Spotlight

What happens when a Japanese yakiniku-loving couple eat at more than 2,000 yakiniku restaurants across their home country in 15 years?For Suguru Ishida and his wife Tomoko, the next step was running their own yakiniku joint, which they launched in Singapore nearly nine years ago.The couple, forme...

Spiriting us away to a realm of mountains and woods, Shan Mu is one of the Year of the Rabbit’s most captivating new cafes. Run by two brothers and two sisters who’ve crafted their own furniture of kayu chengal and resak, this East Asian-inspired space is an immersive sanctuary with wabi...

Bar Hanareya is a bit off the beaten path, but it's a distinctive destination for fans of Japanese fare. Freshly launched in Setia Alam, this friendly space specialises in otsumami - snack-sized plates - served with signature Japanese liquor-based cocktails.The menu comprises thoughtful tributes ...

Gourmet feasts of seafood galore, for gala meals of Malaysian udang galah, Alaskan king crabs, U.S. mussels and much more: Galah Gala is TTDI's new destination for the treasures of the oceans and rivers, cooked in sumptuous styles that complement the sweetness of the sea.Steered by the team ...

Johor-born Tom & Danny has launched its first caffeine bar in KL, perched on Pavilion mall’s sixth floor. Try the Tofu Fa Latte, soft, smooth and soothing, and Lychee Americano, putting a luscious twist on light-bodied coffee.Tom & Danny Coffee, Pavilion KL.

Stepping into The Chamber in The Starhill is like entering an Aladdin's cave of gleaming, glittering treasures - but instead of antiques and artefacts, explorers will discover a trove of coveted bottles that represent respected distilleries, vineyards and breweries across the globe.The Chamber ce...

If you love cosy cafes with a friendly, family-run charm, Bandar Botanic's Sundaze Coffee is a bright spot to explore.Spearheaded by two sisters and their mother, this Klang cafe officially launched in mid-2022, but its founding family has nurtured a loyal following in this neighbourhood since 20...

Over the past decade, trend-setting desserts have come and gone in Malaysia, from New York-inspired cronuts to Australian-style Freakshakes to homegrown salted egg lava cakes.While those temptations proved fleeting, Vanilla Crepe has not only endured the test of time but become increasingly popul...

After three years in the Klang Valley, Taiwan-born tea purveyor Dont Yell At Me has become a familiar destination for fans of bubble tea and other playful beverages.But there's more than boba to this brand: From croffles crowned with creamy toppings to ramen sets for spicy, satisfying meals, Dont...

El Kano is el primo: Serving European specialities with a Spanish spotlight, this is a vibrant upscale venue for dining and drinking, strategically located in KL's city centre. Its distinctive projection-screen decor immerses patrons in different dimensions, from outer space to the deep blue sea....

Basic Wine Store might be self-effacing in name, but its charms are far from rudimentary.With a kitchen headed by the team behind Table & Apron and Universal Bakehouse, its shelves lined with boutique bottles stocked by Malaysian-based wine importer Corevino, this is the equivalent of a con...

Stresso is a lovely little cafe, run single-handedly by Sara, back in Malaysia after years of living and working in Australia, Switzerland, Germany and Denmark.  With Harry’s House playing in the morning, Stresso is worth visiting for brunch in Bukit Jelutong - it might sound far off for some o...

The Row’s latest restaurant brings a wave of marvellous Mediterranean flavours to KL, evoking the rustic charm of a Greek taverna. The kitchen’s technique is terrific, doing delicious justice to crispy-fried feta with figs and za’atar; Melitzanosalala, the classic Greek eggplant dip; and o...

Subang Jaya's new omakase restaurant is Empire Shopping Gallery's secret sanctuary, not only for sushi but donburi, A5 wagyu steaks, king crab noodles and much more.Whether you love decadent omakase feasts for lunch and dinner or a la carte meals that promise prized ingredients that span anago to...

For a wholesome meal that's done just right, balanced in portion, flavour and nutrition, Ngam Ngam Neighbourhood hits the spot for sustenance in the city centre, conveniently located in the LaLaport Bukit Bintang mall.From a lip-smacking salmon lunch for pescatarians to mouthwatering sambal tempe...