Monica Tindall Ask for a recommendation of where to dine in Hong Kong and Dragon Noodles Academy is bound to come up at some point in the conversation. Known for their Insta-worthy dim sum, eye-catching restaurant design and a refreshing take on traditional dumpl…
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Brunch in Hong Kong – Cucina, Harbour City
Monica Tindall Languid hours of sipping, nibbling, chatting and concerted attempts to soak up the last hours of the weekend is something that is done so well in Asia; and Sunday brunch in Hong Kong offers some of the most decadent environs in which to partake of the t…
Interview with Chef Ramiro Moya, Vantador Steakhouse
What do you do? I’m the head chef at Vantador, Boutique Steak House in Desa Sri Hartamas. What’s the best/ worst part of your job? Pursuing my passion and using my creativity every day is the best part as well as making people. The worst part is the long hours. […]
Shanghai Restaurant, JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur
Monica Tindall Ask a local for a recommendation of a good Chinese restaurant in a hotel in KL and Shanghai at JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur is a frequent response. Sure there are lots of great value Chinese kitchens around the city but if you’re looking for something a lit…
Brasserie Fritz, WOLO Hotel in Bukit Bintang
Words: Margaret Elizabeth Photos: Monica Tindall Brasserie Fritz, WOLO Hotel in Bukit Bintang is just what this area of Kuala Lumpur needs. It is wonderfully located opposite Lot 10, a few steps from the Pavilion mall and right next to Bukit Bintang Monorail: ea…
Botanica + Co Alila, New Restaurant Bangsar
Monica Tindall Botanica + Co Alila has opened its doors in Alila, Bangsar’s latest luxury hotel. KLites will know the original from Bangsar South and be pleased to know that the attractive cheery, leafy green design with high ceilings and natural light has carrie…
Portofino Bangsar South, New Italian Restaurant KL
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall The last time The Yum List reviewed Bangsar’s Portofino, we referred to owners Luca and Keli as “The Vice Squad” for all of the many temptations into overindulgence offered by the menu. With a second …
Champagne and the Opera, InterContinental, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall For lovers of fine music, fine champagne and fine surroundings, find yourself something new to do at the end of the week with an evening wind-down at IVIV (OneSixFive) Lounge Bar at the InterContinental Kuala Lu…
Sunset Party, Cicchetti di Zenzero – Late Sunday Brunch
Is This KL’s Best Value Sunday Buffet? Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Sunday afternoons. Your last moment of freedom before the hectic pace of the working week starts all over again. You have half a day of your weekend left. How will you spend i…
Interview with Josh Green, Southern Rock Seafood
The Yum List chats with Josh Green of Southern Rock Seafood about his rise to fame and discovers some behind the scene hilarities. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I invested in my friend Tim Boucaut’s new import business back in 2008. In 2012 […]
Swig & Nibble @ Babe – A Collaboration Between Two Great Chefs
Monica Tindall Chef Kevin Cherkas of the famed Cuca Restaurant in Bali and our very own Chef Jeff Ramsey recently collaborated to provide a carnival of sensory stimulation in last night’s (there’s one more tonight if you missed it – details at …
Tatsu, Wagyu Beef Promotion, InterContinental KL
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall The InterContinental Hotel Kuala Lumpur is once again affirming its 5-star status with their latest promotion of Vintage Wagyu Beef in Tatsu, the Japanese cuisine restaurant on Level 1. In the refined eleganc…