Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
We like those out of the way bars, the kind where you have to know someone to find out about them in the first place. KL is starting to pop with some real hipster spots worth hunting down. Some call them speakeasies, we just think they’re fun. Here’s a list […]
Spa Entrance Spa Lounge Penaga Spa by Tanamera, Hotel Penaga, Penang The Penaga Spa by Tanamera is located in the gardens of the Penaga Hotel. An airy patio holds the reception area, which benefits from the natural green surrounds and lovely art pieces by a number o…
Missing Marbles extends the Burps and Giggles outlet further along Ipoh’s old town. The original signage from an old optical shop still graces the front window hinting at the décor inside, that is, a celebration of the past. Recycled everything, from tables t…
Ritz-Carlton’s Delicious Chocolate Mousse Cake – buying one (or more!) raises funds for surgery for children born with a cleft lip or palate. Smile Asia Week The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur, is celebrating this Mother’s Day by giving back and sprea…
West Lake Gardens Restaurant Vestibule Delicious Dim Sum A La Carte Lunch at West Lake Gardens Restaurant, Sunway _______________________________________________________________________________ Words by Polly Szantor Images by Cheryl Hoffmann West …
Angel Ng, the “Miss” at Hit and Mrs. shares with The Yum List some of her stories from behind the scenes and thoughts on the bar scene in Kuala Lumpur. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I have been managing the bar at Hit […]
We feel hip just walking into Via Pre. Chilled world music tunes hum from an excellent sound system and, tall exposed beam ceilings give a freeing sense of spaciousness. Wine and liquor bottles line the shelves and, a long refrigerated counter of house made pas…
The Alley The Alley, George Town, Penang Located in a tiny little side lane, The Alley is set aside a bunch of local vendors; bikes; bits and pieces; motorbike repairs; a hawker stall and a joss stick shop. You’ll have to be alert to find The Alley as the boys […]
Run by a bubbly young team of passionate foodies, Just Caffe combines excellent coffee, with simple western fare, value for money prices and, an ethos of doing good. Located in George Town in a rare position by the coast, seating outdoors benefits from a gentle se…
El Faro Tapas and Bar peaks our interest with its supposed creative approach to tapas, casual ambience and well-spoken-of service. El Faro Tapas Bar and Restaurant Wall Mural Maroon and dark grey paint the room a chilled hue. A chalkboard highlight…
Location World-class restaurants, luxury spas and fashionable boutiques are what Seminyak is known for. One of the most quickly developing suburbs on the island means there’s no shortage of things to do, but it also means traveling by foot is the most preferred f…
This version of the classic British cocktail was created at Arthur’s Bar & Grill for its opening on Christmas Eve 2010. The original cocktail is served with ginger ale whereas this edition is mixed with Sprite and, Shiso Shochu is added in order to bring smooth…