2015 has been another year deserving much gratitude especially for all of the wonderful food and beverage, chefs and restauranteurs have shared with The Yum List team. Of the places we’ve visited in Kuala Lumpur this year here’s our pick of The Be…
Month: December 2015
Number Ones on The Yum List
As we look back over 2015, we consider ourselves very fortunate for our health, good friends and many opportunities gifted to us for travel and culinary exploration. Many of the places we’ve enjoyed this year not only made it to The Yum List, but were recogn…
Going Beyond, Brunch at The Pen, The Peninsula Bangkok
Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall We have been misled. There we were, at The Lobby, sheltered from the tropical storm, surrounded by muffled chatter and the clinking of glasses, thinking that the only items we had to go through for brunch would be the …
Five Cafes/ Restaurants to Check out in Plaza Damansara
Seems Plaza Damansara has benefited from a slew of new openings this year, alongside some well-standing oldies. Here’s a handful of places we think worth visiting in the area. Click on the title links below for full details. French Baker, Excellent Brunch …
10 Vegetarian Dishes You Have To Try in Kuala Lumpur
Whoever said veggies are boring can eat their words, as here we present some mouth-wateringly tempting vegetarian dishes – our current favourites around Kuala Lumpur. Click on the title link for prices, maps and further details. Mushroom Barley Risott…
Private Room TTDI, Wine Speakeasy, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Who could resist an invitation to drink wine in an exclusive private room with the attention of not one, but two sommeliers? Not these two wine loving ladies! As we’ve been given the secret directions (you have to r…
Comfort Food on the Terrace, Banyan Tree Phuket
Trying to give their customers a home-away-from-home feel, the Banyan Tree Phuket has developed a new experience for weekend visitors and in-house guests: Comfort Food on the Terrace, Family Style Dinners. Showcasing the best-loved recipes from the homes of t…
Christmas Eve Dinner, The Pavilions, Phuket
Christmas is not a public holiday in Phuket, but hotels and restaurants sure do their best to bring a little piece of the festive spirit to their properties for visitors and residents wishing to celebrate. We’re fortunate to be staying at The Pavilions in the Lagun…
Best Wine and Food Social Events in Kuala Lumpur
There sure are a lot of foodies and ‘drinkies’ here in Kuala Lumpur, and some smart businesses are supplying them with a delicious range of opportunities to socialise and learn a little more about their chosen poison over drinks and food. Here…
Afternoon Tea in the Orchid Conservatory, The Majestic Kuala Lumpur
Afternoon tea at the Colonial Café in The Majestic Kuala Lumpur has always been a classy affair: lace napkins, bone china, Italian silverware and gracious service all in a beautifully restored colonial building. Taking the beloved British tradition up a notch h…
Fresca, Mexican Kitchen and Bar, Avenue K
Hannah Staley and Monica Tindall There is nothing that brightens up my day more than the thought of Mexican food, and when the Mexican food on offer is absolute quality it is as though a Mariachi band is playing music that can lighten up my soul taking me on a […]
Bedrock Restaurant Café, Subang Jaya
Patricia Podorsek and Monica Tindall The foundation of a good restaurant is always the quality of its food. And as its name suggests, Bedrock Restaurant Café in Subang Jaya provides the groundwork for a solid meal. Tucked into an unassuming upper corner of Subang …