Intrigued by Michelin Stars, we couldn’t help but make a reservation at Shang Palace when we stayed at Kowloon Shangri-La recently in Hong Kong. Elaborate décor reflects a sophisticated and tastefully designed interior. Ornate wooden panels are interspersed …
Mum’s Christmas Cake and Pudding Recipe
Christmas is fast approaching and, in the spirit of sharing, The Yum List asked her mum to share some of her favourite recipes with readers. So heres: Mum’s Christmas Cake and Pudding Recipe This recipe mixture can be formed into a pudding, either boiled for …
Chef Mok Kit Keung – Shang Palace, Kowloon
Chef Mok Kit Keung Chef Mok Kit Keung, of Michelin-starred restaurant Shang Palace, spends some time with The Yum List… What do you do and how did you get into the industry? As the Executive Chinese Chef of Shang Palace, I oversee all Chinese food produced at …
Lighthouse Coffee, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
Lighthouse Coffee Lighthouse Coffee, Georgetown, Penang *** Now closed. Always on the hunt for a great cup of coffee we followed some leads to Lighthouse Coffee Penang. I don’t know how we had missed this place on previous trips. It’s tucked into the touristy st…
Dream Hotel Bangkok, Thailand
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Courtesy of Dream Images I came to the Dream Hotel in Sukhumvit purely for convenience as it was round the corner from a conference I was attending. However it proved to be an extremely pleasant surprise for the price, and I felt …
guEST, The Intermark, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
guEST guEST @ The Intermark By Manveen Maan The BIG Group never fails to impress and constantly holds its establishments to the highest of standards. Its latest venture, guEST (yes, you read that that correctly), is no different. Hidden inside another BIG …
Peruvian Deliciousness in KL This Week Only! Celebrity Chef Eduardo Vargas, Qba Latin Bar & Grill
Peruvian Celebrity Chef Eduardo Vargas, Qba Latin Bar & Grill Peruvian cuisine has to be some of the most delicious in the world! Blessed with a vast range of climates from the high altitude Andes mountains to the bountiful Pacific Ocean, the South American co…
China House, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
ONE of the Dessert Counters at China House Penang China House Penang No trip to Penang is complete without a visit to China House. Art, food, wine, live music and, a decadently delicious line up of the most mouthwatering sweets you’re likely to come across anywhe…
Damas Sweets, Syrian Desserts, Ampang Point, Kuala Lumpur
I’m only recently learning to distinguish between various cuisines from the Middle East and Mediterranean. Previously I knew so little that I tended to chunk most dishes together into the broad categories of mezze (defined by items such as hommus), kebabs and, d…
Tony Lufti, Greenwheat Freekeh Pty Ltd Australia
Tony’s professional career has focussed on managing the development of ventures with particular emphasis on Greenfield or start up activities and transnational business. His company, Greenwheat Freekeh Pty Ltd (GwF) is the first to develop the only technolo…
Pomelo, The Banjaran, Ipoh, Malaysia
The entrance of the Banjaran never fails to impress. Giant limestone outcrops rise above a hot spring lake and, lush green vegetation invokes thoughts of dinosaur times. At the right time of day you can actually see steam drifting from the water’s surface in wh…
Dining Room, Macalister Mansion, Penang
The minute we heard there was a new menu at the Dining Room, Macalister Mansion, we made a reservation to try out the refreshed line up. Falling in love with Chef Lance’s previous degustation experiences, prepared using classic French cooking methods but cele…