Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Bara on Six, Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Words: Matt Brown Photos: Rich Callahan Following renovation over the past few months, Bara on Six (formerly Gobo Upstairs Lounge & Grill) relaunched in early February as a modern steakhouse grill and oyster bar, wit…
Chinese Restaurant Sepang Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Lying at the centre of the Avani Sepang Goldcoast Resort’s palm tree shape, the Hai Sang Lou serves tasty dim sum with a view. Perched on the upper tier of the central pavilion, guests at this …
Ang Sau Xiang In this interview, Ang Sau Xiang, chef and founder of Pearlite in Bukit Jalil, sheds some light on being a chef as a profession. What do you do? I’m the founder and head chef of Pearlite. How did you get into the industry? Growing up with a cu…
Sepoi Sepoi – Beachside Cafe in Avani Sepang Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Located directly on the beach, the Sepoi-Sepoi at Avani Sepang Goldcoast offers unspoilt sunset views over the Malacca Straits, making it one of the best beachsid…
Doux Doux by Chateau Dionne Words: Amanda Chin Photos: Richard Callahan The word “doux” can be understood to have that pleasant taste of sweetness on the palate, and that’s exactly what Andy Choy and David Lim had in mind when branching out as a French-inspired bak…
Remedy Cocktail Bar Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Rich Callahan There are many great bar names in KL, but ‘Remedy’ has to be one of the most accurate. Remedy Cocktail Bar is a new bar in Taman Paramount, Petaling Jaya, that already feels like an old part of the neighbour…
Jacob Weber Jacob Weber, contributing writer at The Yum List, shares a little about his background, food and travel preferences and gives some insight into his role. What’s your role at The Yum List? I show up to some of the most amazing bars and restaurants i…
Kaiteki Clinic Mont Kiara, Arcoris Plaza Monica Tindall The Kaiteki team has just opened their fourth clinic. The latest branch is in in Arcoris Plaza, Mont Kiara, and is positioned to be their flagship. Founder Dr Jessie Lim is no stranger to the aesthetics scene …
Royal Villa – The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat’s Latest Addition Monica Tindall The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat has long been an icon of luxury in Malaysia. Nestled amongst 260-million-year-old rainforest, ancient limestone peaks and caves fed by min…
Muhammad Ameer Alzalek – Leen’s Middle East Kitchen In this interview, Muhammad Ameer Alzalek tells of how Leen’s Middle East Kitchen was born and some of his favourite pairings. What do you do? I am the head chef and owner of Leen’s Midd…
Cave Restaurant Malaysia – Jeff’s Cellar Ipoh Monica Tindall Dining in the spectacular setting of Jeff’s Cellar never gets old. The restaurant and wine bar are housed inside a cave formed in the Permian Period, the last period of the Paleozoic Era. An eveni…
Tap Room KL – Bamboo Hills Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Rich Callahan Wood-fired pizza and craft beer at the Tap Room KL in Bamboo Hills might be my new favourite way to spend a sunny afternoon in the city. A spacious and airy dining hall with two-storey, full-wi…