A timber building on stilts erected amongst the mangroves houses Gaya Island Resort’s Spa Village. Giant glass panels tilt open allowing in clean fresh air, and the sounds of cicadas chirping and birds calling provide a natural soundtrack. Drawing on the rich cu…
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Chinese New Year, Li Yen, Cantonese Restaurant
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall The year of the Fire Rooster is nearly upon us. The rooster is a plucky animal sign that is forthright and uncomplicated. He is an animal that loves to preen his feathers, dress impeccably and bathes in compliments…
Ola Bowls, Smoothie Bowls & Cold Pressed Juices, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall I have been told to keep New Year’s resolutions realistic. There should be no lofty goals of slimming down to a size 8, getting rock hard abs or completing a marathon. Because honestly, by the end of January I’ve usually …
Dining Adventures, Gaya Island Resort, Sabah, Malaysia
While Gaya Island Resort is home to four restaurants, the gastronome experiences available on the property extend beyond the walls of these outlets. Popular Malaysian resident packages include full board entitling guests to order from menus around the resort…
Double-Six Luxury Hotel, Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia
Words: Katrina de Laszlo Photos: Monica Tindall Luxury at the Double-Six Luxury Hotel is not as obvious as it may be at some other five star hotels in Asia. Yes, it’s luxurious, but there’s something unique about this place. It didn’t take me long to put my fin…
Hidden Gold in Tropicana: Pork & Beer in the Suburbs at Gold Bar
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall Looking for tasty pork dishes and some specialty beer? Don’t want the hassle of city parking? Well, we might just have the place for you. Nestled in the growing backstreets of Tropicana, where there is still plenty of f…
The Ming Ching Club, Boutique Wine Delivery Service, KL
I’m always excited to hear about new delivery services in Kuala Lumpur. With a growing disdain for traffic, parking and time wastage in general, I have a definite fondness for businesses that are willing to bring my desires to my doorstep. Last month I tried out a wi…
Robert Marchetti’s The Plantation Grill, Double-Six
Words: Katrina de Laszlo Photos: Monica Tindall Entering The Plantation Grill is like being taken back in time to another era and location. You are now in 1920s, the period of Prohibition in the United States of America. Think F. Scott Fitzgerald’s n…
Cinema a la Carte, French Feast Restaurant & Bar, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Caroline Lee Photos: Monica Tindall The oft-tried but perhaps not quite as often meaningful twinning of film and food could perhaps be attributed to premising it on obvious links between the two – mutual nationalities being one of the most common. As was …
Baan Kanom Jeen, Thai Café Serving ‘Village’ Food, Empire Damansara
Words: Aisling Cullen Photos: Monica Tindall For expats living in Malaysia, one of the first overseas destinations many of us visit is Thailand. Conveniently located with bundles of culture, vibrant cities and beautiful beaches, Thailand has it all. But one …
When Street Meets Michelin, Michelin Starred Chicken Rice & Tiger Beer
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall In a slight departure from a typical The Yum List review, we recently had the opportunity to sample what all Malaysia is talking about – Michelin Star Chicken Rice! Fleeting through Kuala Lumpur as part of an interna…
Made in Malaysia, Gourmet Products – Eat & Drink Local, Kuala Lumpur
With the Ringgit in its current state, it’s high time we gave some extra support to local businesses. Not only does buying locally assist our national economy, but it cuts our carbon footprint too. Here we’ve selected a handful of gourmet products proudly made in M…