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Tour of Malaysia Season 3 – Beta KL Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Monica Tindall The Yum List last visited Beta KL in December 2022. Since then, the restaurant has been included in the prestigious MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang as a selected restaur…
Beta KL Revisited Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall Most Malaysians would rarely associate their local fare with haute cuisine, which seems ironic and somewhat of a missed opportunity considering the rich culinary heritage and diverse raw ingredients …
Tour of Malaysia Menu Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Just as we’ve been seeing quite a bit of the country due to relaxed restrictions, the reopening of Beta KL takes us on a Tour of Malaysia with their latest menu release. You can consider a jaunt aro…
DIY Meals at Home Monica Tindall Businesses need to get creative if they are to survive current conditions and Skillet & Beta KL have done just that. Besides providing a menu for take-away and delivery during the Movement Control Order, they’re also offering …
Degustation Menu KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Two kitchens, one degustation menu; that’s what guests are getting in October when dining at Beta KL. While sister restaurant Skillet at 163 is under renovation, the chef teams have partnered u…
Chris Chung, bartender at Beta KL, shares with The Yum List how he shifted from the kitchen to the bar and some funny stories along the way. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? When I was young in primary school, I liked to eat […]
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan It’s always a pleasure to see what chef Raymond Tham has cooking in his kitchen at Beta KL. Providing a contemporary look at Malaysian cuisine, Raymond and his team inspire guests to view local with a whole new mindset. T…
Monica Tindall & Stacey Short I have to declare up front that I don’t mind a drop of whisky or two. Pairing an entire dinner, however, with whisky is not my idea of a great time. I’m a wine girl and have difficulty imagining something as weighty as whisky with […]
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall Where else to stay when in Shangri-la in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture than at the Shangri-La? The town for which the beloved hotel group is named boasts a relatively new addition to its collection: the Shan…
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Adventurous and exotic pre-dinner drinks in Sarawak and Sabah. A sophisticated and enticing entree in Kuala Lumpur. A main feast for the senses in Johor. Tempting and traditional dessert in Penang. All washed do…
Angsana Spa – Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang Monica Tindall Our recent visit to Angsana Spa at Angsana Teluk Bahang impressed us with their exceptional service quality, courtesy of their highly skilled therapists, relaxing environment and premium produ…
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, offers an urban oasis in the heart of the city. Located on the third floor of the hotel, this sanctuary boasts private treatment rooms s…