Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Of contemporary design, but inspired by Peranakan traditions, aVi Spa is truly something special and unique in Malaysia today. The stunning location reaching out over the ocean, with panoramic vistas, cannot fail to impres…
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Huckleberry, Food and Fare, Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
Aisling Culling and Monica Tindall Arriving at Huckleberry Food & Fare at Plaza Damansara, we could tell that the food was going to be good by the short queue of people waiting to be seated in the packed restaurant even at 4pm in the afternoon. This stylish c…
Qba Latin Bar & Grill, The Westin Kuala Lumpur
Patricia Podorsek and Monica Tindall There are guests and then there are guests. As a beautiful hotel located in the heart of Bukit Bintang, the Westin has no shortage of them, but until August 22, patrons of the Cuban restaurant Qba can enjoy the gifts of one very s…
The Verte, Avillion Port Dickson, Malaysia
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall A brave new venture on the restaurant scene in Port Dickson, a welcome diversion for both residents and weekend visitors, sits nestled in a fragrant garden overlooking the Straits of Malacca. The Verte is fresh and inviting, a …
Crow’s Nest Restaurant, Avillion Port Dickson
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Whether you sit outside in the balmy sea air or prefer a cooler indoor setting, Crow’s Nest provides a lovely relaxed dining experience for your short break or weekend away. With its hight teak wood ceiling and rattan furnitur…
Chef Frederic Prouvoyeur at The Olive, Genting
Two Michelin-starred Frederic Prouvoyeur, chef de cuisine at Chateau Magnol, joins the team at The Olive, Resort World Genting’s fine dining restaurant, for four days only to celebrate the 50th birthday of the iconic property. But, it’s not just a Michelin-sta…
Peruvian Promotion, La Bodega, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Bob Busk Photos: Monica Tindall The country of Peru offers a rich buffet of exquisite scenery and diverse landscapes. It is home to one of the world’s greatest biodiversity due to its cl…
Nobu Kuala Lumpur, Set Lunch Menus
Monica Tindall My first meal at Nobu Kuala Lumpur disoriented me somewhat. Being one of the most talked about restaurants in the world, located in a prime position in KL and with rumours of extravagant pricing, I felt excitement but als…
Expat Comfort Spots for Food and Beverage
This is part two in a series dedicated to helping our newbie expat friends settle into their new homes. Part one highlighted some experiences as an introduction to some must do touristy things, which could also be used as your Places to Take Overseas Guests to Eat…
Nobu Kuala Lumpur, Omakase Menu, Malaysia
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall It’s at times like this that I reflect on the diversity and contrasts easily found in Malaysia, this morning found us gazing at the sea over the Malacca Straits, tomorrow I will be feasting from street stalls, but tonight we are s…
Must Eats and Drinks in Kuala Lumpur
Over the next few weeks lots of newbie expat friends will be arriving to Kuala Lumpur to make Malaysia their new home for the next part of their lives. It can be both exciting and nerve wrecking arriving as a resident, not as a tourist, knowing that the loves and […]
Five Cafes You Shouldn’t Miss Visiting Around Kuala Lumpur
We do love our coffee at The Yum List, so here’s our pick of Five Cafes Serious Coffee Lovers Should Not Miss in Kuala Lumpur in: Best Coffee in Kuala Lumpur (Click on the title links for full details) BEAM Worth the trip out to the industrial zone to […]