Words by Lisa Mangelsdorf Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you will get…” (Forest Gump, 1994) Isa Oh so true of a box of artfully fashioned pralines by Chocolatier Pierre Ledent. Born in Belgium into a long …
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Pressroom Bistro, Josper Grill Menu, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur
Words by Kirsten Durward Pictures by the Yum List There are few more fun ways to while away the minutes waiting for your dinner company than watching your fellow homo sapiens go about their day. Scurrying shoppers and dawdling diners weaving through Pavilion’s b…
Caroline Broutin, Owner of La Creperie de Caroline, Bangsar, Malaysia
Caroline Broutin and one of her friends and child, Thegonnec, who has a crepe named after him! Caroline Broutin, owner of La Creperie de Caroline chats with The Yum List about her new French cafe and bar. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I […]
Le Creperie de Caroline, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Le Creperie de Caroline La Crêperie de Caroline Words by Polly Szantor Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) And now for something completely different – KL’s first crêperie! Owner and creator, Caroline, hails from Lille in the north of France, a hop skip and a ju…
Acme Bar and Coffee, ABC’s Seasonal Menu, The Troika, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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…
Mum’s Christmas Cake and Pudding Recipe
Christmas is fast approaching and, in the spirit of sharing, The Yum List asked her mum to share some of her favourite recipes with readers. So heres: Mum’s Christmas Cake and Pudding Recipe This recipe mixture can be formed into a pudding, either boiled for …
Damas Sweets, Syrian Desserts, Ampang Point, Kuala Lumpur
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…
Moustache Houze, George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Japanese Layer Cake Moustache Houze, Penang Set in the historical district of George Town Penang, right near the famous Chowrasta market, Moustache Houze offers a quirky twist on the bevy of hip new places in the town centre. Bringing the popular themes of her…
Interview with Pastry Chef of the Grand Nikko Bali, Katarina Sari, Indonesia
Katarina Sari – Pastry Chef Grand Nikko Bali The Yum List chats Pastry Chef, Katarina Sari, and finds out about her sweet life at the Grand Nikko Bali. What do you do and how did you got into the industry? I am the Pastry Chef of Grand Nikko Bali. I […]
Kapiti Ice Cream, B.I.G., Publika, Malaysia
Almond and Caramel Kapiti Ice Creams Vanilla Kapiti Ice Cream This super creamy New Zealand ice cream is now available at B.I.G. Ben’s Independent Grocers in Publika. Hubby fell for the traditional Vanilla. If you look closely you can even see dots of what I …
Fahrenheit 600, Publika, Solaris Dutamis, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Zebra Hot Chocolate Fahrenheit 600 Words by Polly Szantor Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) Fahrenheit 600 is new on the Publika scene this year, but it’s making quite a splash. Interesting name, isn’t it? It offers a clue as to why the crust on th…
Mooncakes, Tai Zi Heen, Prince Hotel and Residence, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Five Nut Rum and Raisin Moon Cake Mmmmmmm…… Magic Mooncake Madness Words by Craig J Selby Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) To be honest, the mooncakes were an amazingly pleasant surprise. I headed to Prince Hotel and Residence to sample their famed dim sum lu…