My choice of hair salons has changed over the fourteen years I’ve lived in Kuala Lumpur. For one thing, proximity and convenience play a huge factor. Another key element in selecting and staying with a salon is their understanding of Caucasian hair – in particular…
Month: July 2017
Five Meals For $10 At The Kitchens, Robina Town Centre
Featuring over 50 retailers, The Kitchens at Robina Town Centre is a gourmet’s delight. From street food to fine dining, markets to pop-ups, and cuisine from around the world, this collection of food outlets has stirred up quite the buzz amongst foodies on …
Pocket Wi-Fi with Travel Recommends, Internet While Overseas
Summer travels are on the way again, and as a writer, but so too as a tourist and business traveller, these days having a mobile Internet connection is just about essential. The ability to search for food and travel recommendations, navigate with maps, and even com…
Lou Shang Bar & Cafe, Speakeasy Cocktail Bar, Damansara Uptown
Monica Tindall This bar is no longer open. Instead, find a new concept in its place here. Lou Shang Bar & Cafe, one of KL’s most friendly speakeasies, has cooked up some enticing new cocktails and The Yum List, ever so obliging, volunteered to try them out. For a f…
Brasserie 25, French Restaurant, Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur
Words: Aisling Cullin Photos: Monica Tindall One of the most stylish new destinations in KL arguably has to be the Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur. And their super chic restaurant, Brasserie 25, is a gem in this stunning old building. It is located on the ground flo…
Touan, Yakitori Robata-yaki, ISETAN – The Japan Store
Words: David Stagg Photos: Monica Tindall As I rode up the escalators, the first thing that came to my mind is “wow”! You look up and you are watched over by this enormous koi lantern. It truly is spectacular. I feel instantly transported to Japan as Touan and sev…
Chef Liou, Executive Chef of Le Meridien Putrajaya
Chef Liou What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am the Executive Chef of Le Meridien Putrajaya. I got involved in the industry after being influenced by the family who were coffee shop owners. At the age of 10, I was already was making […]