Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Tiga Cocktail Bar Ipoh Monica Tindall In days past, properties in Ipoh often had an upstairs residence, a shopfront on the main street and a back lane entrance. The backstreet room was frequently rented out for additional income and housed many a tasty noodle and s…
Mr Ho Kim Loon Mr Ho Kim Loon, the master butcher and owner of The Butcher’s Table, shares a long history in the industry and his current projects. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I kicked start my career in 1992. I am a […]
Jln Theatre Coffee Ipoh Monica Tindall Founders Kenneth and Jecvis created Jln Theatre Coffee to bring the speciality coffee experience to Ipoh. Their mindset is minimalist and this is seen in the menu, recipes and design. The white space with simple glass windo…
Happy 8 Café Ipoh Monica Tindall If you’re looking for a charming setting to enjoy lunch in Ipoh, Happy 8 Café is full of character. Filled with natural timber and murals of jungle scenes, there is something in every corner to catch the eye. You can enter from the smal…
Atas Speakeasy Ipoh Monica Tindall Claiming to be Ipoh’s only authentic 1920’s American-style speakeasy, the team at Atas focus on craft cocktails, good conversations and sustainability. Found in Jalan Theatre, the cocktail bar is only accessed with a reserv…
Kiki-Lalat Craft Beer Ipoh Monica Tindall Despite their Facebook page listing them as a wine bar, Kiki-Lalat is all about local lager and craft beer (with a wine lounge upstairs – Asip!). Owner Sunny says the name is inspired by a childhood brand of clothing…
Little Allegra Bakery Monica Tindall It wouldn’t be a complete trip to Ipoh if we didn’t visit serial restaurateur Julie Lip to see what latest idea she has cooked up. There is always something creative in her kitchen and this round we discover Little Allegra Baker…
Steakhouse TTDI – The Fire Grill New Menu Words: Alison Christ Photos: Monica Tindall *Now closed. Upon entering The Fire Grill, a steakhouse in TTDI, my very first thought is, “Wow these guys are warm-and-fuzzy.” If this isn’t a term you’re used to, …
Roy Thean In this interview, Roy Thean, hairstylist at Hair Bar Estudio, tells about life in the salon and his passion for craft beer. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? Before I was a hairstylist I was in the retail industry as a visual […]
Sommeliers Malaysia Monica Tindall Depending on who you ask, the wine industry in Malaysia is either booming or near bust thanks to COVID-19. The Yum List chats with four of Kuala Lumpur’s top somms to get their perspective on current circumstances and to find out …
Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown Monica Tindall If you were a tourist visiting KL, I’d have no hesitation in recommending some time at Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown. And, with current rates and the happening surrounds I’d also su…
Da Bao, Petaling Street Monica Tindall The latest opening in Petaling Street is well-deserving of the hype. Da Bao is a funky Chinese restaurant and bar with a lively, contemporary setting just down from Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown. Offering …