Isabel Restaurant gets thumbs-up from hedge fund manager Donovan Ng

To be rich, Ng advises one to put aside some money each month and ensure that money is invested in something that is growing

Located on a trendy street more known for its nocturnal activities in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Isabel is a light-filled oasis of delicious Southeast Asian food and drink set in what was formerly a terrace house.

With Malaysia's premier jazz club No Black Tie just one door away, I half expected this cosy restaurant to be filled with feet-tapping jazz lovers. But I was here for lunch, so there were no jazz fiends hanging around Isabel's well-stocked bar.