Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, offers an urban oasis in the heart of the city. Located on the third floor of the hotel, this sanctuary boasts private treatment rooms s…
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…
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur Monica Tindall Boasting a fabulous location, beautiful design, and service with a smile, the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur has long held a reputation as one of the most celebrated 5-star hotels in the city. There is much compet…
Ready-to-heat Meals, Troika Sky Dining Monica Tindall Troika Sky Dining offers a twist on traditional takeaway with their ready-to-heat meals that make the best of both worlds – delivery and cooking at home. The work of shopping, preparation and cleaning is don…
Canvass KL – Old Malaya Words: Alison Christ Photos: Rich Callahan * Canvass has moved. Find the new location here. I first went to Old Malaya in KL over three years ago and I fell in love with that little nook and the architecture of the colonial-style buildin…
Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur – Excellent Staycay Deals! Monica Tindall We arrive at the Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur Friday afternoon following an intense workweek. Just like many others post-MCO, my workload has increased and all reflection about t…
Coppersmith Troika Sky Dining Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan The spectacularly grand entrance is a hint that a session at Coppersmith in Troika Sky Dining will be no average experience. A glass walkway housing a five-metre long rug inspired by flat …
Five Sen5es Dim Sum Brunch Monica Tindall Five Sen5es “Eat All You Can” Dim Sum Brunch at The Westin Kuala Lumpur offers the best of the buffet as well as a la carte. At this Sunday brunch, you can order unlimited portions, but every item is cooked a la minute […]
La Boca Latino Bar, Pavilion La Boca Latino Bar KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Since our beloved Casa Latina, La Mexicana and El Maiz restaurants have closed down we’ve been hard-pressed to find authentic Latin American food in Kual…
Mama San KLCC Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan When Mama San KLCC first opened in Kuala Lumpur in 2015, it was akin to taking a virtual culinary voyage through South East Asia. Four years on, the menu continues to reflect pages of a passport with stamp…
WET Deck KL Monica Tindall Seeing overwhelming success from day one, WET Deck at W Kuala Lumpur has recently added a new accolade to its list of achievements. They’ve made it to the Top 52 Restaurants and Bars by Marriott Bonvoy! On the surface, this might not seem li…
Monica Tindall * The Yum List readers get a discount! Details below. Healthy eating is always on my mind but going grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning up afterwards not so much. For people desiring home-cooked nutritious meals who lack the time to prepare them…