Maison Pavilion KL Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall Dessert fans and sweet tooths, step to the front! You’ll be right at home at Maison, the brand new artisan sandwich and dessert destination in Pavilion. This glistening glass gem of a restaurant nes…
Miko Teck, Founder – Effortless Beauty Malaysia
The Yum List chats with Miko Tech, Founder of Effortless Beauty Malaysia and finds out about the whys and hows of her beauty tech company. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I was previously the Country Manager of a Taiwanese based e-commerce soluti…
Gilbert Negro, Executive Chef, InterContinental Koh Samui
Chef Gilbert Negro, Executive Chef of the InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort, shares with us a chronology of his work with the InterContinenal hotels for the past 4o years. I was born in France. I discovered already as a young man that international c…
Tides, Cevicheria and Cocktail Bar, The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui
Monica Tindall Tides, cevicheria and cocktail bar, at The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui is the place to come for a light snack and a refreshing cocktail. The round bar and kitchen overlooks the pool and further out to the sea. As it’s covered it’s in full use no matter what …
Han Wa Dam, Korean BBQ, Kuala Lumpur
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall Situated at the epicentre of what is quickly becoming known as the new Korea Town, Han Wa Dam is quite literally the ‘Korean place to gather with friends, chat and drink wine’. Occupying an enormous 4500 square foot site …
Pak Tai, Southern Thai, The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui
Monica Tindall Not one for crowds, Pak Tai at The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui provides for us a very pleasant dining experience with Southern Thai Cuisine served in private dining booths. A lantern-lit pathway leads us to the cosy alcove of Pak Tai where we slide into c…
Kirin Bar at Mr Chew’s Chino Latino Bar, Bukit Bintang
Words: Matt Jones Photos: Monica Tindall Stepping inside this ode to contemporary Japanese designed bar is like walking into your best friend’s (albeit well-heeled ones) dining/kitchen space. Lined in white marble and trimmed in blonde timber, this sophi…
Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, 2017
In an attempt to help you find the best food in Kuala Lumpur we’ve recently created a bunch of KL restaurant guides giving you lists of the top cocktails bars in Kuala Lumpur, popular cafes, most scrumptious pizzas, live jazz music venues, best brunches, yum…
Sea Salt, Beach Restaurant, The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui
Monica Tindall Nothing speaks island holiday more than a cocktail and casual fare by the pool. Sea Salt at The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui fulfils our vacation cravings with refreshing beverages, international comfort food and service directly to our sun chairs or …
Contemporary Malaysian Cuisine, Modern Food KL
There are exciting things happening in the Malaysian food scene. Youngsters are travelling more, making use of online resources and they are using collaborative business models to run their operations. There’s a shift in thinking: profits are no longer …
Baan Talat, Thai Street Food, The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui
Monica Tindall Channeling the spirited vibe of Thai street markets, Baan Talat is a buzzing hub of smells, sounds and tastes. Open for dinner on Saturday nights, the event promises to recreate local street food favourites in a vibrant and stylish setting. Locate…
Latin American Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur
There are not many authentic Latin American restaurants in Kuala Lumpur but we’re certainly happy for the few that there are. Venezuelan, Mexican, Peruvian, Argentinian – you can get a little taste of the great southern continent here in our list of …