, welcoming team have...
View ArticleHinata Cafe @ Eco Sky Gallery
Fans of hidden cafes, check out this cosy one, tucked inside the offices of the Eco Sky property sales gallery, offering interesting Japanese-inflected temptations, such as soba topped with Japanese...
View ArticleDragon Co @ Taman Maluri, Cheras
Tongue to tail eating, with everything in between, at Cheras' current hotspot for Chinese Hunan cuisine: Try the braised duck tongues, exceptionally juicy & flavour-packed (RM58), pork tails with...
View ArticleNaughty Nyonya's @ Desa Sri Hartamas
Peranakan pleasures sashay into the spotlight: Naughty Nyonya's cheekiest creation might be its fried chicken skin coated in sambal petai (RM22), a flavourful, diet-be-damned combination that we...
View ArticleWOP Coffee & Bread @ Kota Damansara
 Any cafe that has 'Ethiopian chicken' on its menu could be worth investigating: WOP Coffee's version isn't exactly Doro Wat but more of a fusion creation, featuring a chicken chop doused in an...
View ArticleRa.Ft Cafe/Bistro @ Binjai 8
There's every reason to be thankful for a space in the city centre where we can flee the ruthless multitudes, find a few friendly smiles, & be nourished in both body & spirit. Ra.Ft's Italian...
View ArticleNadodi @ Mayang, Yap Kwan Seng
A meal at Nadodi is meant to be an odyssey, traversing the rice paddies of Tamil Nadu, the coastal fisheries of Kerala & the crop fields of the Jaffna Peninsula - this is a restaurant of ambition...
View ArticleAmmo @ Hong Kong
Ammo's chief allure is its sparkling, stunning copper-hued setting in a former 19th-century explosives compound; its menu is tempting too - sea urchin worshippers can sample battered oysters dabbed...
View ArticleS'Mores @ Tropicana Shopping Mall
Bustling even on a Monday night, S'Mores serves more than a few intriguing temptations, including its interpretation of aligot (RM26), the Auvergne speciality of cheese blended with potatoes (not as...
View Article2017 Menu: Sion @ Ara Damansara
Sion's chef-founder Masamichi Shiomi continues to churn out hit after hit, melding Japanese & European culinary sensibilities at one of the Klang Valley's most fulfilling restaurants for fusion...
View ArticleAboard The Bergen Railway @ Norway
The seven-hour train trip from Oslo to Bergen is hailed as one of the world's most scenic, & it lives up to that reputation - the view outside the window evolves steadily & engagingly, from the...
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