Life can get a little hectic in these modern times. Technology should be making our lives easier, however, it oft has the opposite effect. Constant connection puts us on call 24-7, and instead of lightening our workloads, just provokes us to do even more. It can be h…
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Ashley’s by Living Food, Healthy Eating, Bangsar 2016
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall No secret to regular readers that Ashley’s is one of Monica’s favourite spots to grab a bite around town. But this is my first visit, and I’m keen to see what all the fuss is about. I’m already loving the light fresh …
New Year Goals, What The Yum List is Looking for in 2016
New year, new goals: here are some of the things we’ll be looking for in 2016: Monica C. is continuing to look for restaurants and businesses that take a progressive social and/or environmental approach to operations. She hopes to find places that tweak the old par…
Best Restaurants (and Bars) in Kuala Lumpur 2015
2015 has been another year deserving much gratitude especially for all of the wonderful food and beverage, chefs and restauranteurs have shared with The Yum List team. Of the places we’ve visited in Kuala Lumpur this year here’s our pick of The Be…
Five Cafes/ Restaurants to Check out in Plaza Damansara
Seems Plaza Damansara has benefited from a slew of new openings this year, alongside some well-standing oldies. Here’s a handful of places we think worth visiting in the area. Click on the title links below for full details. French Baker, Excellent Brunch …
10 Vegetarian Dishes You Have To Try in Kuala Lumpur
Whoever said veggies are boring can eat their words, as here we present some mouth-wateringly tempting vegetarian dishes – our current favourites around Kuala Lumpur. Click on the title link for prices, maps and further details. Mushroom Barley Risott…
Private Room TTDI, Wine Speakeasy, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Who could resist an invitation to drink wine in an exclusive private room with the attention of not one, but two sommeliers? Not these two wine loving ladies! As we’ve been given the secret directions (you have to r…
Best Wine and Food Social Events in Kuala Lumpur
There sure are a lot of foodies and ‘drinkies’ here in Kuala Lumpur, and some smart businesses are supplying them with a delicious range of opportunities to socialise and learn a little more about their chosen poison over drinks and food. Here…
Afternoon Tea in the Orchid Conservatory, The Majestic Kuala Lumpur
Afternoon tea at the Colonial Café in The Majestic Kuala Lumpur has always been a classy affair: lace napkins, bone china, Italian silverware and gracious service all in a beautifully restored colonial building. Taking the beloved British tradition up a notch h…
Fresca, Mexican Kitchen and Bar, Avenue K
Hannah Staley and Monica Tindall There is nothing that brightens up my day more than the thought of Mexican food, and when the Mexican food on offer is absolute quality it is as though a Mariachi band is playing music that can lighten up my soul taking me on a […]
Bedrock Restaurant Café, Subang Jaya
Patricia Podorsek and Monica Tindall The foundation of a good restaurant is always the quality of its food. And as its name suggests, Bedrock Restaurant Café in Subang Jaya provides the groundwork for a solid meal. Tucked into an unassuming upper corner of Subang …
Kenny Hills Bakers, Festive Goodies, Bukit Tunku
Patricia Podorsek and Monica Tindall The treasure box that is Kenny Hills Bakers in Bukit Tunku is overflowing with specialty jewels for the holiday season. Unassumingly tucked into a shady neighborhood strip mall, this bakeshop specializes in artisanal ingr…