Dining Area – Cedar on 15 Eugenie Chan & Monica Tindall I’m always highly skeptical about hotel restaurant food, I’ve had a number of experiences that the ambience and service were amazing, but the food was over-hyped and mediocre, making the entire o…
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Narrow Marrow, A Cool Cafe in Penang
“Near the secret alley way café, things happen in the Narrow Marrow.” Squished between two senescent shop houses in busy Carnarvon Street, Narrow Marrow percolates with charm and character. Lovingly made-over by an architect and interior designer team (Alv…
Very Happy Hours at Quivo, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Happiness comes in many forms, one of which for me is finding a great deal. Since the demise of Mediteca’s Wine and Cheese Happy hour, I’ve been languishing for want of somewhere to end the week with panache. But Quivo’s new Happy …
Gravity, Rooftop Bar, G Hotel Kelawai, Penang
Lush hill views on one side and seascape glimpses on the other, Gravity rooftop bar, is the latest and greatest in Penang’s bar scene. Perched atop the newly opened G Hotel Kelawai, on the 24th floor, the sky bar promises a night to remember. We arrive just as the s…
Cheong Fatt Tze, Fine-Dining Cantonese, Penang
Housed in the glorious former residence of Cheong Fatt Tze, The Blue Mansion, this fine dining restaurant serves refined modern Cantonese cuisine reflecting the lavish love for life held by its namesake, a jet-setting aristocrat of the late 19th century. Ro…
Vila Manja, Spa Parties, Kuala Lumpur
Nestled in an intimate bungalow setting just a street or so from the heart of the city, Vila Manja specializes in spa parties! Sounds like just the thing for The Yum List – food and pampering both at the same time. We’re in! Villa Manja Entrance There are only two of …
Kenny Hills Bakers, Bukit Tunku, KL
Aisling Cullen and Monica Tindall Nestled in a row of shop houses in a leafy and peaceful setting is Kenny Hills Bakers, a new bakery specialising in stone milled flour and organic ingredients for their breads and pastries. The interior very much reflects the ar…
Yummiest Cheesecakes in Kuala Lumpur
We do love our decadent desserts and you can’t get a much richer ending to a meal, or more luscious accompaniment to a cup of coffee, than a plump sweet slab of cheesecake. Here’s our favourites in our personal list of: Best Cheesecakes in Kuala Lumpur (…
The Great Beer Bar, Damansara Uptown, Kuala Lumpur
By Sarah and Ross Jones, and Monica Tindall Quality craft beer is more frequently creeping its way into Malaysia, and The Great Beer Bar is one of the unique places leading the charge. The environment of The Great Beer bar is reminiscent of many a small gastropub in …
Foodlogy, Casual French Restaurant, Sentul, KL
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall At the bottom of Viva Residence in the busy Sentul neighbourhood stands a laid-back, bright and welcoming French inspired eatery, ideal for casual grazing on Gallic fare with far lower price tags than those …
Panchos, Mexican Taqueria, Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall None of my reviews so far have ever begun with an imperative but that’s about to change: go to Panchos. If you’re planning to skip lunch because of a busy schedule, don’t. Go to Panchos. If you’re tired of having p…
Salad Atelier, Sandwiches, Salads & Smoothies, KL
Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall Having lived in KL for four years, I had long given up hope of finding a good salad bar (or ANY salad bar for that matter) where one could custom-build a healthy salad covered in beautiful fresh veggies, a da…