Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall The low golden light gives the riverside bar a gentle ambience, happily enhanced by soft acoustic guitar music. Happy couples relax to the sensual sound of water in the background, only occasionally broken …
This hole-in-the-wall cafe holds a surprising combination of home made French pastries and syphon brewed coffee. It’s a charming stop and intriguing contrast to the surrounding noodle and Chinese desserts stalls and restaurants. Here’s a photo …
Chef Nizar, Five27, Penang The Yum List spends a short while with Chef Nizar and soon discovers a man passionate about food, health and perfection. What do you do and how did you got into the industry? I am the Head chef and General Manager at FIVE27 in Penang.&…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall If you like fresh, natural and original food and drinks, you are going to love the Atman Café in Ubud. Perch yourself above the hustle bustle of Hanoman street, relaxing on plump cushions in a natural indigen…
CasCades Restaurant Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Breakfast at Cascades is something special and worth visiting even if you are not a Viceroy resident. The freshness of the air by the river, the splendid natural surroundings, bursting with green and vibr…
Words by Lisa Mangelsdorf Upon entering Italiannies you quickly forget that you are in a mall and begin to sense that you are about to enjoy an authentic Italian dining experience. The soft lighting, warm décor, and subtle background music all compliment the scen…
‘Balik Kampung’ at Eccucino, Prince Hotel and Residence Kuala Lumpur Words and Photos by Araceli Arismendi The countdown has begun for the beginning of Ramadan 2013. As of today it will be exactly 14 days until July 9th, 2013 when Muslim peopl…
Macalister Mansion at Night Standing proudly on the historic Macalister Road, Macalister Mansion appears to rise out of the ground as an awe-inspiring apparition amongst construction sites and older, less well-kept shop houses. Sophisticated, contemporar…
Interior Clear Cafe Buddha Salad (42 000Rp) Chocolate Bliss (15 000 Rp) Healthy, organic, raw, vegan and seafood. Options are endless. A chill ambience but more chic than funky. Reason to visit: reasonably priced healthy meals, chic interior, a luscious …
Chef Suparman Yahya, sous chef of the Malay kitchen at Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa tells The Yum List of his passion for food and favourite dishes. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’m sous chef of the Malay kitchen at Sha…
Finn’s Beach Club Finn’s Beach Club, Bali Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Another dramatic descent down the cliffs of Bali, this time to the private beach at Semara Uluwatu. Finn’s Beach Club is open to both hot…
As people now have a wealth of information at their fingertips, the population has become armed with a heightened level of awareness. Food choices are no longer based solely on taste and price. The educated are now cognizant of the impact of those selections on per…