Bean Brothers Espresso Bar

Bean Brothers Espresso Bar -Eslite, The Starhill KL

Bean Brothers Espresso Bar Words: Stephen ReidPhotos Monica Tindall We can trace the origins of modern espresso back to Italy in the late 1930s and Giovanni Achille Gaggia, who was awarded a patent for the first modern steamless coffee machine in 1938. Working in …

Ling Long French Chinese Restaurant KL

Ling Long, French-Chinese Restaurant, The Five KL

Ling Long – The Five KL Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Combining French and Chinese epicurean inspiration, Ling Long is an unexpected coupling of haute cuisines, yielding incredible results. With a shared love for complex sauces, layere…

Summer Hair Prep KL Eka Roots

Summer Hair Prep KL – Cut, Colour & Treatment

Summer Hair Prep KL – Cut, Colour & Treatment Monica Tindall The school year is ending. I’m worn, tired and sure I’ve gained a few more greys and wrinkles. It’s time to rejuvenate and get ready for the summer, and I couldn’t think of a better place to do so […]

LaGula by The Hungry Tapir Vegan Bakery & Brekkie Bar

LaGula by The Hungry Tapir – Chinatown KL

LaGula by The Hungry Tapir – Vegan Bakery & Brekkie Bar Words: Stephen ReidPhotos Rich Callahan There are many reasons to suggest that we should all be eating more vegan and vegetarian food. Of course, many already do this because of the desire not to eat …

Francesco Gava

Francesco Gava – The Hari Hong Kong

Francesco Gava In this interview, Francesco Gava, food and beverage director of The Hari Hong Kong, gives some insight into his role. What do you do?  I am the food and beverage director at The Hari Hong Kong.  How did you get into the industry?  I st…

Bloom Restaurant + Bar The Troika

Bloom Restaurant + Bar, Troika, KLCC

Bloom Restaurant + Bar KL Words: Jason Anom Photos: Rich Callahan Amidst the gleaming towers of Persiaran KLCC, at the foot of The Troika, long-time food enthusiasts of KL may recall this location as Acme Bar & Coffee, affectionately known as ABC. Always inno…

Desaru Coast Gourmet Series 2023

Desaru Coast Gourmet Series 2023, Malaysia

Desaru Coast Gourmet Series 2023 Desaru Coast, Malaysia’s premier resort destination, is proud to announce the return of its highly anticipated dining program- the Desaru Coast Gourmet Series 2023. This exclusive culinary series invites food enthusi…

best restaurants at The Five Damansara

Seed by Whitegrass – The Five, Damansara Heights

Seed by Whitegrass – The Five Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Monica Tindall Traditional Japanese omakase restaurants around the world follow a cultural formula of clean straight lines, hard-working chefs on display right next to the diners, and a sense of exc…

Malay Restaurant Bangsar

Malay Restaurant Bangsar – ADU Sugar

Malay Restaurant Bangsar Words: Matt Brown Photos: Rich Callahan It has been a couple of years since The Yum List last visited the glorious ADU Sugar, a Malay restaurant located upstairs in the Lucky Garden area of Bangsar. I wasn’t a part of TYL back t…

How to sleep better Malaysia

Origin Hybrid Pro Mattress Review

Origin Hybrid Pro Mattress Review Monica Tindall Do you think your sleep needs change as you age? Mine definitely have. I used to be able to sleep anywhere. Now, I’m lucky to get a solid four hours of undisturbed sleep. I follow all the recommendations for sou…

Osteria Emilia 163 Retail Park

Osteria Emilia, Italian Restaurant, Mont Kiara

Osteria Emilia Mont Kiara Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Rich Callahan An ‘osteria’ is a ‘traditional wine bar that has evolved to serve simple meals’. Well, the wine at Osteria Emilia in Mont Kiara is certainly authentic – but the meals are anything but simple. The ri…

Armand Sablon Executive Chef Harbourside Grill Hong Kong Harbour City

Armand Sablon – Exec Chef Harbourside Grill, HK

Armand Sablon In this interview, Armand Sablon, executive chef of Harbourside Grill at Harbour City Hong Kong, gives some insight into the food and beverage industry.  What do you do?  I am the executive chef at Harbourside Grill. I work on menu develo…