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speakeasy bars in Kuala Lumpur

Hyde at 53M, Speakeasy Cocktail Bar

Words: Kirsten Durward        Photos: Monica Tindall Hyde at 53M: a name that should be memorized by every serious cocktail drinker in the country. A rising star of the current speakeasy trend in Kuala Lumpur, the cocktails created here simply blow away much of the compe…

best afternoon teas in Kuala Lumpur

The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur, Afternoon Tea

Words: Hannah Staley Photos: Monica Tindall The ritual of afternoon tea dates back to the 1800s during a time when it was common to eat only two meals a day. It served to stem the hunger and anticipation of the late evening dinner. Fast forward to the 21st century, and […]

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DC Restaurant, Fine Dining in TTDI

Words: Louise Miller    Photos: Monica Tindall Entering the downstairs bar of DC Restaurant through the understated, dark chevron panelled entrance is akin to stepping through a wardrobe and discovering Narnia. There is something very magical and luxuriou…

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Bounty, The KL Journal Hotel, Bukit Bintang

Words: Hannah Staley    Photos: Monica Tindall As a child my favorite chocolate bar was Bounty as I loved coconut and it was one of the few chocolate bars to come wrapped in two individual halves providing a sense that you were getting just that little bit more. Jus…

Yamaguchi Fish Market, KL

Yamaguchi Fish Market, Kuala Lumpur

Words: Aisling Cullen   Photos: Monica Tindall I’m a fish lover, so when I got the call that The Yum List was reviewing Yamaguchi Fish Market, my eyes lit up!  The restaurant is conveniently located for those in the city centre – its about a five minute drive from KLCC…

Goodness Greens Cafe, TTDI

Goodness Greens Cafe, Healthy Eating in TTDI

Words: Kristin Cosgrove    Photos: Monica Tindall Juicing has really taken on off here in Kuala Lumpur as of late; it seems as if everywhere I look there are kiosks popping up offering nothing but elixirs of concentrated vitamins and minerals packed into a glass o…

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VCR, Cafe and Coffee, Kuala Lumpur

Shaun Humphries and Monica Tindall As a product of the 1980s, I know all about VCRs. For those of you not so familiar with the decade of hair metal and zipper ties, a VCR was an oversized electronic device that allowed you to play movies at home. It was an […]