Colonialism is clearly seen in the design of the The Planter’s with its pale walls, tall ceilings, contrasting dark wooden furniture and white linened tables. With an outlook over the swimming pool and further beyond to the sea, this outlet serves a variety of …
Rendez-Vous, French Restaurant, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Words: Patricia Podorsek Photos: Monica Tindall The mere mention of a “French” restaurant in KL tends to conjure up images of white tablecloths, waiters in black tie, meals wrapped in sophistication, and of course, a hefty price tag to accommodate it all. …
Chef Ken Zheng, The Clifford Pier, Singapore
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am currently the Chef de Cuisine of The Clifford Pier, the Fullerton Bay Hotel’s new flagship dining destination. I hold a Diploma in Culinary Skills from the Singapore Hotel Association Training and Education …
An Austrian Affair – Chef Gottfried Prantl, The Club, Saujana Resort
Monica Tindall For a very short time KLites are invited to partake in a refined Austrian stimulation of the senses at The Restaurant, The Club Saujana Resort. Internationally renowned Austrian chef Gottfried Prantl is in town for only four days and has a line u…
Five New Restaurants in Chinatown, Singapore
A recent stay in Chinatown amazed us with the number of new establishments in the area. We came across no less than 10 newly opened eating outlets in a matter of a day’s walk around. Here’s a rundown of our favourite: Five New Restaurants in China…
Cristallo de Luna, Pacific Regency Hotel Suites, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Cristallo de Luna, Pacific Regency Hotel and Suites New Menu and New Chef at Cristallo di Luna Pacific Regency Hotel Suites Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) I’ve enjoyed a cocktail or two at the Luna Bar at Pacific Regency; despite ot…
The Danna Spa, Langkawi, Malaysia
Sometimes all elements unite to form that mystical formula when you surrender to the moment, losing all sense of time, and the outside world becomes but a distant fading memory. For me it was at The Danna Spa. Product, ambience and therapist – all were in sync. Si…
SWAG Bar and Grill, PJ Palms Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Keepin’ It Swag Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: The Yum List (Monica Tindall) A community pool, filled with children chasing each other in exuberant squeals with goggles strapped to their heads and plastic dinosaur inflatables around their waists, might seem an unli…
Straits and Co. The Danna, Langkawi, Malaysia
Overlooking the pool, and sharing the same colonial interior design of The Danna, Straits and Co. offers British-Malayan cuisine, with the tradition of afternoon tea and light lunchtime fare known as island favourites. Indoor Dining Straits and Co. The Dan…
Marble 8, Steakhouse – Bar – Lounge, Kuala Lumpur
Marble 8 – Steakhouse – Bar – Lounge Marble 8, Steakhouse – Bar – Lounge Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) I don’t know about you but just every so often I get a hankering for a really great steak. So with …
Private Beach Dinner, The Danna, Langkawi, Malaysia
Our private butler fills our flutes with sparkling FossMarai, as the sun drops behind Langkawi’s second tallest peak, Mount Mat Cincang. Our table for two is settled in the sand. The border is twinkling with tea lights and the private bay is calm with silvery-b…
Malaysia International Gourmet Festival, MIGF
Malaysia International Gourmet Festival, MIGF 2014 The Malaysia International Gourmet Festival is coming soon! For the whole month of October elegant dining restaurants around the city put together special menus highlighting the culinary delights t…