Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
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…
Claret, Troika Sky Dining – an elegant and contemporary bar in the city centre Located in the iconic Norman Foster building The Troika, Claret is one of the most fashionable wine bars in the city. With a westerly outlook, KLCC Park and a panorama of the city sk…
Cedar on 15, Bar and Restaurant Excellent food, professional service and a good drink list are not enough for a restaurant or bar to be successful these days. More demanding customers want something that goes beyond the standard – a celebrity chef, unique i…
Ploy New Dishes at Ploy, Damansara Heights Words by Polly Szantor Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Ploy, meaning “gem” in Thai, is a trendy restaurant serving modern Asian cuisine. Inspired by Thai and Japanese flavours – sweet, sour, salty, spicy and umam…
The latest hot spot to open in Georgetown is a Spanish inspired tapas bar, Patio. Run by two hipsters (William and Kenny) with worldly experience in the hospitality industry, this Bar de Tapas is set to add a chic addition to the evolving nightlife scene in Penang. L…
Beach Picnic Picnic Breakfast Private Serenity Beach Picnic, Nikko Bali Resort and Spa Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Walk along the beach on a breezy morning getting your feet wet in the gentle surf to find a relaxed white p…
Di Mare Restaurant, Karma Kandara Di Mare Restaurant at Karma Kandara Resort Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Gaze out over white walls at the glistening turquoise sea, and you could wonder whether you were in Greece or indeed in Bal…
Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Monica Tindall No matter which list of top bars you consult, you will find Rock Bar, Jimbaran, Bali in the ranking. Often voted as best sunset venue in Bali, friends and colleagues have raved about it as being ‘unmissable’. A…
CasCades Restaurant Kirsten Durward and Monica Tindall Breakfast at Cascades is something special and worth visiting even if you are not a Viceroy resident. The freshness of the air by the river, the splendid natural surroundings, bursting with green and vibr…
Finn’s Beach Club Finn’s Beach Club, Bali Words by Kirsten Durward Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Another dramatic descent down the cliffs of Bali, this time to the private beach at Semara Uluwatu. Finn’s Beach Club is open to both hot…
Azlan Amat – Gaya Island Resort’s Champion Mixologist The Yum List recently tasted some of Gaya Island Resort’s Beverage Supervisor, Azlan Amat’s award winning cocktails and got the low down too on what life’s like behind the b…
Outdoor Seating – Five27 Straits Quay, Penang Five27 Bistro Lounge Dining, The Modern Nordic Food in Malaysia, Straits Quay I must admit it was with a little hesitation and a touch of intrigue that I ventured a visit to Five27. Nordic cuisine inspired thoug…