Malaysia
Antipodean Cafe, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
To get to Bangsar, you can take the subway from KL Sentral. Bangsar station is just one stop away from KL Sentral and the subway journey takes just one minute. When you arrive at Bangsar station, you will see a…
Sassorosso, Kuala Lumpur
“Ranks among the best Italian restaurants anywhere” Sassorosso is an excellent, intimate restaurant with great emphasis on food. Located within walking distance of the world famous Petronas Towers, this restaurant is not flashy. This is an intimate, down-to-earth restaurant with…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
