Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Li Yen, MICHELIN Guide Chinese Restaurant, The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur Monica Tindall It has been seven years since our last meal at Li Yen, the esteemed Chinese restaurant in The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur. And, oh my, it has undergone a remarkable transfor…
Monica Tindall Boasting the status of being the only fine dining Chinese restaurant on the island, Hai Yan at The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi is a sight to behold. A lagoon lined walkway lit with small lights leads the way to the entrance. At the reception, a giant chand…
Monica Tindall Specializing in Chiu Chow cuisine, Pak Loh Chiu Chow in Feast Village of Starhill Gallery offers perhaps one of the most focused Chinese menus we’ve come across in the city. A strong concept, combined with friendly service, a dramatic open kitchen…
Monica Tindall Grand red doors mark the entrance of Le Mei restaurant at Le Meridien Putrajaya and the feeling of luxury is carried through with patterned walls, a grand circular chandelier and warm lighting. One wall is covered with giant panels mimicking tradi…
Words: Craig Selby Photos: Monica Tindall One of my favourite Chinese festivals is that of the Mid Autumn Festival. Not only is the meaning behind the festival intriguing; it is also an opportunity for that once-a-year delicacy – the mooncake. Although I grew u…
Huong Tran and Monica Tindall As the colourful tidbits of the yee sang salad go flying in the air, tossed by long chopsticks, pulled up higher and higher, with boisterous laughter and shouts of prosperity, long life, health, more salary, more travels, a promotion …
Han Sen Hau and Monica Tindall It was a hazy afternoon. In fact, one of the worst days since Malaysia was shrouded in an asphyxiating smog, so imagine my alarm when I arrive at the Saujana Gold and Country Club looking at numerous men clad in pastel-coloured polo tee…
Shangri-La’s signature restaurant, Shang Palace, has a wide spread reputation for serving some of the finest Chinese cuisine around the world. Its Hong Kong branch holds a number of Michelin Stars and is considered one of the top restaurants in Asia. Althoug…
Hugel and Fils Wines Hugel and Fils Wines at Lai Po Heen, Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur It’s always a delight to dine at Mandarin Oriental’s Chinese restaurant, Lai Po Heen, but pair it with some fine French wine and the experience is elevated to scrumptiously ple…
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…
China Treasures China Treasure – Bringing Chinese Culinary Arts to New Heights Words by Craig J Selby, Photos by The Yum List Sometimes you just walk into a place and you simply know that you are going to love it. It was one of those rare moments when the “wow-fa…
Old China Cafe – dining areas Pie Tee RM6.80 Lobak RM8.80 Coconut Rice RM1.80 Mug of Carlsberg Draught Ikan Assam RM18.90 Kapitam Chicken RM13.90 Cincalok Omelette RM8.80 Fried Assam Prawns RM28.90 Beef Rendang RM15.80 By visiting performance poet, Pau…