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CONTENTS                                   April 2021
                                                                                                                       April 2021
                                                                               24 SOFITEL KUALA LUMPUR
                                                                               DAMANSARA
                                                                                                                                    Airport Talk
                                                                               24 THE DRAWING ROOM
                                                                                                                                    Airport GCEO Speaks			                       41
                                                                               25 KAFE KLEPTOKRAT
                                                                                                                                    Asia Pacific Airlines
                                                                               25 STRANGERS AT 47
                                                                                                                                     Not Out of the Woods Yet			                 42
                                                                               26 OSTERIA GAMBERONI
                                                                               26 MAKOTO JAPANESE CUISINE
                                                                                                                                    Aviation News
                                                                               27 HALLEY BY WONDERMAMA
                                                                                                                                    Private Health Safety Screening
                                                                               27 DEEP BLUE
                                                                                                                                     Services at KUL will Help Restore
                                                                               28 SKILLET AT 163
                                                                                                                                     Passenger Confidence in Air Travel			 44
                                                                               28 FINE COFFEE & FLOWERS
                                                                                                                                    IATA Travel Pass Successfully Trialed
                                                                               29 FEEKA COFFEE ROASTERS                               on First International Flight			 45
                                                                               29 SUNDAY COFFEE AND CAKES
                                                                                                                                    Hawaiian Airlines Expands Pre-Clear
                                                                               30 RINSE KL                                           Program to Japan and South Korea			         46
                                                                               30 PAUSE CAFE
                                                                               31 PULP
                                                                                                                 46                 SriLankan Airlines Returns to
                                                                                                                                     Kuala Lumpur			 47
                                                                               31 SITKA RESTAURANT                                  Delta Debuts Latest Touchless Tech 			 48
                                                                               32 THE CURIOUS GARDENER                              Qantas Trials Commonpass Digital
                                                                               32 THE CHOW KIT KITCHEN AND BAR                       Health Pass			 49
                                                                               33 DISSOLVED SOLIDS                                  China Airlines Launches Ultra-Low
                                                                               33 THE STICKY WICKET                                  Temperature Services with
                                                                               34 RELISHING RAMADAN                                  CEIV Pharma Certification			 50
                                                                               36 SUGAR RUSH                                        Malaysia Airlines Brings Premium
                                                                                                                                     Cabin Experience to your Home			 51

12                                                                             39   AIRLINK
                                                                                                                                    Aviation Interview
                                                                                                                                    Aviation Interview with Dr Mario Hardy
                                                                                                                                     Chief Executive Officer of
WHAT’S HAPPENING                       FEATURES                                                                                      Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)			   52
THIS MONTH?                                                                                                      48
                                       18 WORLD OF THE WANDERLUSTERS
                                       Get swept away by the beautiful
6 CALENDAR                             pictures of Instajetsetters. Find out
                                       whom you should follow on page
8 THE GOINGS-ON                        18.
This month, we feature virtual tours
and events you can enjoy within the    20 A MINDFUL RAMADAN
comfort of home.                       We’re curating a list of conscious
                                       decisions you can make
10 REELVIEW                            throughout the month of fasting
Let us reel you in with our            with respect to Muslim brothers
recommendations for your viewing       and sisters.
pleasure.

                                       MAKAN-MAKAN
COVER STORY
12 CHARISSA CHONG
Learn what this beauty queen has to
                                       22 FIVE O’ CLOCK BRASSERIE
                                       23 CC BY MEL                                                       27
say on page 12.                        23 CANVASS KL
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                             66 BEAUTIFUL HOTEL DESTINATIONS   74 BUILD UP YOUR BEAUTY ARSENAL       selected malls, restaurants, popular cafes      91 MANDARIN ORIENTAL KUALA
                                                                                                    and coffee chains, hair salons and leisure       LUMPUR                               CHARISSA CHONG
                                                               76 APRIL LUXURY BEAUTY FAVOURITES   and entertainment outlets in Kuala Lumpur.                                             Photographer: Barathan Amuthan
LUXE BY KL LIFESTYLE         HOME AND LIVING                                                                KDN PP 13691/07/2013 (032715)                                                 Venue: Four Points by Sheraton, Chinatown
                                                               80 FEEL FULL LONGER                                                                                                        Kuala Lumpur
                                                                                                                                                     LIFESTYLE GUIDE                      Hair:
58 FASHION & BEAUTY NEWS     68 DESIGN YOUR OWN HAVEN          82 NATURAL HEALING

61 RAMADAN SKIN              70 FRESHEN UP                                                                                                           98 KL Map
                                                                                                                                                                                          Makeup: Harshini Sukumaran
62 DRESS UP, DRESS DOWN                                                                                                                              100 Getting Around KL
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ENTERTAINMENT IN THE CITY                                                                                                                                                                                                 ENTERTAINMENT IN THE CITY

Virtual Tours                                                                                                                                 Grand Canyon
                                                                                                                                 Fans of national parks should put the Grand
                                                                                                                                 Canyon on their travel bucket list. Big and
                                                                                                                                 beautiful, the Unesco World Heritage Site
                                                                                                                                 has some of the most magnificent vistas in

                                            George Peabody Library
                                                                                                                                 the world. It is also home to a big range
                                                                                                                                 of flora and fauna, with the most famous
                                                                                                                                 animal here being the rare California
                                            Formerly the Library of the Peabody Institute of the City of Baltimore, the          Condor. On this tour, you will visit
                                            library’s collection dates from the founding of the Peabody Institute in 1857.       archaeological sites that lay mostly hidden
                                            The library building opened in 1878 and was designed by Baltimore architect          for centuries. Archaeologists excavated
                                            Edmund G. Lind, in collaboration with the Peabody Institute’s first provost, Dr.     the sites, exposing them for a few days
                                            Nathaniel H. Morison. The stack room contains five tiers of ornamental cast-         or weeks during which time these images
                                            iron balconies, which rise dramatically to the skylight 61 feet above the floor.     were taken. Immediately after excavation,
                                                                                                                                 the sites were reburied to protect them
                                            The library contains 300,000 volumes, mainly from the 19th century, with             from further damage from exposure to
                                            strengths in religion, British art, architecture, topography and history; American   the elements and possible damage from
                                            history, biography, and literature; Romance languages and literature; history of     visitation. This tour is now the only way
                                            science; and geography, exploration and travel. The five-tier George Peabody         to experience these places where people
                                            Library is considered so beautiful that sometimes weddings are held in its Neo-      once lived. Check out interactive 360°
                                            Greco atrium. It was also funded by American financier and philanthropist            photos that show archaeologists at work,
                                            George Peabody.                                                                      along with their tools.                                                                          The Sistine
                                            artsandculture.google.com/story/hAUB7xhL5zT9rg                                       nps.gov/features/grca/001/archeology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Chapel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Hosted by the Musei
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Vaticani, everyone is
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  able to go on a brilliant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  virtual experience, from

                                         National Marine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Raphael’s Rooms to the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Sistine Chapel. If you
                                           Sanctuaries                                                                                                                                                                            have a VR headset, you
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  can get an even closer
                                    Immerse yourself in the ocean and                                                                                                                                                             experience, as the tour is
                                    national marine sanctuaries without                                                                                                                                                           compatible with WebVR.
                                    getting wet! These virtual reality voyages                                                                                                                                                    You will feel like you’re
                                    use 360-degree images to highlight the                                                                                                                                                        actually there.
                                    amazing habitats, animals and cultural
                                    resources you can find in each national                                                                                                                                                       museivaticani.va/
                                    marine sanctuary.                                                                                                                                                                             content/museivaticani/
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  en/collezioni/musei/
                                    sanctuaries.noaa.gov/vr/                                                                                                                                                                      cappella-sistina/tour-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  virtuale.html

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                                                     ILHAM GALLERY KUALA LUMPUR                                                                                                LEVELS 3 & 5, ILHAM TOWER, NO 8, JALAN BINJAI, 50450 KUALA LUMPUR
                                                     ILHAM is a public art gallery committed
                                                     to    supporting     the   development,                                                                                           EMAIL: INFO@ILHAMGALLERY.COM (FREE ADMISSION)
                                                     understanding     and    enjoyment    of
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                                                     within a regional and global context.
                                                                                                                                                                                     TUESDAY – SATURDAY (11AM – 7PM) SUNDAYS (11AM – 5PM)
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Virtual Concerts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        and Shows
 Hubble Space
                                                             Explore the Great Pyramid of Giza,
 Telescope’s
                                                         Colosseum to the Kiyomizu-dera Temple
 Control Centre
                                                    Through the beauty of Google Arts and Culture, users from all over the world are
 Take a 360-degree, virtual tour of                 able to explore various destinations, such as the Great Pyramid of Giza to the
 the Hubble Space Telescope’s home                  mighty Collosseum and stunning Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Japan — all through a
 for mission operations, the Space                  click of a button.
 Telescope Operations Control Center
 (STOCC) at NASA’s Goddard Space                                                                           artsandculture.google.com/
 Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.                                                                             project/street-view
 Begin in the lobby to learn about the
 orbiting spacecraft. Visit the Mission
 Operations Room, where the flight
 operators command and monitor
 Hubble. Step into the Operations
 Support Room, where the flight team
 investigates spacecraft anomalies
 and verifies new procedures. Then
 explore the exhibit hallway to view
 hardware that once flew in space
 aboard Hubble as well as tools

                                                                  Disneyland
 that astronauts used to repair and
 upgrade the observatory.

 nasa.gov/content/goddard/hubble-         Allow your inner child to let loose and
 360-degree-virtual-tour                  experience the happiest place on earth,
                                          all within the comfort of your couch. Using
                                          state-of-the-art technology, this innovative,
                                          interactive tour lets you see everything                                                                                                                                                MPOPlaysOn @MPO TV
                                          there is to do in Orlando, including the
                                          world-famous theme parks and attractions,                                                                             The MPOPlaysOn online series premiered last September with Beethoven’s Symphony No.4 on its MPO TV Youtube
                                          top hotels, dining and shopping hotspots,                                                                              channel. The MPOPlaysOn campaign is an initiative to provide high-quality orchestral performances to the public
                                          entertainment districts, and much more.                                                                                                                                                                 digitally during the pandemic.
                                          Explore virtual thrills like riding the tallest
                                          roller coaster, zip-lining over alligators or                                                                            It is a continuation of digitalisation efforts by Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (DFP) and the MPO which started last
                                          experiencing what it’s like to stand on Main                                                                        April with MPO at Home. This was a digital campaign comprising a series of short videos featuring the MPO and the
                                          Street in front of Cinderella Castle.                                                                                                   Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (MPYO) musicians performing virtually from their homes.

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                                                       tours/walt-disney-world-resort

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                                                               SASANA KIJANG GALLERY                                                      THE NAUTILUS ICON                                                                       SASANA KIJANG, 2 JALAN DATO’ ONN,
                                                                                                                                          One of the most striking features in Bank Negara Malaysia                                     50480 KUALA LUMPUR
                                                               BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY                                Museum and Art Gallery is the Nautilus Staircase that begins from
                                                               The Art Gallery provides a rotating display of the Central Bank of         the lobby and links every floor. This structure is the inspiration for        EMAIL: INFOMUSEUM@BNM.GOV.MY (FREE ADMISSION)
                                                               Malaysia’s art collection. Selected paintings, prints, drawings and        the main graphic icon. The icon is actively applied and prevalent
                                                               sculptures which chart the nation’s milestones and highlight the Central   across all of Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery’s                                OPEN DAILY FROM 10AM TO 6PM.
                                                               Bank’s support for the arts include works by early masters such as         communications material.                                                                     CONTACT: +603 9179 2784
                                                               Hossein Enas and Yong Mun Sen, continuing up to the present day.
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   SCHITT’S CREEK                                                      OZARK                                                             GREEN BOOK                                                          US
   In the sitcom “Schitt’s Creek”, a wealthy couple — video store      Created by Bill Dubuque , this drama series stars Jason           In early 1960’s openly and legally segregated America, two          Accompanied by her husband, son and daughter, Adelaide
   magnate Johnny and his soap opera star wife Moira suddenly                                                                            polar opposites — the distinguished and refined African-            Wilson returns to the beachfront home where she grew up as a
   find themselves completely broke. With only one remaining           Bateman as Marty Byrde, a financial planner who relocates
                                                                       his family from Chicago to a summer resort community in the       American classical pianist, Don Shirley, and the uncultivated       child. Haunted by a traumatic experience from the past, Adelaide
   asset, a small town called Schitt’s Creek, which the Roses bought                                                                     Italian-American nightclub bouncer, Tony Vallelonga are about to    grows increasingly concerned that something bad is going to
   years earlier as a joke, this once-wealthy couple must give up      Ozarks. With wife Wendy and their two kids in tow, Marty is       form an unlikely friendship. With New York’s Copacabana Club        happen. Her worst fears soon become a reality when four masked
   life as they know it. With their two spoiled children in tow and    on the move after a money-laundering scheme goes wrong,           being renovated, Don and his new problem-solver chauffeur           strangers descend upon the house, forcing the Wilsons into a fight
   their pampered lives behind them, the Rose family is forced to      forcing him to pay off a substantial debt to a Mexican drug       embark on a lengthy two-month concert tour through the hostile      for survival. When the masks come off, the family is horrified to
   face their newfound poverty headon and come together as a                                                                             Deep South, equipped only with a subtly tremendous talent, a        learn that each attacker takes the appearance of one of them.
   family to survive.                                                  lord in order to keep his family safe. While the Byrdes’
                                                                       fate hangs in the balance, the dire circumstances force the       serenely resilient dignity, and a little guidebook for visitors —
   Genre: Sitcom / Comedy
                                                                                                                                         The Negro Motorist GreenBook. Before endless kilometres of          Genre: Horror / Thriller
                                                                       fractured family to reconnect.                                    unfriendly territory, a single man chooses the hard way for the
   Cast: Daniel Levy, Eugene Levy, Annie Murphy, Catherine                                                                                                                                                   Cast: John Peele, Winston Duke, Lupita Nyong’o, Elisabeth Moss,
   O’Hara, Emily Hampshire.
                                                                                                                                         sake of progress. However, can one person make a difference?        Shahadi Wright Joseph, Noelle Sheldon.
                                                                       Genre: Drama / Thriller
                                                                       Cast: Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Julia Garner, Sofia Hublitz,
                                                                                                                                         Genre: Comedy / Drama
                                                                       Skylar Gaertner.
                                                                                                                                         Cast: Mahershala Ali, Viggo Mortensen, Nick Vallelonga, Linda
                                                                                                                                         Cardellini, Brian Currie, Sebastian Maniscalco.

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COVER STORY                                                                               COVER STORY

                CHARISSA
                  CHONG
                                          Charismatic Beauty
                                          WORDS BY HIRANMAYII AWLI MOHANAN
                                            PHOTOGRAPHER: BARATHAN AMUTHAN
                                 VENUE: FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON, CHINATOWN KUALA LUMPUR
                                                      HAIR: APT SALON
                                               MAKEUP: HARSHINI SUKUMARAN

                    Charissa Chong, Miss Universe Malaysia Vice 2020 arrived at our
                     photo shoot location, Four Points by Sheraton Chinatown, with
                    a quietude and enigma to her. She is humble, friendly, a queen in
                    her own right and possesses a determination to her. After an easy
                     breezy photo shoot, we sit down with Charissa to talk about all
                       things pageant, her aspirations, and beauty and health tips.

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                    WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST STRENGTH?                               WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST TAKEAWAY FROM JOINING
                    My greatest strength is my compassion and empathy.            THE PAGEANT?
                    I’m able to quickly put myself in another person’s shoes      I found that my biggest takeaway from joining the
                    and understand how that person feels or what he/she is        pageant was staying consistent when you’re chasing
                    going through, even if it is someone that I’ve met for the    your goal and always remembering your ‘why’. There
                    first time.                                                   will be times where you doubt yourself and start to
                                                                                  compare yourself to others. But what pulled me back and
                    WHO DO YOU LOOK UP TO THE MOST?                               remained true to myself was my reason and that gave me
                    I look up to Michelle Obama a lot. She’s an extraordinary     a lot of motivation to face the challenges and to never
                    woman, especially when it comes to leadership and             give up.
                    empowerment, which I aspire to be. She is a woman
                    who defines her own voice and creates opportunities for       HOW RELEVANT IS BEAUTY PAGEANTS IN THIS DAY AND
                    herself and others. I also love how she’s so authentic with   AGE?
                    problems in her life and shares her adversities, inspiring    I think it’s super relevant especially when we see women
                    the next generation to step up and take space.                nowadays stepping up to have their voice heard.
                                                                                  Pageantry offers young passionate women to do that,
                    WHAT PROMPTED YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MISS                  to speak out on relevant issues. Most people would think
                    UNIVERSE MALAYSIA PAGEANT?                                    it’s just about standing on a stage and looking beautiful,
                    I was actually in the pageant industry since I was 19         but it’s so much more than that. It’s about your substance,
                    when I won in my first pageant, Miss International            your values and the change that you want to bring to the
                    Malaysia 2013. I took a break from the industry for a         table. Its a platform that allows young women to share
                    few years after that because my mom was diagnosed             their advocacy.
                    with a rare eye disease called Retinitis Pigmentosa. She
                    lost her vision permanently and there was no cure. Life       WHAT IS YOUR MESSAGE TO THOSE WHO SUFFER
                    became really challenging and difficult for us after that,    FROM LACK OF CONFIDENCE IN BODY IMAGE?
                    and for me it was learning to be a caregiver for my mom.      I used to get bullied a lot in high school for being TOO
                    I spent those years being depressed and questioning why       skinny and I once suffered from a lack of confidence
                    it happened to my mom. I felt helpless but I wanted to do     too! But what I understood from my experience was that
                    something about it and it wasn’t until last year that I saw   everyone has the power to do something about it. When
                    the slogan of Miss Universe Malaysia which is ‘Beauty         you realise this, the next thing is to start setting a goal,
                    Beyond You’ that I decided to turn my pain into power.        whether it is to gain weight or lose weight. For me, I
                    To have the courage to speak up on disability and share       didn’t want to be made fun of anymore, so I took action
                    my story to the Miss Universe Malaysia stage. I wanted        by signing up for the gym. Get a friend to join you if you
                    to inspire and bring empowerment to others who may be         need to and as you tackle this problem everyday, little by
                    going through the same thing.                                 little you start to see results. All of it requires work, when
                                                                                  you stop making excuses and start taking action, that’s
                                                                                  when your confidence grows.

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         HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH NEGATIVITY?                                    help determine how engaging your content would be. At
         I try to see the glass as half full rather than half empty during   the end of the day, it is about the value you give to your
         negative situations, because its all about perspective in           followers and how you make them feel. Find what works
         the end, whether we choose to put our focus on the bad              and grow on it.
         or the good. Also meditating to affirmations helps me a
         lot, sometimes we gotta remind ourselves that our minds             YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT HEALTH AND FITNESS.
         are much more stronger than we think. Because when we               WHAT DOES THE DAY IN THE LIFE OF CHARISSA
         believe enough, our minds can literally conquer anything!           CHONG LOOK LIKE?
                                                                             First thing I do is wake up, take my daily supplements
         WHAT DO YOU DO FOR FUN?                                             and make sure I get a 2-hour training in the morning.
         I play board games and I love singing/jamming to my                 After that I would treat myself to a good meal for the
         guitar and piano. I also enjoy travelling and exploring             hard work I’ve put in. Then I would proceed to replying
         different places.                                                   to my clients’ emails and schedule to shoot content if I
                                                                             need to. I would leave room for some ‘me’ time to relax
         COULD YOU SHARE YOUR BEAUTY SECRET?                                 or do my grocery runs and then at night I would start
         I think this one isn’t a secret but it’s something that most        planning my schedule for the next day or spend time
         of us would take for granted which is actually drinking             finding inspirations for my next content. As a health and
         MORE water! I drink 3 litres of water a day! As simple as           fitness enthusiast, I hope to inspire through what I put
         it is, water can do so much wonders for not just our health         online to motivate others to achieve their goals or live a
         but in keeping our skin youthful too!                               healthier life.

         YOU ARE A CONTENT CREATOR. WHAT DOES THAT                           WHAT CHANGES WOULD YOU ADVISE THOSE WITH A
         ENTAIL?                                                             SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE TO MAKE?
         As we are going into the era of everything being online             I would suggest it’s time to step up to be more active.
         now, everything that we see on the Internet is content.             Set small goals, be they just going for a walk around the
         And as for me, I always try to create relevant content for          park, stretching or even just working out for 10 minutes.
         my followers on my social media platform. I have been               Keep improving everyday, even if it’s just 0.01% because
         very blessed to be able to work with different brands               when you take care of your body, it takes care of you.
         and clients who trust me in delivering content for them
         according to my lifestyle.                                          WHAT DO YOU SEE YOURSELF ACCOMPLISHING IN THE
                                                                             NEXT 5 YEARS?
         HOW DO YOU DETERMINE AND DISCERN ENGAGING                           I see myself as a successful entrepreneur, running my
         CONTENT?                                                            own business and hopefully be a philanthropist too. I
         You have to be clear with what’s the direction of                   believe in being my own boss and giving back to society.
         your content, whether it’s going to be educational,                 It’s definitely something I would want to work towards in
         informational, inspiring or entertaining. I think that would        the coming years.

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FEATURES                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      FEATURES

                              WORLD OF THE WANDERLUSTERS
                                                     Insta-jetsetters to Follow
                                                              BY HIRANMAYII MOHANAN

                                                                                                                               LAUREN BULLEN @GYPSEA_LUST

                                                                                                                               It’s hard not to get wanderlust while scrolling through the photos of Lauren Bullen a.k.a. @gypsea_lust on Instagram. Follow her as
                                                                                                                               she shows her 2.1 million followers her journeys through exotic Middle Eastern sand dunes to deserted temples in Jaipur with her
                                                                                                                               partner Jack Morris (who’s a travel blogger too). The places that grace her beautifully-filtered Instragram feed immediately become
                                                                                                                               a box to tick off our wanderlust bucket list. Being a stylish jet setter and the star of her own travel photographs, she gives us major
                                                                                                                               holiday outfit inspirations too, sending us on a shopping spree for a holiday that we may (or may not) have booked.

     @DANIELKORDAN

     Daniel Kordan’s feed serves up his jaw-dropping adventures around the
     globe and it’s hard not to get lost in the pictures. He is a venerable and
     famed Russian photographer with an eye for landscape photography.
     The photographer has amassed a following of 1.6 million netizens on
     Instagram and has spent most of his time exploring and capturing the
     remote corners of the earth in the most beautiful and unexpected ways.

                                                                                      JENNIFER TUFFEN @IZKIZ

                                                                                      Jennifer Mel Tuffen has enchanted
                                                                                      over 2.9 million followers with her
                                                                                      vibrant and beautiful feed aesthetics.
                                                                                                                                                                                                        @WEARETRAVELGIRLS
                                                                                      Not only is her feed beautiful, she
                                                                                                                               TARA @TARAMILKTEA                                                        Founded by two ladies, @wearetravelgirls is a hub of stunning
                                                                                      amps it up with her sense of style and
                                                                                      whimsical wanderings circa 2012. One                                                                              pictures, taken from every nook and cranny of the world. Their
                                                                                                                               Expect lustworthy hotel interiors, colour-coded destinations,
                                                                                      can discern that a lot of thought has                                                                             must-visit Instagram feed is a chronicle of their globe-trotting
                                                                                                                               decadent shots of desserts and major outfit moments here and
                                                                                      been put into her feed — intentional     there on Tara’s feed. Being a major fashionista that she is, her         adventures – from the unique Le Cascate del Mulino in Southern
                                                                                      mix of colours, brilliant architecture   outfits almost steal the spotlight of the beautiful destinations she     Tuscany to the dramatic landscapes of Isle of Skye in Scotland.
                                                                                      of buildings and the lavish lifestyle.   set foot on, and her photos look like something out of a fashion         With each skilfully taken picture, they tell a story of their
                                                                                      We bet you that you’d feel inspired to   editorial. When she is not out and about the cities exploring,           adventures and provide informative travel tips in the captions to
                                                                                      incorporate a play of colours to your    you’ll see her winding down in the tubs of some of the most              inspire, connect and educate female travellers. You can trust @
                                                                                      Instagram feed after scrolling through   beautiful hotel suites in the world. Her colourful feed definitely       wearetravelgirls to discover the hottest spots and shed light on
                                                                                                                               gives us the wanderlust bug – where’s next?                              less travelled, obscure destinations, inspiring us to create our
                                                                                      Jennifer’s.
                                                                                                                                                                                                        own travel bucket list.
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FEATURES                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       FEATURES

                    A MINDFUL RAMADAN                                                                                                                          #2 BE MINDFUL WHEN TALKING ABOUT
                      Making conscious decisions                                                                                                               FOOD OR EATERIES DURING THE DAY
                                                                                                                                                               As non-Muslims, we sometimes forget
                                   BY AGNES AUI                                                                                                                about the fasting month and being in
                                                                                                                                                               Malaysia, most of our ice-breaking
                                                                                                                                                               conversations revolve around food. The
                                                                                                                                                               simplest topic to talk about sometimes is
                                                                                                                                                               “have you had your breakfast?”, which
                                                                                                                                                               is something I personally did when
                                                                                                                                                               hopping into my Grab during the fasting
                                                                                                                                                               month last year. After the realisation
                                                                                                                                                               that my Grab driver was fasting, I
                                                                                                                                                               apologised and decided to be more
                                                                                                                                                               conscious of what I say during Ramadan,
                                                                                                                                                               especially about food. Although they
                                                                                                                                                               don’t take the honest mistake to heart,
                                                                                                                                                               it’s still important to be mindful when
                                                                                                                                                               talking about food or eateries in their
                                                                                                                                                               presence. Unless they ask for food or
                                                                                                                                                               eatery recommendations, what we could
                                                                                                            #1 ORDER FOOD IN ADVANCE                           do is to possibly ask if they mind that         #3 AVOID EATING OR DRINKING IN
                                                                                                            Whether it’d be fasting month or not, food         you’re discussing food topics before            FRONT OF THEM
                                                                                                            delivery is still very much used throughout the    proceeding to talk to them about it.            Typically our Muslim brothers and sisters
                                                                                                            day. And for our Muslim delivery food riders,                                                      would not mind us eating or drinking in
                                                                                                            breaking fast at home with their families may                                                      front of them. But as a sign of respect
                                                                                                            be a challenge as the time to break fast is                                                        and courtesy, we can try to avoid doing
                                                                                                            also the time many of us are about to have                                                         so, unless we’re unable to. When being
                                                                                                            dinner with our own families, which is when                                                        conscious and mindful, it’s all about
                                                                                                            most of us would be ordering from delivery                                                         empathy and putting ourselves in other
                                                                                                            apps. If you’ve ever ordered through delivery                                                      people’s shoes. So when the fasting month
                                                                                                            apps, you’ll notice that it takes roughly 30                                                       comes, try to imagine if you were the
                                                                                                            minutes to an hour for your order to arrive,                                                       one fasting throughout the day. With the
                                                                                                            especially in the evening. As a conscious                                                          long hours and the Malaysian heat, it’s
                                                                                                            decision, try ordering your food in advance.                                                       easy to be tempted to drink some water,
                                                                                                            Of course, ordering for dinner at lunch time                                                       especially after seeing your friends do
                                                                                                            is a little too early. But ordering it at 4pm or                                                   so. Which is why if we could help, even
                                                                                                            5pm can be helpful for delivery food riders                                                        if it’s a little gesture, we should try. And
                                                                                                            as they will be able to send your order and                                                        by being mindful of the heaty weather,
                                                                                                            head back home to break fast with their                                                            we can try to avoid drinking or eating in
                                                                                                            respective families. And you may not feel it                                                       front of them, which we’re sure would be
                      Ramadan, also spelled Ramazan or Ramathan, is the ninth month of the Islamic
                                                                                                            but this little act of kindness goes a long way.                                                   greatly appreciated.
                      calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayers
                      and reflection. As a commemoration of Prophet Muhammad’s first revelation,
                                                                                                                                                                                     #4 DINE-IN EARLIER OR DINE-IN TOGETHER
                      the annual observance of fasting in Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam                                                                                 During Ramadan, many Muslim families tend to eat out rather than
                      and lasts for 29 to 30 days, from one sighting of the crescent moon to the next.                                                                                 cook at home as cooking takes time and energy. And when it
                      Fasting from sunrise to sunset is obligatory for all adult Muslims, except for                                                                                     comes to breaking fast, restaurants and eateries tend to be more
                                                                                                                                                                                          packed than usual. Therefore, as non-Muslims who aren’t fasting,
                      particular reasons that pertain to health. As fasting during Ramadan is widely                                                                                       sometimes a little gesture such as eating before iftar can help
                      practiced in Malaysia, being mindful during this time is exceptionally important                                                                                     make space for those who are breaking fast. However, if you
                      for those of us who aren’t fasting. Despite the fact that our Muslim brothers and                                                                                    happen to be at the restaurant about 10 minutes or less before
                                                                                                                                                                                           your Muslim brothers and sisters break fast, and the restaurant
                      sisters do not usually mind when we eat while they fast, it’s still important to be
                                                                                                                                                                                          happens to have extra space, you can opt to wait till the prayer
                      mindful to show the beauty of Malaysia’s multiracial community that respects                                                                                       and eat at the same time as them. This gesture shows that you care
                      and loves one another. Which is why this month, we’re curating a list of how                                                                                     about them and even helps to strengthen the bond we have with
                      you can make conscious decisions throughout Ramadan for our Muslim brothers                                                                                    each other. Truly, it shows the harmonious life that Malaysians have.
                      and sisters:

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Canvass KL
                                                                                                                                                                          BY HIRANMAYII AWLI MOHANAN

                                                                                                                                               Born from a dream of establishing a           The secret to Chef Nik’s food lies in
                                                                                                                                               sustainable restaurant that returned to       his micro vegetables, naturally-formed
                                                                                                                                               the basics is Canvass. Taking residence       probiotics, ancient grains and other
                                                                                                                                               in a centuries-old building in Lorong         organic ingredients. We then move on
                                                                                                                                               Raja Chulan, this restaurant is still in      to a traditional Scandinavian home-
                                                                                                                                               its infancy, but it stands out for its deep   cooked dish, Fiske Frikadeller, Pan-
                                                                                                                                               philosophy of sustainable hedonism —          Seared Barramundi Fish Cakes with
                                                                                                                                               striking a balance of pleasure through        Parsley Sauce and Remoulade. There’s
                                                                                                                                               its fare and reducing the carbon              something comforting about the dish,
                                                                                                                                               footprint. Chef Nikolaj Lenz is at the        exuding a herbaceous quality that pairs
                                                                                                                                               helm of this, growing their own herb          perfectly with the tender fish cakes. The
                                                                                                                                               garden, composting at the back of the         Poached King Prawn Wanton Dumplings
                                                                                                                                               restaurant and constantly upcycling           is surrounded by a vibrant moat of
                                                                                                                                               vegetables.                                   finger-licking good sambal-spiced tomato
                                                                                                                                                                                             coconut bisque.
                                                                                                                                               Canvass isn’t your average bistro.
                                                                                                                                               Here, each dish is a story of the chef’s      Unused ingredients from the fermented
                                                                                                                                               ideas and intentions for its food. We         foods such as lacto water are utilised
                                                                                                                                                                        Cempedak nian gao
                                                                                                                                               start with Chef Nik’s interpretation of       in the cocktails, thus eliminating food
                                                                                                                                               the Caesar’s Salad featuring poached          wastage. We try the Old Fashioned
                                                                                                                                               eggs at the centre atop kale, cavolo          crafted from beetroot and bourbon
                                         Sushi                                                                                                 nero, cauliflower, amaranth leaves            infusion with potato syrup, homemade
                                                                                                                                               with Spanish boquerones and brioche           brown butter and cookie.
  Five O’ Clock’s Delectable Offerings                                                                                                         crouton topped with egg yolk powder
                                                                                                                                               and slivers of mackerel for depth.            Canvass KL, No 2, Lorong Raja Chulan,
                                                                                                                                                                                             Kuala Lumpur, 50250 Kuala Lumpur.                      An array of Canvass’ delights

                                                 Five O’ Clock
                                                                                                                                                                                             canvasskl.com
 The gleaming and lavish Five O’ Clock                                                         The Rotisserie Roast Chicken follows
 Brasserie (sister restaurant to Portofino),                                                   suit, boasting tenderness that comes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    of the offerings here are delectable, we

                                                   Brasserie
 nestled in the food enclave of The Sphere                                                     from a 24-hour long marination before                                                                                                                gravitated first, to CC by Mel’s bestseller,
 at Bangsar South exudes a sense of                                                            being slowly roasted. It is presented with                                                                                                           the Sando San. A bite of the fluffy toasted
 familiarity and comfort. Inside, clean lines,                                                 crisp rosemary roasted potatoes, green                                                                                                               bread revealed delightful creaminess with
 floor-to-ceiling windows, complementary                                                       salad and truffle chicken jus that doesn’t                                                                                                           subtle interjections of crunch from the
 black accents, teal velvet upholstery on                    Wine and Dine                     overpower, rather flatter. It’s a showcase of                                                                                                        sesame seeds. Then came the Tropica Nori
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    — a beautiful Japanese taco bursting with
 rattan chairs and paintings run throughout                                                    skilled cookery that reveals a lightness of                                                                                                          vibrant colours. We appreciated the crunch
                                                        BY HIRANMAYII AWLI MOHANAN
 the brasserie. The space is unpretentious                                                     touch and respect for ingredients.                                                                                                                   from the seaweed, the different textures
 and bounteous, with plenty of natural light                                                                                                                                                                                                        and playful flavours from the salmon,
 for Instagram photos and cosy enough            tomatoes and cucumber served                  Our favourite from the mains, the                                                                                                                    mango and avocado topped with ebiko
 to catch up with the gang over wine or          alongside locally-sourced sourdough           Salmon Teriyaki Fillet is a generous slab                                                                                                            and ikura.
 cocktails.                                      bread. Alternatively, the Tuna Tataki,        of expertly pan-seared caramelised                                                                                                                   For heftier meals suited for lunch or dinner,
                                                 the restaurant’s signature starter comes      teriyaki salmon served with seaweed                                                                                                                  the Truffle Puddle is on the top of our list.
 Its curious name takes inspiration from         unassuming but sweeps you off your feet       noodles, asparagus and bonito flakes.                                                                                                                So simple yet scrumptious, the al dente
 the saying, ’It’s five o’ clock somewhere’,     with its umami flavour after one bite.        The flavours emitted are exemplary,                                                                                                                  pappardelle pasta is tossed with egg yolk,
 encouraging white-collared workers from         The marinated tuna is lightly seared,         bursting with umami and an interplay of                                                                                                              layered with grated truffle and garnished
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    with fried enoki mushroom — divine. While

                                                                                                                                                                               CC by Mel
 the surrounding buildings and families to       served on a bed of sliced avocado and         various textures that work well with one                                                                                                             CC by Mel’s menu is mostly Japanese-
 wine and dine here at any time of the day.      accompanied with a ginger soy dressing.       another — from the al dente noodles                                                                                                                  Western fusion, a couple of dishes such
 The menu allures with its delightful mix of                                                   and a balance of a crisp crust and                                                                                          Samba dance among        as the Nacc Lemak, Samba Dance and
                                                                                                                                                                                BY HIRANMAYII AWLI MOHANAN
 Mediterranean, Western and a dash of            The progression of meals to something                                                                                                                                     CC by Mel’s signatures   Yellow Mellow adds a Malaysian twist to
                                                                                               tenderness from the salmon. Conclude the
 local cuisine, offering something to suit       heftier and with more depth calls for the     gastronomic voyage with a velvety Burnt                                                                                                              their fare. The Nacc Lemak is a delectable
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Samba dance         assemblage of healthy and sinful —
 every palate.                                   Traditional Seafood Paella — a copious        Cheesecake that is light and creamy all           What started out as a florist shop which                                    among CC by Mel’s
                                                                                                                                                                                                   experience in the industry,  had a hand          featuring pickled carrots for some tartness,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             signatures
                                                 plateful of fresh squid, mixed vegetables,    the same, with a hint of orange zest to           also conducted flower arrangement                 in crafting the appetising menu and              crunchy edamame, succulent chicken
 For groups of friends or couples, we            Australian fresh mussels, clams and king      unify the dessert.                                workshops has evolved into a clean, cosy          aesthetically-pleasing plating.                  karaage, homemade sambal and an onsen
 suggest whetting your appetite with the         tiger prawns tossed in saffron-infused                                                          and humble cafe with a slant towards                                                               egg at the centre. Together, the components
                                                                                               Five O’ Clock Brasserie, The Sphere, Unit G5,     Japanese-Western fusion fare. Ascend              Beauty is ubiquitous at CC by Mel —              make each spoonful simply addictive.
 Hummus Platter. It features a smorgasbord       Spanish rice. This sinful seductress checks
                                                                                               1 Avenue, Bangsar South,                          to the first floor of Aurora Place and a          from its well-designed space to the
 of ingredients, namely homemade                 all the boxes of a good paella and strikes                                                      Japanese minimalistic concept becomes the         food. Each dish is beautifully presented,
                                                                                               59200 Kuala Lumpur.                                                                                                                                  CC by Mel*Japanese-Western fusion *Casual dining
 hummus, guacamole, feta cheese,                 the perfect balance of sweet, savoury and     Tel: 017-218 1734                                 interior of CC by Mel. The kitchen, helmed        using edible flowers as garnish to               (pork free)
 kalamata olives from Spain, artichokes,         sour.                                                                                           by a chef who has more than a decade of           make it Instagram-worthy. While most             B-2-21, Aurora Place, Jalan Persiaran Jalil 1,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur.
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Sofitel Kuala
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Kafe
                                                         Wok Fried                                         Inspired Local

        Lumpur
                                                         Wonton                                            Oxtail Broth
                                                         Noodles

       Damansara                                                                                                                                                                                                          Kleptokrat
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          BY HIRANMAYII AWLI MOHANAN
          BY HIRANMAYII AWLI MOHANAN

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  renditions. Lazy Sundays call for Kafe
Adapting and reinventing its business model
to the new normal, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Kleptokrat’s Smoked Salmon and Cheese
Damansara revamping its delivery and                                                   Sakdon                                               Soboro Don                                                            sandwich. Simple yet delectable, it consists
                                                                                       (Grilled                                             (Chicken Rice                                                         of cream cheese, smoked salmon, red
takeaway menu and offers grab-and-go meals.                                            Salmon Rice                                          Bowl)                                                                 onions, capers and fresh dill and tomatoes
The refreshed takeaway and delivery menu                                               Bowl)                                                                   Smoked Salmon and Cheese sandwich                  sandwiched between soft homemade
features an extensive array of offerings, ranging
from appetisers, main courses to desserts. All                                                                                                                                                                    sourdough.
of these come from the hotel’s restaurants —                                                                                                                   Kafe Kleptokrat — Klang Valley’s newest
Kwee Zeen, Wan Chun Ting, Nizza and Le Bar                                                                                                                     hidden gem in Jalan Tun HS Lee offers              Alternatively, breakfast for champions
Cocktail & Stories where guests can enjoy in                                                                                                                   respite from the bustling city with its distinct   comes in the form of the Big Breakfast —
the comfort of their home, or the convenience of                                                                                                               and dreamy ambience, private pool at the           a hefty dish offering the choice of chicken
their workplace.                                    the Norwegian Salmon Lasagna. It comprises            exude distinct yet divine flavours. Aesthetically    heart of this cafe, all while                      rendang or beef rendang to pair it with
                                                    layers of utter deliciousness, cheese and minced      pleasing, each mouthful is a treat for the senses.   evoking the nostalgia of yesteryear. Taking        homemade sourdough toast, butter and
Whet your palate with the hotel’s signature         salmon — satiating and sinful. For a taste of         For those on the go, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur            inspiration from the cafes in Melbourne, the       homemade jam, smoked salmon with
Landes Traditional French Salad with honey          Malaysia, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara              Damansara’s grab-and-go kiosk located at the                                                            capers, sous vide egg, green salad and
                                                                                                                                                               accents of this century-old shophouse remain
mustard dressing, boasting succulent smoked         serves up the best Nyonya Heritage Curry              hotel’s entrance offers daily specials such as
                                                                                                                                                               untouched, resulting in an old-meets-new           cherry tomato. The Lontong Kering Pakcik       Laksa Johor, Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng Berempah Grilled
duck, walnuts and a handful of greens. For a        Laksa, offering the choice of yellow noodles or       Nyonya Curry Heritage Laksa, Traditional Nasi                                                                                                          Chicken Sandwich, Kleptokrat Special Seafood Noodles
                                                                                                                                                               charm.                                             Alam is pleasing to sight and palate. It’s
light but fulfilling lunch, the French “Croque      rice vermicelli in a bountiful bowl of coconut        Lemak, Hainanese Chicken Rice, freshly baked
Monsieur” surpasses expectations with its                                                                 breads, pastries and more.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  an assemblage of nasi impit served with
                                                    curry, bean sprouts, bean curd puffs, brinjal
comforting and addictive flavours and generous      and prawns.                                                                                                The offerings are aplenty here ranging from        a choice of rendang ayam or rendang            Kafe Kleptokrat *Fusion *Brunch *Casual dining (pork-
ingredients.                                                                                              Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara *International        Australian brunch classics and century-            daging, accompanied with sambal                free)
                                                                                                          cuisine *Local cuisine (pork-free)                   old Cottle Coffee that was founded by              pengantin, sambal bilis, kuah kacang and       18, Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre, 50100 Kuala Lumpur.
                                                    Sweet endings come in the form of the velvety                                                                                                                                                                Tel: 019-2220262
                                                                                                          No. 6, Jalan Damanlela, Bukit Damansara              Richard Cottle, in Australia, to local-inspired    serunding.
If you’re looking for something of a heftier and    Oreo Cheesecake and nutty Valrhona Almond             50490 Kuala Lumpur.
indulgent nature, we would highly recommend         Noisette (chocolate made with hazelnuts) that         Tel: 03-2720 6688

                                                                          The Drawing Room
                                                                                        BY HIRANMAYII AWLI MOHANAN

                                                    The Drawing Room at St. Regis Kuala Lumpur            flavours such as calamansi mousse and fresh
                                                    has unveiled a new Afternoon Tea menu                 apple jelly and sablé for the former while the
                                                    alongside brand-new selection of cakes and            latter sees cherry chocolate mousse, cherry red
                                                    desserts by the inimitable executive pastry           glaze and cherry jelly. The Chocolate Praline
                                                    chef, Gael Moutet. Taking inspiration from the        Cake with a mixture of cocoa sablé, praline
                                                    brand’s captivating scent, Moutet has birthed         mouse, gianduja and hazelnut is a thing of
                                                    a melange of aesthetically-pleasing and palate-       beauty elevated only by its flavours — divine.
                                                    teasing desserts using only the finest ingredients.
                                                                                                          Besides the afternoon tea, a cornucopia of new        Big Breakfast Crepe                               Uncle Salmon                                    Roast Chicken
                                                    Persistently pushing boundaries, Moutet takes         cakes and exquisite éclairs take centre stage,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Strangers
                                                    a nod to the ‘the’ Mrs Astor, doyenne of New          featuring the likes of Hazelnut Praline Cake          Holy crepe! Born out of the dream of making                                                      Sunday, a day for leisure and brunch, is
                                                    York’s Gilded Age society and the founding            (available in 1 kg or individual size), the light     people happy through quality food, great                                                         also perfect to indulge in The Big Breakfast

                                                                                                                                                                                                                             at 47
                                                    matriarch of St. Regis by capturing her world-        as air Strawberry and Kaffir Lime Cake, the           coffee and warm service, Strangers at 47                                                         Crepe. It features wholemeal crepe
                                                    renowned scent (Caroline’s Four Hundred)              distinct Lemon & Yuzu Carrot Cake (available          continues to spark joy since its inception in                                                    enclosing chicken sausage, smoked chicken
                                                    featuring notes of rich American Beauty roses         in 800g or individual size) and the brilliantly       2014. With a menu that centres around                                                            ham, butter-sautéed portobello and shimeji
                                                    (her favourite flower) to green stems, white lilies   executed The Drawing Room Signature Marble            crepes, you can also find heartier meals                                                         mushrooms, spinach, golden hash brown,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         BY HIRANMAYII AWLI MOHANAN
                                                    and the delicate sweetness of quince, apple           Cake (whole 1 kg cake). The éclairs, on the           like rice bowls, pastas and sandwiches.                                                          runny sunny side up or scrambled egg with
                                                    and cherry blossoms in his exquisite creations.       other hand, are available per piece or a box                                                                                                           caramelised onions and baked beans.
                                                                                                          of four featurin- Crémeux coffee flavour, vanilla     Often, satisfaction can be sought from            and sides. Now, the piece de resistance
                                                    The Afternoon tea menu sees our favourite,            cream, strawberry mouse and dark chocolate.           the simplest of meals, like Strangers at          — savoury crepes. While most associate         Strangers at 47
                                                    La Rose, aptly named for its aesthetics and                                                                 47’s comforting sweet and sour rice with          crepes with dessert, Strangers at 47           47, Jalan 17/45, 46400, Petaling Jaya.
                                                    mascarpone rose mousse, harmonised with               The Drawing Room, The St. Regis, No. 6                                                                                                                 *Fusion *Casual dining (pork-free)
                                                                                                                                                                fried kampung egg— simple yet fulfilling.         changes this paradigm with the likes of
                                                    jasmine ganache, vanilla sponge and pink              Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, Kuala Lumpur Sentral,
                                                                                                          50470 Kuala Lumpur.                                   Comfort can also be found in their roasted        Big Breakfast Crepe, Buttermilk Chicken
                                                    chocolate spray. La Pomme and La Cerise are           Tel: 03-2727 6660                                     chicken, with an option of quarter or half,       Crepe and Uncle Salmon, to name a few.
                                                    beautiful, bite-sized interpretations with fresh
Afternoon Tea

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Osteria Gamberoni
                                                                                                     BY HIRANMAYII AWLI MOHANAN
                                                                                                                                                                    Halley by Wondermama
                                                                                                                                                                                                BY AGNES AUI
                                                                            Dark hues are a constant at Osteria Gamberoni, exuding a contemporary
                                                                            and stylish feel. A true blue Italian manager and head chef help the
                                                                            restaurant, promising authenticity. The ingredients are sourced locally as
                                                                            much as possible and the food produced fresh, daily.                               Established in Bukit Damansara,             pumpkin congee, avocado roll
                                                                                                                                                               Halley by Wondermama is the city’s          with crispy silk wrap, charcoal
                                                                            The misto di pesce is crafted from great local seafood available throughout
                                                                                                                                                               newest modern eatery for gatherings         salted egg yolk lava bun and
                                                                            the year — sardines, trevally, red mullet, prawns and squid. These are
                                                                                                                                                               filled with traditional yet elevated        more are available. For something
                                                                            gently seasoned and lightly battered, and placed on the grill or into the
                                                                            fryer just long enough to bring out their natural sweetness. A light sprinkle of   Chinese dishes. Featuring a modern          more traditional, order the steamed
                                                                            a citrus-herb dressing is the final touch to lend some acidity and freshness.      Asian interior that is sure to take         traditional BBQ chicken bao or the
                                                                                                                                                               a spotlight on your social media            shrimp and chives steamed cheong
                                                                            Do as the Romans do and order a pizza when in an Italian restaurant.               pages, the eatery is ideal for business     fun.
                                                                            The key to great pizza starts with the perfect handmade base, serving as           meetings or a casual day out with
                                                                            a platform for good mozzarella and fresh toppings to shine. These three            family or friends.                          For mains, we recommend the
                                                                            elements form the dough that gets worked by hand and it’s proofed for 24                                                       Cantonese fried rice, giant freshwater                                         Avocado Roll with
                                                                            hours. The ball of dough is kneaded and pulled into shape, coated with             In almost every Chinese restaurant,         prawn noodle and the wok-fried                                                 Crispy Silk Wrap
                                                                            freshly-made sauce and chosen toppings. Then into the hot stone oven it            dim sum is a must. It’s the ultimate        beef noodle. The moonlight
                                                                            goes.                                                                              traditional comfort food that includes      Cantonese seafood noodle
                                                                                                                                                               steamed delights and fried bites.           and shrimp dumplings
                                                                            Osteria Gamberoni’s handmade ravioli uses the best locally-sourced
                                                                                                                                                               Take your pick from Halley’s dim            in mala soup are also
                                                                            ingredients, its filling made from perennial leafy vegetables such as spinach,
                                                                                                                                                               sum platter section with options such       dishes that might entice
                                                                            melded with seafood from local waters. Prawns from Kuala Selangor are
                                                                            shredded and combined with scamorza, subsequently wrapped in fresh                 as charcoal crystal shrimp dumpling         you as they are Halley’s
                                                                            squid-ink pasta sheets and the filling is hand-formed into dumplings before        with truffle oil, swan taro puff with       signatures.
                                                                            being poached. It’s topped off with fresh cherry tomato and prawn bisque.          chilli crab, stir-fried radish cake
                                                                                                                                                               with spicy seafood sauce and dried          Halley by Wondermama
                                                                                                                                                                                                           *Chinese cuisine *Pork-free
                                                                            Osteria Gamberoni                                                                  shrimp, and more.                           G-02-02, Republik, 1,
                                                                            *Italian cuisine *Comfort food (pork-free)
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Jalan Medan Setia 1, Bukit
                                     Tagliolini with baby cuttlefish ragù   17, Jalan Yap Ah Shak, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur.
                                                                                                                                                               Of course, other unique dim sum             Damansara,
                                                                            Tel: 03-2602 9727
                                                                                                                                                                                                           50490 Kuala Lumpur.
                                                                                                                                                               dishes like unagi puff with BBQ sauce,      Tel: 03-2011 2992
                                                                                                                                                               flaky BBQ chicken puff with cheese,

                                        Makoto Japanese Cuisine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Golden Shrimp Dumpling

                                                               BY HIRANMAYII AWLI MOHANAN                                                                                                                                                       Deep Blue
Sandwiched between a salon and an eatery,                                                                  If the Unaju is more exclusive, authentic                                                                                                    BY AGNES AUI
Makoto Japanese Restaurant is a hidden gem                                                                 and cared for perfection, the Hitsumabushi
that is easily missed. Inside, there are no airs                                                           is a casual, Nagoya rendition. This set
and graces — ambient lighting, minimalistic                                                                sees a unique hexagonal Hitsu box filled                                                              There’s no better place to enjoy the          recommended by the chef. It features grilled
designs and cosy seating arrangements lead                                                                 with Japanese rice, and atop, the chopped                                                             breathtaking view that Kuala Lumpur           beef patty, beef rasher, cheddar, pickle,
to an open kitchen where the magic happens.                                                                unagi kabayaki is laid over the rice. The                                                             has to offer than to dine in a rooftop        onion, tomato, smoked pepper sauce and
Carrying all the hallmarks of a quaint                                                                     Hitsumabushi is accompanied by four                                                                   restaurant. If that’s something that piques   served with mixed greens and fries.
Japanese restaurant, Makoto is Malaysia’s                                                                  condiments comprising spring onion,                                                                   your interest, then look no further than
first unagi speciality restaurant that imports                                                             wasabi, fresh sansho powder and seaweed                                                               Deep Blue. Not only is Deep Blue a            Asian options are available as well for
the finest live eels from the Land of the Rising                                                           alongside ochazuke soup — each carrying                                                               restaurant that serves some of the most       those who prefer something local. Classic
Sun.                                                                                                       distinctive flavours that highlight the unagi.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 delectable dishes, but it is also a bar       favourites like nasi lemak, nasi goreng
                                                                                                           After mouthfuls of experimentation, we
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 where patrons can unwind after a long         kampung, mee goreng mamak and Nyonya
The Unaju is the crowning glory of Makoto                                                                  leaned towards the pairing of the sangho
— a square lacquer box holds a whole                                                                       powder and the soup for their subtle yet                                                              and tiring week.                              laksa noodle soup will entice your taste buds.
slab of unagi prepared kabayaki-style with                                                                 comforting flavours that weaved through                                                                                                             However, pizza lovers may want to try the
tare sauce, a side of unagi liver soup and                                                   Unaju         our palates.                                                                                          The menu here is an extensive range           unagi pizza, featuring roasted unagi, hoisin
homemade pickles. The majestic dish boasts                                                                                                                                                                       of varieties, so you’ll never run out of      sauce, mushroom, pickled radish, bonito and
delightful aroma, hue and texture — all                                                                    Makoto Japanese Cuisine *Japanese cuisine *Casual                                                     options to choose from. Salad lovers can      mozzarella. And if that isn’t unique enough,
                                                                                                           dining (pork free)
indications of the chef’s culinary prowess and                                                                                                                                                                   try the unique avocado and pear salad         try the chicken satay pizza.
                                                                                                           54, Jalan 27/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas,
the difference a live unagi makes. Prepared          Unaju is meant to be savoured as is, without          50480 Kuala Lumpur.                                                                                   or stick to the classic Caesar salad. You
through the Kanto/Tokyo style of grilling,           extra condiments overpowering its inherent            Tel: 03-6211 1409                                                                                     can also order the seafood bouillabaisse,     Deep Blue *Western cuisine *Asian cuisine *pork-free
steaming and lightly dousing the freshwater          quality. It is without a doubt, the best unagi                                                                                                                                                            Level 51, THE FACE Suites (Skydeck), 1020, Jalan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 clam chowder or the vegetarian-friendly       Sultan Ismail, Kampung Baru, 50250 Kuala Lumpur.
eel with special inhouse unagi sauce, the            we have come across.                                                                                                                                        potato and leek soup. For burgers and
                                                                                                                                                                                          The Big Burger                                                       Tel: 03-2168 1671
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 sandwiches, try the big burger that’s

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Fine Coffee
        and Flowers
                    BY AGNES AUI
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    FEEKA Coffee
Located in Taman Ampang Utama, Fine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Roasters
Coffee and Flowers is the epitome of pretty
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    BY AGNES AUI
plates. Not only does this cafe serve some
of the prettiest dishes, all decked out in fresh
flowers and fruits, it is also a florist shop
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Lunch seekers in KL will love the salmon with
where people can purchase a vast variety
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  saffron    potatoes,       featuring  hollandaise,
of beautifully arranged bouquets.                                                                                                                                                                                 seasonal greens, red radish and coriander
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  oil. Other delightful options also include the
Comfort food is everything here, with hearty                                                                                                                                                                      poached eggs Turkish style, pan-seared sea bass
options like the big breakfast, featuring                                                                                                                                                                         with cauliflower puree, Swedish meatballs and
freshly baked brioche, scrambled eggs,               Golden Shrimp Dumpling                                                                                                                                       the slow and low beef cheeks. Vegetarians will
chicken sausage, grilled corn, French beans                                                                                                                                                                       be in for a treat too, with choices like the black
                                                                                                                                                                  Turkish Style Poached Eggs                      bean burger. Featuring cumin, guacamole,
and mushrooms. For something healthier,
opt for the shrimp avocado salad with                egg.                                              sauce. The unique boba pudding featuring                                                                   mozzarella and in-house mayonnaise served
garlic shrimp, avocado and baby spinach                                                                soy milk pudding with brown sugar boba is             A staple of Jalan Mesui, this café is a favourite    with fries, the burger is packed with so much
                                                                                                                                                             among tourists and locals alike. Housed in           flavour that it will lure in meat eaters too.      Salmon with saffron potatoes
drizzled with homemade yuzu sauce. The               Sweet tooths will find the French toast           also another must-try. Other pretty desserts
                                                     delightful as it features brioche with cream      you can try include the strawberry cake and           converted townhouses, this oasis of calm was
smoked salmon toast is a lovely choice too,
                                                                                                                                                             named after the Swedish word fika, which             Those looking for pasta dishes can try the           white coffee is a no-brainer, but the refreshing
as it features smoked salmon and scrambled           cheese spread served with strawberry              hojicha roll cake.                                                                                                                                              tonic cold brew with a touch of orange zest is
                                                                                                                                                             means ‘to take a break’. FEEKA’s range of            smoked duck and sun-dried tomato pasta, the
eggs on toasted sourdough with yogurt                compote and seasonal fruits. For desserts, try                                                                                                                                                                    one to try too.
                                                                                                       Fine Coffee and Flowers *Western cuisine *pork-free   coffees are brewed from beans sourced from           beef ragu, carbonara or the spicy chicken.
herb sauce. You can also opt for the classic         the black sesame pudding, a vegan-friendly                                                              local roasters, striking a balance suited to local   Vegetarians, on the other hand, can opt for
                                                                                                       C2-1 Jalan Ampang Utama 1/1, Taman Ampang
avocado toast that highlights avocado and            offering that consists of soy milk pudding        Utama, 68000 Ampang, Selangor.                        tastes. Though many come solely for the coffee,      the mushroom aglio olio, basil pesto and the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       FEEKA Coffee Roasters *Western cuisine *halal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       19, Jln Mesui, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur.
tomatoes on ricotta sourdough with a fried           with homemade black sesame powder and             Tel: 03-2300 0793                                     all of them truly stay for the hearty meals.         creamy barley risotto. For coffee, their signature   Tel: 03-2110 4599

                                                            Skilletat 163
                                                                     BY AGNES AUI
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Sunday Coffee & Cakes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              BY AGNES AUI
                                                     M6 striploin and tiger prawns take centre
                                                     stage for the mains and for dessert, guests
                                                     can choose from macadamia, fromage and                                                                                                                       Hidden in plain sight at Taman Bukit Indah           featuring spiced chicken whole leg drizzled
                                                     more.                                                                                                                                                        is Sunday Coffee & Cakes, a minimalist               with orange reduction along with creamy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  cafe with lush greenery and cemented                 mashed cauliflower and alfalfa sprout. You
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  walls. Carb takes centre stage here, with            can also opt for the lion head, a combination
                                                     The discovery menu is a generous five-course
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  dishes featuring fluffy and soft bread or            of homemade chicken meatball served with
                                   Chicken Roulade   meal featuring some delightful options. For
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  crusty toasts. Though simple, every plate            creamy dipping sauce, and pan-seared fat
                                                     the first course, savour the unique sourdough                                                                                                                is packed with flavours that will have you           white toast.
                                                     that features dried longan bread with                                                                                                                        coming back for more.
Established in 2015, Skillet 163 is the              truffle butter. As for the second course, we                                                                                                                                                                      If you’re looking to start your day with
ultimate spot to indulge in modern European          recommend trying the carabinero prawn with                                                                                                                   When visiting Sunday Coffee & Cakes, try             something sweet, then order the French
cuisine. Set in a contemporary urban space           fennel and prawn aioli. To elevate your meal                                                                                                                 the tamagoyaki sando, featuring homemade             toast, a lovely mix of skillet French toast with
that extends over two floors, guests can             further, kaluga queen caviar is available to                                                                                                                 deep-fried tamagoyaki with a hint of mustard         banana, kiwi, strawberry, blueberry and
expect pretty plates with bold flavours. The         be added onto any of your second course                                                                                                                      and wasabi served with pickled radish.               fresh whipped cream. Another sweet choice
main thing that Skillet 163 aims to offer is         dishes.                                                                                                                                                      Another must-try dish is the shroom shroom,          is the strawberry tartine, featuring sourdough
an opportunity for your palate to discover                                                                                                                                                                        which is a medley of sauteed white button            with whipped Philadelphia cream cheese
something new.                                       The third course options include sous-vide                                                                                                                   and shimeji mushrooms on homemade                    topped with Korean strawberries and honey.
                                                     salmon with Jerusalem artichoke and potato        Herb Crusted Lamb Rack                                                                                     sourdough, seasoned with truffle oil, fresh
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  thyme leaves and mozzarella cheese.                  Sunday Coffee & Cakes *Western cuisine
Skillet 163 offers two menus, the lunch menu         rosti, as well as the prosperity bowl featuring                                                                                                                                                                   14, Jalan Selera 1, Taman Bukit Indah,
and the discovery menu, with all the dishes          lawas heirloom rice, foie gras and kailan.        Skillet at 163 *European cuisine *pork-free                                                                                                                     58200 Kuala Lumpur.
                                                                                                       Unit 1, Lot 163, Retail, No. 10, Jalan Perak,                                  Tamagoyaki Sando            For something meaty, try the sexy leg, a dish        Tel: 03-7498 1038
served by courses. For lunch, you can opt for        The same desserts are featured for course
                                                                                                        Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.
two or three courses with appetisers ranging         number four and for the fifth course, guests      Tel: 03-2181 2426
from foie gras, pumpkin to salmon. Wagyu             can enjoy a mignardise.

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Rinse
                                                                 BY AGNES AUI
                                                                                                                                               Situated in Damansara Heights is
                                                                                                                                               Sitka Restaurant, a modern Asian
                                                                                                                                               restaurant set in the 30-year-old
                                                                                                                                                                                          Sitka Restaurant                     soy and gooseberries, raw sea
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               bass with apple nuoc cham and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               grapefruit, or the ox tongue with
                                                                                                                                               shop lots of Jalan Batai. This 40-                           BY AGNES AUI       mustard greens and ponzu.
   The ultimate haven for coffee enthusiasts,    Wholesome pastas are also available,           rice bowls, order the stir-fry black pepper    seat neighbourhood eatery offers
   Rinse is a specialty coffee and matcha        with tantalising options like the signature    beef rice bowl, mushroom gravy beef rice       casual all-day dining in a relaxed                                              For mains, try the green miso
   bar that also serves fusion rice bowls,       salted egg fried chicken pasta, juicy beef                                                    and unpretentious atmosphere.                                                   salmon with coriander and
                                                                                                bowl or Japanese teriyaki beef rice bowl.
   low-carb meals, artisanal cakes and tasty     bacon aglio olio, country cajun chicken                                                       With constant changes in the                                                    lime, prime Australian steak
   waffles. With a clean-cut interior, calming   carbonara and more. But if pastas aren’t                                                      menu, the kitchen is always                                                     with seaweed butter, master-
                                                                                                RINSE *Asian cuisine *pork-free
   environment and the smell of fresh coffee,    your thing, maybe the sandos might suit        15, Jalan Damar SD 15/1, Bandar Sri
                                                                                                                                               innovating dishes with inspiration                                              stock braised lamb with greens
   Rinse is the ideal spot for casual meet-up    you better. Take your pick from the Rinse      Damansara, 52200 Kuala Lumpur.                 from    Southeast Asia’s natural                                                and daikon or the half/whole
   with friends or a place for those working     signature wagyu sando, mozzarella and          Tel: 012-307 6648                              larder.                                                                         roasted spring chicken with a
   remotely.                                     cheddar cheese wagyu sando or Mervin’s                                                                                                                                        unique concoction of brown
                                                 avocado and cheese egg toast.                                                                 The menu is a wide range of                                                     butter soy sauce. To end your
   Health junkies will find the caulirice bowl                                                                                                 unique dishes, with snacks like                                                 meal, get the warm chocolate
   options delightful, ranging from salted egg   One thing’s for sure, Rinse uses 150                                                          prawn dumpling and yuba                                                         torte served with coconut
   chicken, Japanese teriyaki chicken, juicy     gm of Australian wagyu to make the                                                            sesame roll alongside elevated                                                  chantilly and elevate your meal
   smoked duck, creamy buttermilk chicken,       patties and pair these with buttery                                                           rice options like truffle fried                                                 with some cocktails like the
   traditional assam fish to lemon and plum      brioche bread, wholegrain                                                                     rice with ikura yeast and crispy                                                tangerin-o, featuring campari,
   fish. All caulirice bowls are served with     mustard, bonito flakes and                                                                    garlic. For fresh salads, try the                                               sweet vermouth and tangerine
   fried cauliflower rice, poached egg,          nama wasabi served with                                                                       Japanese Caesar with salad                                                      fizz.
   blanched broccoli and cherry tomatoes.        fries. For those who prefer
                                                                                                                                               of apple, kale and smoked
                                                                                                                                               unagi or the charred cauliflower                                                Sitka Restaurant *Modern Asian
                                                                                                                                               featuring house romesco and                                                     cuisine *pork-free
                                                                                                                                               pickle. If that isn’t fresh enough,                                             Plaza Batai, 8-5A, Jalan Batai,
                                                            Signature Salted Egg                                                               we recommend ordering from the                                                  Bukit Damansara,
                                                            Fried Chicken Pasta                                                                                                                                                50490 Kuala Lumpur.
                                                                                                                                               raw section. Take your pick from
                                                                                                                                                                                     Beef with mustard greens                  Tel: 03-2011 1117
                                                                                                                                               Japanese scallops with smoked

                                                                            PAUSE Cafe                                                         PULP is located in what used to
                                                                                                                                               be the cutting room of Art Printing
                                                                                                                                               Works, a historic printing plant
                                                                                                                                                                                                            PULP               medley of homemade toasted
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               muesli, vanilla yoghurt, seasonal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               fruits and berries.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                BY AGNES AUI
                                                                                       BY AGNES AUI                                            in Bangsar. In this same cutting
                                                                                                                                               room was where raw paper                                                        However, if you happen to drop
                                                                                                                                               was previously cut down to                                                      by from noon onwards try the
                                                 It’s time to pause and appreciate good         Pasta lovers, on the other hand, should        size before it went through the                                                 teriyaki chicken don featuring
                                                 food, and that’s exactly what you should       order the salted egg with chicken karaage      printing process to end up as                                                   dashi butter rice, braised chicken
                                                 do at PAUSE Cafe. Located in Jalan Choo        pasta, mala spaghetti and the pesto pasta,
                                                                                                                                               finished products like newsprints,                                              with black fungus, shiitake
                                                 Cheng Khay, PAUSE Cafe serves a wide           with the latter perfect for vegetarians. But
                                                                                                                                               magazines and books.                                                            mushrooms,       teriyaki   glaze,
                                                 variety of Asian fusion delights and mouth-    that’s not all that PAUSE Cafe offers, as
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               pickled ginger, romaine lettuce,
                                                 watering desserts that truly deserve the       it also has adorable sandwiches like the
                                                                                                ham and cheese sandwich (that comes            The affinity of PULP is where the                                               64-degree Celsius egg, seaweed
                                                 spotlight.
                                                                                                with a drink), the ham and cheesy toast,       eatery drew inspiration to pay                                                  and edamame. Other mains that
                                                 The Korean-inspired interior with a splash     eggy toast and the pork floss toast.           tribute to the coffee cherry and                                                are must-tries include the truffle
                                                 of yellow is the cafe’s theme colour. A        Snacks here are unlike other places, with      space. Today, PULP is one of                                                    chicken pasta, chicken pot roast,
                                                 few must-try dishes here include the best-     unconventional options like fried banana       the most well-known eateries in                                                 braised lamb shank and the peri-
                                                 selling stir-fried kam heong lala pasta, lat   nuggets and otak-otak cubes. You can also      Bangsar where coffee enthusiasts                                                peri seafood pasta. Bread lovers
                                                 zi gai (spicy chicken) rice and pork lard      try the homemade watermelon cake or the        and foodies alike patronise it                                                  can also order from the burger
                                                 rice. However, other rice bowl options         homemade Japanese tofu cheesecake.             throughout the week. If you’re                                                  and sandwich section featuring
                                                 like the dry curry mutton rice, kimchi pork                                                   visiting   the     restaurant   for                                             options like Bombay cheesy melt,
                                                 belly rice and salted egg yolk chicken rice    PAUSE Cafe *Asian fusion cuisine *non-halal    breakfast, try the smoked salmon                                                pulled chicken ciabatta and the
                                                 are also available. For something more         140, Jalan Choo Cheng Khay, Kampung Attap,     paratha      featuring     paratha,                                             smoked beef burger.
                                                                                                50460 Kuala Lumpur.
                                                 unique, order the minced pork rice with                                                       64-degree Celsius egg, smoked
                                                                                                Tel: 03-2857 2071
                                                 bonito flakes or the kimchi pork lard rice                                                    salmon, bonito flakes, spring                                                   PULP *Western cuisine *pork-free
                                                 with fried egg.                                                                               onion and sesame dressing.                                                      29-01, Jalan Riong, Bangsar,
                                                                                                                                               For something fruity, order the                                                 59100 Kuala Lumpur.
Eggy Toast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Tel: 03-2201 3650
                                                                                                                                               granola fruit bowl that’s a lovely    Burgers, Sandwiches and Rice Bowls

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