Gourmet luxury travel - Malaysia and the world
Polly Szantor and photographer Cheryl Hoffmann enjoy an inspired Chinese New Year set menu at The Hilton, Kuala Lumpur. Dining at atmospheric Chynna took me back to the little lanes and alleys of ancient Pingyao, a historic walled city in Shanxi Province; there w…
Shanghai at J.W. Marriott Personally the chef likes to eat something simple. This is one of his favourites – a white fish cooked in a rice wine vinegar. Braised Duck Leg Stuffed with Glutinous Rice in Abalone Gravy Steamed Shanghainese Meat Dumplings Hand C…
Mini – dumplings to alleviate rumbling tummies Chinese New Year Menu, Five Sen5es, The Westin, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia As the Chinese New Year approaches, restaurants busily try to outcompete each other with the most luxurious offerings of indulgence. Y…
The Yum List recently chatted with Andrew Wong, owner of one of the hippest joints in Kuala Lumpur, Acme Bar and Coffee. What exactly do you do and how did you get into the industry? By day I work in an architecture, interior design and branding firm called Quirk & […]
Da On, Fine Korean Cuisine, Pavilion One of the rooms for shoeless seating in Da On Seol Jung Mae Gold Special Reserve – Can you see the edible gold flakes? Assorted Korean Side Dishes – Refillable Free of Charge Modum Jeon (selection fo Korean pancake…
* Note Circus is now closed. Circus Interior and Spanish and Peruvian Chefs Moet & Chandon and Dom Perignon – the liquids attracting the crowds Seafood Starters and Hot Dishes Cheese Platter Cold Cuts Eggs Made to Order The Buffet Risotto Station The ba…
New Year, New Resolutions The New Year brings new resolutions and La Mexicana has exciting things in store or guests in 2013. Starting with extended opening hours, clients can now visit seven days a week from 12noon until 11pm, 365 days a year. Lunch, dinner, after…
Carmenere is predominately grown in Chile, known as the country’s signature grape and usually produces a medium bodied wine. This easy drinking red is best enjoyed with red meats or corn based dishes like those typical of Santiago such as pastel de choclo (…
Polly Szantor enjoys three levels of luxury in the heart of the city The executive section of any top hotel in the world is a desirable place to stay, so when I was invited to review the newest Club Lounge and Club Rooms in town, at the Grand Millennium Hotel, […]
Entrance – Hit and Mrs. Bangsar Cocktail in the homey old style bar upstairs – adept way to begin an evening – listening to Malaysian oldies and ogling paraphernalia from an era long past Amuse Bouche Orange, Beetroot and Tapioca Salad in Raspb…
A new year, a new start and the perfect time to realign our actions with our values. In thinking about who we are and what we hold dear in life, The Yum List team puts pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and states their blogging goals for 2013… Kristin […]
As this calendar draws to a close, we, at The Yum List, would like to reflect on the delicious experiences we were fortunate to encounter this year, 2012. We give thanks to all of our wonderful hosts who invited us in to sample their offerings and also to those who […]