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Ippudo, Bangsar Shopping Centre IPPUDO Ramen Dining, Bangsar Shopping Centre Words by Monica Clear Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Known for it’s upscale ramen dining, but described as “not just a ramen restaurant”, the latest IPPUDO venue at Bangsar Sh…
Mikey’s Original New York Pizza Mikey’s Original New York Style Pizza Words by Sarah and Ross Jones Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Mikey’s brings a brand new style of pizza to KL: the New York slice. No doubt, many Malaysians have seen it on TV or movie…
VCR Entrance VCR, Coffee and Cake Words by Sarah and Ross Jones Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Named after the device that was the source of much entertainment and frustration in our youth, VCR provides only pleasure for diners of this vintage style café of…
Food, fun and fashion combine at one of Publika’s most hip restaurants, Elegantology. Supporting young artists, both in the field of clothing and accessory design and, in the kitchen, Elegantology provides a platform for up and coming Malaysians to showcase th…
Hotel Penaga Hotel Penaga – The Arts, Greenery and Comfort, All in One Beautifully Restored Heritage Property A Green Surprise in George Town The grounds of Hotel Penaga are a refreshing surprise amidst the sultry concreted George Town centre. Thr…
We like those out of the way bars, the kind where you have to know someone to find out about them in the first place. KL is starting to pop with some real hipster spots worth hunting down. Some call them speakeasies, we just think they’re fun. Here’s a list […]
Spa Entrance Spa Lounge Penaga Spa by Tanamera, Hotel Penaga, Penang The Penaga Spa by Tanamera is located in the gardens of the Penaga Hotel. An airy patio holds the reception area, which benefits from the natural green surrounds and lovely art pieces by a number o…
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…