Azim Shah – Sous Chef, Entier French Dining In this interview, Azim Shah, Sous Chef at Entier French Dining, gives some insight into careers in the hospitality industry. What do you do? I am a sous chef at Entier French Dining. How did you get into the industry…
Nomadic Trails – New Menu at Nadodi KL
Nomadic Trails – New Menu at Nadodi KL Words: Karen Santosuosso Photos: Monica Tindall Nadodi has been on my list of places to try since moving to Malaysia. Earning a spot on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants and selected by the Michelin guide, Nadodi highlights th…
Jeff’s Cellar, The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat
Jeff’s Cellar, The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Han Sen Hau What’s the oldest restaurant you can think of? Something from the 70s? Maybe even the 17th century? How about 260 million years old? OK, technically, Jeff’…
La Pané Pizza Restaurant, Taman Melawati
La Pané Pizza Restaurant, Taman Melawati Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Matt Wehner Monica has long been a fan of Miss Ellie Tea House in the tranquil neighbourhood of Taman Melawati. Back when the International School of Kuala Lumpur had its elementary campus just …
Alec Khoo – Chef Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Alec Khoo – Chinese Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore In this interview, Alec Khoo, Chinese Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, shares some insight into hospitality careers. What do you do? I’m the Executive Chinese Chef f…
Chocolate Concierge BSC – Artisan Chocolatier & Cafe
Chocolate Concierge BSC, Artisan Chocolatier & Cafe Bangsar Shopping Centre Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau Malaysia’s cacao and chocolate industry has seen dramatic ups and downs throughout its history. However, an excitin…
The Niffler, Kiara Park Condo, TTDI
The Niffler, Kiara Park Condo, TTDI Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Peter Tan The quiet, green location of The Niffler inside Kiara Park Condo in TTDI is a pleasant escape from KL’s busy-ness. Serving Western fusion food with Asian roots and kind flexibilit…
NEWEST® Skin Boosters KL – Astria Clinic Bangsar
NEWEST® Skin Boosters KL – Astria Clinic Bangsar Monica Tindall Fifty is not far away, so I’m back at Astria Clinic in Bangsar in a race against time. Ageing powerfully rather than gracefully is the trend these days, and I want my skin to look just as healthy as …
50 Malaysian Faves with 50 Discounts, Too!
50 Malaysian Faves – The Yum List’s Beloved Eat-Stay-Spa Picks with Discounts to Celebrate the The Yum List Turning 50 Monica Tindall In celebration of my 50th birthday this October 7, I’ve compiled a list of 50 Malaysian Faves, including my f…
Azizskandar Awang – Chef Gran Melia Nha Trang
Azizskandar Awang – Cluster Executive Chef Gran Melia Nha Trang In this interview, Azizskandar Awang, cluster executive chef at Gran Melia Nha Trang, shares his growth in the industry and some insight into being a chef as a profession. What do you do? I am Cl…
Beca Tea x Terra Dining – Zero-proof Botanical Pairing
Beca Tea x Terra Dining – Zero-proof Botanical Pairing Words: Carol Chin & Monica Tindall Photos: Monica Tindall You’ll often find The Yum List at wine-paired dinners, but a zero-proof pairing is not usually our thing. However, we know and trust the t…
An evian® Experience: DC Restaurant x Maison Dunand
An evian® Experience: DC Restaurant x Maison Dunand Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Monica Tindall It’s not often we have the privilege of being fed by a chef helming a Michelin-starred restaurant. It’s even rarer to enjoy an exceptional menu created by two chefs lead…