Malaysia
Brasserie 25, Kuala Lumpur
Hotel Stripes, Kuala Lumpur, has been strategically built on the ground floor of six shop houses that has been converted into a boutique hotel, thoughtfully designed for the best creative effect. Its creativity has clinched a spot in the Autograph…
Mad Plate, Johor Bahru
Mad Plate is a clean, youthful new restaurant in the dining enclave Mount Austin. Mad Plate specialises in hotplate dishes eg hotplate beef slice rice, salmon slice rice etc Ribeye Steak RM$24.80 Imagine a sizzling steak, topped with their housemade…
Drop Bar and Lounge, Kuala Lumpur
Drop KL presents you an array of delicious options to gratify your dining and entertainment needs. If you are single and want to immerse in a variety of cocktail thrills, head towards the contemporary bar with exquisitely carved wooden bar…
Aticca (Permas City), Johor Bahru
Aticca is a swanky bistro-bar located in the dining enclave that is Permas City. The atmosphere is casual, comfortable and convivial. They have a very well-stocked bar and wine cellar. Apple Martini RM$29.90 Rum, vodka, triple sec, fresh apple The…
Hato Patisserie, Johor Bahru
Hato Patisserie is a chic new cafe in the new office/ retail development Southkey. Though new, it seems to have gathered a loyal following already. When I went there, it was more than 50% full. Lychee Rose RM$15 Flowery rose…
Sa Lang Hei Dessert Cafe, Johor Bahru
Sa Lang Hei is an Instagrammable Korean cafe in Mount Austin. The cafe is in a cute blue colour which reminded me of Pororo, that beloved Korean cartoon penguin. Honey Omija RM$7 – Hot; RM$8 – cold There are partitioned…
1875 The Mex, Johor Bahru
1875 The Mex is an interesting new arrival in the Johor Bahru dining scene. Run by an Australian couple, Chef Shaun has cooked in 5-star hotels such as Hilton and Sheraton. Freshly made spicy guacamole and corn chips RM$16 The…
Shiokara, Johor Bahru
Shiokara is a clean Japanese restaurant in Eko Botanic. They have an open seating area and cosy private dining rooms. When I went, business people were having a business lunch in an adjacent private room. The decor of the whole…
La Belle Vie, Johor Bahru
Serving exquisite French cuisine in a casual and comfortable setting, La Belle Vie combines sophistication and comfort in a unique dining experience. If you’ve heard of, or had the pleasure of, tasting the food at award-winning Chez Papa, you will…
Living Room Cafe (Setia Tropika), Johor Bahru
Since opening in May 2016, Living Room Café provides a cozy and comfortable environment for customers. The location is convenient, so anyone can make their way to this café for some leisure time. It is tucked away from the main…