Pizza Roma The Original Malaysia @ D’Rapport Ampang Italian Restuarant Words: Stephen Reid Photos: Johan Sopiee Lorenzo Corsi, founder of Pizza Roma on Jalan Ampang, has just returned from a year-long hiatus and collaboration with a local Melbourne-tr…
February 2024
Hidden Bar Plaza Damansara
Hidden Bar Plaza Damansara – The First Chapter Speakeasy Words: Jacob WeberPhotos: Han Sen Hau I apologise in advance for using one of the more predictable cliches in hospitality journalism. But The First Chapter really is a “hidden gem”. “Hidden” becaus…
Niku 29 – Japanese Yakiniku Restaurant KL
Niku 29 – Japanese Yakiniku Restaurant, KL Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau Niku 29 Is a recent addition to the Curate group’s stable of restaurants and bars, which include Park Grill, Hide, Wagyu Kappo Yoshida, Sushi Ryu, Sushi Masa, Sushi Ta…
Sushi Takumi – Japanese, Damansara Kim
Sushi Takumi – Japanese Restaurant, Damansara Kim Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Han Sen Hou As the Curate group’s Damansara outlet, Sushi Takumi brings its exceptional omakase experience out of the city centre and into a more accessible neighbourho…
Osteria Nights by Ra-Ft – Arcoris, Mont Kiara
Osteria Nights by Ra-Ft – Arcoris, Mont Kiara Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Rich Callahan As a writer for the Yum List, I love sampling delicious food, but I also love meeting the people behind it. They are the ones who pour their passion, creativity, talent, a…
Wagyu Kappo Yoshida – Beef Omakase, KL
Wagyu Kappo Yoshida – Beef Omakase, Kuala Lumpur Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Peter Tan We were blown away by our recent meal at Wagyu Kappo Yoshida, a premium beef omakase restaurant in Naza Tower, KL. A concept by Chef Junichi Yoshida, founder of Michelin-s…
Tucker & Co. – The Exchange TRX
Tucker & Co. – Deli Restaurant, The Exchange TRX Words: Nichole OngPhotos: Han Sen Hau The latest brainchild of legendary wine importer and restaurateur Wong Yin How, Tucker & Co. combines the strengths of several endeavours into one – a de…
Sushi Sora – Japanese Omakase, KL
Sushi Sora – Premium Japanese Omakase, Naza Tower KL Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Han Sen Hau There are sushi restaurants, and there are sushi restaurants. And then there’s Sushi Sora. This exclusive private dining space sits proudly on the 48th floor of Naz…
Bartolo Lisboa Bakehouse – Central Market KL
Bartolo Lisboa Bakehouse – Central Market Annexe Kuala Lumpur Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Rich Callahan Sitting in Bartolo Lisboa Bakehouse’s bright, airy space above the river, it’s as if the constant bustle of Pasar Seni and the surroundi…
Coast by Kayra – Kerala Restaurant, Starhill KL
Coast by Kayra – Kerala Restaurant, Starhill Gallery KL Words: Karen Santosuosso Photos: Rich Callahan Many Yum List readers may be well familiar with the Michelin-acclaimed Kayra restaurant in Bangsar. Owner and third-generation Keralan Malaysian M…
Miss Coco Cafe, Bukit Bintang
Miss Coco Cafe, Bukit Bintang Words: Nichole OngPhotos: Rich Callahan Under the leadership of Asmiriam Roa Cáceres and Gabriela Sandoval Araujo, Miss Coco adds to the vibrant Bukit Bintang cafe scene by bringing the richness of Venezuelan chocolate and aromas …
Sushi Ryu – Japanese Platinum Park KL
Sushi Ryu – Japanese Omakase Restaurant Platinum Park KL Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Rich Callahan Located on the second floor of Platinum Park, Sushi Ryu provides an intimate, elegant reprieve from the busy city centre. It’s an ideal spot to experi…