How Much Does It Cost to Run A Blog? Monica Tindall For eleven years, The Yum List has run on pure passion, taking zero payment for posts and has been free of advertisements. All operating costs have come out of my pocket. With current instability and increase…
April 2021
Healthy Weekly Meal Plan by Nathalie Gourmet Studio
Healthy Weekly Meal Plan by Nathalie Gourmet Studio “A low calorie menu for a healthy lifestyle.” Words & Photos: Monica Tindall One of the best things I’ve done for myself this year is order Nathalie Gourmet Studio’s Healthy Weekly Meal Plan. The menu delive…
JungleBird KL, Bukit Damansara
JungleBird K – “Rum, Ron, Rhum and tons of fun.” Words: Alison Christ Photos: Rich Callahan JungleBird was one of the first bars I went to when I moved to KL almost four years ago. Back then (in the normal world), it was most definitely a cocktail b…
Planter Chin, Plant Cafe in Bangsar
Planter Chin Words: Alma Aliaj Photos: Rich Callahan In an alley ripe with bustling, lush cafes and coffee shops, Planter Chin is a relatively new and unique addition. Tucked behind an unassuming door next to Lisette’s Cafe and Bakery, Planter Chin is, quite lite…
“Bubblicious” High Tea at Hilton Kuala Lumpur
“Bubblicious” High Tea at Hilton Kuala Lumpur Words: Rebecca Cannon Photos: Richard Callahan This was destined to be one of the most exciting days of my life. However, before you think I’m click-baiting, I’ll add full disclosure; my life has been pretty dull this …
Jasmine by L’nop, Fun Restaurant in Bangsar
Jasmine by L’nop, Bangsar Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan It seems that we’re following Chef Hossein Karimi around this month. Last week we tasted his menu at Imola L’nop Café in Ampang Hilir, and this week we have a table at Jasmine by L’nop in Bangsar. …
Two Friends One Cuisine Tasting Menu – The Library
Two Friends One Cuisine Tasting Menu – The Library Monica Tindall Some of my favourite pre-pandemic dining experiences were guest chefs and collaborations with Chef Wai at The Library in The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur. In what somewhat feels like a return …
Najia’s Pakistani Tawa and Grill, Solaris, Mont Kiara
Najia’s Pakistani Tawa and Grill Words: Rebecca Cannon Photos: Rich Callahan Having recently moved to Malaysia, I have enjoyed getting to know my way around curry. I have discovered the pleasure of learning the subtleties between Malay, Indian, T…
Sipping Corner Café, Ampang Waterfront
Sipping Corner Café Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Plants filter the air, produce oxygen, cool a space and offer aesthetic beauty. I can’t imagine a much more relaxing yet invigorating setting than one filled with nature’s verdant foliage. Well, m…
Rockafellers Kitchen + Bar, Changkat – British + Irish Food
Rockafellers Kitchen + Bar Changkat Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Rockafellers Kitchen + Bar in Changkat Bukit Bintang proposes a hearty menu of British and Irish recipes in a sports bar setting. The restaurant is just over two years old. Followin…
Tanqueray No. Ten Gin & Food Pairing, Da Ba
Tanqueray No. Ten Gin & Food Pairing Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Today we’re at Da Bao for a gin and food pairing session. Bar veteran Andrew Tan guides us in matching diverse flavours of gin infusions with Chinese bao. Andrew Tan spearh…
Imola L’nop Café Ampang Hilir, Keto-friendly
Imola L’nop Café Ampang Hilir Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Rich Callahan Imola L’nop (like no other place) Café certainly lives up to its name, being one of the most surprising finds we’ve come across this year. Housed inside Imola Automotive, this charming caf…