Torito hits city centre with Peruvian Japanese fare

Torito hits city centre with Peruvian Japanese fare

Torito, a new Peruvian-Japanese restaurant, sits on level 53 of Banyan Tree KL, its interior reflecting the captivating colours of the Peruvian natural landscape – vibrant green and azure blue – and the herringbone floor in terracotta tiles mirroring the desert sand. Torito (means bull …

Month-Long Culinary Takeover at KL Hyatt hotels

Month-Long Culinary Takeover at KL Hyatt hotels

Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur is set to reignite the city’s culinary scene this May with Dine With Chef 2025, themed Newstalgia: Memories Reinvented — a tribute to the flavours that shaped us, reimagined through the lens of modern gastronomy. The month-long dining event brings together …

Firing it up at Charr Dining

Firing it up at Charr Dining

A slow ascent to the 43rd floor, and you’ll find CHARR Dining, a cozy wood-fire BBQ restaurant that delivers a culinary experience where fire, flavour and artistry converge. Rooted in the age-old tradition of charring, CHARR masterfully blends the boldness of primitive wood-fire cooking with …

Pasta at San Lou

Pasta at San Lou

Finally visited San Lou Pasta Bar one weekend and happy to report that it was a most enjoyable meal. Translated, it means 3rd floor, located in a residential condo in Kelana Jaya, PJ. The tiny but cozy resto has all of 7 tables and probably …

Glamour Kampung at Curate, Four Seasons KL

Glamour Kampung at Curate, Four Seasons KL

A food bazaar like no other, Four Seasons KL invites you to a culinary celebration at Curate. This year’s theme is Glamour Kampung, and you can expect one of the most extensive buffet spreads in the city, offering a wide range of traditional fare alongside …

Lunar Feast at Yun House, Four Seasons KL

Lunar Feast at Yun House, Four Seasons KL

An exquisite culinary selection awaits at Four Seasons KL. Indulge in festive dishes, specially curated to bring joy and prosperity, merging cherished traditions with Four Seasons’ elegant flair. Starting on Jan 6 to Feb 12, there will be special events to commemorate Chinese New Year, …

Festive Wonderland at Four Seasons KL

Festive Wonderland at Four Seasons KL

Four Seasons presents Festive Wonderland at all its dining outlets where the curated Christmas offerings make the season all the more special.  Come together for the festive buffet at Curate and enjoy the lavish spread. Taste and partake in the month’s Yuletide classics.  Of course, …

Eat your fill at Papasan Canteen

Eat your fill at Papasan Canteen

Built around the theme of a canteen, the resto offers popular Japanese incantations and free-style fusion dishes that are pocket-friendly, suitable even for those not so keen on the usual raw Japanese offerings as most stuff here are cooked. A place I’ve been meaning to …

Snapshots of Solaire Resort Entertainment City

Snapshots of Solaire Resort Entertainment City

It’s literally been more than 2 decades since I last visited Manila in the Philippines for a fashion shoot. I can hardly remember much of it – bits of Makati, the old church, going around in a taxi – that’s about it. This time round, …

Charcoal grilled fare at Carbon fine dine

Charcoal grilled fare at Carbon fine dine

Deep inside Kota Damansara, PJ is a row of factory lots. We weren’t even sure if we were at the right place until we saw the words Carbon emblazoned across a grey building. Chef David Tay greeted us outside and took us through an amazing …