Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Monica Tindall Hue already feels as if it is off the beaten path not yet overcome with tourists such as nearby Hoi An and Da Nang. But, if you have a bit of an adventurous spirit and enjoy a good coffee hunt, which takes you even further away from the […]
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan One of KL’s most-loved Italian restaurants, Luce Osteria, has launched 2019 with a new menu. Besides the most popular items that regulars just will not allow to be removed, chef Christian Grandi has introduced around …
Monica Tindall Located in the beautiful Azerai La Residence, Hue, Le Parfum restaurant is one of the finer dining experiences you’ll find in the city. Serving breakfast buffet-style to guests of the hotel in the morning, it offers an a la carte menu to visitors for …
Monica Tindall Spice Viet Restaurant Hue offers an authentic taste of Vietnam in a contemporary setting with a comprehensive drinks list and attentive service. I’m here tonight to try, in particular, their specialities from Hue and the staff seem delighted to e…
Monica Tindall A visit to PHI Clinic Malaysia feels more like a luxury spa appointment than a trip to the doctor’s office. From behind a stylishly lit counter, a receptionist greets clients and offers them a moment to relax in a comfortable seating area adorned wit…
Monica Tindall with the help of Ms Ruby, the concierge at Azerai La Residence, Hue. Travel the world and pretty soon you see a common thread of people who love and appreciate their local cuisine. Never before though have I engaged in a population so certain that thei…
The Yum List chats with Kenneth Lee Hui Keat, head roaster at VCR and learns a little about life behind the scenes in one of KL’s most popular cafes. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? It all started working in Starbucks like every an […]
Monica Tindall Located in the tourist district of Hue, Ceci Station is easily found and a pleasant respite both day and night. Taking over three levels of a narrow shophouse, the favourite spot during daylight hours is the front porch. Shaded and furnished with pl…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan With Chinese New Year just around the corner, it has been fun visiting some local restaurants and getting into the spirit of things. If any culture knows how to celebrate with food, the Chinese sure do! When it comes to fe…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Chinese New Year really is just around the corner and tonight we check out the celebratory menu at the newly rebranded Fook Kuala Lumpur. Formerly, Neo Tamarind, the restaurant has maintained its stylish setting but h…
Monica Tindall There are many reasons to love Vienna. Art, music, architecture, Christmas markets and, of course, cake, might come immediately to mind but did you know that Vienna has the largest vineyards within its city limits in the world? Around 400 individu…
Monica Tindall At the foot of the Viennese Ferris Wheel lies a gem that might at first seem touristy but given a closer look is founded in tradition and is well worth a visit. With a focus on local products and a valuing of long-term relationships with Viennese artisa…