Malaysia
Where Butter Meets Poetry: The Art of Flour @ Parry Road, Kuala Lumpur
Tucked just a five-minute stroll from the Shangri-La Hotel and a seven-minute walk from the iconic Petronas Towers, Parry Road KLCC has arrived as a chic, casually luxe retreat in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. From the muted green French…
Where KL Learns Tapas @ Pinchos Tapas Bar, Kuala Lumpur
At the quieter end of Changkat Bukit Bintang — where the street relaxes slightly before dissolving into the deeper pulse of the city’s nightlife — sits a restaurant that has quietly become one of Kuala Lumpur’s most enduring tapas destinations.…
Emily in Kuala Lumpur @ Ciao Ristorante
Since 1991, Ciao Ristorante has been an institution in Kuala Lumpur, offering over 30 years of unwavering commitment to authentic Italian cuisine. Tucked away amidst a verdant oasis overlooking a golf course, the restaurant resembles a rustic Italian farmhouse, complete…
A Slice of Italy in Changkat’s Party District @ Ciccio, Kuala Lumpur
Changkat Bukit Bintang is synonymous with nightlife — a corridor of cocktail bars, thumping music, and restless energy. Yet toward the quieter end of this storied street sits a restaurant that feels almost transportive. Step past the open, charming façade…
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…
