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Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall The low golden light gives the riverside bar a gentle ambience, happily enhanced by soft acoustic guitar music. Happy couples relax to the sensual sound of water in the background, only occasionally broken …
This hole-in-the-wall cafe holds a surprising combination of home made French pastries and syphon brewed coffee. It’s a charming stop and intriguing contrast to the surrounding noodle and Chinese desserts stalls and restaurants. Here’s a photo …
CasCades Restaurant Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Breakfast at Cascades is something special and worth visiting even if you are not a Viceroy resident. The freshness of the air by the river, the splendid natural surroundings, bursting with green and vibr…
Macalister Mansion at Night Standing proudly on the historic Macalister Road, Macalister Mansion appears to rise out of the ground as an awe-inspiring apparition amongst construction sites and older, less well-kept shop houses. Sophisticated, contemporar…
Living Room, Macalister Mansion Entrance Living Room, Macalister Mansion The Living Room at Macalister Mansion is a happy start to the day. Bright and cheery, it provides all day refreshment and a casual spot to escape the Penang heat. Hanging plants, whites and …
Dramatic limestone jungle covered hills, steaming geothermal hot springs and cascading waterfalls set the backdrop to The Pomelo, The Banjaran Hot Springs Retreat’s all day dining location. An open walled restaurant is cooled by natural breezes and ceili…
Sweet Potato Azuki Gateaux Sweet on Nosh! Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List Hear ye! Hear ye! Everyone with a sweet tooth! This one is for you! Nosh is running a two month dessert extravaganza. In addition to the ten desserts on the r…
Ril’s Bangsar *Now closed Gin and Tonic Ril’s Bangsar Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Antipasti Asparagus and Artisan Breads Cheese Platter Chilled Prawns Lobster Bisque Pumpkin and Rocket Salad Yorkshire Pudding Baked Fish Roast Chicken Roast B…
Blazing Barbecue Brunch, The Restaurant, The Club Blazing Barbeque Brunch, The Restaurant, The Club, Saujana Resort Clean lines, earth tones and lots of glass seamlessly play together to form the sophisticated atmosphere of The Restaurant at The Club, Saujan…
Botanical *** This restaurant is sadly now closed. Botanical, Bangsar Village II Words By Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List Soft gray furnishing with flourishes of green provide us with a relaxed, chilled out experience for our evening. Somehow the outside …
Smoked Chicken and Spinach Quiche Fresh Seafood Roast Lamb Mini Burger Apple Pie Chocolate Mousse Words: Caning Jaramillo Photos: Monica Tindall Every time I have the opportunity to visit the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, it’s a personal celebration. From th…
PRIME Steak Restaurant, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur PRIME Steak Restaurant, Le Meridien Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List It’s like a larger version of a man’s study, an old style men’s club with a modern feel and a slight African hunting lodge overtone.…