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Dusun by OpenHouse (Rebranded to Kitchen by OpenHouse BSC) Words: Meg Alice Photos: Rich Callahan Welcome to Dusun by OpenHouse (now rebranded to Kitchen by OpenHouse BSC), the latest restaurant by Andrew Wong and Brian Quirk. They now have six establishments u…
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…
Meimon Yakitori Bar – Japanese Sri Petaling Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Rich Callahan The moment the elevator doors open to the second floor at Jalan Radin Bagus 3, it’s a sensory transformation to Japan. There’s the instantly recognizable smokiness in the …
Gesuto (Guest): Chef Mario’s Auteur Japanese-European Restaurant Words: Meg AlicePhotos: Monica Tindall & Supplied Gesuto is like an auteur film where the director is viewed as the dominant and singular vision for the creative force driving it. In this ca…
Fujisawa Izakaya Sri Petaling Words: Rebecca CannonPhotos: Monica Tindall Fujisawa Izakaya in Sri Petaling is a fun find serving a bumper menu of comforting Japanese recipes and a solid collection of drinks in a setting full of character. Fujisawa Izakaya Sri P…
Seoulite – The Hub SS2 Words: Rebecca CannonPhotos: Rich Callahan Inside The Hub in SS2, you’ll find Seoulite, a new Korean café. It offers views of soothing mirror ponds and central gardens complete with lawns and trees just a few metres away. The ow…
Hide Restaurant KL Words: Meg Alice Photos: Monica Tindall This is The Yum List’s first-time visit to the relatively new, ultra-chic fine dining restaurant Hide (advertised in lower case ‘hide’). It is literally hidden behind a rotating art display at the Ritz C…
Ní.Kizoku – Chinatown KL Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Rich Callahan First, it was hip cafes and hidden cocktail bars, then a cascade of contemporary dining establishments that came with the revival of Chinatown KL. Now, upmarket dining has reached the a…
Treasure Menus 2022 – CNY & Valentine’s at Nobu Words: Rebecca CannonPhotos: Monica Tindall You might have noticed it; rows of lanterns hung in the streets, the colour red everywhere, and the main clue – Happy Chinese New Year signs – all over the …