Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall It’s the new year in both the Chinese and Occidental worlds, which means a time to reinvent oneself, get out of your comfort zone and try something new. My first recommendation for foodies in Kuala Lumpur wo…
Month: January 2017
Chinese New Year Omakase Menu, Nobu, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall As we stepped into Nobu’s serene dining space, the early evening sunlight was fighting its way through the clouds outside the expansive windows and filtering through to cast a warm honeyed hue on the traditional J…
Living Room, Lamb Shanks, Wine and Swan Puffs! Macalister Mansion, Penang
Monica Tindall Instagram fans should add an additional 30 minutes to their dining reservation when visiting the Living Room at Macalister Mansion, Penang. There are so many nooks and corners, bits and pieces, lighting features, interesting flooring, quirky o…
Edwin Koh, Co-founder of Breakfast Thieves Kuala Lumpur
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am the co-founder of Breakfast Thieves and run the finances for the cafe. In 2012, Brandon a good friend of mine and a fabulous chef, wanted to open a cafe but had no clue with numbers (he […]
La Juiceria Superfoods Mont Kiara, Healthy Cafe KL
La Juiceria Superfoods Mont Kiara Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall Just as I’d ruefully renounced Yum Listing privileges for the month of January in favour of seriously clean eating, calorie restriction and a generally saintly and wholesome li…
Five Cafes Worth Checking Out In Burleigh
I may be a little biased, but I think Australia is the leader of cafe culture in the world. It’s partly due to beautiful weather, partly due to excellent local produce, and a whole lot owing to a population that loves a quality gourmet lifestyle. With ye…
Soul Sacrifice, Great Cafe Near KL City Centre, Desa Pandan
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall Working for The Yum List definitely has advantages. Besides the fact that we get to try some great cuisines from all over the world, I also love to pick Monica’s brains for insider info on the latest hot spots that ha…
Afternoon Tea at Living Room, Macalister Mansion, Penang
Monica Tindall A beautiful setting for afternoon tea is found at the Living Room, Macalister Mansion Penang. An almost blindingly white colonial façade is contrasted with vibrant green sculpted shrubs and trees. The wonderful scents of jasmine and frangipani …
Gaya Island Resort, A Luxury Hotel, Kota Kinabalu
A gem off the coast of East Malaysia, Gaya Island Resort lies in the heart of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. Set amongst flourishing tropical rainforest and surrounded by a protected aquatic paradise, this YTL property integrates chic accommodation and facili…
TR Food Delivery, Wholesome Home Cooked Meals, Kuala Lumpur
There’s no doubt we’re fortunate in KL to have access to a number of food delivery services promising to bring lunches to our desks, leaving one less thing to do on our task lists each day. Weaving your way through the options is another thing though. Seems you can get […]
Pablo HWB, Barista Trainer & Account Manager at CMCR
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am a barista trainer and account manager for Common Man Coffee Roasters, KL. I got into the industry as a consumer, it was purely curiosity that drove me to pursue specialty coffee as a profession. I took […]
Interview with Jan Kuebler, Sommelier, The St. Regis Langkawi
What do you do and how did you get to industry? I come from a family of restauranteurs and it was only natural for me to be in the hospitality industry as I used to help my parents in their restaurant. I developed an interest at just 21 years of […]