Malaysia
A Quiet Renaissance of French Culinary Elegance @ Chez Gaston, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
Just a short five-minute stroll from the Bangsar LRT station lies Chez Gaston, a restaurant that has long been beloved for its sincere, ingredient-driven expression of French cuisine. Nestled in one of Kuala Lumpur’s most characterful neighbourhoods, the restaurant exudes…
A Sanctuary of Authentic Thai Elegance @ Malai Thai, Kuala Lumpur
Celebrated as Kuala Lumpur’s #1 Thai restaurant and certified Thai Select, Malai Thai has earned an enviable host of accolades, from its Michelin Guide recognitions in 2024 to its TripAdvisor distinction as Best Thai Restaurant. Yet the restaurant’s true strength…
Top Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Red, Kuala Lumpur Quality cuisine in a fashion-y décor with friendly service. They have Western wines for your pairing too. Cafe 5, Kuala Lumpur The waffles here are carefully made by the owner, Mr Trent, himself. Since he is always…
Southern Border, Johor Bahru
Popular F&B establishment Southern Border has recently relocated from Masai to the more centrally located Taman Molek. The new premises are only one month old at the time of writing. When I arrived on a Monday afternoon, they are packed. …
Top Restaurants and Cafes, Johor Bahru
Fascination and Kitchen, Johor Bahru If you think garden-in-a-cafe concepts are limited to Jalan Trus, well, here is one such cafe but without the traffic jams of downtown Johor Bahru. Fascination and Kitchen serves up quality cuisine which are beautifully…
89 Kilos Cake Bar, Johor Bahru
89 Kilos Cake Bar is a new quality establishment set up by chef-entrepreneur Frank. As the name suggests, this is a cake bar. This means that 89 Kilos sells unique, quality creations that are made artisanally and available only in…
Stellato Cafe, Johor Bahru
Stellato Cafe is a clean premium ice cream cafe located in a refined and quiet part of Mount Austin. The decor of Stellato Cafe has a slight Brit Mod, yuppie feel to it. What impresses me about Stellato Cafe is…
Mazry Vietnamese Cuisine, Johor Bahru
Mazry Vietnamese Cuisine is an amazing Vietnamese restaurant in Permas Jaya. Renaissance Hotel Johor Bahru is just a few steps away. The restaurant opened only this year and the interior has been completely renovated. The interior is spanking new, youthful…
Bunga Emas, Kuala Lumpur
When I think of Kuala Lumpur, I think of high-rise buildings and the comforts of a flashy and familiar city lifestyle. When I crave for authentic and traditional Malay cuisine, I wonder if I should take a quick trip to…
Lobster Crab and Burger, Johor Bahru
Surprisingly, in an inconspicuous corner of Johor Bahru, you can actually get lobster from Canada! Aglio Olio La Canadian (With Canadian Half Lobster) RM$54 The Aglio Olio linguine was better than expected. It comes with generous slices of squid. The…
