Seems the less signage, the cooler the cafe in Melbourne. We tirelessly researched and hunted for the best cafes in this hip city. Down laneways and unsuspecting alleys we traipsed to bring you The Yum List’s pick of: The Best Cafes in Melbourne Silo by Joost …
Quayside Hotel, Melaka, Malaysia
Quayside Hotel as Viewed from Melaka River Quayside Hotel, Malacca Only three months old, Quayside Hotel in Malacca has brought a distinctly different stay option to the accommodation scene in this historical tourist town. The old Customs Warehouse, which is u…
Best Steaks In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2013
Carnivores alert! Here’s The Yum List’s pick of: The Best Steaks in Kuala Lumpur (Click on each title to find the view review and restaurant details) Cedar on 15 – Tasmanian Tenderloin combines superb produce with preparation perfect…
Best Spas in Bali, Indonesia
The Yum List loves a good kneading! Six spa visits, totaling 18 hours in 11 days is what it took to try out the best reputed spas in Bali. After hours of scrubbing, pounding and massaging, if you put The Yum List on the barbecue right now she’d be the […]
Interview with Chef Richard Miller, Executive Chef W Retreat and Spa Bali, Indonesia
Chef Richard Miller The Yum List chats with Chef Richard Miller to discover his passions both in and out of the kitchen… What do you do and how did you got into the industry? Director of Cuisine at W Retreat and Spa Bali. I started washing dishes back in 19…
Mooncakes, OneSixFive & Tao, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
Words: Polly Szantor Photos: Monica Tindall As the Mid-Autumn Festival, approaches, Kuala Lumpur is practically floating on a sea of mooncakes. They’re on display everywhere, in the malls and at the grocery store and every big hotel in town …
Jamahal Private Resort and Spa, Jimbaran Bay, Bali, Indonesia
Jimbaran Bay Jamahal Private Resort and Spa Jamahal Private Resort and Spa “A hideaway in privacy, find yourself at Jamahal” Words and Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Jamahal is a play on the Indonesian word, “jam” meaning hour and the Sanskrit word, “maha…
WTF, What Tasty Food, Vegetarian Restaurant, Bangsar, Malaysia
WTF Vegetable Biryani (RM14) Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall It may have a cheeky name, but WTF (What Tasty Food) lives up to its moniker with seriously delicious vegetarian fare. Visitors to WTF will find a casual, cheery atmosphere and an ex…
SkyBar, Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Malaysia
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall One of the trendsetting rooftop bars in Kuala Lumpur, and winner of many ‘best bar in Malaysia’ awards, SkyBar at Traders is now an iconic institution and a ‘must do’ on many people’s top ten lists for KL. The c…
Lone Pine Hotel, Batu Feringgi, Penang, Malaysia
Lone Pine Hotel Casuarina Trees on the Beach Lone Pine Hotel, Batu Ferringhi, Penang The first hint that we’d like our stay at Lone Pine Hotel was the parking. Exposed orange brick, neatly lined up vine strings and shady trees marked each car space. If attention to d…
The Daily Habit, New Breakfast Menu, Bangsar Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Daily Habit The Daily Habit Words by Craig J Selby Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) I don’t usually include breakfast in my routine, but after today I certainly understand why the daily habit is so essential to so many people. I woke up early, like 9:30am &#…
Three Sixty Sky Bar, Rooftop of Bayview Hotel, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
Three Sixty Sky Bar Cocktails The Bar Seating for Intimacy or Socializing Great Views Who said Penang doesn’t have nightlife? It’s all here at the Three Sixty Sky Bar on the rooftop of Bayview Hotel. Benefiting from gorgeous views, cool nighttime br…