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Hugel and Fils Wines Hugel and Fils Wines at Lai Po Heen, Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur It’s always a delight to dine at Mandarin Oriental’s Chinese restaurant, Lai Po Heen, but pair it with some fine French wine and the experience is elevated to scrumptiously ple…
Words and images by Polly Szantor I recently had the opportunity to watch a rising star in action at Berjaya University College of Hospitality. Belgian Chef Gunther was in town for “French Flavours with Gunther Hubrechsen”, a collaboration between the college a…
The Yum List chats with Sainy Chun, owner of Maison Francaise, and finds some interesting stories from behind the scenes. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? While living in Europe for many years, I got very interested in food and wines… and …
Words by Lisa Mangelsdorf Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you will get…” (Forest Gump, 1994) Isa Oh so true of a box of artfully fashioned pralines by Chocolatier Pierre Ledent. Born in Belgium into a long …
Ask a Malaysian or an expat who has lived in Kuala Lumpur for any lengthy period of time for an elegant dining recommendation and Lafite is sure to roll off tongues early in the conversation. One of the original fine dining establishments in the city, Lafite at the Sh…
Words by Kirsten Durward Pictures by the Yum List There are few more fun ways to while away the minutes waiting for your dinner company than watching your fellow homo sapiens go about their day. Scurrying shoppers and dawdling diners weaving through Pavilion’s b…
While real estate agents scream location, location, location, food writers often shout ambience, ambience, ambience. Fisherman’s Cove at Starhill Gallery, deserves an enormous holler for its outstanding performance in this arena. Feast Village (Starh…
Words by Kristin Cosgrove Photos by The Yum List Amour is in the air at the MO Grill! Chef Reto Weber of the Mandarin Oriental Grill has created a five-course candlelight set menu sure to sweep any lover off their feet. The dishes are playful and pretty, like any good …
Day 1 – Arrival, Rooms and Night Market Fun We hear our greeter in the arrivals hall before we even spotour sign. “Ms. Tindall,” he calls from the crowd as he rushes to relieve us of our luggage. He’s well dressed and speaks eloquent English, informing us of the est…
James Barker-Morgan of Ril’s Bar Bangsar shares with us one of his favourite cocktail recipes. Altopiani Arrosto It doesn’t happen very often, but when a spontaneous and creative collaboration between the bar staff and a guest happens, amazing th…
Word by Polly Szantor Images by Dianne Brydon The culinary team at the Impiana KLCC Hotel, led by Executive Chef Helmut Lamberger, has created an array of festive flavours to welcome the Year of the Horse. The Prosperity Buffet Dinner is all set to tempt you with a …
The Yum List shares a few cocktails with bartender James Barker-Morgan and learns a few insider secrets from behind the bar. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I first started bartending when studying in London. After working in a couple of standar…