Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Lash Liner Enhancement KL – Eyeliner Embroidery at Sara Brows Mont Kiara Monica Tindall I often yearn for a faster morning routine. I’d love to wake up, wash my face and walk out the door care-free without the need to spend precious minutes putting on m…
Desire Speakeasy – Plaza Batai Cocktail Bar Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Peter Tan “Where Style and Sensuality Intertwine” beckons the neon sign at the entrance. Well, I say. This sounds … intriguing. As soon as we enter Desire Speakeasy — once …
Simply Scandinavian at the Mandarin Oriental Words: Stephen Reid Photos: Han Sen Hau Prepare your taste buds for a Scandinavian culinary adventure as Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur undergoes a takeover courtesy of chef Sayan Isaksson from Michelin-starred N…
Hidden Bar Plaza Damansara – The First Chapter Speakeasy Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Han Sen Hau I apologise in advance for using one of the more predictable cliches in hospitality journalism. But The First Chapter really is a “hidden gem”. “Hidden” becaus…
Chef Sayan Isaksson – Nour, Stockholm From February 26th to March 3rd, Chef Sayan Isaksson of Michelin-starred Nour in Sweden brings his “Simply Scandinavian” menu to Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur. We catch him pre-event and learn a litt…
Niku 29 – Japanese Yakiniku Restaurant, KL Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau Niku 29 Is a recent addition to the Curate group’s stable of restaurants and bars, which include Park Grill, Hide, Wagyu Kappo Yoshida, Sushi Ryu, Sushi Masa, Sushi Ta…
LYLA Beauty Lounge, Regal House, Taman U Thant Monica Tindall Stepping into LYLA Beauty Lounge, it’s hard to believe how close it is to the city centre, just steps away from bustling Jalan Tun Razak. Thanks to a touch of greenery and stylish design, the loung…
Sushi Takumi – Japanese Restaurant, Damansara Kim Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Han Sen Hou As the Curate group’s Damansara outlet, Sushi Takumi brings its exceptional omakase experience out of the city centre and into a more accessible neighbourho…
Prettify Dot Com Hair Salon Kindness at its Core Monica Tindall Nedda Bakhtiary, the director of Prettify Dot Com in Sungei Wang Plaza, isn’t just about making people look good; she’s about empowering them. Captured by her kindness during the pande…
Osteria Nights by Ra-Ft – Arcoris, Mont Kiara Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Rich Callahan As a writer for the Yum List, I love sampling delicious food, but I also love meeting the people behind it. They are the ones who pour their passion, creativity, talent, a…
Brew by Cobnb – Cafe Sungai Besi Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Rich Callahan Newly opened in Sungai Besi, Brew by Cobnb combines the familiar comforts of cafe favourites with the community of a residential area. This latest spot is the brainchild of Alw…
Sarath Nair – Beverage Manager Four Seasons Hotel Sydney In this interview, Sarath Nair, Beverage Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, shares his journey in the industry and some upcoming changes. What do you do? I am a part-time creator, full-time narrator, an…