Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
We love local at The Yum List. Supporting local businesses and decreasing carbon miles are important, and as such we’ve found some Malaysian-made goodies that could make the perfect gift or stocking stuffer for your gourmand friends and family. Creamy De…
Kirsten Durward & Monica Tindall If you love Christmas dinner with all the trimmings but really are not keen on the preparation, why not take advantage of a chef prepared, sumptuous dining experience in the comfort of your own home? Nothing is really better th…
Shaun Humphries and Monica Tindall Growing up on the Canadian Prairies, my Christmas dinners were all about turkey, potatoes and gravy. In Asia, the holiday menu looks much different. And our recent visit to try Nobu’s freshly unveiled Christmas Omakase Dinne…
Louise Miller and Monica Tindall As we approached this new eatery, housed between rivals on the outside street that circles the inner heart of Publika, we immediately got a snapshot impression of what this place is all about: our host and restaurant founder, Raj, …
Han Sen Hau and Monica Tindall So many cafés are popping up around town lately it’s hard to keep up… especially when most of them look so similar, it becomes a challenge for writers like me to try provide an adequate description that distinguishes them from each anot…
Kristin Cosgrove and Monica TIndall Until recently Melawati was a coffee no-man’s-land where zombies roamed, unable to properly caffeinate in the morning. Well… in my mind anyway. But Western style cafés are at last creeping into the sleepy suburb, and The Yum L…
Spreading the message of love recently in Malaysia was Aussie soft rock band, Air Supply, in the finale of their 40th Anniversary World Tour. With songs including Lost in Love, All Out of Love, and The One That You Love, it was hard not to hold the hand of the […]
Bob Busk and Monica Tindall The moment you enter the front doors of BreadFruits Taman Desa, your eyes are treated to a burst of color. Carefully stacked local and imported fruit line the shelves: guava, Asian Pear, grapefruit, apples, passion fruit, lemons, pome…
I don’t like shopping. Sometimes though it just has to be done. And, if I’m going to subject myself to such suffering I’d rather carry on in a pleasant environment, with lots of open space, numerous stores all in one convenient location, fabulous bargains, and well…
Kristin Cosgrove and Monica Tindall Recently unveiling its new look after a major renovation, AQUA Restaurant and Bar has joined the ranks of exceptional dining choices in the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur. Situated poolside with al fresco seating, AQUA is t…
Recently named the “No. 1 Hotel Spa in Asia,” The Peninsula Spa at the Peninsula Bangkok sets high expectations. Dedicated its own three-storey wing, the long wooden verandah that leads to the building is lined with hanging purple orchids and greenery. I find my m…
Margaret Elizabeth and Monica Tindall When you enter Dolly Dim Sum you are definitely going to say “Hello” to Dolly. Dolly is the fictional character that epitomizes the concept of the modern Chinese teahouse. Dolly’s portrait is on the wall and her friendly indu…