Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Songket Restaurant and Bar Songket Restaurant and Bar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia “True Malay Flavours” We’ve all been in the situation of entertaining out of town guests and not quite knowing what to do with them to make the most of their stay. The more experienced tr…
George Diakomichalis Our good mate, chef/owner of Kalymos Pastries in Adelaide Australia, George Diakomichalis, chats with The Yum List about life as a Greek pastry chef, his favourite dishes and some exciting news about a visit soon to Kuala Lump…
Arthur’s Bar and Grill Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall Don’t judge a book by its cover; this is no typical hotel bar, but a hostelry of character offering great atmosphere for an after work drink with tasty bar snacks, a down to earth pub meal, o…
Chi, The Spa – located on its very own island Individual villas for treatments Reception A spa welcome – tea and cold scented towel Couple’s Treatment Villa You know those unattractive disposable undies they give you in most spa…
Known for wonderfully luxurious eco-escapes, YTL properties assist the harried in calming and reconnecting with nature. Gaya Island Resort offers a host of options for forgetting the concrete jungle and relearning how to just breathe. Here are our top picks: G…
Coast, Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort and Spa Coast, Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort and Spa, Pantai Dalit Beach, Sabah Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List I’m enticed by the sensation of old style Hollywood glamour at Coast. Th…
Frangipani Restaurant and Bar Frangipani Restaurant and Bar Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List The inside space at Frangipani is classically elegant. Soft bluesy music pervades the space, which is given a light, airy and indulgent feel by the …
Chef Chong tells The Yum List the best and worst parts of his job and what diners can expect in the upcoming months at TwentyOne Tables + Terrace and TwentyOne Kitchen + Bar. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am currently the head chef at […]
RAW Coffee Machine Book Swap Library – bring one take one Real and Wholesome (RAW): Expanded Menu Words by Kristin Cosgrove Photos by Monica Tindall It’s Earth Week, which means it’s a great time to reflect on ways to make our lives a little more eco-friendly…
A sunset arrival awards us with a bird’s eye view of the city’s magical transition from day to night. Towering glass walls afford 180 degree vistas. The famed skyline of the Petronas and KL towers sits as if a giant postcard were placed at the fore of the window. As […]
Sunset from Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru’s Sunset Bar Sunset Bar The sun fades and the night begins Mojito Passion and Lepa Lepa Red wine with a view Banana Chips Beef and Chicken Satay Comfy Seating No arguments here as to why it’s called, “…
Teppan Chef at Work Teppan-Yaki Kozan at Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort, Pantai Dalit Beach, Sabah Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List One of three a la carte options at Rasa Ria, Kozan glows with shades of stone, creamy grays, gentle upligh…