“Exciting things are happening at Resorts World Genting,” promise the roadside billboards as you ascend into the clouds. It’s easy to put faith into these words, with the highly-anticipated Twentieth Century Fox World theme park and other surprises in the horizon.
In the meantime, there is plenty to be enthused about at Genting, including the spanking new SkyAvenue concept mall that aims to indulge every taste. ‘Taste’ takes literal connotations too, as it is here that you will find a smorgasbord of international dining options, some of which are absent elsewhere in the country – such as these sublime palate pleasers!
Motorino
We put countless pizza slices between our teeth every year, but how many of these come from authentic pies that adhere to traditional Neapolitan standards? Well, here’s your chance to up that number, as New York’s darling pizza maker Motorino brings the wonderful taste of Naples to Malaysia.
Decide from a list of tempting ‘pizze’ along with 20 toppings. Your order will be cooked in a wood-fired oven (that’s imported from Italy, no less!) to seal in the flavours, while you admire the lovely décor inspired by retro American eateries. 
Motorino
WHERE Level 1, SkyAvenue, Resorts World Genting
TIMES Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am
RESERVATIONS 03 6105 9182
rwgenting.com/dining/continental/motorino
Cafés Richard
Cafés Richard is the new definite place for that afternoon cuppa. With a Parisian café ambience, this quaint brasserie transports you to France even before your first sip. There are no less than four seating zones, including an al fresco section and an open, frangipani-shaped lounge that extends into the mall area.
As they are the top coffee roaster in France, expect extraordinary attention to detail when it comes to bean selection and brewing methods, enough to impress even epicures. Not a coffee fiend? There are teas and even alcoholic options too!
Cafés Richard
WHERE Level 1, SkyAvenue, Resorts World Genting
TIMES Sun-Thurs 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-12am
RESERVATIONS 03 6105 9197
rwgenting.com/dining/cafes/Cafes-Richard
Burger & Lobster
In just a few years, Burger & Lobster has grown into a hefty business that belies its humble beginnings in London, thanks to its top-drawer dishes. Franchisees created their own line beside customers, and soon outlets popped up worldwide. Its first Asian appearance sees it at Genting.
Flown in live from Nova Scotia, the freshness of the lobster flesh is apparent in every mouthful, regardless of which scrumptious guise it assumes within the plate or bowl. Those who opt for the burgers instead are rewarded with succulent Australian beef and handmade buns!
Burger & Lobster
WHERE Level 1, SkyAvenue, Resorts World Genting
TIMES Sun-Thurs 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-12am
RESERVATIONS 03 6105 9186
rwgenting.com/dining/continental/burger_lobster