Kiki-Lalat Craft Beer Ipoh Monica Tindall Despite their Facebook page listing them as a wine bar, Kiki-Lalat is all about local lager and craft beer (with a wine lounge upstairs – Asip!). Owner Sunny says the name is inspired by a childhood brand of clothing…
Month: September 2020
Little Allegra Bakery, Ipoh – Café & Bakery
Little Allegra Bakery Monica Tindall It wouldn’t be a complete trip to Ipoh if we didn’t visit serial restaurateur Julie Lip to see what latest idea she has cooked up. There is always something creative in her kitchen and this round we discover Little Allegra Baker…
Steakhouse TTDI – The Fire Grill New Menu
Steakhouse TTDI – The Fire Grill New Menu Words: Alison Christ Photos: Monica Tindall *Now closed. Upon entering The Fire Grill, a steakhouse in TTDI, my very first thought is, “Wow these guys are warm-and-fuzzy.” If this isn’t a term you’re used to, …
Roy Thean, Hair Stylist, Hair Bar Estudio
Roy Thean In this interview, Roy Thean, hairstylist at Hair Bar Estudio, tells about life in the salon and his passion for craft beer. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? Before I was a hairstylist I was in the retail industry as a visual […]
Sommeliers Malaysia – The Future of Wine Locally
Sommeliers Malaysia Monica Tindall Depending on who you ask, the wine industry in Malaysia is either booming or near bust thanks to COVID-19. The Yum List chats with four of Kuala Lumpur’s top somms to get their perspective on current circumstances and to find out …
Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown
Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown Monica Tindall If you were a tourist visiting KL, I’d have no hesitation in recommending some time at Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown. And, with current rates and the happening surrounds I’d also su…
Da Bao, Petaling Street, Chinatown Kuala Lumpur
Da Bao, Petaling Street Monica Tindall The latest opening in Petaling Street is well-deserving of the hype. Da Bao is a funky Chinese restaurant and bar with a lively, contemporary setting just down from Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown. Offering …
Nourish by Quan’s Kitchen, Chinatown KL
Nourish by Quan’s Kitchen Monica Tindall If you want hearty, wholesome meals with a taste of home-made comfort for an extraordinarily good price, you can’t go past the Nourish menu at Quan’s Kitchen. Besides being value for money, the setting is spacious and they …
Werner’s Deli – Food Delivery Compostable Packaging
Werner’s Deli Food Delivery Monica Tindall Werner’s Deli has launched a new delivery service and it’s one we’re particularly excited about. No doubt I love the convenience of food delivery in Kuala Lumpur but the tremendous use of single-use packaging hurts so t…
Sushi & Spice by WTF – Vegan Restaurant Mont Kiara
Sushi & Spice by WTF – Vegan Restaurant Mont Kiara Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Sushi & Spice by WTF in Mont Kiara brings you vegan recipes livened up with the flavours of Thai and Japanese cuisine in a warm and friendly setting. Owner Pri…
William Moylan, Jameson Brand Ambassador, Malaysia
William Moylan William Moylan, Jameson Irish Whiskey Brand Ambassador for Malaysia, gives us insight into the life of a brand ambassador and shares some personal pleasures. What do you do? I work for Jameson Irish Whiskey as the Brand Ambassador for Malaysia. Ho…
Educational Wine Tasting, E & O Hotel, Penang
Educational Wine Tasting, E & O – All About Rosé Monica Tindall Flip flops, cottons, a patio and a gentle sea breeze – I can’t imagine a more perfect setting for sipping on a glass of rosé. Poolside in the Victory Annexe of the iconic Eastern & Oriental …