Di Mare, Karma Kandara, Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia

Di Mare Restaurant, Karma Kandara Di Mare Restaurant at Karma Kandara Resort Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Gaze out over white walls at the glistening turquoise sea, and you could wonder whether you were in Greece or indeed in Bal…

Jamahal Spa, Jimbaran Bay, Bali, Indonesia

Doorway to Jamahal Spa Entrance Jamahal Private Resort and Spa, Jimbaran, Bali Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) The Jamahal Private Resort is a veritable floral oasis and the spa is a tempting nook of a retreat within a retreat. Gues…

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Rock Bar, Ayana Resort, Jimbaran, Bali, Indonesia

Words: Kirsten Durward      Photos: Monica Tindall No matter which list of top bars you consult, you will find Rock Bar, Jimbaran, Bali in the ranking. Often voted as best sunset venue in Bali, friends and colleagues have raved about it as being ‘unmissable’. A…

Ete Cafe, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia

This hole-in-the-wall cafe holds a surprising combination of home made French pastries and syphon brewed coffee. It’s a charming stop and intriguing contrast to the surrounding noodle and Chinese desserts stalls and restaurants. Here’s a photo …

Chef Nizar, Five 27, Penang, Malaysia

Chef Nizar, Five27, Penang The Yum List spends a short while with Chef Nizar and soon discovers a man passionate about food, health and perfection. What do you do and how did you got into the industry?  I am the Head chef and General Manager at FIVE27 in Penang.&…

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Atman Cafe, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Words:  Kirsten Durward     Photos: Monica Tindall If you like fresh, natural and original food and drinks, you are going to love the Atman Café in Ubud.  Perch yourself above the hustle bustle of Hanoman street, relaxing on plump cushions in a natural indigen…

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CasCades Restaurant, Best Breakfast in Ubud

CasCades Restaurant Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Breakfast at Cascades is something special and worth visiting even if you are not a Viceroy resident.  The freshness of the air by the river, the splendid natural surroundings, bursting with green and vibr…

Macalister Mansion, Design Boutique Hotel, Penang,

Macalister Mansion at Night Standing proudly on the historic Macalister Road, Macalister Mansion appears to rise out of the ground as an awe-inspiring apparition amongst construction sites and older, less well-kept shop houses. Sophisticated, contemporar…

Clear Cafe, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Interior Clear Cafe Buddha Salad (42 000Rp) Chocolate Bliss (15 000 Rp)   Healthy, organic, raw, vegan and seafood. Options are endless. A chill ambience but more chic than funky. Reason to visit: reasonably priced healthy meals, chic interior, a luscious …