Spotlight

There isn't a Malaysian restaurant quite like Mangkuk in KL.  As you step in, you'll spot shelves lined with culinary books that include The Noma Guide to Fermentation, from the personal collection of chef-founder Ding. The menu might not seem extensive, but it embraces a heritage that's rar...

Podo Wine Outlet is KL's new wine shop with a twist - its South Korean founder, Soo, has personally tasted each of the 700 different wines that she sells. She has extensive knowledge about these wines, so she is confident and happy to recommend her selection to customers.If you enjoy exploring...

Soaring with a towering view, Sora @ Sky brings a fresh perspective to Malaysia's high-rise restaurants - perched on the 23rd floor of the new KSL Esplanade Hotel, Sora offers customers the most commanding sights from the sky in Klang.Launched only a month ago, Sora @ Sky is a destination waiti...

If cakes, gelato, grain bowls and waffles are your irresistible indulgence, SoYoung Malaysia promises all these delicious delights with a minimal-guilt twist. From Canadian Grade A non-GMO soymilk to low-sugar cakes and artisanal gelato, a wholesome poke bowl with an organic 18-grain base to ...

SS2's new secrecy-shrouded spot for pleasurable cuisine and playful cocktails, Rahsia Speakeasy Bar might be a hush-hush hideout, but it's worth hunting for in Petaling Jaya.Search for the neon-lit 'shhh...' sign that leads up a staircase to an entrance camouflaged by forest-like faux leaves, wel...

Gyuden Yakiniku strives to be PJ's prime place for Japanese Miyazaki A5 wagyu beef, harnessing this halal-certified top-tier treat throughout its menu - from luscious cuts of sankaku bara for grilling to lip-smacking trimmings for beef rice bowls and even burgers.Whether you're seeking Miyazaki...

Mont Kiara's new Osteria Emilia puts patrons in a Milanese state of mind: Inspired by generations-old Italian restaurants where marvellous meals and memories are made, Osteria Emilia honours the spirit and soulfulness of one of the world's most revered cuisines.From Rome's saltimbocca to Milanese...

Bukit Damansara's new Seed by Whitegrass whips up a wonderful take on French-Japanese modern fare, with degustation menus that display inventive confidence.Seed is a spin-off of Singapore's Michelin-starred Whitegrass; launching this week in The Five, the kitchen is helmed by 29-year-old ch...

Curbside Cantina blazed a trail for thick, tempting tacos in KL with its food truck in 2014; with the challenges of the past decade, its founders could have turned in their tostadas and folded up their tortillas forever, but they’re back, better than ever, with their friendly new neighbourhood ...

Seeking to put a sleek spin on the Thai cookbook, Sri Hartamas' new Napa Thai Cuisine serves up surprises like pan-fried squid eggs with spicy coriander lime sauce; beef cheek and tongue in northern hang le curry; and 84-hour marinated duck breast, pan-seared in red curry with pineapples, lychee ...

Hartamas' new cocktail bar, Sanctuary 38, is a calm haven for classic R&B fans on weekday nights, with Gladys, Aretha and Sam Cooke singing on the speakers. The soulful melodies prove the perfect companion for pleasurable potions freshened up with Asian-beloved fruits, including the Nangka ...

Flying Peacock struts into APW Bangsar with flair, colour and confidence, serving contemporary Japanese gastrobar fare with neo-noir vibes. Start with fresh oysters, jazzed up imaginatively with Asian-inflected dressings like kombu oil and spiced pomelo ponzu or lemongrass oil and bunga k...

Bored of Eggs Benedict in Bangsar? Take your taste buds on a trip to Havana: Telawi’s new CuBar brings the cuisine and cocktails of Cuba to KL, bolstered by a mouthwatering mambo of Colombian and Latin American flavours. CuBar’s aesthetic channels the colonial corridors of a romantici...

Seafood enthusiasts, your top Ramadan 2023 feast is the a la carte buffet at Delay No More Crab Seafood Restaurant - live lobsters, crabs and more, spanning the bounty of sea and land, prepared in pleasurable fusion styles.Order from your table to savour this cooked-to-order, all-you-can-eat spre...

Fujisawa Kyanpu Bar is Damansara Uptown's distinctive new destination for Japanese izakaya-inspired fare, memorably served in a colourful setting inspired by camping themes.With camping chairs coupled with low tables, complete with illustrated banners that evoke road trips and outdoor adventures,...