Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
The entrance of the Banjaran never fails to impress. Giant limestone outcrops rise above a hot spring lake and, lush green vegetation invokes thoughts of dinosaur times. At the right time of day you can actually see steam drifting from the water’s surface in wh…
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…
Living Room, Macalister Mansion Living Room, Macalister Mansion, Penang Our choice hotel for a beautiful stay in Penang is, without doubt, Macalister Mansion. Besides the eight gorgeous designer rooms there are also four distinctly diff…
Le Planteur Le Planteur Restaurant and Lounge, Yangon, Mynamar An entire hectare of landscaped gardens is the setting for one of the best-reputed restaurants in Yangon, Le Planteur. A red brick manor houses the fine dining restaurant. Rich wooden floo…
Graze Graze, Hilton Kuala Lumpur Hotel One of the best value hotel restaurants in the city, Graze has proven a roaring success since its opening a few months back. Serving quality modern European cuisine, in a bistro style environment, with panoramic city and …
Chef Felix Eppisser Chef Felix Eppisser of Le Planteur Restaurant and Lounge, Yangon, spends a few minutes with The Yum List and shares his stories of life as a restauranteer in the newly developing country. What do you do and how did you got into the industry…
Nutmeg Nutmeg, All Day Breakfast and Brunch, Bangsar Village II Photos by The Yum List Words by Kirsten Durward Nutmeg is a very versatile spice, used in both Western and Eastern cookery, enhancing savoury and sweet dishes alike. The eclectic menu at the spic…
Words and Photos by Kristin Cosgrove Cooking Studio, Jaya Grocer at the Intermark Absolutely divine homemade raspberry jam – no pectin! Croque Monsieur with delectable smoked chicken and bechamel In this hectic world, it’s too easy …
Galerie Du Vin Galerie Du Vin, Glomac Damansara Words by Kristin Cosgrove Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) * Please note this place is now closed. Three young wine lovers have set out to make wine culture accessible to Kuala Lumpur twenty and thirty-somethi…
Cocktails are a must at Bacchanalia Bacchanalia, Singapore by Manveen Maan Brunch may not be such a widely regarded concept in Asia but it’s catching on fast, and Singapore’s Bacchanalia is one establishment that’s ahead of the curve. Initially st…
Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur has it all. It’s ideally located and equipped for both business and tourist travel, but also offers an excellent retreat for KLites looking for a quality experience in a staycation. Facilities and locations aside, it has one of the m…
Colonial Cafe Colonial Café, The Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur – New Set Menus The team at Colonial Café, The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, are enticing diners in to try their offerings with set lunch and dinner menus. The Colonial Cuisine served at the rest…