Guest Reviews

Locavore: "Exceptional"

"Recommend bubs chef friend as the place to go if you love top end food and service. WOW he didn't let us down . Booked the 7 course kind and ended up doing 13 courses. Outstanding food and professional wait staff. I'm going to say it out loud. "" this restaurant overall out did my Ramsay's experience on Hospital rd London"". This is truly a food lovers total package . Not cheap but in saying that what is produced here isn't cheap wear ever you are. Thank you Locavore for an amazing lunch. PS. Cocktails are pretty good to boot"

Golden Buddha Beach Resort: "Welcome to paradise"

"That's what Massi said to us when he greeted us at the beach upon our arrival at the Golden Buddha. Having spent amazing 9 nights there, we can confirm that Golden Buddha is a very special place that I would have no doubt calling our own paradise. The setting is truly idyllic, the houses are beautiful and it is incredibly relaxing with all your needs catered for by a very friendly team of staff. We enjoyed seeing monkeys and hornbills at the resort and although it takes one or two nights to get used to being so close to the nature (particularly at night when we had some visitors in our rooms and open air bathrooms), we have already been missing being woken up by birds, cicadas and crashing waves. We chose Golden Buddha as our family reunion (from UK, NZ, Germany and Poland) and we couldn't have asked for a better place to spend time together. It was my mum's 60th birthday and Massi organised a birthday meal for all of us in our baan which was very special and at no extra cost (included in half board). Not wanting to repeat all the compliments already mentioned in previous posts, I wanted to highlight the fact that there is a wide choice of activities too - we went for a snorkelling trip to Surin Islands which was great fun, even for those in our group who were new to snorkelling. You can also rent kayaks and go paddling up the small river among mangroves (it was peaceful and very easy with the tide coming in) or go to the nearby islands for some more snorkelling. We also took advantage of yoga classes with Alex who was a great teacher. The location of the yoga sala allows you to enjoy the early morning view of the bay whilst doing your sun salutations, just amazing! Or just get in a hammock or sit on a veranda and relax to the sound of waves crashing few meters away from you... You choose how to enjoy this paradise yourself:)"

Dewakan: "Fantastic experience"

"When a restaurant is touted as one of Malaysia’s best with innovative dishes, it couldn’t be helped that there will a lengthy wait for reservations. And so it was with Dewakan. I tried my luck giving them several Saturday evenings and was rewarded when a slot for 2 was confirmed. It was partly to celebrate my better half’s birthday as well so I wanted it to be a nice occasion. Getting there was half the battle, we didn’t stay too far away and even then it was still challenging for us, especially when the roads leading to KDU were dimly lit. My guess is that it would be a bigger problem for diners not familiar with the area. Parking was easy and free and the guard told us where to head towards for the restaurant. We were greeted warmly upon entrance and waited for our table to be ready. The menu was shown to us while we waited. There was a buzz around the restaurant and it was full. The restaurant staff were relatively young with many servers being college students. We decided to go for the whole nice yards and were recommended a white wine to pair the food. What can we say about the food that has not been expressed by other reviewers? Sublime, different, beautiful and really good? What about good value for money and a good sign of the maturing dining scene in Malaysia? It was all of the above as far as we were concerned. There was a play with taste and structure, presentation was interesting and what you see is not necessarily what you get. And the white wine recommended went superbly with the food. Service was adequate, you have to give the ladies some room to improve, they do try hard and it was easier for us to understand the nerves. We even had a chance to talk to Darren after the dinner and he was a very down to earth chap with lots to say about the fine dining in Malaysia and obviously a clear vision as to where Dewakan is headed. The man obviously has put in a lot of heart and soul to Dewakan. Go give this place a chance, it will blow your mind."

Sanak Retreat Bali: "Paradise"

We spent (only) one night in this paradise. Everything is just perfect, and worth the price they ask for it. Compared to other hotel we stayed in, we were particularly impressed by the attention they put un every single detail (closing your curtains in the room while you are having dinner for instance :-)). We would recommend it.

David’s Kitchen: "Absolutely amazing!"

The food was beyond exceptional, but it was the service that was over the top. This is an upscale restaurant that could easily compete with the best of the best and it is the staff that make your experience completely unique. From the person who greets you at the door, to the person who literally walked us right out to our car, everyone went above and beyond to make our night incredibly special. This is the only restaurant that I have ever visited where my husband and I were treated like royalty, but without the pretentious, stuffy feeling that you get when you are at most fine dining establishments. I'm not quite sure how David and Prom create this atmosphere, but this is what will keep people coming back. Thank you to everyone at David's Kitchen for a night we will never forget.

Maison Polanka: "Appreciated the place"

"We stayed here for a week with my family and friends. We were picked up from the airport and was greeted warmly with a big smile. Our first day was filled with good food, relaxing times and good memories. Especially when my kids played with the rabbit at the garden. The chef was great! She cooks very tasty khmer food. The home made cocktails are also good to try. My wife loved the charmjng garden they got and there's green everywhere. We also had a great time with the tuk yuk driver and the tour guide. Thdy were very helpful and very keen on explaining the history of the place"

Mie Cafe: "Modern ideas paired with Cambodian Kitchen"

A lovely setting in a Khmer style house. Sit outside and enjoy the dishes prepared by a chef with creativity. Very attentive and friendly staff.

The Governor’s House: "Warm"

This hotel was amazing. All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The food was some of the best I had while on my vacation. There is a cozy feeling to this place that made me feel like I was right at home.

Villa Mathis: "un hôtel pleins de magie"

Je suis venue, j’ai vu et je n’ai qu’une envie c’est si d’y rester. Que du bonheur, un hôtel pas comme les autres, un ensemble de villas avec des chambres privatives, une piscine pour chaque villas, du personnel à votre écoute et des gérants extrêmement passionnés et généreux dans les contacts humains. Une adresse à retenir et à conserver dans vos carnets.

Muang La Lodge: "Une réussite"

Certainly a must in Laos. Ten bungalows, almost all along the river, rooms more than spacious, with perfect comfort. The outdoor spas offer the charm of "onsen" Japanese, and the pool has a beautiful location on an island near the hotel, which is accessed by a wooden walkway. The restaurant is classy, ​​with a Franco Laotian mix that would fade over a restaurateur. The success of this place is certainly Raphael his manager and his assistant, Matilda, that the needs, as well as absolutely efficient and cohesive team. Take the detour, the welcome is charming and intelligent, it tells you the places, activities, and then you will feel right at home. One regret: the brevity of my stay!