• Kuala Lumpur,  Malaysia,  Restaurants

    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…

  • Kuala Lumpur,  Malaysia,  Restaurants

    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…

  • Johor Bahru,  Malaysia,  Restaurants

    Wan Li, Renaissance, Johor Bahru

    English Français English 5-star Chinese fine dining arrives at Johor Bahru. Helmed by Executive Chef Foong Wai Loong, Wan Li offers cuisine that is very rich and strong flavours.   Having worked in Singapore, Indonesia, Japan and now in Johor…

  • Johor Bahru,  Malaysia,  Restaurants

    Café BLD, Renaissance, Johor Bahru

    English 한국의 Bahasa Indonesia English Café BLD offers buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and buffet dinner.  A highlight of the buffet breakfast is that every morning, right by the entrance, there is a health smoothie stand offering health fruit smoothies. For…

  • Hotels,  Johor Bahru,  Malaysia

    Hotel Jen, Puteri Harbour, Johor Bahru

    Formerly known as Traders Hotel Puteri Harbour Now families holidaying in Iskandar have a decent place to stay overnight.  Traders Hotel has opened a new hotel in Puteri Harbour, right next to Sanrio Hello Kitty Town. Traders Hotel is of…

  • Johor Bahru,  Malaysia,  Travel

    Legoland, Johor Bahru

    I went to Legoland on a sweltering hot day.  It was a Monday, when everyone else is working. Ha!  The park was largely empty. This park is pretty huge, bigger than Universal Studios Singapore and definitely bigger than Sanrio Hello…

  • Johor Bahru,  Malaysia,  Restaurants

    Nando’s City Square, Johor Bahru

    Went to Nando’s again.  Had my usual ¼ chicken with 2 sides. Sad to report portions have shrunk. They now don’t serve water.  See previous post.  Their stuttering excuse was pretty lame too – the water supply is mixed with…