Word by Polly Szantor Images by Dianne Brydon The culinary team at the Impiana KLCC Hotel, led by Executive Chef Helmut Lamberger, has created an array of festive flavours to welcome the Year of the Horse. The Prosperity Buffet Dinner is all set to tempt you with a …
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Yen, Modern Cantonese Restaurant, W Taipei, Taiwan
Usually the top floors of hotels are occupied by presidential suites and executive lounges. Not at the W Taipei. Valuing the country’s culinary traditions, importance is given to the culture’s greatest obsession, food! As such, the hotel’s modern Cantones…
Zipangu, Japanese Brunch, Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Cool, clean and contemporary Shangri-La Hotel’s Japanese restaurant, Zipangu, is a gentle tranquilizer for the mind and quality nourishment for the body. It’s one of he city’s most popular locations for weekend brunch and, ambience, just as much as food, is …
Chinese New Year, Shanghai, Li Yen, KL
Words: Kirsten Durward . Photos: The Yum List What I thought was an invitation to discreetly taste dishes from the Chinese New Year Menus turns out to be a splashy extravaganza involving 250 guests, musical numbers, a comedian and a Lion Dance. Well the auspices …
Tai Zi Heen, CNY Menu, Prince Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Words by Craig Selby Chinese New Year stands out in my mind for many reasons, but the most attractive of all is the enticing array of dishes available at the numerous feasts around town. Whether it be at a high end hotel, a neighbourhood restaurant, or at the homes of […]
Tien Hsiang Lo, The Landis Taipei, Taiwan
Traditional Hangzhou-style Cuisine Cheerful orchestra tunes compose an upbeat, almost regal atmosphere as we enter the polished Tien Hsiang Lo restaurant at The Landis Taipei. Large jade green ceramic pots hold tall plants marking the entryway. Carved woo…
Enak KL, Starhill, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Enak KL Enak, Elegant Malay Dining, Starhill Gallery Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Words by Kirsten Durward ‘A taste of Enak KL is a lasting impression of great Malay cuisine.’ Deep in the basement of Starhill Gallery, lies one of KL’s most excitin…
Iketeru, Hilton Kuala Lumpur Hotel, Malaysia
Outdoor Dining Iketeru, Hilton Kuala Lumpur Hotel Iketeru, Japanese restaurant, is such an icon in the city that it withstood the recent renovations at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur Hotel, which just saw a top to bottom facelift of most of its food and beverage outlet…
Restaurant Nepal, Plaza Damas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Guest Review: James Flynn Photos: Monica Tindall As an international Jazz Vocalist I have had the pleasure and privilege of traveling the globe extensively. Although I have sampled a wide variety of food through the years, I was thrilled to be asked by The Yum Lis…
Moon Kee Section 17 Fish Head Noodles, Petaling Jaya
Moon Kee Section 17 Fish Head Noodles Moon Kee Section 17 Fish Head Noodles The latest spot to open in Section 17 is Moon Kee Section 17 Fish Head Noodles. With a chef passionate about fresh ingredients and a cool clean location, the outlet is set for success. Light gr…
China Treasures, Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, Bukit Kiara, Malaysia
China Treasures China Treasure – Bringing Chinese Culinary Arts to New Heights Words by Craig J Selby, Photos by The Yum List Sometimes you just walk into a place and you simply know that you are going to love it. It was one of those rare moments when the “wow-fa…
Dim Sum, Kedai Kopi Mee Bon, Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur
Kedai Kopi Mee Bon – Don’t bother looking for the sign, the awning covers it. Just head for the shop with the most people with waiters in yellow shirts. Steamed Pork Buns Boiled Egg Dim Sum A big selection and, dim sum in the making Mixed Vege Dim Sum Prawn […]