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The Siam Words: Nichole Ong Photos: Monica Tindall Having just opened last month, The Siam is set to serve its customers authentic and delicious Thai food. The restaurant is located on the first floor of M-City Shopping Centre on Jalan Ampang, with convenient par…
Jamboo KL Words: Matt Brown Photos: Monica Tindall If you’re feeling rather full of the usual Chinatown options – bao, fried chicken, cocktails and boutique wine – then Jamboo will offer you a crisp, clean-eating experience that will keep you comin…
Playte New Location, New Menu Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Rich Callahan Playte, a contemporary Malaysian restaurant in Bukit Damansara, has recently shifted locations and updated its menu. We think both are good moves on their part. The new setting provides …
Words: Amanda Chin Photos: Monica Tindall Dim sum, want some? Well, if it’s priced at RM90 (RM60 for children) for an all-you-can-eat menu, sign me up! As per prior Yum List experiences, I expected a lot of dishes to come out – and they did – in abundance. The Grand […]
8 Kia Peng Suites Monica Tindall For anyone staying in Kuala Lumpur for more than a couple of days or expats relocating to Malaysia, I don’t know why you would book a hotel over a serviced residence. The inclusion of a washer-dryer, kitchen, space of a suite or small a…
Bryan Chong and Ella Leong In this interview, Bryan Chong and Ella Leong tell of how BrElla Bakery came to be and some of their best-selling items. What do you do? Bryan: We run a micro-bakery. We specialise in bagels, sourdough products, focaccia, Hong Kong polo bu…
Borneo Jazz Festival 2022 Monica Tindall They say an artist’s life comes in extremes, with ups and downs more dramatic than the average person. That has certainly been true for many musicians over the past two years. However, severe conditions are often attribut…
The Kasturi Monica Tindall Only a three-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur, a little piece of paradise awaits city-dwellers inviting an escape from the urban jungle to a peaceful seaside retreat. The Kasturi in Cherating is nestled between the rainforest and the sea o…
Puteh Beach Bar Kuantan Monica Tindall Puteh Beach Bar in Kuantan was born from the desire of three friends who dreamed of a relaxed party place similar to spots they’d spent many fond times in Bali. Originally, founders Alex, Olanda and Victoria put the establish…
Fresh Pasta Kuala Lumpur Words: Nichole OngPhotos: Rich Callahan Osteria Gamberoni, located in the lively Chow Kit area, prides itself on authentic Italian taste based on expertly composed dishes, handmade pasta, and the freshest ingredients. Since opening …
Rust KL Café & Bar Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan We’ve watched excitedly as Rust KL Café & Bar took shape over the past five months. Founder partner Haniff Yon shared day by day renovations of which he put in his own blood, sweat and tears shapi…
Steakhouse Mont Kiara – Don Julio Words: Amanda ChinPhotos: Richard Callahan After a few eating outings with Monica, I should know by now to come prepared. That is, come with an empty stomach. Well, I did. However, even with such forward planning, I did not e…