Chef Andrea Alimenti, Executive Chef of Le Midi Chef Andrea Alimenti, is the new Executive Chef of Le Midi. Here, he spends a few minutes with The Yum List sharing his kitchen stories and philosophy on food. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’…
Way Modern Chinois, Damansara Heights
Way Modern Chinois Way Modern Chinois, Damansara Heights Pleasant intrigue shapes our visit to Way Modern Chinois from start to finish. Way, the Chinese character, means something special and, Chinois is just a fancy way of saying Chinese in French. We find the c…
Taste of Indonesia @ Mosaic, Mandarin Oriental, KL
Words by Kristin Cosgrove Photos by Monica Clear and Kristin Cosgrove For a limited time only…. The Taste of Indonesia promotion at Mandarin Oriental’s all-day dining outlet, Mosaic, is a must visit for anyone who loves a good culinary adventure. But better hur…
Lai Po Heen, Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Lofty ceilings, grand golden chandeliers and majestic furnishings imbue a feeling of greatness in Lai Po Heen. Private rooms are splendid but our preferred tables are those by the window overlooking the manicured gardens and fountains of KLCC Park. In the eve…
Villa Danieli, Wood-Fired Menu, Sheraton KL
Villa Danieli, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Villa Danieli Invites You for Authentic Italian Delicacies, Cooked Fresh from the Wood- fired Oven Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Although Villa Danieli is a hotel restaura…
Art Jamming, Cocktails and Comfort Food – Date Night at Publika, Solaris Dutamas
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…
Grill 582, Wine Program, Best Western Premier Dua Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Grill 582 and The Wine Academy Grill 582 and The Wine Academy Words by Kirsten Durward Pictures by the Yum List (Monica Tindall) It seems these days that every week I’m being pressed to try new wines, a French importer there, an Italian tasting here. With more and mor…
Greek Promotion, Eccucino, Prince Hotel and Residence, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Green Olives Stuffed with Garlic Greek Festival at Eccucino, Prince Hotel and Residence Words by Manveen Maan Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Despite sounding like a call to join an American college fraternity, the Greek Festival is actually the best way …
Rajesh Subramaniam, Chef de Cuisine of Mulberry
Wowed by Mulberry Restaurant and Bar’s Christmas menu, The Yum List wanted to know more about the man behind the dishes. Here, Chef Rajesh Subramaniam shares will us a little of his history and some stories from behind the scenes. What do you do and how did y…
Dr. Joe Shigemoto and Coeur Esthetique, HER Experience
Dr. Joe Shigemoto and Coeur Esthetique brings a new dimension to what’s on offer at The Intermark in Kuala Lumpur’s city centre. Unhurriedly introducing new tenants, the mall has a great location, however, up to this moment, the majority of occupants have been fo…
Urbean, Avenue K, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Words: Araceli Barrera Arismendi Photos: Monica Tindall It was a gorgeous Sunday morning in Kuala Lumpur, perfect for tickling my senses and spirits with a delightful journey of aromatic coffees, soothing teas, and scrumptious café style food…
Ben’s Publika, Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Ben’s, Publika Ben’s, Publika Words by Kirsten Durward Pictures by the Yum List (Monica Tindall) For a lighthearted lunch or evening meal with friends, few locations could be more upbeat than the Bens on the terrace at Publika. Soaking up the lively …