Herukh T. Jethwani – Owner Fierce Curry House & Meat The Porkers In this interview, Herukh T. Jethwani, owner of Fierce Curry House & Meat The Porkers, updates us on the restaurant’s latest happenings and shares some stories from behind the …
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Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, Staycation
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…
Campbell House Penang, Boutique Hotel Georgetown
Campbell House Penang Monica Tindall Set on one of the very few streets with walkable sidewalks in George Town, you could not ask for a better-located property or one that has been more meticulously restored than Campbell House Penang. Campbell House Pena…
Seven Terraces Penang, Heritage Boutique Hotel
Seven Terraces Penang Monica Tindall Grace, beauty and majestic charm make the first entry to Seven Terraces a powerfully emotional one. Overwhelmed by the classic grandeur of such pristinely restored history, senses are filled with a soft elegance and romanc…
Five Sen5es Dim Sum Brunch, The Westin KL
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 […]
Vasco’s, Hilton Kuala Lumpur All-day-dining Restaurant
Vasco’s KL Monica Tindall The great explorer Vasco de Gama is the inspiration for the name of Hilton Kuala Lumpur Hotel’s buffet restaurant, Vasco’s. The namesake’s devotion to traversing new territory is carried through both in design and cuisine in the all-da…
Macalister Mansion, Malaysia’s Only Design Hotel, Penang
Macalister Mansion Penang Monica Tindall There’s no doubt that Penang is filled with beautiful boutique hotels, each with their own character and charm. With so much choice, you could easily stay in a different property on every visit. We have a special fo…
Temple Tree Langkawi, Unique Accommodation Langkawi
Temple Tree Langkawi Monica Tindall Langkawi offers a full gamut of accommodation from internationally branded five-star resorts to luxury villas and rainforest retreats to homestays in the rice paddies. Temple Tree Langkawi, however, furnishes a heritage …
Beta KL, Restobar, Fraser’s Place, Contemporary Malaysian
Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Adventurous and exotic pre-dinner drinks in Sarawak and Sabah. A sophisticated and enticing entree in Kuala Lumpur. A main feast for the senses in Johor. Tempting and traditional dessert in Penang. All washed do…
Monica Larrieu’s Favourite Gifts Shops in Kuala Lumpur
We asked our team of Yum List writers to share with us their personal lists of favourite spots to eat, drink, visit or shop in the city of Kuala Lumpur. Each week we’re featuring a different writer and revealing his or her top picks. Here are Monica LarrieuR…
Afternoon Tea at Living Room, Macalister Mansion, Penang
Monica Tindall A beautiful setting for afternoon tea is found at the Living Room, Macalister Mansion Penang. An almost blindingly white colonial façade is contrasted with vibrant green sculpted shrubs and trees. The wonderful scents of jasmine and frangipani …
Afternoon Tea At The Drawing Room, The St. Regis Langkawi, Malaysia
Upbeat jazz tunes hum in the elegant Drawing Room of The St. Regis Langkawi, elevating our spirits at once. There’s nothing quite like appropriately timed and amplified music to set the mood, and these swinging tunes match the setting in vibrancy and sophisticat…