Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Malaysian Spa Treatments Monica Tindall There was a time when spa menus in the country were full of Thai, Balinese and Swiss healing practices, with no Malaysian spa treatments in sight. In more recent years, however, the richness of the region’s own wellness tra…
The Amala Seminyak Monica Tindall Offering the best of both worlds, The Amala Seminyak is a peaceful wellness retreat hidden within the fashionable district of Seminyak. Guests can experience the calm, natural landscape of the property, and moments later be su…
Los Jefes Seminyak Monica Tindall Sombreros, sugar skulls, and babi guling tacos – you’ll find none of that at Los Jefes, the latest opening in Seminyak, Bali. Intending to serve authentic, reasonably-priced Mexican food, there are no fusion dishes on th…
MAURI Restaurant Seminyak Monica Tindall Not quite a year old, MAURI Restaurant in Seminyak, Bali has been on the “hot list” since opening. Headed by Apulian chef Maurizio Bombini, the restaurant offers a contemporary Italian dining experience with healthy ro…
Ozhean AM Clinic Bangsar – Korean Beauty Monica Tindall Korea has a reputation for being a leader in skincare. The country is held in such high esteem that there is a whole tourism circuit revolving around plastic surgery and aesthetic treatments. The opening of O…
Jason Pang – Hotelier Jason Pang, owners’ representative for Liu Men Malacca, speaks to The Yum List about his tricky situations and his perspective on the hotel industry. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? By chance, I’m a Project Manager f…
Sabayon EQ KL ** Chef Boren is no longer with the EQ. Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Towering 51 storeys into the skyline, Sabayon at SKY51 EQ Kuala Lumpur is taking fine dining, literally, to new heights. The restaurant is not only a beautiful spac…
The Samata Sanur Monica Tindall Bali, home to health and happiness, is undoubtedly a hot destination for wellness travel. So much so that sorting through the abundance of options might cause your need for a retreat in the first place. Managing privately owned bou…
Authentic Indian Cuisine KL – FLOUR Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan With every visit to FLOUR, I learn something new about authentic Indian cuisine. Chef Yogi’s passion for producing genuine recipes from his homeland is as much an honour t…
Greek Food KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Greek food lovers in KL should rejoice this week as multi-award-winning Greek Australian chef, George Diakomichalis, will be heading the kitchens at Nipah at the EQ Kuala Lumpur. The all-day-dining …
Guest Chef Series Monica Tindall The Datai Langkawi’s Guest Chef Series continues with one of Malaysia’s most famed chefs, Darren Chin. Known for his meticulous attention to detail, sourcing of premium ingredients and running service with choreographed prec…
Big Blue Holidays Monica Tindall Oh boy, I do love to travel, but it can be exhausting doing all of the planning. I refuse to partake in group tours but at the same time like to have a local “in” on where to stay and what to eat and do. […]