best hotels in KL, staycation Kuala Lumpur

Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Hotel in KL Sentral, Staycation

Hilton Kuala Lumpur Monica Tindall We love a weekend getaway as much as anybody, but the time in travel and the cost of getting to a different destination is often prohibitive. Staycations, however, offer the best of both worlds – a break from routine, without the e…

AlbertWines2U Wine Delivery KL

Albert Wines2U, Wine Delivery Kuala Lumpur

Albert Wines2U Monica Tindall One of the most respected wine and spirit suppliers in Malaysia is now delivering directly to your doorstep! With over 100 brands from around the world, their collection is extensive. Just a few clicks on their website and your wine a…

Hanley Chew Hotel Tales

Hanley Chew – Former Hotelier & Author of Hotel Tales

Hanley Chew The Yum List chats with Hanley Chew about his latest publication, Hotel Tales, and some of his own stories from behind the scenes of the hotel industry. How did you get into the hotel industry? I got into the industry by accident. After graduation, I work…

Aviary Bar Hilton Kuala Lumpur

Aviary Bar – Home of the Jungle Bird, Hilton KL

Aviary Bar & The Jungle Bird Monica Tindall Back in 1973 in Aviary Bar, Hilton Kuala Lumpur, a legend was born. Head bartender at the time, Jeffrey Ong Swee Teik, created the Jungle Bird. This beverage has since gained international acclaim and is found on cock…

Australian Week KL

Australian Week KL, Traders Kuala Lumpur

Australian Week KL Words: Monica Tindall   Photos: Rich Callahan Following on from French Week and Italian Week at Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur, this round it’s time to celebrate Australian Week KL! From October 24th until November 1st, Chef Aaron Habgood, the E…

Ryori Japanese Barbecue PJ

RyoRi, The Great Beer Bar, Craft Beer & Yakitori PJ

RyoRi – Yakitori & Beer Words: Vincent Chin    Photos: Monica Tindall According to research, barbecue and beer make people happy. Yes, you can Google that, but when Japanese yakitori barbecue and craft beer come together, we are talking about the nex…

Still Waters Hotel Maya

Still Waters, Japanese Restaurant, Hotel Maya

Still Waters Hotel Maya Words: Monica Tindall    Photos: Rich Callahan & Supplied by Hotel Chef Zainurin bin Mohd Salleh has recently been appointed as Executive Sous Chef of Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur. As part of this new position, he has brought his love for an…

Vasco's, Hilton Kuala Lumpur

Vasco’s, Hilton Kuala Lumpur All-day-dining Restaurant

Vasco’s KL Monica Tindall The great explorer Vasco de Gama is the inspiration for the name of Hilton Kuala Lumpur Hotel’s buffet restaurant, Vasco’s. The namesake’s devotion to traversing new territory is carried through both in design and cuisine in the all-da…

Chef Alex Wong Hilton Kuching

Alex Wong, Executive Chef Hilton Kuching

Chef Alex Wong The Yum List chats with Alex Wong, the executive chef at Hilton Kuching, about life in the kitchen and some exciting events coming up at the hotel. How did you get into the industry? My passion for cooking sparked when I was 13 years old. My parents […]

healthy food Kuala Lumpur

Parklife Bangsar South, Healthy Food & Vegan

Parklife Bangsar South Words: Anna Chew    Photos: Rich Callahan If you are looking for healthy food that is delicious and caters to vegans, pescatarians, meat-lovers, gluten-intolerant folks and more, we’ve got a place for you! The owners of Parklife in Bangs…