Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Monica Tindall Dining on the beach is a must in Langkawi and if you want to do it in style make a reservation for The Beach Club at The Datai. Here you are promised a beautiful setting, warm-hearted service and high-quality cuisine. An open kitchen is covered with a gi…
Monica Tindall The Yum List chats with Ramesh Sinniah co-founder of Auresso Malaysia about the recent introduction of XO Teas Australia to the Malaysian market. Why XO Teas Australia? When it comes to premium teas, it’s always a challenge to find a balance betwee…
Gerald Chua, a sommelier at JJ Suppliers, shares with us his personal growth within the industry and sheds some light on the difference between organic, biodynamic, natural and skin contact wine. What do you do? I am a manager and sommelier at JJ Wine and I peddle li…
Most party-goers seem to know Changkat Bukit Bintang but have you heard of Jalan Mesui? Just two streets over from the popular night-spot another happening vibe has developed. Here you find a friendly mix of expats and locals out to have a fun time with good food, cr…
Words: Kitty Lang Photos: Monica Tindall We think we’ve found the cheapest brunch in KL. While it’s certainly not the fanciest, those looking for a bargain will find the free-flow and pricing a steal! This economic brunch is held every Saturday a…
Words: Anna Chew Photos: Monica Tindall The paradox of DC Restaurant and chef-proprietor Darren Chin is that it sets lofty standards and he constantly tries to break them. One cannot separate the emotive chef from the restaurant; his eye for perfection and de…
Monica Tindall The Dining Room at The Datai Langkawi serves as a cheery location for breakfast for hotel guests and a relaxing spot for a bite of lunch during the day but at night it transforms into a modern fine-dining restaurant. European cooking techniques with …
Words: Anna Chew Photos: Monica Tindall What do you bring with you when you enter Le Petit Chef’s lair? Probably a sprinkling of cynicism and a dash of excitement all rolled into one little package of expectation. If you’re in for a quirky and creative meal combin…
Words: Kitty Lang Photos: Monica Tindall Did you know the phrase ‘Dutch Courage’ originated during the war? Folk from the Netherlands would down a sizeable amount of gin, then run out to war, with a considerable, if not misguided, courage to fight. I’m not sure wh…
Larry Lam, owner of The Lolla Co in Amp Walk chats with The Yum List about what drove him to enter the coffee business and some life-changing moments along the way. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? It’s quite a funny story about how […]
Words: Anna Chew Photos: Monica Tindall Standards are set pretty high when dining in an establishment called Atas, located in one of the world’s most Instagrammable hotels. From the terracotta birdcage into the salon with the grand double staircase and s…
Monica Tindall Confession: I put this list together primarily for my parents who visited KL this month. They are big coffee fans and I wanted to provide them with a map of places they could walk to while I was at work. So here’s a list of cafes so good […]