Chef Richard Miller The Yum List chats with Chef Richard Miller to discover his passions both in and out of the kitchen… What do you do and how did you got into the industry? Director of Cuisine at W Retreat and Spa Bali. I started washing dishes back in 19…
Words: Polly Szantor Photos: Monica Tindall As the Mid-Autumn Festival, approaches, Kuala Lumpur is practically floating on a sea of mooncakes. They’re on display everywhere, in the malls and at the grocery store and every big hotel in town …
Jimbaran Bay Jamahal Private Resort and Spa Jamahal Private Resort and Spa “A hideaway in privacy, find yourself at Jamahal” Words and Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Jamahal is a play on the Indonesian word, “jam” meaning hour and the Sanskrit word, “maha…
WTF Vegetable Biryani (RM14) Words: Kristin Cosgrove Photos: Monica Tindall It may have a cheeky name, but WTF (What Tasty Food) lives up to its moniker with seriously delicious vegetarian fare. Visitors to WTF will find a casual, cheery atmosphere and an ex…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall One of the trendsetting rooftop bars in Kuala Lumpur, and winner of many ‘best bar in Malaysia’ awards, SkyBar at Traders is now an iconic institution and a ‘must do’ on many people’s top ten lists for KL. The c…
The Daily Habit The Daily Habit Words by Craig J Selby Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) I don’t usually include breakfast in my routine, but after today I certainly understand why the daily habit is so essential to so many people. I woke up early, like 9:30am &#…
Chef Bong tells The Yum List about life as a chef and some lessons learned in the kitchen. What do you do and how did you got into the industry? Currently I’m the Executive Chef at China Treasures KLGCC. I never liked school to be honest. At t…
Halia Inc. Main Entrance Halia Inc. Viewed from the Melaka River Halia Inc. Restaurant and Coffee Bar, Malacca Inside the renovated Customs Warehouses by the Melaka River, Halia Inc. provides respite from the hot Malaccan weather and buzzing tourist filled str…
Monica Tindall A helipad to the right and luxury vehicles to the left – the driveway to the reception of Viceroy Bali exudes lavishness. Choose your transportation. Fly by helicopter direct from the airport in 15 minutes or take in the sights with a picturesque one…
Beast Unleashing the Beast Words by Craig J Selby Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Unleash the beast within you at this innovative and very enjoyable restaurant. From the name, I was expecting large slabs of ribs and other “meaty” goodies – but what I got was s…
Shawarma Lamb Arabian Nights at Cesar ‘s The Ritz Carlton Kuala Lumpur Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) The normally elegant atmosphere of the Ritz Carlton is on fire with fun right now. Cesar’s takes on a Middle …
Thirty8 Bar Cachaca by Sagatiba at THIRTY8 Bar at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Words by Araceli Arismendi Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Saúde (Cheers) pronounced saw-OO-de in Portuguese became a part of my vocabulary at the end of a perfect evenin…
