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Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall No secret to regular readers that Ashley’s is one of Monica’s favourite spots to grab a bite around town. But this is my first visit, and I’m keen to see what all the fuss is about. I’m already loving the light fresh …
New year, new goals: here are some of the things we’ll be looking for in 2016: Monica C. is continuing to look for restaurants and businesses that take a progressive social and/or environmental approach to operations. She hopes to find places that tweak the old par…
2015 has been another year deserving much gratitude especially for all of the wonderful food and beverage, chefs and restauranteurs have shared with The Yum List team. Of the places we’ve visited in Kuala Lumpur this year here’s our pick of The Be…
As we look back over 2015, we consider ourselves very fortunate for our health, good friends and many opportunities gifted to us for travel and culinary exploration. Many of the places we’ve enjoyed this year not only made it to The Yum List, but were recogn…
Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall We have been misled. There we were, at The Lobby, sheltered from the tropical storm, surrounded by muffled chatter and the clinking of glasses, thinking that the only items we had to go through for brunch would be the …
Seems Plaza Damansara has benefited from a slew of new openings this year, alongside some well-standing oldies. Here’s a handful of places we think worth visiting in the area. Click on the title links below for full details. French Baker, Excellent Brunch …
Whoever said veggies are boring can eat their words, as here we present some mouth-wateringly tempting vegetarian dishes – our current favourites around Kuala Lumpur. Click on the title link for prices, maps and further details. Mushroom Barley Risott…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Who could resist an invitation to drink wine in an exclusive private room with the attention of not one, but two sommeliers? Not these two wine loving ladies! As we’ve been given the secret directions (you have to r…
Trying to give their customers a home-away-from-home feel, the Banyan Tree Phuket has developed a new experience for weekend visitors and in-house guests: Comfort Food on the Terrace, Family Style Dinners. Showcasing the best-loved recipes from the homes of t…
Christmas is not a public holiday in Phuket, but hotels and restaurants sure do their best to bring a little piece of the festive spirit to their properties for visitors and residents wishing to celebrate. We’re fortunate to be staying at The Pavilions in the Lagun…
There sure are a lot of foodies and ‘drinkies’ here in Kuala Lumpur, and some smart businesses are supplying them with a delicious range of opportunities to socialise and learn a little more about their chosen poison over drinks and food. Here…
Afternoon tea at the Colonial Café in The Majestic Kuala Lumpur has always been a classy affair: lace napkins, bone china, Italian silverware and gracious service all in a beautifully restored colonial building. Taking the beloved British tradition up a notch h…