Eats

Buffet
Christmas
Food

MakanMama
November 23, 2025

Makan Kitchen at DoubleTree by Hilton KL: local and western flavours for the festive season

Tucked away on the 11th floor of DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur is Makan Kitchen. As the name suggests, Makan Kitchen celebrates Malaysian cuisine –…

Buffet
Christmas
Food

MakanMama
November 18, 2025

12 Days of Bespoke Gifting: there’s something for everyone

St. Regis Kuala Lumpur has never failed to wow me at Christmas. It seems that the hotel gets sprinkled in elf dust come every end…

Buffet
Christmas
Food

ActiveMama
November 17, 2025

Christmas at Nook: food aplenty with a dash of snow!

In a cute and quirky Sentral area hotel called Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral, next to the airport express train building, sits a restaurant called Nook.…

Buffet
Christmas
Food

TravelMama
November 11, 2025

5 Wells: fantastic Christmas spread for the pricing

The Courtyard by Marriott Setia Alam opened in December 2022 and still sparkles amid booming condos and offices. I was here for the Christmas dinner…

Bars
Date nights
Food

ActiveMama
November 11, 2025

WET Deck: great for food, cocktails, pool time, and views!

On the 12th floor of the W Kuala Lumpur in the middle of Kuala Lumpur, sits a pretty cool spot – WET Deck. Complete with…

Buffet
Celebrations
Food

MakanMama
November 7, 2025

But first, Thanksgiving at Shangri-La KL…..

Thanksgiving has never been a thing with Malaysians as it’s such an American holiday, and we’re more British in terms of holidays as we were…

Buffet
Christmas
Food

MakanMama
November 5, 2025

Festive delights at Vasco’s, Hilton Kuala Lumpur

It seems that Christmas previews start earlier and earlier each year – which is fine by me by the way, as I believe that Christmas…

Afternoon tea
Food
Halloween

DurianMama
October 22, 2025

Creeps & Treats for Halloween!

Halloween… that fabulous time of the year when legend, folklore and spooky fun join hands to turn the town into a playground for goblins, witches…

Ampang
Food
Italian cuisine

TravelMama
October 19, 2025

Pizza Duo, The Campus: a celebration of Italian flair

Nestled in the new lifestyle hub of The Campus in Ampang, Pizza Duo‘s flagship outlet is a love letter to Italian cuisine, delivered with creativity and charm.…

Buffet
Food
Hotels

ActiveMama
October 16, 2025

Tosca brunch at DoubleTree by Hilton Shah Alam: a big yes from us!

Every first Sunday of the month, head down to I-City, Shah Alam to partake in DoubleTree by Hilton Shah Alam‘s most popular restaurant in the…

Bars
Date nights
Hotels

TravelMama
October 14, 2025

Monkey Shoulder Ultimate Bartender Championship spotlight on Ivon Soon

The newly opened Ensō Izakaya & Bar at Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown is an elegant addition to the city’s nightlife, and on 4 October,…

Bangsar
Cafés
Food

MakanMama
October 6, 2025

The Coach Coffee Shop APW Bangsar: great for families

I’ve never been one to take notice of a luxury brand’s F&B openings – and they seem to be in the in-thing in recent times.…

Date nights
Food
Hotels

TravelMama
October 4, 2025

A stylish soirée at Rooftop 25 with amazing views

I recently attended a skyline soirée at the relaunch of Rooftop 25 Bar and Lounge at Hilton Garden Inn Kuala Lumpur, and it was a…

Food
Hotels
KL life

TravelMama
September 9, 2025

Thai dining takeover by Err by Bo.lan at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

If you’re a Thai food enthusiast, mark your calendars – because something truly special is happening at the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur. From 2 September…

Celebrations
Festivals
Food

Happy Go KL
September 3, 2025

9 Top spots to get mooncakes in stunning boxes

Mid-Autumn Festival falls on 6 October 2025 this year. As it is also known as the Mooncake Festival, here’s a list of venues where you…

Celebrations
Chinese cuisine
Festivals

MakanMama
August 26, 2025

Delightful yum cha for Mid-Autumn at Hilton KL

I eagerly accepted the invite to Chynna, Hilton Kuala Lumpur’s Mid-Autumn Yum Cha Experience as it’d been three whole years since I’ve had good mooncakes.…

European cuisine
Fine dining
Hotels

GirlyMama
August 4, 2025

Chef Xabier Goikoetxea: a taste of Basque brilliance at Sabayon

I had the pleasure of attending a truly special culinary event recently, and let me just say—my taste buds are still recovering (in the best…

European cuisine
Fine dining
Food

MakanMama
July 28, 2025

Chalet: fine (and fun!) dining at its best

This review is written by MakanMama and her teen, Caleb. At the mention of Chalet, fond memories came flooding back. In the old days, when…

City breaks
Food
Hotels

DurianMama
June 17, 2025

Great eats through George Town in 24 hours

Yes, you read that right – I had only 24 hours in George Town, and I was determined to make the most of it! The…

Buffet
Celebrations
Food

Happy Go KL
June 10, 2025

5 Great dining options for Father’s Day 2025

Father’s Day is this Sunday, and with that in mind, we’ve rounded up the venues we like best (and approve of) for celebrations! The St.…

Buffet
Food
Hotels

MakanMama
June 4, 2025

Grand Cajun Seafood Boil: great seafood and meats for all taste buds

When I received the invite for Vasco’s, Hilton Kuala Lumpur’s Celebration of Crustaceans and Carvings, I knew it would truly be a buffet that our…

Bangsar
Food
Healthy food

DurianMama
June 3, 2025

Roots: great vegetarian options for the whole family

People go vegetarian for all sorts of reasons. For some, it’s because of religious beliefs. Others worry about our planet and the environmental impact of…

Food
Hotels
Kuala Lumpur

TravelMama
May 28, 2025

You Chill, We Grill at Brasserie 25: absolutely delicious

I recently had the absolute pleasure of experiencing the You Chill, We Grill promotion at Brasserie 25, nestled within the ever-stylish Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur, Autograph…

Buffet
Food
Hotels

ActiveMama
May 13, 2025

Peranakan delights at Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre

“Sedap Restaurant is excited to introduce Peranakan On Plate, an authentic Baba Nyonya dinner buffet. A fusion cuisine of the unique marriage between Chinese and…

Buffet
Food
Hotels

TravelMama
May 13, 2025

Weekend Fiesta Buffet: Malaysian dishes that will wow you

Last week I had the pleasure of visiting the Courtyard by Marriott Kuala Lumpur South. This sleek modern hotel which opened only last June, currently has a very…

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