Month: March 2019

Ivan Khoo General Manager The Edison Penang

Ivan Khoo, Hotel Manager, The Edison Penang

Ivan Khoo, hotel manager of The Edison George Town shares with The Yum List some stories from behind the scenes and some insider tips on Penang. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am the hotel manager at The Edison George Town and am […]

beautiful restaurants Kuala Lumpur

Isabel Restaurant and Bar, Jalan Mesui

Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Every now and then I come across a gem that makes me wonder what took me so long to find it and soon becomes a regular feature on all of my ‘best of’ lists. Isabel Restaurant and Bar in Jalan Mesui is one such […]

Table 23 KL, Restaurant & Bar, Jalan Mesui

Table 23 KL, Restaurant & Bar, Jalan Mesui

Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan When Jalan Mesui was first revived into a contemporary destination for a friendly mix of locals and expats to socialize, Table 23 was one of the original revamps. Six-years later, the restaurant and bar have settled in…

The Edison George Town Penang boutique hotel

The Edison George Town Penang Boutique Hotel

“Experience the Exceptional” Monica Tindall The Edison George Town Penang was introduced to me by a friend saying that it is the “hottest luxury hotel on the island AND they have free wine in the afternoons.” That didn’t take too much convincing for us to book a stay…

Kafka Cafe Penang, Garden Cafe

Kafka Café Penang, Green Café George Town

Monica Tindall Needing no signage because of its overwhelming popularity, Kafka Café has become a roaring success even though it’s only a month old! Tucked behind the flying club there’s no indication that there is a café here except for the constant stream of peo…

World of Nobu Omakase Menu at Nobu KL

World of Nobu Omakase Menu at Nobu KL

Words: Kitty Lang Photos: Monica Tindall Celebrating the launch of Nobu Matsuhisa’s latest cookbook, World of Nobu, Nobu Kuala Lumpur offers a seven-course omakase menu highlighting the creations of chefs from Nobu restaurants around the world. Two of the rec…

speakeasy Penang

Out of Nowhere Penang, Hidden Bar George Town

Monica Tindall You may have visited Hold Up café in Penang during the day and thought that the big orange fridge they have behind the counter was responsible for keeping your milk chilled. Wrong! It’s actually a secret entrance to a hidden bar, Out of Nowhere or OON d…

Seafood Restaurant Bangsar, Southern Rock Seafood

Seafood Restaurant Bangsar, Southern Rock

Seafood Restaurant Bangsar Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Walking down the backside of the Bangsar Metro Station seems like one of the least likely places to find the distressed wood and sandy shades of a beachside eatery. But there it is, the oy…

Au Jardin Penang, Modern European Fare

Au Jardin Penang, Modern European Fare

Monica Tindall Housed in a warehouse within the historical compound of the Hin Bus Depot and seating only 18 guests, Restaurant Au Jardin is a hot ticket to get into. During the day, natural light streams in from a glass wall gently muted by plants and enhancing the m…