Top Travel Destinations 2020 Monica Tindall With the new year just around the corner and resolutions and wishes on the minds of many, exploring new places rates amongst top desires. Forget the usual hotspots though, here we highlight five less-talked about trav…
December 2019
Luxury Escapes Malaysia – Top Nine 2019
Luxury Escapes Malaysia Monica Tindall Malaysia is a hidden gem for luxury travel. Stunning natural landscapes, rainforest retreats, tropical island hideaways, and communities rich in culture and heritage, provide breathtaking settings for boutique prop…
Restaurants for Special Occasions KL – Let’s Celebrate!
Restaurants for Special Occasions KL Monica Tindall Kuala Lumpur is blessed with a wide range of dining options. From street food to casual cafes, speciality restaurants to fine dining, there is something to meet the needs of just about any dining preference. Bu…
Instaworthy Cafes in KL – Six of Kuala Lumpur’s Hotspots
Instaworthy Cafes in KL Monica Tindall Smart restauranteurs in Kuala Lumpur are no longer only giving attention to food and service, but also capitalising on the Insta-trend to draw a crowd. Marketing strategists recognise the influence of social media and pur…
Modern Malaysian Cuisine – Five Must-Visit Restaurants
Modern Malaysian Cuisine Monica Tindall There’s no doubt that Malaysia is often viewed as a powerhouse when it comes to street food traditions. Chefs in the country, however, are gaining a buzz for their modern Malaysian menus, giving gourmands a full range of di…
Chinatown Kuala Lumpur, KL’s Coolest Neighbourhood
Chinatown Kuala Lumpur Monica Tindall Chinatown Kuala Lumpur might just be the hottest spot to explore in the city in 2019 (and is heating up to continue the vibe for 2020). Old shophouses and questionable establishments are being refurbished like nobody’s busi…
Blue EQ Kuala Lumpur, Sky51, Hidden Rooftop Bar
Blue EQ Kuala Lumpur Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall Given the number of cranes in nearly every vista of our fair city, it seems clear that we have a fascination with the New: New buildings, new restaurants, new technology, new friends. With su…
Jhann KL, Elegant Indian Restaurant, Bukit Damansara
Jhann KL Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Rich Callahan “Dressed to the nines” is the phrase that pops into my head as I open the door to the newly opened Jhann restaurant in Damansara. This Northern Indian-inspired bistro is stylish and so well-appointed that I’…
PURO KL, Natural Wine Bar Kuala Lumpur, REXKL
PURO KL – Natural Wine Kuala Lumpur Anne Adegoke Jenkins and Monica Tindall Natural, organic, biodynamic and sustainable – they’re all buzz words in the modern wine world, and PURO KL has them all. Kuala Lumpur’s first dedicated natural wine bar not …
Batik Boutique KL, Ethical Gifting Kuala Lumpur
Batik Boutique KL In this interview, Amy Blair, founder and CEO of Batik Boutique KL, shares some ideas for ethical gifting in Malaysia, along with the story behind the social enterprise. (There is a generous discount for The Yum List readers too!) What do you do an…
Modern European Cuisine KL, Reopening of Skillet at 163
Modern European Cuisine KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Skillet at 163 has reopened after a month of renovations. While the interior is friendly and familiar, it has been given new life with splashes of glam and cool contemporary components. Alon…
Juice Pairing & the Art of No-ABV Drinks Kuala Lumpur
Juice Pairing KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Recognizing a trend towards healthier lifestyles and lower ABV drinks, the team at Skillet at 163 have introduced a juice pairing to their degustation menu. You might be wondering how on earth juices c…