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New Menu Kikubari Words: Matt Brown Photos: Monica Tindall For an elegant night out resplendent with exquisite attention to detail, look no further than the third floor of DC Mall, where Kikubari by Cinnamon Group serves an impeccable experience in beautiful su…
The Siam Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Monica Tindall Having just opened last month, The Siam is set to serve its customers authentic and delicious Thai food. The restaurant is located on the first floor of M-City Shopping Centre on Jalan Ampang, with convenient par…
Jamboo KL Words: Matt Brown Photos: Monica Tindall If you’re feeling rather full of the usual Chinatown options – bao, fried chicken, cocktails and boutique wine – then Jamboo will offer you a crisp, clean-eating experience that will keep you comin…
Words: Amanda Chin Photos: Monica Tindall Dim sum, want some? Well, if it’s priced at RM90 (RM60 for children) for an all-you-can-eat menu, sign me up! As per prior Yum List experiences, I expected a lot of dishes to come out – and they did – in abundance. The Grand […]
TenRyu Omakase Words: Maggie CaseyPhotos: Monica Tindall If you are, like us, an avid “foodie” in Kuala Lumpur, you have likely noticed the omakase trend sweeping the food scene in the city. Omakase is a Japanese style of dining where the open kitche…
Stand-Up Sushi Pop-Up Words: Alison ChristPhotos: Monica Tindall I’ve had the privilege of experiencing Chef Masaki Arakawa’s beautiful food on several occasions now, including The Chef Series at The Datai and, of course, omakase at Sushi Azabu in Lot 10, wher…
Gai by Darren Chin, TTDI Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Rich Callahan The beginning of this review starts with its end, where I excitedly attempted to dissect leftover morsels from Gai with my very own chef de cuisine, my mother. The mystery and marvel that is Darren Chi…
Dusun by OpenHouse Words: Meg Alice Photos: Rich Callahan Welcome to Dusun by OpenHouse, the latest restaurant by Andrew Wong and Brian Quirk. They now have six establishments under the Hospitality by ACME group, including Dusun, OpenHouse, a beer cafe and Acme …
The Experience 005: Balik Kampung Monica Tindall It’s been far too long between visits to Super Secret Social, but we are honoured to have our schedules aligned tonight. Our hosts, Jonathan Sebastian and Nicolas Grisé are just as passionate about local, sustain…
Beauty Unearthed Menu A Collaboration Between Landscaper Inch Lim and Chef Philip Leong Words: Meg Alice Photos: Monica Tindall I’m back at Nobu KL for my fourth Yum List review and thrilled to see its evolution. A couple of things are different on this visit. Moni…
Omakase – Sushi Azabu Words: Alison ChristPhotos: Monica Tindall Renowned Michelin-starred Sushi Azabu in New York City is the ‘parent’ of Sushi Azabu at Isetan The Japan Store in Lot 10, Kuala Lumpur. The culinary team led by Chef Masaki Ara…
Heart of the Sea: FLOUR® Words: Meg AlicePhotos: Monica Tindall & FLOUR® This is my second visit with Monica to FLOUR® in Kuala Lumpur, offering fine dining inspired by Indian culture and French techniques. We are invited back to try the Spring/Summer degust…