Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Missing Marbles extends the Burps and Giggles outlet further along Ipoh’s old town. The original signage from an old optical shop still graces the front window hinting at the décor inside, that is, a celebration of the past. Recycled everything, from tables t…
We feel hip just walking into Via Pre. Chilled world music tunes hum from an excellent sound system and, tall exposed beam ceilings give a freeing sense of spaciousness. Wine and liquor bottles line the shelves and, a long refrigerated counter of house made pas…
The Alley The Alley, George Town, Penang Located in a tiny little side lane, The Alley is set aside a bunch of local vendors; bikes; bits and pieces; motorbike repairs; a hawker stall and a joss stick shop. You’ll have to be alert to find The Alley as the boys […]
Run by a bubbly young team of passionate foodies, Just Caffe combines excellent coffee, with simple western fare, value for money prices and, an ethos of doing good. Located in George Town in a rare position by the coast, seating outdoors benefits from a gentle se…
El Faro Tapas and Bar peaks our interest with its supposed creative approach to tapas, casual ambience and well-spoken-of service. El Faro Tapas Bar and Restaurant Wall Mural Maroon and dark grey paint the room a chilled hue. A chalkboard highlight…
Words: Han Sen Han Photos: Monica Tindall I had a rough Friday night. I wish I could say it was from the amount of Tequila I downed but really it was time spent alternating between Tolstoy’s colossal Anna Karenina and Meier’s horrifically addictive Civiliz…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Feeling the weight of the city on your shoulders? Desire to escape from the noise and sit outside enjoying a cool breeze in a gentle green environment? Rest your eyes from ubiquitous greys and brown and spend …
Nikka Whisky from the Barrel at Whisky Tango Foxtrot Whisky Tango Foxtrot Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by the Yum List (Monica Tindall) WTF IS ALL THE FUSS ABOUT? So shrieks the typeset on the website of Whisky Tango Foxtrot, the newest in KL’s slowly mushroomin…
Barlai Barlai is now closed and has been replaced by Pahit. Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall On a recent hunt for great cocktails in Kuala Lumpur, I stumbled across the recently opened Barlai. A special little place, with drinks that remind me both of hom…
Rump Steak – Samba Brazilian Steak House Samba, Brazilian Steak House – Churrascaria, Avenue K Words by Manveen Maan Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Meat lovers, this is the place for you. Samba, the latest addition to Avenue K’s list of resta…
Ever wondered what’s worth visiting at the Intermark? Here’s our list of favourite spots: The Best of the Intermark (Click on the title to find a full review, prices and location) Ohla Tapas and Cocktails – Love, love, love! These are wh…
Words: Lisa Mangelsdorf Photos: Monica Tindall Confession! – I almost never eat at restaurants or bars in big hotels. Unless it is a 5-star establishment, I have found in the past they are often of mediocre quality, with uninspired menus, high prices and …