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The Art of Ageing Gracefully by Monica Tindall No doubt many of us have a list of New Year’s resolutions. Eat healthier, exercise more, take better care of my skin – these are a few common ones amongst my friends at least. We all start the year with great intentions […]
Cafe-hoppers take note! Here we share with you our favourite cafe finds of 2017 in our list of best cafes in Kuala Lumpur. Click on the title links for full details. Mikro, Coffee Shop, Taman Melawati The newest cafe in our list, this small enterprise in Melawati i…
Monica Tindall One of our goals this year is to continue our efforts in knowing the source of our food (and drinks) and make choices that are better for our health and the environment. As avid appreciators of fine wine, it makes sense to seek out producers with simila…
As we reflect on 2017 we share with you some of our fondest memories of afternoon tea in Kuala Lumpur. Arteastry High Tea, Element Kuala Lumpur Element Kuala Lumpur serves perhaps one of the most creative high teas we’ve come across in KL. This is one not to be m…
Monica Tindall Auresso – tea, chocolate and specialty coffee supplier Malaysia – was once purely an online entity. Café owners and home brewers, however, will now get a buzz out of knowing that Auresso has recently opened a showroom in Shah Alam. With aspirations …
We at The Yum List do love a good weekend brunch in KL. Here we round up our favourite brunches in Kuala Lumpur. Click on the title links for full details. Neroteca Unbeatable value-for-money, Neroteca has recently begun serving bubbly brunch again every Sunday. O…
Monica Tindall Eka Roots, Hair and Scalp Wellness, in Bangsar is my go-to salon for a team that works hard to source products with minimal harmful chemicals and organic ingredients where possible. They’re known for their “breathable” salon – because there’s no s…
Set to end 2017 in style and fun, here we collect our top live jazz music venues in Kuala Lumpur to bring in 2018. No Black Tie This intimate space in a backstreet off Changkat has legendary status as one of the best live music venues in KL. This year, they’ve […]
Monica Tindall Twenty years ago the JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur first opened its doors setting a new standard in hospitality and style for the city. Situated in the heart of Bukit Bintang, the location at the time was a far cry from the business, shopping and entertain…
We do like a good Italian wood-fired pizza at The Yum List and lucky for us KLites, there are plenty of restaurants that satisfy our cravings for the Italian specialty. Here we reminisce our most delicious moments of 2017 and share with your our thoughts on where to f…
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am currently the executive chef at The China Bar at TREC KL. I started my career as a chef when I was 18 years old in an American chain restaurant as a dish washer / kitchen helper. […]
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall. Parked on the corner of Lorong Kedah, the only things micro about Mikro cafe might be the size of the space and the size of the menu, but when the owners pour so much heart and soul into the concept of their food […]