Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
For a quick escape from congested KL, Ipoh is an easy two hour drive north on an excellent highway. Famous for plump bean sprouts, silky noodles and pork satay, Ipoh has a whole lot more to offer than the already well known street food. Limestone caves, nature wal…
Australian Food and Beverage Service Trainer, Ms. Ursula Donnellan, currently working in Danang Vietnam, shares with The Yum List her favourite spots to grab a bite and a drink after work. The Red Sky Restaurant and Bar, Danang, Vietnam “The Red Sky …
Could there be a finer way to kick off a Sunday afternoon than with a glass of bubbly (Laurent Perrier) or a fine drop of sav blanc from Marlborough? Cheese heaven! Check out the phenomenal selection of both soft and hard varieties. A little dried fruit to comp…
The beautifully restored colonial building – Indulgence Bathroom in the Moroccan suite All guests are greeted with welcome drinks and a sweet and savoury finger food platter + Plenty of room to keep your bags and belongings organized…
Allegra – meaning happy and also the name of Julie’s grandaughter Gourmet products – many imported from Australia – they even stock REAL Tim Tams! Wine available at retail prices can be enjoyed on the balcony + fresh produce…
Julie has over 300 cakes in her repetoire and continues to create more based on what ingredients are in season Coconut and pumpkin slice Tiramisu – this version with alcohol – divine! Savoury pastries – popular on-the-…
The interior – not quite ready but looking attractive. Ice cold beer! Each poured into an ice cold mug. Check out the frosty sides. Champinones – sleek button mushrooms, chopped and sauteed with herbs and oil. Artichoke Topped Toasts – tangy f…
The humble shop front – public holidays and weekends often see a crowd of travelers lining the streets in await for a table at Pun Chun Crispy Won Tons filled with minced prawns and pork – Pun Chun is known for making their wrappers and noodles fro…
For a saporific cuppa and sacchariferous treats, Artisan Roasters has your taste buds covered. Expert roasters Michael and Amirah only source zero grade beans, which means every single bean is perfect with no defects. They take their roasting seriously too and …
Three cheers for Opika – a new organic restaurant in 1 Utama. First cheer for offering organic foods. Second cheer for buying what they can locally and attempting to support sustainable farming practices. Third cheer for managing to do the first two …
Guest writer, Polly Szantor Dines With a Local… Last night I had a treat: the opportunity to enjoy warm, Malaysian hospitality along with a wonderful feast at the home of Encik Halim and his lovely wife Puan Saleha. Dine With a Local is the brainchild of Pauli…
Cocktails – always a happy way to commence Yakuza BBQ Chicken – grilled teriyaki chicken with cheese tempura & Japanese slaw – 22RM Fusion Pasta – spaghetti with chicken, chili and pesto – 35RM The Mix Caesar – R…