Malaysia

European bistro Kuala Lumpur

Pinch, European Bistro, Bangsar

Words: Patricia Podorsek   Photos: Monica Tindall For all the glitz and glamour of the many trendy and fine dining restaurants in KL, I am always a sucker for the neighborhood place that provides a personal and intimate food experience. With a modus operandi of “fri…

fine dining, Italian Restaurant

Savini, Ristorante Italiano, The Intermark

Words:  Monica R. Clear     Photos:  Monica Tindall Walking through the door of Savini is, by itself, a transformative experience.  The outside world of blazing hot sun, noisy street life, and dismal fluorescent mall lighting melts away and Savini extends its a…

best cafes in PJ

The Good Batch, Damansara Utama

Words: Kirsten Durward    Photos: The Yum List Damansara Utama is one of those areas of town where little eateries and bars are popping up all around the block. Local residents have kept a few tasty treats under their hats for a while now but word is starting to leak […]

fine dining TTDI

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…

Cafe Malaysia 2016

Cafe Malaysia, MATRADE, Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur had a bad case of the caffeine jitters earlier this year. Three days of it, to be precise. Malaysia’s 2nd Cafe Malaysia exposition was held at the MATRADE Exhibition Centre from January 14 to 16, 2016. This three-day long exhibition showcased an inter…

water sports Putrajaya

Flyboard Malaysia, Marine Putrajaya

Words: Kirsten Durward     Photos: The Yum List I’ve always been adventurous when it comes to watersports and there are few things I haven’t tried. However, for sure flyboarding is something new for me.  Balancing on a board held up by jets of water? Sounds like som…

british food solaris

Thyme Kiara, Solaris Mont Kiara

Words:  Monica Clear  Photos:  Monica Tindall The inviting awning outside THYME Kiara, British HomeStyle Kitchen, invites us to Eat, Drink, Chill, and this new two-story restaurant provides just the right package for that.  There is pleasant outdoor seating o…