Dewakan: "Amazing restaurant – GO!"

Review by: katieluce | Source: Trip Advisor
"When we watched John Torode's Malaysia programme back in the UK , he showed this place and so we booked it for our last night in KL. I have to admit as it got closer I got concerned that we had made a mistake. No malaysian we spoke to in KL had heard of the place and it soon became apparent that it was on the outskirts of town, a good hour away from central KL and forms part of the KDU campus. I need not have worried however. The whole experience from start to finish was brilliant. The service was attentive, the team enthusiastic about the food and the food itself was inventive and interesting. We had the 17 course tasting menu and every dish was different and innovative in its use of traditional Malay ingredients. Notable dishes included a perfectly rendered crispy duck skin over succulent rare duck meat, as well as the almost Heston Blumenthal like childish fun of putting together the slow baked red snapper in broth dish. There was only one dish we didn't particularly enjoy, which was the prawn dish and we found the texture of the raw prawns a bit odd, but it was clever cooking nonetheless with the flavour combination. This place is worthy of a Michelin star. My only concern is that being so far out of town and having only 10 tables, it is not getting enough clientele. So please, please if you enjoy inventive and innovative cuisine, go to this restaurant."

4 Rivers Floating Lodge: "Wonderful stay"

Review by: Hannah R | Source: tripadvisor.com
I wish I could have stayed longer - 4 Rivers is truly one of the most refreshing havens that I've had the fortune to stay at. We had an amazing time in the excursions, meeting communities who are clearly engaged and involved by 4Rivers in their business model. Enjoyed the firefly ride and mostly just staying here and being offline, enjoying every day just reading, swimming, and exchanging banter over good food.

Blackitch Artisan Kitchen: "Kreativ, authentische gehobene Küche"

Review by: Schmackofatz D | Source: Trip Advisor
"Sehr köstliche, kreative und authentische gehobene Küche. Die Atmosphäre ist trotzdem familiär und ungezwungen. Die verwendeten Zutaten ideal aneinander abgestimmt. Es war unheimlich köstlich. Gerne wieder!"

misool: "Phenomenal! The most incredible experience and marvelous resort"

Review by: Emma11222 | Source: tripadvison.com
"This is our favorite place in the world now! Raja Ampat is astounding and Misool eco resort is the true gem of the region! We were there as snorkelers and loved every aspects of our stay there. Everything was organized and personalized flawlessly, from the booking process and transfer from Sorong to our perfectly set snorkeling planning on a great variety of gorgeous sites, everything about our stay was indeed quite perfect! Our bungalow was impeccable and spacious, wonderfully appointed and located, with the best outdoor bathroom of all times, the food was incredible with a variety of local and international choices, the snorkeling sites were remarkable. And maybe above everything else, everyone at the resort was formidable, each and every person working there warmly and kindly gave us the best experience of our lives! We are traveling around the world for a couple of years and this is by far the most amazing location and resort we've visited! The conservation efforts of the resort are working, the area is thriving again, it's inspiring. To us, Misool eco resort is a true haven and bliss is what we continue to feel when looking back at our time there. We will return for sure and highly recommend them. Thank you all again for making our time in Raja Ampat so unique and unforgettable. "

4 Rivers Floating Lodge: "Beautiful"

Review by: Björn D | Source: Trip Advisor
"Hotel was surrounded by beautiful and impressive nature. The food was very good (in a such remote place I was not expecting this level). The manager and the staff was very friendly and helpful. They offer a boat tour to a very beautiful waterfall longer up the river. And if you want, you can take the kayak back. Worked very well with transfers from/to other hotels."

Noel Rodrigo’s Leopard Safaris: "A Highlight of our Sri Lanka Trip"

Review by: mapletoes | Source: Trip Advisor
My girlfriend and I booked a 24 safari with Leopard. We are two single moms travelling with four little girls and this was a highlight of our three weeks in Sri Lanka. The staff were amazing - treating us to snack, beverages and the most delicious outdoor dining experience we've had. Our daughters were pampered, which was such a treat for the moms! We appreciated Leopard's desire to harmonize with nature, thoroughly enjoyed our hot shower after safari and even saw a family of leopards on our last treat out.

David’s Kitchen: "If there was a higher score of excellence then that goes to David’s Kitchen"

Review by: John H | Source: Trip Advisor
We went to DK due to Trip advisor and the fantastic reviews. From the moment you step in to the sad time of leaving this wonferful restaurant you are taken to another planet. The staff are highly trained no doubt by David and his wife Prom. My only suggestion to someone thinking about trying DK is just go there and enjoy being spoilt by David and his team. Thank you for a wonderful experience David and Prom

Reverie Siam: "Wonderful and fairy tale like oases just outside PAI city center"

Review by: Tim A | Source: Trip Advisor
reverie Siam lies just ouside Pai, the distance is perfect. Quit, but close to the village. You enter a place with a relaxing atmosphere and wonderful designed rooms/villa's. There are two big (salt) swimming pools. Everything is thought of in this resort. The fruit snacks when you are at the pool, a thai telephone to loan when you are going to town and the list goes on. The WIFI connection is fast (10mb) The a la cart breakfast is very nice, a wide variety of choices. What is best, is the staff. Never We encountered staff in thailand who are so engaged with the wellbeing of the resort en their guests. We extended our stay from 3 nights to 9 nights, that says enough.

MesaStila: "Relaxing getaway"

Review by: rnsrnsrns | Source: Trip Advisor
Beautiful place just like the photos. The rooms are nice, clean, in the middle of nature. There are a lot of activities to do in house from coffee plantation tour to yoga in the morning. The staffs are nice and made the experience exceptional, especially our coffee tour guide.What can be improved is perhaps food; it is not that it sucks but rather for such a nice resort we expected more. Wine by the glass at the restaurant wasn't great either and overall wine prices / corkage price are high. However I think the overall experience is great. Very relaxing. Would come back.

Cabochon Hotel & Residence: "Charming boutique hotel"

Review by: JN K | Source: tripadvisor.com
Great design, excellent food quiet. Lovely spot. I will definitely go back if I am in bkk again. Rooftop pool is added bonus. Helpful and friendly staff. I need to fill in 200 characters. So still writing.
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