Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Framed with floor to ceiling bookshelves, humming with the soft strokes of a skilled pianist, and warmly lit with muted wall lamps, The Library is the latest food and beverage concept to be unveiled following The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur’s recent revamp. The d…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Press Room Bistro in Pavilion KL is always a favourite for delicious fresh food charmingly served in a casual setting. I’m intrigued tonight to see what the kitchen produces to complement the Passeport serie…
Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall Too often, especially when it comes to fine dining, vegetarians are forced to pick at the breadbasket and order a side of veggies. Forget having a balanced meal, you’re lucky to find “pasta with red sauce.” But n…
Words: Ross Jones Photos: Monica Tindall The Yum List visited The Eighth Avenue on a Sunday afternoon This is not that odd, but Sunday afternoons are the perfect time to visit a restaurant like The Eighth Avenue. Not really lunch, but not really dinner, but a…
Words: Monica Larrieu Photos: Monica Tindall Situated in Old Bangsar’s Lorong Kurau, Barat is an alluring option for vegetarian elegant dining in Kuala Lumpur, which, for some time, was a significant gap in the industry. Inspired by Mediterranean tapas and m…
Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall The TTDI area is brimming with happening eateries these days, from fine dining to secret watering holes. In a quest to hit them all, The Yum List recently managed a trip to Bowery Petit, where Malaysians can get a bite …
Words: Monica Clear Photos: Monica Tindall Full disclosure: I am still learning about wines. Like anything else in life, it is a balance of knowledge and confidence – understanding what I am looking for in the balance, length, depth, complexity and finish of …
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall KomPassion II in TTDI is new to my list of pork-free favourites. Guided by Chef Kom (Kom-Passion, logical really), this restaurant doesn’t fail to deliver on some spectacular, wallet-friendly Thai fusion tastes. P…
There’s nothing like a bubbly brunch to get into the spirit of celebration and joie de vivre, and Kuala Lumpur is by no means lacking in options to participate in this type of Sunday frolic. The Cobalt Room at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur is one of the newes…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Overlooking the deep blue swimming pool and shady columns of Residence by Uga Escapes, Rare offers a choice of seating areas, al fresco in the flower lined courtyard or inside in the cool and elegant interior. Eleg…
Words: Linnea Welker Photos: Monica Tindall Denmark, a beautiful country, consistently rates at the top of the ‘happiest country in the world’ lists. Known for Lego toys and the home of Hans Christian Anderson, it has become a major destination for foodies fr…
Portofino owners Keli and Luca need a new name for their partnership. I’m thinking of something like “The Vice Squad,” not because they police bad habits in Kuala Lumpur, but because they FOSTER them! On a recent Thursday afternoon, Monica and I sat down to all my fa…