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Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall When living elsewhere, one can reflect on the many joys of KL life, not least the variety of delicious food available, and of course my wonderful Yum List experiences. A short trip back offers so many delights and o…
Heather Onderick & Monica Tindall The team and restaurant concept has changed completely since our visit. We have not returned to see the latest changes but hear that it is going in a different direction. What does it mean to be Modern American? I asked myself …
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall The a la carte menu at Shook! KL is impressive both in its simplicity and diversity. With three different cuisines and live cooking stations, this spacious restaurant at the base of Starhill Gallery is vibrant an…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Luk Yu Tea House pays tribute to China’s tea house and dim sum culture right in the heart of Bukit Bintang. Tucked away at the back of Feast Village in Starhill Gallery, the outlet re-creates the warm and welcoming a…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Every hotel has its distinct ambience, but there is something I always find so seductive about The Ritz-Carlton. It is old style glamour presented with a modern edge. It somehow manages to be both sumptuous and si…
Monica Tindall Delivering healthy lunches straight to your desk, Kuala Lumpur’s latest food subscription service Nourish Me, makes staying on track with your positive lifestyle goals affordable, tasty and most of all easy. Nourish Me supplies a variety of nut…
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall Looking for a great value Sunday brunch to share with family or friends? Strato at Troika Sky Dining might be exactly what you are looking for. High in the levels of The Troika, Strato offers affordable, comfortable d…
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall *** This concept has rebranded to Los Flowerpecker and changed location: Find their new establishment here. Lightness and Lifestyle in a Glass – The Flowerpecker The measure of a good cocktail lies in the …
Words: Craig J Selby Photos: Monica Tindall It wasn’t that long since we’d headed out the door from Grandma’s Table brunch at Nero Nero DC Mall that Chef Giuseppe Lioce invited The Yum List back to sample some of his additions to the menu. Clearly, Chef wants to ma…
Monica Tindall Ask a local for a recommendation of a good Chinese restaurant in a hotel in KL and Shanghai at JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur is a frequent response. Sure there are lots of great value Chinese kitchens around the city but if you’re looking for something a lit…
Words: Margaret Elizabeth Photos: Monica Tindall Brasserie Fritz, WOLO Hotel in Bukit Bintang is just what this area of Kuala Lumpur needs. It is wonderfully located opposite Lot 10, a few steps from the Pavilion mall and right next to Bukit Bintang Monorail: ea…
Monica Tindall Botanica + Co Alila has opened its doors in Alila, Bangsar’s latest luxury hotel. KLites will know the original from Bangsar South and be pleased to know that the attractive cheery, leafy green design with high ceilings and natural light has carrie…