Words: Lisa Mangelsdorf Photos: Monica Tindall Confession! – I almost never eat at restaurants or bars in big hotels. Unless it is a 5-star establishment, I have found in the past they are often of mediocre quality, with uninspired menus, high prices and …
Tenkai Japanese Restaurant, Padma Resort Bali, Legian
Tenkai Japanese restaurant is located poolside at Padma Resort Bali at Legian. Apparently it’s the only Japanese restaurant in the area so is quite popular with both in house and visiting guests. Dining Area There are a couple of teppanyaki barbecues but also r…
Ales and Lagers, Craft Beer Publika, Solaris Dutamas, KL
Ales and Lagers – Lager than Life Words: Sam Gibbs Photos: Monica Tindall As a reasonably down to earth Australian, the honourable beer has been part of my life for a considerable period of time. As with most Aussies, we love a delicious cold brew and generall…
Interview with Carmen Rawstron, Chef and Author, Venezuelan Cuisine
Carmen Rawstron, Chef and Author Chef Carmen Rawstron recently launched her second Venezuelan recipe book. She kindly spent a few minutes with The Yum List and shared her thoughts on cooking and life in general. What do you do and how did you get into the industry?&…
KO Japanese Restaurant, InterContinental Bali, Indonesia
Entering the InterContinental Bali you can’t help but slow your pace of breathing. The grounds are expansive, lined with palm trees and backed with the sea. Smiles and soft bows greet all who arrive. Dining Room We’re here to dine in InterContinental Bali’s Jap…
Urban Romance – Date Itinerary in Damansara
Miss Manners once said, “There are three possible parts to a date, of which at least two must be offered: entertainment, food, and affection. It is customary to begin a series of dates with a great deal of entertainment, a moderate amount of food, and the merest sug…
Sakala Bali, Lunch Menu, The Chedi Sakala, Benoa, Bali
In search for some of the best dining in Bali, our quest ended with a stunning conclusion at Sakala Bali. On the beachfront directly across from the Chedi Sakala resort, Sakala Bali proffers palm-lined Indian Ocean views from both its chilled indoor setting an…
Strip Juice – Freshly Pressed Juice Delivery
So fresh and without preservatives or additives of any kind, these juices are to be consumed within 3 days of delivery. Strip Juice offers orange, pomegranate and grapefruit juices at RM23/bottle. STRIP JUICE Words and Pictures by Kristin Cosgrov…
Mr. Brooks, Bangsar Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Mr. Brooks Lounge Mr Brooks @ BSC Words by Manveen Maan Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) ‘Speakeasy’ is a term that is thrown around a fair bit these days. Make no mistake, Mr Brooks is not one of them, despite boasting a ‘hidden’ locale. “Look for the purple […]
La Mexicana – Terrace at Hock Choon, Ampang
Araceli Barrera Arismendi and Monica Tindall *** Sadly, La Mexicana is now closed. ¡Viva México! I get the urge to throw a grito (cry) with excitement when I enter the grounds of La Mexicana. This place represents the beauty and grace of the Mexican culture in th…
Huggaz – Keepin’ Kool in KL
By Lisa Mangelsdorf On a hot, humid Saturday afternoon in Malaysia, nothing goes down nicer than a chilled glass of wine or an ice-cold beer! But keeping those refreshments at the right temperature as you lounge by the pool or in relax in your garden can be a chal…
Interview with Mauro Bellodi, Executive Chef of The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia
Mauro Bellodi, Executive Chef of The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Mauro Bellodi, Executive Chef of The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, shares his story with The Yum List. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’m the Executive Chef of The Westin Resort …