Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
As I look back over 2018 and give thanks for all of the wonderful gastronomic opportunities provided for me in Kuala Lumpur, I am darn impressed not only with the number of new restaurants opening their doors this past year but perhaps even more so by the growth of the […]
Whoever said veggies are boring can eat their words, as here we present some mouth-wateringly tempting vegetarian dishes – our current favourites around Kuala Lumpur. Click on the title link for prices, maps and further details. Mushroom Barley Risott…
Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall I just love how in KL there is a constant whirl of food and cultural events. The Ritz Carlton group has been particularly active in this and I’ve enjoyed Peruvian gastronomy and Middle Eastern delights amongst others thanks to t…
Rooftop Tower One – Fraser Residence Kuala Lumpur Fraser Residence, the latest in serviced apartments in Kuala Lumpur, has raised the bar for those looking for a convenient and stylish residence for short or long-term stays. Location Favourably posit…
Kristin Cosgrove and Monica Tindall The best keeps getting better as La Scala, a regular on The Yum List “best of” lists, welcomes new chef Emil Sassolini, straight from Italy. Chef Emil has a passion for fresh and wholesome ingredients, sourcing local veggies a…
Words: Suji Dehart Photos: Monica Tindall If the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach, then La Scala has the perfect recipe for love on Valentine’s Day. Starting the evening with a delightful and appropriately pink Rossini drink in this sleek y…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall The understated elegance of La Scala sparkles at the moment with a silvery Christmas twinkle. You already know how much we love this place for an elegant dinner, a romantic liaison or a special event, but now t…
Woman on Top, Samba Brazilian Steakhouse Cinema a la Carte presents a new experience to KLites this year in the city’s first culinary film festival in an “event of flavours, cinema and solidarity.” Six restaurants around the city have prepared menus to pair wi…
This is part two in a series dedicated to helping our newbie expat friends settle into their new homes. Part one highlighted some experiences as an introduction to some must do touristy things, which could also be used as your 10 Places to Take Overseas Guests to Eat …
There’s no hiding I’m a caffeine addict, and a snobby one at that. I enjoy a variety of flavours in beans and roasts, but beans, machines and baristas must all work together to pull an agreeable cup. Here are my personal favourite cafes for savouring a g…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall *** La Scala is no longer open. La Scala is aptly named, for a delightful sensation of understated theatricality pervades from the moment you step out of the glistening black elevator. Make your grand entrance betwe…
Ashling Cullen Ashling Cullen, of Urbean fame, recently spared a few minutes to talk with The Yum List about the opening of her new cafe in Avenue K. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I’ve recently opened a café called Urbean that’s loc…