Month: September 2017

Tiki Taka, Damansara

Tiki Taka, Fusion Tapas, Medan Damansara

Words: Craig J Selby .  Photos: Monica Tindall Recently Lonely Planet listed Damansara Heights as one of the ten emerging neighbourhoods to visit worldwide. I can see why. With restaurants in the area like Tiki Taka shaking up the neighbourhood’s culinary …

Chocha Foodstore, Chinatown

ChoCha Foodstore, Contemporary Malaysian

ChoCha Foodstore Words: Shaun Humphries    Photos: Monica Tindall Living so far from our home in Canada, we don’t get many visitors to KL. But, for the few brave souls that do make the 25-hour trip (for example, our lovely parents), it’s always great to have an exc…

Michelin-starred Chef Terado-san, Sushi Azabu

How did you get into the industry? I used to help my uncle in his restaurant during summer from the time I was in primary school until high-school. Those moments triggered me to pursue being a chef to put a smile on customers’ faces while enjoying their meals. Share wi…

Kind Kones, Mont Kiara

Kind Kones, Vegan Ice Cream, Mont Kiara

Words: Craig J Selby   Photos: Monica Tindall Nothing helps beat this hot weather like super-cold ice cream. A few of us from The Yum List recently had the chance to sample some awesome ice cream concoctions from one of Mont Kiara’s newest outlets, Kind Kones. This …

Upperhouse Kitchen & Dessert Bar

Upperhouse Kitchen & Dessert Bar, Bangsar

Monica Tindall Vowing to deliver “plated desserts, all things chocolate and hot food items that are reasonably priced,” it’s immediately clear that Upperhouse Kitchen & Dessert Bar in Bangsar is set to satisfy our sweet cravings and not leave too much of a de…

Mandarin Grill, MOKL

New Chef at MOHKL, Sebastian Barcudes

New Chef at MOHKL Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall The words elegance and luxury pretty much summarise my first impression of the Mandarin Grill. Muted shades of plush upholstery and fittings are offset by huge crystal chandeliers that seem to cascad…

The Daily Grind Ampang

The Daily Grind Ampang, Brunch & Dessert

Words: Shaun Humphries   Photos: Monica Tindall I’ve always felt that Sunday afternoons were made for relaxing, napping, and of course, eating – which just happen to be three things I excel at. On a recent visit to The Daily Grind in Ampang, I was happily abl…

Nara Kitchen & Co

Nara Kitchen & Co, Cafe in Uptown Damansara

Words: Louise Miller     Photos: Monica Tindall As we step over the threshold of Nara Kitchen & Co, we are immediately struck by a happy vibe! The place is buzzing with the throng of convivial chatter. Pretty pastel crepe fringes and circular fans adorn the cl…