Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Jhol Kuala Lumpur – Coastal Indian Cuisine Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Han Sen Hau There are many fine Indian restaurants in KL, but not many that focus exclusively on Indian coastal cuisine. Throw in a legendary international legacy, and you’ve now got two …
Dolly Dim Sum Turns Ten: A Decade of “Dim Sum All Dolled Up” Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau It’s been nearly a decade since our last visit to Dolly Dim Sum in December 2015, and the moment feels ripe to raise a pair of chopsticks in celebration. Now […]
Chef Hiroshi Matsuda – Now Leading Tatsu Japanese Restaurant, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur Words: Caroline Lai Photos: Han Sen Hau With the arrival of Executive Japanese Chef Hiroshi Matsuda this March, Tatsu has turned a tasteful new page—one steepe…
Vagabond KL – Desa Sri Hartamas, Pan Asian Restaurant & Bar Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau Vagabond KL is a delicious culmination of a journey undertaken by its founders, Chefs Woon Ming and Daniel Kong, alongside Daniel’s broth…
Dancing Fish – The Campus KL Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Han Sen Hau Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a fish to dance, and you feed a happy Yum List crew on a rainy Monday afternoon. We enter Dancing Fish’s airy, bright new […]
Indian Restaurant KL – Le Mirch New Menu Review Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Monica Tindall Exclamations of awe and wonder are not uncommon in the shadow of the Petronas Twin Towers, but Le Mirch narrows the aperture to a slightly different subject: cont…
10th Anniversary Omakase Menu Nobu KL Words: Chris LentnerPhotos: Monica Tindall Nobu Kuala Lumpur turns 10 this year and it’s celebrating in serious style. A line-up of luxe events, exclusive promotions, and even a rare appearance by the culinary legend himse…
MTR 1924 Malaysia – Michelin Approved Indian Vegetarian Cuisine in Brickfields Words: Karen Santosuosso Photos: Ivan Chong For those craving the comforting depth of traditional South Indian fare, there’s a spot right in the heart of Brickfields that I’…
Gai Express by Darren Chin TTDI – Northern Chiang Mai Street Food Words: Karen Santosuosso Photos: Han Sen Hau If you’ve flown Malaysia Airlines recently, chances are you’ve seen Chef Darren Chin’s charming smile on their promos for direct flights to Chia…
Hakurin TTDI – Japanese Restaurant Words: Joanna Florento Photos: Matt Wehner Sometimes, you bookmark spots and cross-check reviews to search for a great meal. Other times, you are pleasantly surprised. That’s what we experienced when we glided throug…
Nikaku by Azabu – Malaya-mae Omakase, Lot 10 Words: Karen SantosuossoPhotos: Matt Wehner In a city with new omakase spots popping up by the dozen, Nikaku’s new 12-course Malaya-mae Omakase stands out. While most of the fish for the sushi courses still come…
Restaurant JIE: Borderless Chinese – Bukit Damansara Words: Stephen ReidPhotos: Han Sen Hau During my time in Malaysia, I’ve enjoyed Chinese meals from Petaling Street stalls to scenic eateries in the Ampang Hills and Penang’s iconic Nyon…