Much of the local produce found in supermarkets in Kuala Lumpur hales from farms in the Cameron Highlands. Not all farms are created equal however, and this small hilltop station houses both nature defying industrial monsters and small organic, much more humble …
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Signature Picnic Experience, Cameron Highlands Resort
Beautiful blue skies, lush undulating tea plantations and crisp hilltop air sets the scene for a Cameron Highlands Resort’s Signature Picnic Experience. Collected from the resort we’re chauffeured to one of the country’s national prides, the BOH Tea Gardens. …
Steamboat Dinner, Gonbei, Cameron Highlands Resort
One of the most popular meals to have in Cameron Highlands is steamboat. The contrast between brisk evening air and bubbling steaming pot provides a wonderful frame for a delicious meal shared with friends and family. The open-walled restaurant, Gonbei, at Came…
Spa Village, Cameron Highlands Resort, Pahang
YTL’s Spa Villages around Malaysia have long held a first class reputation for being highly coveted and unique experiences high on any wellness enthusiast’s wish list. The beauty of the Spa Village brand is that it maintains the standard of service and especiall…
The Dining Room, Cameron Highlands Resort, Pahang
Sweeping views across the neighbouring golf course and surrounding leafy hills welcome guests to The Dining Room at Cameron Highlands Resort. As night takes over, soft candlelight warms the room and the flickering light reflects in the glass windows that earli…
The Jim Thompson Tea Room, Cameron Highlands Resort, Pahang
Soft piano music and the sounds of a cascading water feature unite to lay a leisurely background track to The Jim Thompson Tea Room at Cameron Highlands Resort. Open windows welcome in crisp hilltop air as well as frame lush pines between which are viewed the rollin…
Gourmet Safari & Forbidden City, Changkat Bukit Bintang
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall Ever indecisive about where to go for a special meal? If, like me, you end up trawling the internet for hours, checking out various menus, reviews and seeking friends’ opinions before choosing one of KL’s thousands o…
Maria’s SteakCafe – Raising the Steaks
Calling All Carnivores, Maria’s SteakCafe has raised the Steaks! Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall * Note: Special discount for readers – mention The Yum List and receive 10% off your total bill. Conversations in Malaysia always seem …
Sassorosso, Italian Restaurant and Wine Retailer, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Shaun Humphries Photos: Monica Tindall I sometimes like to escape. Not for long and not completely, but I do enjoy altering my reality once and awhile. In KL, that can (at times) be difficult with the daily diet of traffic jams and mind-numbing shopping m…
Tamarind Hill, Vegetarian Menu, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall The three Tamarind restaurants are well known in Kuala Lumpur for their beautiful settings and their unique Thai-Burmese cuisine. Tamarind Hill offers a fresh open setting, quietly situated amongs…
Flint Restaurant and Bar, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Vintry group is always a favourite for us, we love the energy and passion of owner Yin-How Wong, we love the simplicity of the food, and we love the range of wines on offer. We always know we are going to have […]
Travel Recommends, Pocket WiFi For Internet On-The-Go Overseas
Long gone are the days when I used to plan out travel routes in advance, print out maps and directions, write down booking numbers, hotel addresses, contact details and so on. The production of this pile of paper, which consumed far too much time (and took up vital lu…