Tatto, Kuala Lumpur
Tucked in away in a small lane, within walking distance from Petronas Towers, is Tatto, a one-year-old Italian restaurant. Make sure you have the exact address and directions as taxi driver probably do not know this place and the restaurant…
Sompoton Spa, Prince Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
I took time out to treat myself to a spa session while in KL. I chose Sompoton Spa at Prince Hotel as it was near where I was staying and it is right behind Pavilion Shopping Mall. I figured I…
La Maison Francaise, Kuala Lumpur
Located in a quiet residential cul-de-sac, within walking distance from Pavilion Shopping Mall, is the French restaurant La Maison Francaise. I arrived on a drizzling Saturday afternoon to try their high tea. La Maison Francaise is housed in a restored,…
Ciccio, Kuala Lumpur
“I will always come back to this restaurant” Ciccio does roaring business, even on the coldest of nights—Monday. This Italian restaurant is located along lively Changkat Bukit Bintang. I was afraid that Ciccio, located in the popular and touristy Changkat…
Truefitt and Hill, Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Truefitt and Hill, also known as the Oldest Barbershop in the World, as recognised by the Guinness Book of Records, offers the finest grooming products and services to the discerning gentleman. I sat down one day to try 2 of…
Shang Palace, Shangri-la, Kuala Lumpur
English Français 简体中文 English Shang Palace, located within the Shangri-la Kuala Lumpur, is a high-class fine-dining restaurant favoured by the powerful and elite. When I visited on a Tuesday afternoon, the place was hopping with businessmen, Western expats, C-level executives…
The Majestic Spa, The Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Top Spa in Kuala Lumpur In the competitive spa industry, The Majestic Spa stands out for its unusual concept, decor, excellent skills and cleanliness. The spa is housed in an Art Deco building beside the Majestic Wing. Right away, that…
Thirty8, Grand Hyatt, Kuala Lumpur
Thirty8 sits atop, on the 38th floor (hence the name), of the 1-year-old Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur. Thirty8 showcases panoramic 360 degree views of KL city. You can see the world famous Petronas Towers at KLCC (which is within walking…
Graze, Hilton, Kuala Lumpur
October marks the start of white truffle season. White truffles, or “Edible Diamonds” as they are called, are rare. The white ones are only available a couple of months of the year, and there are fewer of them, and of…
Getting around Kuala Lumpur by taxi/ cab
Kuala Lumpur has the most dishonest taxi/ cab drivers I have seen, and I thought Bangkok taxi/ cab drivers are bad. BKK drivers would pretend not to understand English, and resolutely sit there and not give you your change. Come…
