Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Dining Room Regular readers will know that I think Macalister Mansion is one of the hottest spots to stay in Penang. It’s no surprise then that I’m a huge fan of their Dining Room too. You can find my introduction to the restaurant here. This post, though, will focus p…
Class with a View Cooking Class, Lone Pine Hotel, Penang For a nature lover, the lush green lawn and mysterious casuarina trees is an idyllic backdrop for the cooking class at Lone Pine Hotel. Tables are set up on a shaded verandah and guests enjoy the morning breeze …
Ploy New Dishes at Ploy, Damansara Heights Words by Polly Szantor Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Ploy, meaning “gem” in Thai, is a trendy restaurant serving modern Asian cuisine. Inspired by Thai and Japanese flavours – sweet, sour, salty, spicy and umam…
The Steakhouse at The Whisky Bar Kuala Lumpur The Steakhouse Words by Caning Jaramillo Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Changkat Bukit Bintang has always been a favourite dining, arts and entertainment destination in Kuala Lumpur. I have fond memories of …
Malaysian’s northern Borneon state of Sabah is a paradise for nature lovers. Containing one of the richest and diverse rainforests on the planet there is plenty to explore and lots of adventure to be had in the wild. From mountains to the sea, from basic to f…
The latest hot spot to open in Georgetown is a Spanish inspired tapas bar, Patio. Run by two hipsters (William and Kenny) with worldly experience in the hospitality industry, this Bar de Tapas is set to add a chic addition to the evolving nightlife scene in Penang. L…
Salmon – perhaps a healthier alternative to steak. I love that they are flexible enough to give me all veges, no fries, and at least pretend to try to fulfill my request of cooking with no oil or butter. Cashmere Naan – dense, doughy, delicious. Suzi…
Words: Caning Jaramillo As an expat living in Kuala Lumpur for almost ten years now, I feel pretty confident in knowing the city for great places to eat, play and relax. However, it seems that every year that passes, this city presents me with new undiscovered ge…
Hubby and I love to visit the spa together but we do indeed like different things. Often spa packages for couples have a romantic angle, involving the same massage and scrub and undoubtedly finishing with a floral bath. While these are generally enchanting exp…
The Den, Macalister Mansion The Den, Macalister Mansion, Georgetown, Penang Words by Caning JaramilloPhotos by The Yum List I’m always excited to visit Penang, a trendy island paradise that never seems to sleep, especially w…
China Treasures China Treasure – Bringing Chinese Culinary Arts to New Heights Words by Craig J Selby, Photos by The Yum List Sometimes you just walk into a place and you simply know that you are going to love it. It was one of those rare moments when the “wow-fa…
“Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure.” Lao Tzu Picturesque limestone hills, jungle covered grounds and natural geothermic hot springs surround the Spa and Wellness Centre at The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat. Immersed in t…