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In need of a good pampering? These are our five favourite spas in Kuala Lumpur for the year 2014: Top Five Spas In Kuala Lumpur 2014 (Click on the title links for menus, prices, photos, contact details and maps) Hammam Spa – Don’t miss a unique experienc…
What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I was made to do what I do. It only took me 17 years to realize this though as it was not a logic choice. Since a kid I wanted to be an architect, then an engineer. I […]
Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong Hong Kong has something to offer everyone visiting the city. We do like a bit of pampering at The Yum List however, so with that in mind here’s our personal favourite list of: Best Hotels in Hong Kong (Click on the titl…
The Yum List has been making lists of romantic itineraries to share with your loved one for a special evening together in Kuala Lumpur. We plan on creating more line-ups (ideas welcome), but our first five here are luxurious options, ideal for special occasions su…
Every year restaurants around the city set out to make Valentine’s Day a special occasion for couples by putting together romantic set menus. We’ve been wowed by a few this season so take your pick from the delicious line up below. Click on the title li…
Chef Reto Weber The Yum List was lucky enough to spend a few moments with the super busy Chef Reto Weber of the Mandarin Grill and find out some of his passions and thoughts on the food industry. How did you start off as a Chef? I started my career […]
Here’s our third round of favourite restaurants visited in Kuala Lumpur for the third quarter of 2013. Click on each title to see the full review. Best Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, July – September, 2013 Hit and Mrs. – we love their new brunch me…
What’s Happening this Chinese New Year? Here’s what The Yum List has tried this season: Click on the links to see reviews for each menu. Latest Recipe, Le Meridien Latest Recipe, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur Shanghai, J.W. Marriott Shanghai Chin…
As this calendar draws to a close, we, at The Yum List, would like to reflect on the delicious experiences we were fortunate to encounter this year, 2012. We give thanks to all of our wonderful hosts who invited us in to sample their offerings and also to those who […]
Guest writer Polly Szantor and guest photographer Cheryl Hoffmann tell of their recent experience at Cascade restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental. Set within a lush, tropical garden, the Mandarin Oriental’s al fresco restaurant, Cascade, will be offer…
Chef Igor Macchia explains the philosophy behind his cooking style Participants watch carefully as Chef Igor works his magic After the cooking class guests were refreshed with a cool Pinot Grigio while waiting for the four course dinner prepared by the ex…
I’m just about to post my two favourite things for this week. The first is Chef Holger’s, of the Mandarin Oriental, White Chocolate Pistachio Brittle that comes in a Bon Ton Tin. Nuts are roasted and then caramelized with sugar (the trick to keeping th…