Taman Tun Dr Ismail is well known for its many watering holes (including the infamous Sid’s, of course) and hipster coffee joints. But behind the busy Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, there is a lovely French restaurant called Topshelf, run by Chef Christopher and Hairenna, a friendly duo who is passionate about food and hospitality. I have…
Category: Invited Reviews
Midi 57, Jalan Bangkung
After a great review session at Le Midi, I didn’t hesitate to accept the invitation for another session at the more casual Midi 57 at Jalan Bangkung. Also headed by very talented Chef Alimenti, the menu here is completely different as to cater for the drinking crowd. The ambience here is very relaxed with warm…
New Zealand Natural, Sunway Pyramid
I used to live right next to my uni in Melbourne. And those who are studying or have studied in Melbourne Uni would have taken the advantage of the “Italian street” just a few minutes walk away. Lygon street holds many fantastic memories for me and that’s where I discover the joy of devouring gelato…
Paradise Inn, Sunway Pyramid
Sunway Pyramid isn’t somewhere I frequent due to the distance (and laziness, mostly to sit through the traffic), but the month of April is extra tempting with their World of Cravings campaign. During this month, there is a special promotion for different restaurant each day and diners get to join contests to win attractive prizes….
Top Hat Restaurant, Jalan Stonor
Top Hat Restaurant has been named one of the Malaysia’s Best Restaurants multiple times by Malaysian Tatler and it’s not difficult to see why. Set in a beautiful colonial bungalow at the crossroad of Jalan Kia Peng and Jalan Stonor, it’s prime location attracts loyal local fans as well as tourists and local embassy staff….
Le Midi, BSC
I have to admit that I have never heard of Le Midi until I got the invitation to sample their new menu, and I will tell you that I’m kicking myself for that, as the food there is definitely worth visiting more than a couple of times. Especially now that a new chef with impressive…
La Mexicana, Terrace at Hock Choon
It’s always heartening to see a restaurant striving to provide a great dining experience for their customers. La Mexicana, owned by Mexican Chef Carmela and her husband Stephen, opened up at Terrace at Hock Choon in late 2012, has been fulfilling the void for authentic Mexican food, serving locals and expats alike. When it comes…
Café Café, French Fare at Its Best
After residing in London for years, Ben Yeong and Toto Ooi returned to Malaysia 12 years ago and opened Café Café. Back then, fine-dining restaurants in Klang Valley were few and far in between. That was to change. Café Café is as romantic as it gets, with a combination of old world charm and a…
Villa Danieli – Authentic Italian Delicacies Fresh From the Wood-fired Oven
I’ve always loved the idea of Wood-Fired Oven and in fact, I’d love to have one in my future home in Oz so I can churn out perfectly cooked pizzas for my party guests especially during colder days. And did you know that Wood-Fired Oven can do much more than just pizzas? The culinary team…
Essence, Sheraton Imperial KL, the Place to Explore Variety
Buffet dining has just gotten more exciting at Essence, Sheraton Imperial KL’s Signature restaurant. Instead of plonking tonnes of food on bain-marie and call it a day, we can now watch their Chefs in action at the various live cooking stations. As the saying goes, “we eat with our eyes”, the visual drama and theatrics…
Kelly Siew Cooks 