Entrance – Hit and Mrs. Bangsar Cocktail in the homey old style bar upstairs – adept way to begin an evening – listening to Malaysian oldies and ogling paraphernalia from an era long past Amuse Bouche Orange, Beetroot and Tapioca Salad in Raspb…
New Year’s Goals for The Yum List, 2013
A new year, a new start and the perfect time to realign our actions with our values. In thinking about who we are and what we hold dear in life, The Yum List team puts pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and states their blogging goals for 2013… Kristin […]
Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, The Yum List Food Awards 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
As this calendar draws to a close, we, at The Yum List, would like to reflect on the delicious experiences we were fortunate to encounter this year, 2012. We give thanks to all of our wonderful hosts who invited us in to sample their offerings and also to those who […]
Executive Chef Tommy, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Yum List recently chatted with Executive Chef Tommy, of the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur about his history in the culinary scene and his and the Hyatt’s philosophy on food. Chef Tommy – Executive Chef Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur How did you …
Time Out Food Awards 2012, Malaysia
Thanks to Time Out KL, here are their readers’ picks of the Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur for 2012. Restaurants were shortlisted and voted by KLites themselves, so you could say these are the ‘people’s choice’ awards. Some are on The …
Best Seaside Resorts in Malaysia 2012
Surrounded by water, Malaysia surely does have some fine beach resorts to satisfy your oceanic desires. These resorts are my favorites on the mainland and islands off the West Coast (more to come from Borneo and islands off the East Coast in 2013). It’s sad t…
Best Hotels in Kuala Lumpur 2012, Malaysia
This is by no means an exhaustive list and will require much more research in 2013, but so far here are my favourite Kuala Lumpur hotel stays of 2012 with a link to my review. Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, City Centre – spectacular views from every roo…
Best Bubbly Brunches, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
It’s no secret that The Yum List likes a good drop of wine or two. Funned up with the addition of bubbles, or an exotic twist in the form of sake, brunch in Kuala Lumpur is a diverting way to pass a Sunday. Here are The Yum List’s pick of […]
Cronier Wines, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Cronier Wines In the past, images of wild animals and political unrest may have sprung to mind upon hearing the words “South Africa.” In the not so distant past magical coastlines and spectacular natural beauty may have entered that mind space. Nowadays though, p…
Mulled Wine….. A Christmas Quickie!
Mulled Wine…. A Christmas quickie! Well dahlings, we are all still here! The predicted end of the world did not happen thankfully but hopefully it will mark the beginning of a new era of change, I hope so, a change where people will be a little less mater…
La Frontera, Jaya one, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
La Frontera, Sol of Mexico By Sam Gibbs The delicous Chipotle and Chili Soup Mexican cuisine has always been one of my favourite pursuits. Sadly the number of restaurants serving authentic Mexican food is a bit of a rarity in these parts. However tucked into the liv…
Amadeus Bistro, Sunday Bubbly Brunch, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Free Flow Prosecco Minestrone Soup Salmon and steamed veggies Lamb Beef Wellington Amadeus Bistro and Wine Bar, Sunday Bubbly Brunch Words by Sam Gibbs Photos by James Hipkiss Sunday means so many things to us all. Whether lounging in bed with a good book and hot cu…