Zaini Satay, Ampang Jaya, KL, Malaysia

Who knew that this humble satay stall in Naan Corner has a legendary history? Zaini happens to be the grandson of the famous “king of satay” who began Majid Satay way back when Dang Wangi was known as Campbell Road. As Zaini tells it, his grandfather sta…

Nerofico 3rd Anniversary, Damansara, Malaysia

Nerofico celebrated its third anniversary last Wednesday evening with free flowing drinks, captivating canapes and a lively line up of entertainment. Living up 100% to the vibrant atmosphere it already has a reputation for, the fabulous h…

From Backyard to Table with Chef Ian Hommel

A true practitioner of eating sustainable and local, chef Ian Hommel of Vermont, USA, shares with The Yum List, a little on how he got prepared for the winter…  “A cat will look down to a man. A dog will look up to a man. But a pig will look […]

Croisette Cafe, Bangsar, Malaysia

Not on any commercial strip, Croisette Cafe is a destination restaurant. Huddled in a cosy corner of Cascadium Condominium you’ll find humble settings and food that tastes just like grandma’s. This is the type of place where staff remember y…

Sushi @ Isetan KLCC, Malaysia

The supermarket section of Isetan, in KLCC, has to offer some of the highest quality take-away sushi that you can find in KL. Always super fresh, tasty and pretty – it’s an easy snack or quick meal. Ground Flood Isetan Suria KLCC Kuala Lumpur Malaysia…

Pietro, Damansara Endah, KL, Malaysia

Entering Pietro Ristorante Italiano you are greeted by a clean smart interior, long open bar and gentle Italian tunes serenading the background. Although a large area, there are sufficient nooks, corners, upstairs and private rooms for you to find a space to sui…

Antipodean, Bangsar, Malaysia

Antipodean came highly recommended by friends as a cafe to happily pass a morning in Bangsar. If you ignore the view from the window you could easily believe you were in a sophisticated nook in Melbourne or Sydney. The cool sharp setting with staff uniformed in blac…

Set Lunch @ Acme Bar & Coffee, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Acme Bar & Coffee is the shiny new place on the ground floor of the Troika. The chic, stylish ambience and attentive service alone make it worth a visit. The food, most importantly, is good too (at least Wednesday’s set meal was). The lunch menu changes da…

Soo Kee, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Going from my healthiest meal for 2012 at Living Food posted yesterday right on to the unhealthiest but equally tasty at Soo Kee today. Well known by locals as one of the best char siew places in KL the evening we visited we saw this dish on every table. My […]

Living Food Bistro Cafe, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The entrance to Living Food (left) and international chef preparing raw granola (right). The buckwheat granola (above right and below) takes about a week to concoct as all ingredients are soaked, sprouted and dehydrated. This particular version with pumpkin s…