Monica Tindall My attraction to spas has led to greater interest in the products used in treatments and their measurable benefits. In the past a spa session was purely a means of luxurious relaxation. In current time-pressured living however, I want more from eve…
Month: March 2017
Johnson Wong, Head Chef at Macalister Mansion
Johnson Wong In this interview with chef Johnson Wong, The Yum List learns about his motivations, dreams and favourite ingredients. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? Currently, I am the executive chef of Macalister Mansion in Penang. Nine years …
Al Nafoura, Yemeni Cuisine, Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall Living in Malaysia, there is no shortage of exotic cuisines. From the large variety of local dishes, Italian pizzerias, American brasseries and Australian coffee roasters, Malaysia attracts a truly intern…
El Meson, Spanish Restaurant, Desa Park City, Kuala Lumpur
El Meson, Spanish Restaurant El Meson, Spanish Restaurant has now been rebranded as Cafe Deli by El Meson. Check out The Yum List for the most updated revamp. Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall If you’re looking for that taste of Spain in your non-…
Award Winning Chef Lino Sauro Brings Sicilian Cuisine to The Library, The Ritz-Carlton
Monica Tindall Multi award-winning executive chef Lino Sauro from the acclaimed Gattopardo Ristorante di Mare in Singapore graces the kitchen of The Library at The Ritz-Carlton, KualaLumpur for five days this week. Chef Lino, originally from Sicily and curre…
The Daily Grind, Gourmet Burgers, Ampang
Monica Tindall Burger lovers might know The Daily Grind from their outlet in Bangsar. They are one of few restaurants in Malaysia that can claim to be an original. Hitting the scene back in 2008 they pioneered the path for gourmet burger joints across the country. S…
Paper Plates at Art Printing Works (APW), Bangsar – KL Hotspot for Hip Eateries
Currently KL’s hottest location for food and beverage, you can visit Art Printing Works (APW) at just about anytime during the day and find it filled with gourmands, Instagrammers lining up the perfect shot, and a whole bunch of those-in-the-know hunting …
A Relaxing Getaway Just 90 Minutes from Kuala Lumpur – Best Day Trips from KL
Inspired by the month of love, hubby and I embark on a romantic weekend escapade to the Avillion Port Dickson. A direct highway from Kuala Lumpur has us from the city to the sea in under 90-minutes, and just the fact that we’ve mixed up the views for the weekend […]
Interview with Ms. Zalikha, Nutritionist at La Juiceria Superfoods, KL
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I enjoy food a lot but when I was 17 years old, my passion for food became stronger. Then, I continued my bachelor degree in nutrition and dietetics. From there, I learned a lot about diseases, food, nutrition […]
Via Pre, Friendly Italian Restaurant, Damansara
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall Living in the city centre has its benefits – lots of shops and amenities are on my doorstep, good restaurants and bars are within a 5 minute reach… but with life in KLCC, you can never get away from the constant noise […]
Milligram Cafe, Coffee and Eatery, Taman Mayang Jaya
Words: Heather Onderick Photos: Monica Tindall Deep in Petaling Jaya, Taman Mayang Jaya, to be exact, lies Milligram coffee, a cafe packed with PJ’s trendsetters, reminiscent of Brooklyn’s Park Slope neighborhood. With blinds outside to shade the outsid…
Monnalisa Italian Restaurant, Neighbourhood Neapolitan, Hartamas Shopping Centre
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall My first glimpse of Carmine left me in no doubt that he was the owner of Monnalisa. Standing with an unmistakably proprietorial pride in the middle of the restaurant, the Italian’s initially formidable aura immed…