Drink

Village Bar, Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur

Louise Miller and Monica Tindall The stylish aesthetics of Starhill Gallery are certainly reflected in its watering hole. A myriad of glimmering multi-coloured glass lanterns are suspended from the ceiling, overhanging the glossy bar top and bar stools uphol…

Best Happy Hours in Kuala Lumpur

Tired of the typical Happy Hour deals in the city that focus mostly on beer, The Yum List has been rootling about KL’s bars and restaurants for something a little more special. Here we share with you our list of the:   Best Happy Hours in Kuala Lumpur (NOT b…

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Charles Muaya’s Recipe for Eastern Wassail Punch

Recipe for Eastern Wassail Punch A refreshing punch is a good way to start a party. Wassail is a deeply rooted tradition in the Midwest and a popular regional staple throughout the cold-weather season. Wassailing apple trees is a tradition in England involving c…

Rouge, Fine Wines and Spirits, Puteri Harbour

As Puteri Harbour comes to full flourish, it’s set to bloom into a happening location for restaurants, bars, entertainment and shopping. Legoland is just up the road, and a number of residential projects are sprouting in the nearby vicinity. Currently a popu…

Drift Dining and Bar, Uncorked, Bukit Bintang

Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall An explosion of mid week and weekend wine tasting events is taking place in KL and I am so happy to partake in this development of wine enjoyment. Not just eating and drinking, socialising, but also meeting and learning from the w…

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Apericena, Neroteca, Kuala Lumpur

Apericena, Italy’s Latest Trend at Neroteca (Aperitivo + cena = predinner drinks + dinner)   Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Like wine? Well for sure you know I do! Like mixing and meeting different people in a friendly lively atmosphere? Let’s hop…

Aziamendi 88 – Gourmet Bar Bites Cocktails

Aziamendi 88 Monica Tindall In our search for specialty bars and interesting happy hours around the city (that strictly do not involve buckets of Carlsberg, or pails of anything for that matter), we were recommended to try a cocktail or two at the Mandarin Orienta…

Italian Restaurant Atria Shopping Gallery

Pizzolo, Atria Shopping Gallery, Excellent Happy Hours

Linnea Welker and Monica Tindall The word Becco comes from the Italian verb for beccare, which means to peck, nibble, or savor something in a discriminating way. Pizzolo’s chefs have chosen a delicious array of appetizers for this special menu, almost all of whic…

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The Bar, Empire Damansara, Petaling Jaya

 Ellen Smillie, Alasdair Hamilton, Monica Tindall (The Yum List) Have you ever imagined yourself at a sleek bar in Tokyo: hidden from the crowds, but oozing in hip cool character; concealed from the mainstream and gushing with clandestine appeal? A seat at The Bar …

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Ippudo, BSC, Japanese Cocktails and Bar Bites, BSC

Sungeeta Singh and  Monica Tindall IPPUDO turned 30 and we decided to join the celebrations with their great Happy Hour deals! We came for the cocktails, and soon proved that happy hour doesn’t have to be just beer and greasy pub food. IPPUDO has developed an innov…