Hong Kong is an exciting city. You’d need years to explore all it has to offer. We did our best though on a recent visit to see (or should I say eat and drink) as much as we could. The places we explored are definitely at the luxury end of […]
Paris 1930, The Landis Taipei, Taiwan
A leader in fine dining in Taipei, Paris 1930 is often the host of Michelin starred chefs and cultural culinary exchanges. This authentic French restaurant at The Landis Taipei has been the pioneer in elegant western dining for the last 30 years. Constantly on …
Chinese New Year Reunion, Lai Po Heen Restuarant, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Delicious Yee Sang Chinese New Year Set Dinner at Lai Po Heen, Mandarin Oriental Words and photos by Polly Szantor As the Year of the Horse gallops madly towards us, it’s time to start thinking about where to celebrate Chinese New Year. One of the truly classic optio…
Mainland Cheeses from New Zealand now in Malaysia
Words by Jennifer Fallis Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Several friends gathered around a cozy room, music softly playing in the background, lights twinkling. It was the perfect setting for a cheese platter and friendly get-together. Besides wine and c…
Interview with Sherena Razaly, Owner of Enak KL
The Yum List chats with Sherena Razaly about owning one of the only elegant dining Malay restaurants in Kuala Lumpur. What do you do, and how did you get into the industry? I am a restaurateur, with Enak KL, which I affectionately refer to as “KL’s premi…
Spa Village, Ritz Carlton Kuala Lumpur
My breath slows and I mentally relax just thinking about the Spa Village at the Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur. It literally is a paradisal oasis in the urban metropolis. Natural surrounds, comprehensive treatments and extremely professional therapists make it on…
Fiercer by Fierce Curry House, Publika, KL
Fiercer is the bigger, more sophisticated sister of Fierce Curry House. The original outlet in Bangsar is a little more casual, opening out onto the street, while big sis is chic in design and brings some new things to the menu too. Fiercer by Fierce Curry House R…
New Year Goals 2014 for The Yum List – Where Are We Heading This Year?
New year, new plans to keep getting better… Here are some things we’ll be looking for in 2014. Caning will be searching for boutique beers and whiskeys that bring a sweet smile to his face. Kirsten is ready to explore the region for original and authent…
Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, The Yum List Food Awards 2013, Malaysia
The Yum List has had another very fortunate year filled with travel, spa and divine food experiences. Again we have had the chance to sample more than our tummies need and humbly bow down to our graceful hosts, passionate chefs, inventive mixologists and all of the …
Where to Eat in Harbour City Hong Kong
Where to Eat in Harbour City Hong Kong Words: Araceli Barrera Arismendi Photos: Monica Tindall With only two days in Harbour City, Hong Kong, I was on a special mission to seize every minute of what this traveller’s wonderland had to offer. One of my biggest goals w…
Conchiglioni Marinara Al Cartoccio Recipe
Conchiglioni Marinara Al Cartoccio Recipe Chefs from Favola’s Italian kitchen share with The Yum List a recipe for one of their signature dishes: Conchiglioni Marinara Al Cartoccio – Conchiglioni Pasta baked in a parcel with Seafoo…
Caroline Broutin, Owner of La Creperie de Caroline, Bangsar, Malaysia
Caroline Broutin and one of her friends and child, Thegonnec, who has a crepe named after him! Caroline Broutin, owner of La Creperie de Caroline chats with The Yum List about her new French cafe and bar. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I […]