Hello,

The local food and beverage landscape is brimming with flavours and innovation. Rich in heritage and tradition, Malaysia’s generational icons and other national culinary landmarks find themselves alongside other new eateries and watering holes that keep our scene fresh. From a globally-renowned café in Suria KLCC to a modern Korean BBQ spot at The Five @ KPD, here are all the eateries you need to have on your radar this October. 

Have you got your tickets to Tatler Dining’s Cocktail Festival? A weekend of cocktails, celebration and conviviality awaits you as we bring together some of Singapore and Malaysia’s most exciting bartenders for a two-day extravaganza from October 13-14, 2023. If you haven’t yet, secure limited tickets to this boozy event.

Also in this week’s newsletter:

• Lady Wong is a slice of Southeast Asia in New York
• Get to know the cocktails our supporting bars are serving at Cocktail Festival 2023
• 5 most sustainably designed McDonald’s in the world
• A food lover’s guide to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
• The best meals to cook for loved ones, according to chefs

Until next time,
Katelyn Tan
Senior Dining Writer, Malaysia

From sipping on Vietnamese coffee and chomping on banh mi to snacking on spring rolls and slurping pho, here’s our handy guide to eating your way through the most populous city of Vietnam.

• The Farm is collaborating with myBurgerLab for a limited edition series that showcases burgers from around the world until November 8, 2023.
• Ignis KL will be partnering up with Natalina to create a 5-course sharing-style menu available on October 11 and November 8, 2023.
• Mandarin Oriental has invited guest chefs from Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum to present the rich and diverse flavours of Turkey at Mosaic from October 25-29, 2023.
• As part of Kuala Lumpur Design Festival 2023, Joel Kirk Yi Kye has curated a dining experience that showcases fermentation techniques at Godown Arts Centre, Kuala Lumpur, on October 14, 2023.