The celebrity chef shares what went into curating a four-season canapés menu that highlights distinct flavours of Martell cognac and Chivas whisky. Curiosity always played a part in Chef Sherson Lian’s culinary journey. Starting out in his mother’s restaurant, this…
Oct 08, 2018
Warmth and variety of casual Japanese cuisine highlighted at Hana Dining
Egawa nigiri may have stolen the show, but Hana Dining delights in much more. Quaint spots have a way of sneaking into our dining lists, be it for a quick meal post-shopping, or a casual dinner with friends. Hana Dining‘s…
Oct 04, 2018
How Cheval des Andes brought Bordeaux wine-making to Argentinian soil
How do you grow wine where there are 300 sunny days in a year? Winemaker Gérald Gabillet may offer some hints with a bottling, or three. Bordeaux winemaker Gérald Gabillet came to Argentina on a mission. It was one born…
Oct 01, 2018
Support breast cancer awareness while enjoying this Pink Afternoon Tea
With every purchase of the Pink Afternoon Tea, Mandarin Oriental KL will contribute 10 percent to the Pink Ribbon Wellness (L) Foundation in their mission to fight breast cancer. As part of an initiative to support breast cancer awareness, Executive…
Sep 28, 2018
5 bars to drink to magnificent views of KL’s skyline
From rooftop establishments to poolside hangouts, here are five bars in town on our must-visit list for great booze with a side of KL’s skyline. Another week, another new bar to visit in the bustling city of Kuala Lumpur. Or…
Sep 28, 2018
Nobu crosses borders for a limited-time menu celebrating its trademark style
What happens when Nobu KL meets Nobu London? Nobu style ice kacang, apparently. Four chefs from Nobu London and Nobu Kuala Lumpur have come together to curate a limited-time menu. We got a taste of Nobu Crossing Borders courtesy of…
Sep 25, 2018
Learning the secrets of a Malay Kitchen with Chef Ann’s east coast-inspired touches
We set out to discover the secrets of a Malay kitchen during our stay at Tanjong Jara Resort under the tutelage of its head chef and Menu Master, Chef Ann. Malaysian cuisine is perhaps one of the hardest to define…
Sep 24, 2018
Cape Mentelle is made to transport seafood lovers to the coast and back
Best enjoyed by the beach, but when not, close your eyes and it’ll take you there through your taste buds. Tucked away in the southwest corner of the Land Down Under is Cape Mentelle, a pioneering winery of the renowned…
Sep 06, 2018
Let Chef Melba Nunis show you why Kristang cuisine is a Malaccan gem
The Majestic Malacca’s Kristang Culinary Journey roots us to the rich cultural context of Malaysia’s gastronomic tapestry. ‘What exactly is Kristang food?’ is a question we encountered almost every time we related our experience on the Kristang Culinary Journey. Despite…
Sep 04, 2018
Get to know Grand Hyatt KL’s new Executive Chef Rolf Knecht through his dishes
We sat down for a 5-course ‘Meet the Chef’ dinner at the hotel’s signature THIRTY8 restaurant recently and this was what we gathered about his culinary style. Keeping up with the advancement of the local hospitality industry this year, Grand…