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The live band makes it tough to hold a conversation in this SohoKL club. Luckily, the club has a secluded chill-out lounge called "Casa Endivia," which is shut away from the noise. Cigars and wines are available, but there's nothing to nibble on for now. Singapore Sling and Pink Pussycat. Th...

This cigar divan is a pleasant place to chill out, sip some wine and smoke a bit. Lemon Drop Martini and Mojito. Decent drinks to go with the tobacco. House red and white wines. White supposedly goes better with cigars. Escobar's Cigar Divan, Plaza Damansara.

Espressamente Illy's appearance is deceiving; it may look like a simple food kiosk at Bangsar Village, but it serves some excellent cocktails too. Pate Pomodoro (sundried tomato pate with bread). The pate was pretty flavourful; too bad the bread was plainly run-of-the-mill. Vegetar...

After months of hype, Favola _ which supposedly means "Fable" in Italian _ has finally opened, replacing Al Nafourah at Le Meridien. At first glance, it looks less impressive compared to Al Nafourah's exotic Middle Eastern decor. However, the refurbishment is still ongoing, so it remains...

A dramatic backdrop underscores how the food here isn't for the faint-hearted. If you're looking for an artery-clogging dinner, then search no further. Mozzarella, zucchini, aubergine & tomato jelly with ratatouille coulis, roast garlic & brioche croutons in basil pesto. The closest th...

Fukuya's survival despite its slightly hidden location is a testament to the quality of its food. Now if only the menu could be tweaked more often to keep it from becoming boring. Grilled mushroom and garden veggie salad in yuzu sauce. Fresh AND refreshing. Teppan-grilled Japanese oysters wr...

Running low on sugar after too much shopping? Go to Godiva. Tourbillon praline, truffle traditionale and truffle creme brulee. This is probably as good as chocolates can get. Dark chocolate cake. Decadence redefined. Definitely must be shared. Godiva, Pavilion. Tel: 2142-5252

Golden Triangle seems overshadowed by its flashier neighbours at SohoKL, but it's certainly worth checking out. The ambience is lovely, the service is warm and the extensive range of Thai, Vietnamese and Laotian food is not bad at all. The restaurant has been offering an a la carte, all-you-ca...

The refurbished House + Co is bigger, better and more beautiful than ever. The terrific news is that it now serves dinner too, instead of only lunch and tea. The curry puffs still rank among KL's best. Packed with tender chicken, boiled egg and spices. Practically perfect, not bogged down at...

This "heritage gourmet village" brings together street food from specially selected hawkers and vendors who have thrived throughout KL, Ipoh, Penang and Singapore for decades. Our first stop at Lot 10's much-hyped, non-halal food court was the kiosk of Ipoh Nga Choy Chicken, a 32-year-ol...

Hidden on a perch above Maybank in Solaris Mont Kiara, this tiny bistro is worth hunting out for its fresh Japanese fare and convivial atmosphere. Lotsa customers were ordering this item: the only maki on the menu, stuffed with unagi, cream cheese and heaps of healthy veggies. Sho...

Does the doctor insist that your cholesterol level is too low? Karl's Beisl will fix that! SohoKL's newest outlet specializes in all things pork, from Serrano ham to Iberico ribs. Alas, there were only two of us that evening, so we couldn't order much. The roasted suckling pig (this was ...

Despite being originally from Malacca, I haven't had much experience with Eurasian Portuguese cooking. And even though Kristao is reaaaaally close to my office, I've only been here a couple of times. Devils on horseback (grilled beef bacon rashers wrapped around banana slices). This see...

Whenever La Bodega's Telawi restaurant gets too boisterous, the lounge upstairs offers a retreat to (relative) serenity. It's more comfortable than the restaurant and has the same menu, but most customers prefer the razzle-dazzle downstairs. So many cocktails to choose from. Tequ...

The highlight here is bubur berlauk _ porridge with a vast array of side dishes. The porridge is smooth and piping hot, but completely bland on its own. Salted duck egg. Deliciously creamy. I could have eaten a dozen of these. Some sort of beef rendang. Forgettable. Think it was more sweet...

A worthy successor to what was once the Attic, but its long-term prospects seem uncertain. More than ever, there's so much competition on this street for the same customers. Foie gras with berry compote and glazed endive. What's not to like, right? Waldorf salad, with granny...

Taking the place of the former Attic in Bangsar, Leonardo's is a gorgeous, soulful place spread over two floors. The Wine Loft, above the Dining Room, offers a limited food menu. Mamma Mia pizza, topped with jamon serrano and rocket. Perfect for sharing. Tender pork knuckl...

Yet another "modern" kopitiam, Malaya Straits caters mostly to a lunch crowd. Rojak buah with sotong. A tangy treat. Hainanese chicken rice. Decent but unmemorable. Penang char kuey teow. Surprisingly good considering where we were. Cendol with durian. The durian ha...

A calm poolside cafe that offers an easy escape from the madness of the city. JW's Caesar Salad with bacon bits. Not outstanding but perfectly acceptable. Asian lemongrass salad (lemongrass, shallot, kaffir lime leaf mixed with poached prawns in a sweet and spicy sauce, topped with ground n...

With the time for mooncakes upon us again, there's no better place to usher in a season of sweetness than Chynna. This year, they've introduced another signature design and brought back their best-sellers from the past three years. For 2009, the Red Lantern is their masterwork, blending Kirsch-...