Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
“What’s your roll?” Words: Annelene Svingen Photos: Monica Tindall Okonomi is a fantastic little spot in Publika that you might not come across on your regular stroll through the mall. Situated in one of the side streets off The Square, sushi lovers are w…
Words: Suji Dehart Photos: Monica Tindall If you have lived in Asia for even a short time, you might already have had the pleasure of dining at Din Tai Fung, as I have. So you might think, “Why read a review of a place I already know and […]
Celestial Court, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Celestial Court – All You Can Eat Dim Sum, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Cherry red, milky white and deep browns robe the interior of the grand dining hall of Celestial Court. A spot by the window bathing in warm …
Dining Room at Neo Tamarind Neo Tamarind, MIGF 2014 Festival Menu The Malaysian International Gourmet Festival menus continue to excite diners around the city. From the West to the East and lots of fusion in between, chefs have certainly been putting on a show t…
Gyukingu, Japanese BBQ, Kota Damansara Savouring Salacious Saga at Gyukingu, Kota Damansara Words by Han Sen Hau Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Describing Gyukingu is incredibly easy: it is a haven for carnivores. Inquiring our hostess on more leafy op…
Black Market – Beautiful Views and Tasty Food Words by Naomi Martin Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Located beside the beautiful Royal Selangor Golf Club, Black Market offers fantastic views of greens and lush fairways, with the KL Petronas Towers standi…
Torii, Contemporary Japanese and Whiskey Bar, TTDI Brooke Keel, Monica Tindall, Anthony Jegu A grown up and chilled out modern izakaya with a distinctly Malaysian flair, Torii is the place to be if you want to munch on delicious and perfectly portioned variati…
Fiercer, Northern Indian Cuisine, Publika Fiercer, Publika Words by Polly Szantor Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) I don’t have a number one favourite cuisine, but if pressed, I’d have to say that Indian food hits most of my pleasure points, especially whe…
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…
Way Modern Chinois Way Modern Chinois, Damansara Heights Pleasant intrigue shapes our visit to Way Modern Chinois from start to finish. Way, the Chinese character, means something special and, Chinois is just a fancy way of saying Chinese in French. We find the c…
Lofty ceilings, grand golden chandeliers and majestic furnishings imbue a feeling of greatness in Lai Po Heen. Private rooms are splendid but our preferred tables are those by the window overlooking the manicured gardens and fountains of KLCC Park. In the eve…
Tamarind Hill Restaurant, Thai-Burmese Cuisine A candlelit stairway winds up to the entrance of Tamarind Hill restaurant. Red Chinese lanterns hang from the bamboo-lined path and the sound of running water gets stronger as we ascend. Torches and candles glow i…