Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Waves to Wilderness Monica Tindall Coffs Harbour is an excellent stopover on the drive from Sydney to the Gold Coast or vice versa. There’s enough to explore in the region to warrant a good few days’ stay. From a spectacular coastline to lush rainforest, the natura…
Hidden Bars in KL Monica Tindall Half the fun of a hidden bar is dragging your friend down a dark alley and saying, “trust me,” as you confidently dodge unknown dangers and pull your mate to safety through a concealed door, later to be rewarded with liqu…
Manja KL Review Words: Anna Chew Photos: Rich Callahan Old Malaya is a time in the history of Malaysia that reflects the multicultural influences brought in by the Chinese, Indian, British, Dutch and other such nations. Located in the food and bever…
Blue EQ Kuala Lumpur Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Given the number of cranes in nearly every vista of our fair city, it seems clear that we have a fascination with the New: New buildings, new restaurants, new technology, new friends. With su…
Digby Leddin – Winemaker Digby Leddin, the winemaker at RiverBank Estate in the Swan Valley, shares with The Yum List some stories behind the scenes and some of his most memorable food and wine pairings. What do you do and how did you get into the industry…
Jhann KL Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Rich Callahan “Dressed to the nines” is the phrase that pops into my head as I open the door to the newly opened Jhann restaurant in Damansara. This Northern Indian-inspired bistro is stylish and so well-appointed that I’…
PURO KL – Natural Wine Kuala Lumpur Anne Adegoke Jenkins and Monica Tindall Natural, organic, biodynamic and sustainable – they’re all buzz words in the modern wine world, and PURO KL has them all. Kuala Lumpur’s first dedicated natural wine bar not …
1.45am Bar Words: Aileen D. Photos: Rich Callahan “Meet us at 1.45am Bar,” Mon said. I was like, “What an unearthly hour. Way past your bedtime!” But Mon was referring to the name of a new hidden bar in Chinatown: 1.45am. The name was casually blurted out by a […]
Christmas in KL 2019 Here’s a round-up of the happenings we’ve received about where to celebrate Christmas in KL 2019. The list includes festive offerings from restaurants, bars and hotels in Kuala Lumpur. There seems to be something for all sorts o…
Batik Boutique KL In this interview, Amy Blair, founder and CEO of Batik Boutique KL, shares some ideas for ethical gifting in Malaysia, along with the story behind the social enterprise. (There is a generous discount for The Yum List readers too!) What do you do an…
Tan Boon Wy In this interview, Tan Boon Wy, CEO of Wy and CO, tells how his career in Food and Beverage began and shares some memorable moments along the way. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am the CEO of Wy and […]
Modern European Cuisine KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Skillet at 163 has reopened after a month of renovations. While the interior is friendly and familiar, it has been given new life with splashes of glam and cool contemporary components. Alon…