Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Mulberry Restaurant and Bar Celebrate the Festive Season, Christmas Eve 24th December 2013 at Mulberry Restaurant and Bar Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) If you’re ready for a feast this Christmas Eve, Mulberry’s intimate yet pe…
One of my favourite sweet nibbles during the festive season is a rich, decadent Rum Ball. The Yum List’s Mum shares a quick and easy recipe for these delicious treats. Rum Balls These little beauties are a great hit at anytime of the year and your guests will ke…
The Courtyard of Plateau Spa, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Plateau Spa, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Plateau Spa is on the 11th floor of the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong and, offers a well-crafted, convenient retreat from harried city living. Treatment Room A comprehensive list of f…
Christmas is Coming… Acme Bar and Café, Festive Seasonal Menu, The Troika Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Looking for somewhere to enjoy a jazzy Christmas meal? Look no further than ABC at the base of the Troika, with its plat…
Penang has long held a reputation for being THE food destination for travelers looking for culinary excitement in Malaysia. Since the awarding of UNESCO World Heritage status to parts of Georgetown a few years back though, the island has experienced a rapid r…
Intrigued by Michelin Stars, we couldn’t help but make a reservation at Shang Palace when we stayed at Kowloon Shangri-La recently in Hong Kong. Elaborate décor reflects a sophisticated and tastefully designed interior. Ornate wooden panels are interspersed …
Chef Mok Kit Keung Chef Mok Kit Keung, of Michelin-starred restaurant Shang Palace, spends some time with The Yum List… What do you do and how did you get into the industry? As the Executive Chinese Chef of Shang Palace, I oversee all Chinese food produced at …
Lighthouse Coffee Lighthouse Coffee, Georgetown, Penang *** Now closed. Always on the hunt for a great cup of coffee we followed some leads to Lighthouse Coffee Penang. I don’t know how we had missed this place on previous trips. It’s tucked into the touristy st…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Courtesy of Dream Images I came to the Dream Hotel in Sukhumvit purely for convenience as it was round the corner from a conference I was attending. However it proved to be an extremely pleasant surprise for the price, and I felt …
ONE of the Dessert Counters at China House Penang China House Penang No trip to Penang is complete without a visit to China House. Art, food, wine, live music and, a decadently delicious line up of the most mouthwatering sweets you’re likely to come across anywhe…
I’m only recently learning to distinguish between various cuisines from the Middle East and Mediterranean. Previously I knew so little that I tended to chunk most dishes together into the broad categories of mezze (defined by items such as hommus), kebabs and, d…
The minute we heard there was a new menu at the Dining Room, Macalister Mansion, we made a reservation to try out the refreshed line up. Falling in love with Chef Lance’s previous degustation experiences, prepared using classic French cooking methods but cele…