Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Monica Tindall It seems cooking classes as a form of leisure are a “thing” at the moment. Whether you’re learning the finer points of cake decorating from the cooking channel, acquiring the knowledge of a master baker in a professional school, or getting the basic…
We asked our team of Yum List writers to share with us their personal lists of favourite spots to eat, drink, visit or shop in the city of Kuala Lumpur. Each week we’re featuring a different writer and revealing his or her top picks. Here are Monica LarrieuR…
Words: Alison Brand Photos: Monica Tindall For those of you familiar with the concept of a Japanese izakaya, and for those unaware that an izakaya is a type of informal Japanese tavern, I have some fabulous news! Bocosan Izakaya is a brand new dining space in th…
The Yum List chats with Rachel O’Shea, chef at the Buffalo Dairy Farm in Luang Prabang… What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am the Head Chef and GM of Production at Laos Buffalo Dairy – the first dairy in Laos. I got into […]
Monica Tindall Wan Chun Ting, meaning “pavilion of 10 000 springs,” is Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara’s fine dining Chinese restaurant serving imperial Cantonese cuisine. And it’s not just the food that is regal, the dining area is rather impressive too. A circ…
Monica Tindall This afternoon we get a sneak preview of an Italian wine dinner combining the talents of chef Ricky Parlanti, of Prego at The Westin Kuala Lumpur, and winemaker, Girogio Pelissero, the owner of Pelissero Estate in Treiso, Italy. The official dinne…
Monica Tindall High ceilings, shiny surfaces and giant lamps shaped like Hollywood studio lights make us feel as if we’re on a film set at Kwee Zeen, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara. The standard of service matches the setting, and it’s here where we try the hotel’s …
Monica Tindall I’m going to make a big statement in my introduction and say that The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi is currently my favourite resort on the island. Only two months old, the resort has recently opened after comprehensive work. In the construction of 70 gue…
Monica Tindall Boasting the status of being the only fine dining Chinese restaurant on the island, Hai Yan at The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi is a sight to behold. A lagoon lined walkway lit with small lights leads the way to the entrance. At the reception, a giant chand…
Monica Tindall “Adults-only”, “bar” and “sunset” were the only three words needed to make Horizon at The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi our first stop on our weekend visit to the island. Then there’s the blurb about the classical elements of Ancient Greece (earth, wate…
Monica Tindall Sundays in KL are perfect for dim sum brunches and Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara’s Cantonese restaurant, Wan Chun Ting, has a delicious line-up. Located on the first floor of the newly opened luxury hotel, Wan Chun Ting, is a beautiful setting. A l…
Monica Tindall The festive season is upon us and while we want to look our best for the almost daily celebrations and get-togethers, it’s easy to let the fitness and beauty routine slide. Lucky for us, however, BE Urban Wellness offers a complete package to rejuven…