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…
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…
CasCades Restaurant, Wine Paired Dinner, Viceroy Bali, Ubud
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall The low golden light gives the riverside bar a gentle ambience, happily enhanced by soft acoustic guitar music. Happy couples relax to the sensual sound of water in the background, only occasionally broken …
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.&…
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…
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…
Italiannies – Festa della Pasta – The Gardens at Mid Valley City
Words by Lisa Mangelsdorf Upon entering Italiannies you quickly forget that you are in a mall and begin to sense that you are about to enjoy an authentic Italian dining experience. The soft lighting, warm décor, and subtle background music all compliment the scen…
‘Balik Kampung’ at Eccucino, Prince Hotel and Residence Kuala Lumpur
‘Balik Kampung’ at Eccucino, Prince Hotel and Residence Kuala Lumpur Words and Photos by Araceli Arismendi The countdown has begun for the beginning of Ramadan 2013. As of today it will be exactly 14 days until July 9th, 2013 when Muslim peopl…
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 …