Benkay Interior Benkay Japanese at Grand Nikko Bali The Evening Experience Words and Photos by Kirsten Durward The Evening Experience I enter for dinner and am greeted by a smiling server dressed in orange, who wraps in a black apron to keep the food at bay. A…
Best Healthy Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Isn’t it a wonderful experience to return home from a delicious meal out and not feel guilty. Staying healthy is easy with these restaurants: Best Healthy Dining in Kuala Lumpur Living Food – Organic, lots of vegetarian options, grass fed bee…
Chef Philip Johnson, Brisbane, Australia
Chef Philip Johnson The Yum List recently caught up with Chef Philip Johnson on a visit to The Club, Saujana and picked his brain about life as a chef. What do you do, and how did you get into the industry? I have been a chef since my teenage years. […]
MediTeca, New Pork Menu, Fraser’s Place, KL
MediTeca MediTeca – Wine, Tapas, Restaurant and Deli Words by Polly Szantor Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) (Mediteca has changed management since this article. We have not yet been back to check out the latest.) If you love Mediterranean food, or w…
The Lounge Room, Mudgeeraba, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Outdoor Seating Area, The Lounge Room, Mudgeeraba Hard working crew at the Lounge Room Indoor Seating Area The Lounge Room, Mudgeeraba All Day Breakfast – a fab start or end to any day! Breakfast has long been my most adored meal of the day. There’s nothing like risi…
Shore Restaurant, Wine Paired Dinner, Grand Nikko Bali, Indonesia
Shore Restaurant al Fresco Seating Morning View from Shore Restaurant View from Shore Restaurant Wine Pairing Dinner at The Shore Restaurant, Grand Nikko Bali Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) By day The Shore at Grand Nikko Bali is …
Suzi’s Corner, A Long Lasting Favourite, Ampang
Salmon – perhaps a healthier alternative to steak. I love that they are flexible enough to give me all veges, no fries, and at least pretend to try to fulfill my request of cooking with no oil or butter. Cashmere Naan – dense, doughy, delicious. Suzi…
Mandara Spa, Grand Nikko Bali, Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia
Mandara Spa, Nikko Bali Mandara Spa at Grand Nikko Bali Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) The spa at the Grand Nikko Bali is a Mandara Spa, fittingly, as Mandara was born in Bali though the brand now has 70 outlets in all corners of …
Sundara Bar & Restaurant, Four Seasons Bali
Sundara Bar & Restaurant – Bali Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Meaning beautiful in Sanskrit, Sundara is aptly named, with a panoramic view of Jimbaran Bay, taking advantage of the melting Balinese sunsets. A plethora of divine no…
Best Desserts in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Yep, we have a few sweet tooths at The Yum List. Not many meals go by without some saccharine indulgence at the end. Here are our picks for the first half of 2013 for: The Best Desserts in Kuala Lumpur Nosh – Don’t miss their Valrhona – a choco…
Beach Picnic, Nikko Bali Resort and Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia
Beach Picnic Picnic Breakfast Private Serenity Beach Picnic, Nikko Bali Resort and Spa Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Walk along the beach on a breezy morning getting your feet wet in the gentle surf to find a relaxed white p…
Juadah Iftar – Night of Traditions, The Living Room, The Westin Hotel, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Writer Polly Szantor and photographer Cheryl Hoffmann join in the celebration of breaking fast at an exceptional International Buffet. Melodic call to end fasting for the day It’s the month of Ramadan, and there are fabulous feasts to sample throughout the city…