Ed.ju uses only aged fish – never fresh – in its sushi, a careful process that chef owner Eddie Ng has perfected with a variety of fat fish. Tradition and seasonal ingredients underscore the dozens of Japanese omakase restaurants in…
Aug 12, 2020
The prettiest mooncake packaging to double as Mid-Autumn 2020 keepsakes
From jewellery boxes to tiffin carriers and tote bags. Ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival this October, brands and hotels have come up with custom-made mooncake boxes and packaging that are perfect for the season’s gifting. As per annual tradition, we’ve…
Aug 10, 2020
Rediscover Malay heritage with St Regis KL’s folklore-inspired Merdeka menu
The “Malaysiaku: A Reimagined Malay Heritage” menu is one that that promises to capture the eyes, satiate the palate and evoke forgotten folklores like ‘Puteri Gunung Ledang’. Last year, St Regis Kuala Lumpur celebrated Merdeka and Malaysia Day with a…
Aug 05, 2020
Sweeten your afternoons with Chitose strawberries at Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur and Chitose strawberries are making our afternoons that much sweeter. Ah, the enigmatic strawberry. No doubt it’s one of the sexiest fruits known to mankind, owed to its addicting sweetness and seductive juiciness. It’s no wonder…
Aug 04, 2020
Leave it up to Sushi Kazu for an umami-packed omakase experience in KL
Located along Jalan Batai, Executive Chef Norikazu Shibata’s namesake omakase restaurant is designed to emulate his philosophy: “simplicity is the best test of quality”. When it comes to omakase dining, the chef’s experience is key. How else would one confidently…
Jul 28, 2020
Who needs a road trip, when Beta brings you on a culinary tour of Malaysia
Beta restaurant’s new menu allows interstate travelling from North to South, all in one seating. It was a rainy Wednesday evening with rolling thunder when we arrived at Beta KL just in time to have a go at Chef Raymond…
Jul 24, 2020
5 Latin American restaurants in KL for your tapas or taco fix
Whether it’s Mexican, South American or Spanish food you’re especially fond of, we’ve got your Latino palate covered. The beauty of food is that it transcends languages and geographical boundaries. Food travels across nations to offer a glimpse of a…
Jul 21, 2020
Monroe KL wants to be your go-to diner for comfort food in Bukit Bintang
The idea here is to serve casual, comfort food, but using local ingredients wherever possible. What do Central Perk, Peach Pit and Pop’s Chock’Lit share in common? Yes, they’re all eateries popularised by TV shows – Friends, Beverly Hills/90210 and…
Jul 20, 2020
Sushi Saito opens new outpost in an art gallery for a fine arts meet dining experience
Sushi Saito’s new home is an art gallery by day, sushi restaurant by night. Many a sushi lover was left in shock last November when former three Michelin-starred restaurant Sushi Saito, which many regarded as one of the world’s best…
Jul 15, 2020
Halcyon Days and Banyan Tree KL present a British Afternoon Affair all through August
This exclusive British Afternoon Tea marries the British heritage of Halcyon Days with the culinary know-how of the hotel’s award winning Head Pastry Chef, Fodil Baghal. Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur and Halcyon Days have teamed up to offer a British…